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🌱Antioch Man Arrested For Shooting At Cop + Live Comedy At Vinnie's
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Concord.
Hello, Concord! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Concord Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know that's going on around town, including:
- Two neighboring businesses were burglarized Saturday morning.
- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier authored a cancer survivorship bill.
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is magical this time of year!
But first, today's weather:
Cool with clouds and sun. High: 51 Low: 40.
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Here are the top stories in Concord today:
- Cali Kid Corals and Clayton Valley Dance Academy were burglarized early Saturday morning. The two businesses are next door to each other. The thieves took aquarium lights, tablets, power tools and other valuable items. Police are investigating. (Claycord.com)
- Contra Costa County Office of Education published its annual report for the 2021-2022 school year. The report includes "includes information about the county's Board of Education, school funding, how the agency serves its most vulnerable students, and more." You can view it at cocoschools.org/annualreport. (Pioneer Publishers)
- U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier of Concord partnered with several other lawmakers to introduce The Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act. The act addresses quality of care for cancer survivors and their families. "As an 8-year survivor of a non-curable treatable blood cancer, I know firsthand how important a seamless continuum of care is," said DeSaulnier. (Contra Costa News)
- A 27-year-old Antioch man was arrested for allegedly shooting at an off-duty police officer in Berkeley. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the gunplay. The suspect was arrested on charges including assault with a deadly weapon and shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, among other charges. (Contra Costa News)
- A fire was reported early Sunday morning at the Walnut Creek Motel 6 at 2389 N. Main Street. One motel unit was damaged and several others were affected by the smoke. The poor motel-goers had to stand out in the cold for over two hours while firefighters took care of the blaze. No injuries were reported. (News 24/680)
Today in Concord:
- "Load up the car, turn up the radio and enjoy a magical display of Christmas lights with music, lasers, and more" on Lake Herman Road in Benicia. (6:00 PM)
- Head over to Vinnie's Bar in Concord for Live Comedy hosted by Mean Dave. (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- "For a family-friendly stop this holiday season, head to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in nearby Vallejo! Over a million twinkling lights adorn the park this time of year, and families can meet Santa and enjoy special holiday treats." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
- The City of Clayton is looking for volunteers for the Financial Sustainability Committee. If you're interested, you can find the details here.
- "Dine at Dale Vino [in Pittsburg] on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 4:30PM-8:30PM and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg. Make sure to mention 'Taste of Pittsburg' or bring the flyer to participate in the fundraiser."
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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.
— 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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