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🌱 Brian Wilson & Chicago + Elderly Theft Plot Hits San Ramon

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 68 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. The rock band Chicago and Brian Wilson have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour. Wilson, during his sets, will be joined on stage by his fellow Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine, as well as South African singer Blondie Chaplin. The tour is set to make a stop at the Concord Pavillion on June 11, 2022. (Pitchfork)
  2. Patch is on a quest to find the Best Holiday Lights In America, and the title could go to one of the twinkling displays that make Concord such a magical place at this time of the year.
    We'll show off the best and brightest of your North Pole — (or Clark Griswold) inspired displays on Patch right before Christmas. Click the link to find the deadlines and other information you need to know to enter and claim bragging rights for the Best Holiday Lights In America. (We'll throw in a stocking full of Patch swag, too.) (Concord Patch)
  3. Contra Costa District Attorney candidate Mary Knox says she has a plan to combat smash & grab retail theft. She has a multi-step plan that she has outlined. In summary, her statement said "As District Attorney, I will actively engage and educate our community members about the crime occurring in our county and ways we can work together to combat it, such as not buying merchandise off the internet that does not have a means of guaranteeing that it is not stolen merchandise. I will also work with retail stores to modify their return/exchange policies to ensure that they are not accepting the return of their own stolen merchandise." (Claycord.com)
  4. San Ramon police investigators are looking into an unusual jewelry robbery at Mosaic Park in their city at the same time police in Berkeley and apparently other Bay Area locations are searching for a group of thieves using remarkably similar distraction and grab tactics to victimize older residents walking alone while wearing expensive jewelry. Further investigation determined there were similar cases in Pleasanton, Brentwood and Alameda as well. In San Ramon, a suspect struck up a conversation with her elderly victim from the backseat of a car. After the short conversation, the suspect exited the vehicle and used a sleight-of-hand technique to remove the victim's necklace and bracelets before getting back into the car and driving away. Police expressed concern that the thieves were targeting elderly individuals wearing expensive jewelry and watches while out for walks by themselves. The elderly should be aware and remove expensive jewelry prior to venturing out on foot by themselves. (News 24/680)
  5. Today, the Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special meeting to receive an update regarding the organized retail theft that occurred on November 20 and will authorize sending letters seeking additional resources to prevent and address future organized retail thefts and other types of criminal activity. In total, a staff report recommend that approximately $2 million of the remaining ARPA funds be allocated to support these four recommendations. (East County Today)

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Today in Concord:

  • Try the 2021 Run Run Rudolph Virtual 5k Run Walk in Concord. This is a LIMITED registration event. Only 1500 spots are available for this virtual challenge. (All Day)
  • Get your free flu shot for uninsured and low income individuals and families at John Muir Health. (9:00 AM)
  • Get your Wednesday Family Style Dinner at Lone Tree Golf & Event Center. Tonight is Mexican. (5:00 PM)
  • It's karaoke night at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Happy Hanukkah from the City of Concord! May this special time be filled with peace, happiness, love and light. 🕎✨" (Facebook)

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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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