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🌱BART Supports Senate Bill 827 + Eyeglass Thief Nabbed

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Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Concord Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know that's going on locally.

  • It's "take three" for the next master developer of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
  • Rhumba, mambo and merengue tonight at the Wilder Art & Garden Center.
  • The Galindo Home has an exhibition in celebration of "Women's Work in Concord."

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cool. High: 61 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. BART's governing board voted to support Senate Bill 827, expanding the authority of BART's inspector general; however, the board took issue with one part of the bill. "The board... called for the removal of the bill's criminal penalties over concerns about criminalization." State lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the bill, introduced by Senator Steve Glazer of Orinda, at the Senate Transportation Committee meeting in April. (Claycord.com)
  2. At its March 14 meeting the Concord City Council discussed questions to be used to select the next master developer for the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. This will be the third time the council chooses a developer for the site. "What is important in this third attempt is that we find a consensus both on the dais amongst the council and amongst the broader community," said Guy Bjerke, director of development and base reuse. Once the questions are finalized, a request for quote (RFQ) timeline is expected to be brought to the council in late April or early May. (Pioneer Publishers)
  3. A suspect who allegedly burglarized two optometry businesses and attempted to burglarize a third was caught Friday night. After the second burglary, police were on to him. They began watching optometry businesses in the area, and when the suspect arrived at Diablo Valley Optometric Group, police were ready for him. After a brief chase, "The suspect was arrested for multiple charges related to burglary and resisting arrest, and given a ride to the Martinez Detention Facility." (Contra Costa News)
  4. A man was arrested in the stabbing of a woman and her two children in Antioch on March 18. The stabbing also resulted in the death of the woman's unborn child. Bartley Hall, accused of the stabbings, was arrested after a chase that ended in Suisun City in Solano County. He is "charged with murder for the death of the baby, as well as three counts of attempted murder against the woman and her children. He also faces charges of child abuse, domestic abuse, fleeing from police, driving the wrong way in traffic, and misdemeanor hit-and-run, according to the District Attorney's Office." He remains in jail with bail in excess of $5 million. (Claycord.com)

Today in Concord:

  • Grab some friends and head over to Lucille's BBQ for Happy Hour prices until close! (3:00 PM)
  • "Get ready to Rhumba, Mambo, and Merengue!" at the Wilder Art & Garden Center in Orinda. (7:00 PM)
  • "Come Jam with instructor Vince Lay lead guitar/vocals and Joey Nunez acoustic guitar on the new stage and dancefloor @ Vinnie's Open Mic Monday event." (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Project Second Chance, Contra Costa County Library's adult literacy program, is seeking volunteer tutors who are willing to spend three hours a week tutoring a neighbor at a public location or virtually. No teaching experience or degrees are required; good tutors are empathetic, patient, able to give clear directions, and willing to learn new skills themselves." (Pioneer Publishers)
  • "Friends of the Antioch Library (FOAL) will hold their next used book sale fund-raiser at the library on Thursday April 6 from 12- to 6; the 7th from 9-5; 8th from 9 to 4. Paperbacks are 50 cents and hardbacks one dollar; children's books are 25 and 50 cents." (Antioch Herald)
  • "Come to the Galindo Home to explore a celebration of Women's Work in Concord. See examples of creativity, artistic expression and excellent workmanship produced by women in their 'spare; time.'" (Visit Concord)

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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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