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Happy Monday, people of Concord! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

Happy MLK Day!

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 61 Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:

  1. Blazing red, soft pink, golden and glowing sunsets have filled Bay Area skies recently, and the factors that produced them – high pressure, light winds and moisture high in the sky – are likely to continue for the next few days if not longer, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist. First all, you have high pressure which causes any particles to sink closer to the surface. Bay Area winds have been lighter than usual. Because the winds have been light, the particles in the atmosphere aren't moving around as much. When the particles are this high, they are ice particles or ice droplets, and ice can magnify the intensity of color, the meteorologist said. It's likely that those beautiful sunsets will continue, at least for a while, so get out those cameras and have them at the ready for some gorgeous shots over the next few days! (Claycord.com)
  2. Have a direct say in democracy by participating in BART's redistricting meetings. The next virtual meeting is scheduled for 6pm on January 22nd. BART has rolled out mapping tools to enable public input for redistricting. They can be found at this link. (Contra Costa Herald)
  3. First-term Dublin City Councilmember Shawn Kumagai became the Tri-Valley's first candidate to announce plans to run for California Assembly District 20 earlier this week. Kumagai is seeking to replace outgoing Assemblymember Bill Quirk, who announced last month that he will not seek another two-year term this year, following a decade serving in the State Legislature. (Pleasanton Weekly/ subscription may be required)
  4. Residents in Concord facing inflation and an unrelenting pandemic may find a little bit of relief at the gas pump this summer. Under Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal, the state's summer gas tax hike may not take effect. Newsom unveiled his budget plan on Monday and introduced his "$523 million dollar gas tax holiday." (Concord Patch)

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Today in Concord:

  • It's Comedy Night at Vinnie's Bar & Grill in Concord! Mean Dave hosts a comedy showcase at the esteemed Vinnie's Bar & Grill in downtown Concord with an eclectic lineup of comedians from all over the bay area and those travelling through the bay. (7:30 PM)
  • Scream is playing at the Solano Drive-In in Concord. (8:30 PM)
  • Join the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at the East Bay Regional Parks. Start times are staggered. Register here. (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • Hey, look what the Claycord Museum is showing us today! It's BART's old brown carpet (yes, carpet) and brown seats from way back when! Actually, I remember pretty vividly when this was THE LOOK for BART. (Claycord.com)
  • The City of Walnut Creek has established five commissions to assist in recommending policy and help in the decision-making process to govern Walnut Creek. Commission recruitment is now open until 1/26/2022. Learn more and apply here.
  • Here's your weekly high school sports roundup for the Concord area (Concord Patch)

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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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