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🌱Antioch Bicycle Garden +Tri Delta Transit CEO Honored + Shops & Hops

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Hey, neighbors! Jeri Karges here with a brand-new Concord Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 69 Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:

  1. Ah, it's Spring and time for the garden to start blooming with... Schwinns? The Antioch City Council voted for funding for design and planning of a new Bicycle Garden at Prewitt Family Park on Tuesday. The park will be designed by San Francisco-based T.Y. Lin International, the global civil and structural infrastructure engineering firm that designed the Eastern Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. (Antioch Herald)
  2. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors unanimously denied an appeal of the county planning commission's approval of a 144-unit residential subdivision, on 78.2 acres just outside Martinez, east of Interstate Highway 680. Central Avenue will be the subdivision's main access road, though the neighborhood will also be accessible via Palms Drive. Residents of the area voiced concerns about a lack of egress routes making safety an issue in case of fire or other emergency. (Claycord.com)
  3. A $10,000 reward has been issued in the search for Alexis Gabe. Twenty-four-year-old Oakley resident Gabe was last seen on January 26 in Antioch, California. Investigators have been aggressively pursuing leads in the case and are now requesting the support of the community. The police department is asking the community to report any credible sightings of Gabe, or any information that will lead to her discovery by calling the Oakley Police Department at 925-625-8060. (East County Today)
  4. On April 20, Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri Delta Transit) CEO Jeanne Krieg was awarded a spot on the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) Wall of Excellence. "Under the leadership of CEO Jeanne Krieg, Tri Delta Transit is a very forward thinking and innovative agency," said Chair of the Board of Directors Ken Gray. "Tri Delta Transit has been first adaptors of electric and hydrogen technology, use of various app technology, and in the forefront of employee practices to retain employees and create an optimal work environment." (News 24/680)
  5. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Greg Baer as Director of Airports. In this role, Baer will manage and operate Buchanan Field and Byron Airports. He will also plan for the development of future airport facilities, developing and managing a capital improvement and maintenance program. He will begin his position on May 2. (EastCountyToday)

Today in Concord:

  • The Concord International Seventh-day Adventist Church will be sponsoring a free food pantry. No ID is required. All are welcomed. (4:00 PM)
  • Don't miss Food Truck Thursdays at the Antioch Community Center and Water Park in Antioch. (5:00 PM)
  • Enjoy a fun-filled evening of craft brew sampling and shopping during the Danville Shops and Hops Craft Beer Stroll benefitting the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. (6:00 PM)
  • Meet new people at Boogie Nights 2022, while dancing to music by some of the area's best bands, at the Brentwood Community Center. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Patricia Tomlinson, artistic director, adapted Cinderella's Ball and Contemporary Dances (Cinderella) for a 45-member cast of ballet dancers from ages 3.5 to 18. Performances are May 20 at 6:30 p.m., May 21 at 4 p.m. and May 22 at 2 p.m. at the Orinda Library Auditorium, 26 Orinda Way. Tickets ($23 – $25) can be purchased at www.OrindaBalletAcademy.com. (The Orinda News)
  • Register now for summer baseball camp in Antioch June 27-30. Golden State Grind is hosting the four-day camp. Registration has begun and will continue until all spots are filled.
  • Here is NewsBreak's take on the Top 5 Most Popular American Restaurants in Concord, based on prior customer reviews. (NewsBreak Original)

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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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