🌱 Patch AM: How did a car end up under a big rig on 242?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did a car end up under a big rig on 242?
• What national awards did John Muir's Concord hospital just bring home?

Also on today's calendar: Music from the Shadows and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1 Person Hurt in Concord Big Rig Crash on Highway 242 (pacificattorneygroup.com) — An early-morning crash on southbound Highway 242 near Willow Pass Road in Concord left one driver with minor injuries after a sedan became lodged under a big rig's trailer. The wreck, reported around 2:55 a.m. Sunday, caused major damage to the car and may affect traffic as CHP continues investigating what led to the collision.
   

• John Muir Health Recognized for Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke Care (contracosta.news) — John Muir Health's Concord Medical Center has earned multiple 2026 American Heart Association and American Stroke Association awards for its heart failure, heart attack, and stroke care, highlighting faster treatment and better outcomes for local patients. These recognitions confirm that residents in and around Concord have nationally recognized cardiovascular and stroke services close to home, along with strong support for recovery and long-term health management.
   

📸 Around Concord

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Concord

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• Music from the Shadows →
  Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• You're Invited! Poet's Corner Estate Sale →
  60 Stevenson Dr, Pleasant Hill
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• AIA Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka - Festival of Lights 🪔🔥🎆 →
  Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Ave, Pleasanton
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Violin Duo Song-Choi Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek →
  St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• MPR - RSO Only - Airgun/.22 Only →
  USI Multi Purpose Range, 4700 Evora Road, Concord
  9:00 am
• WIOA Info Sessions at the Concord AJCC →
  Concord AJCC, 4071 Port Chicago Hwy, Ste. 250, Concord
  10:00 am
• Bring a Friend aqua day →
  Springwood All Abilities Swim Club, 4554 Concord Blvd, Concord
  10:00 am
• Hop Grenade Trivia →
  The Hop Grenade, 2151 Salvio St, Suite J, Concord
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Pumpkin Painting →
  Springwood All Abilities Swim Club, 4554 Concord Blvd, Concord
  5:00 pm
Friday October 23
• CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert 2026: Martinez →
  City of Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green St, Martinez
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto →
  Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 31
• Free Trunk or Treat Event in Concord Offers Safe Halloween Fun for Families →
  2875 The Alameda, Concord
  4:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Santa at Shadelands
  Walnut Creek Historical Society presents... (More info)
• Shadelands Ranch Holiday Teas
  Shadelands Ranch Museum Holiday Tea Tickets on sale now.  Holiday Tea runs November 28 - December 13th with two seatings a day at 11 AM & 1:30 PM. ... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Fellow neighbors-
  I'm new to actively using next door ,I'm hoping to reach my goal of getting more native milkweed into the ground in order to provide rest stops and… (Nextdoor Clayton Valley)
• Looking for recommendations for fence repair.
  Fence is in good shape, just a few posts are leaning. Thank you. (Nextdoor Silverwood)

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Sr. Shift Supervisor in Costco in Concord. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cashier Assistant (Front End) in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

🗞 Nearby News

Walnut Creek

• Walnut Creek 2050 Seeks Community Input Through October 25 (contracosta.news)
• Walnut Creek's Famous Shopping Center Is Turning 75 -- And Throwing a Party Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
• Sr Consumer Insights Manager (aaa.com)

Martinez

• Contra Costa County tests ballot-counting machines ahead of election (ktvu.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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