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🌱Brentwood ATM Stolen + Concord Area Spring Hikes

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Happy Sunday, Concord! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Concord today.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 65 Low: 42.

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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:

  1. On March 10, the BART Board of Directors voted to approve a final redistricting map for the nine districts which will affect elections for the next 10 years. The new districts will be in effect for the November elections which include Districts 2, currently represented by Director Mark Foley, 4, 6 and 8. Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 will be up for election in 2024. (Antioch Herald)
  2. A tractor was used Friday to steal an ATM from a Brentwood bank, police said. An alarm sounded at 4:40 a.m. Friday at Wells Fargo, 2450 Sand Creek Road, and as officers responded to investigate, witnesses reported seeing a tractor remove a standalone ATM from in front of the bank, the Brentwood Police Department said. The machine was found dumped about 100 yards west of the bank. The suspect or suspects did not make off with any money, as the ATM vault was recovered intact, police said. (Concord Patch)
  3. A crash with reported injuries led to closure of Moraga Way at Los Cerros in Orinda Friday. The collision was reported at approximately 9:30 p.m. and was believed to have involved at least two vehicles. Moraga Way was closed for several hours as a result. (News 24/680)
  4. County officials have agreed to pay $4.5 million to the family of a mentally ill homeless man shot and killed during a confrontation with a sheriff's deputy in Danville in March, 2021. The settlement, reported Thursday by the Bay Area News Group, comes on the heels of Deputy Andrew Hall's conviction for felony assault with a firearm in connection with another, unrelated fatal shooting incident in 2018. An attorney representing the Wilson family said they will move to bring criminal charges against the former officer for Wilson's shooting, as well. (News 24/680)
  5. According to a Thursday, March 10 press release from Contra Costa County, the California Supreme Court denied an appeal by the Los Medanos Community Healthcare District, which resulted in the dissolution of the District effective Wednesday afternoon, March 9. The County's efforts to dissolve the district have been ongoing since November 2017 when the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in favor of dissolution. The court decision does not affect the operation of the Pittsburg Health Center, which is operated by the Contra Costa County Health Services department and remains open with no changes to regular, ongoing services for patient care. (Contra Costa Herald)

Today in Concord:

  • Don't miss the Walnut Creek Farmer's Market. Choose from vegetables, fruits, cheeses, smoked fish, cheesecakes, bread and pastries, seafood, eggs, hummus, pasta, microgreens, tamales, honey, flowers, pork, lamb, and goat. (9:00 AM)
  • Charlie's Food Trailer will be at Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden in Concord. (Noon)
  • Come out for the "SIT AND GO" TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER TOURNAMENT at 19th Hole Casino & Sports Bar in Antioch. (2:00 PM)
  • Paint some Floral Butterfly Kisses at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association has announced tickets for its Barrel Tasting Trolley Weekend are now on sale. During this first-ever two-day event, participants will meet the winemakers and vintners, while sampling wines still in development right out of the barrel. You also may take the opportunity to purchase futures for your very own wine cellar. Organizers hope to make this an annual event. (East County Today)
  • Meet Joel Clayton - the namesake for the city of Clayton. This well-known gentleman was the son of John and Mary (Bate) Clayton, and was born in Bugsworth, Derbyshire, England, probably in 1812 and was the eldest of 12 brothers and sisters. Find out more about him in this article from the city.
  • Looking to get outdoors in the beautiful spring-like weather? Check out these popular hikes on Mt Diablo!

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Events:

  • Diablo Symphony Presents "Sounds from California to Alaska" (March 13)
  • Walnut Creek Concert Band Concert "Ides of March" (March 15)
  • ST PATTYS DAY DINNER DANCE, 80s PARTY BAND RE-WIND (March 17)
  • 27th Annual East Bay International Jewish Film Festival (March 19)
  • Artists 4 ERA: Art Show & Benefit for Gender Equality (March 19)
  • Contra Costa Wind Symphony - "Myths, Legends and Epic Tales" (March 20)
  • Employment for Everyone: Award-Winning Film Showcases at the Bankhead (March 26)
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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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