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🌱Another Starbucks for Concord? + MLB Gains Acalanes Grad
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Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in town.
First, today's weather:
Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 92 Low: 57.
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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:
- Join the debate! How many Starbucks does Concord need? This article from Claycord.com says that Starbucks is going in to the old KFC location on Monument has sparked a debate in the replies. Do we already have too many? Will there be a Starbucks on every corner? Or do we need more so lines of cars won't block traffic at the ones we already have? Chime in with your opinion. (Claycord.com)
- Speaking of Starbucks, 54-year-old Steven John Novell of Walnut Creek has been charged with 83 felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from the installation of hidden cameras at a Starbucks in downtown Walnut Creek. Charges range from eavesdropping and burglary to attempting to make child pornography. He was arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Center on August 25. According to Claycord.com "law enforcement is actively looking to talk with anyone who was at the Starbucks in Walnut Creek on June 4 between the hours of 3:30 and 5 p.m., and July 23 between the hours of 3:30 and 5 p.m." Anyone with information about this case should contact Walnut Creek Detective Tyler Bertolozzi at tbertolozzi@walnutcreekpd.com. (Claycord.com)
- Incumbents Susan Candell, Teresa Gerringer and Wei-Tai Kwok have been appointed by the Lafayette City Council to serve another term. The City Council voted to appoint them after nobody else filed to run for the seats. Under state law, the City Council may forego a vote and appoint nominees to council seats if nobody else has been nominated. The councilmembers' candidate statements are available at this News 24/680 link. (News 24/680)
- Mayor Lamar Thorpe called out one of his constituents on social media after a comment the man made during a heated conversation at a city council meeting. According to NBC Bay Area "the comment was made during a meeting to discuss the appointment of Cornelius Johnson as the permanent city manager for Antioch." "That person right there should be promoted to city manager, but maybe she's not Black enough for you," the resident said. NBC Bay Area talked to Mark Jordan, the man who made the comments. ""While there's no state or federal requirement that it be open to everyone, there's the issue of transparency and tradition," he said. "The mayor doesn't promote white individuals or Hispanic or Asian people to positions of power in the city." Mayor Thorpe disputes these allegations and he says he wants to promote civil and respectful discourse in the city. "Antioch is a city of inclusiveness," he said, "and you're still going to have small elements of people who for whatever reason can't get past their own notions [of] other people." (NBC Bay Area)
- Acalanes graduate Stefan Raeth, a right-handed pitcher, was selected in the 17th round by the Seattle Mariners. Stefan, his sister Simone and their parents Thomas and Tamara sat together as they watched the draft on TV. "It was very cool and was almost surreal because I knew, when Stefan was young, he had a true passion for the sport," said Thomas. "It was fantastic to see him drafted." As for Stefan, he said "I'm thankful for the opportunity and hopefully it will all work out. I just want to find ways to get better." (lamorindaweekly.com)
Today in Concord:
- Head over to Walnut Creek for the last Moveable Feast of the year! The Moveable Feast event will consist of visits to three restaurants and a public art tour in between stops. (6 p.m.)
- Don't miss the 17th Annual Lobster Party at the Walnut Creek Yacht Club. Served family style (6 p.m.)
- Come join your neighbors for The Veranda Unplugged live concert series! (6:30 P.M.)
From my notebook:
- Does Fido have a smile that moves mountains? Have him photographed at Jen Frase Photography, a dog photography studio in Theatre Square that had their grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 13. The Orinda shop will operate on an appointment basis, with appointments being booked online. (Lamorindaweekly.com)
- It's time to get a jump on Diablo Magazine's September photo contest! This climbing structure invites kids to ascend while parents eat and shop nearby. Do you know where it stands? Tell for your chance to win a restaurant gift card.
- Looking for an epic girl's weekend staycation? Look no further! Visit Concord has an itinerary for you and your besties that will have you talking about it for years to come. It'll be a weekend to remember of shopping, pedicures, massages, wine, food and fun!
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— Jeri Karges
About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...
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