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🌱Clayton Man Wins Emmy + Pleasant Hill Elections Change?

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Hi, all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Concord Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know that's happening in the community today, including:

  • U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier recently visited Diablo Valley College.
  • Dublin is looking to hire people with developmental disabilities.
  • The Concord City News is out!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. The Pleasant Hill City Council is considering changing at-large elections to by-district elections. A lawsuit was filed, claiming lack of compliance with the California Voting Rights Act. Many other cities have switched to by-district elections to ensure compliance. Pleasant Hill scheduled two Zoom meetings for voters who are interested in understanding the potential impacts of changing to the new system of voting. "Helen Hutchison, the former President of the League of Women Voters of California, will cover how the lawsuit could affect residents of Pleasant Hill... and how to advocate for districting best practices during City Council Meetings." (Patch)
  2. Diablo Valley College recently hosted U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier of Concord at both of its campuses. His visit was a celebration of "funding aimed at reducing educational costs for students that was recently secured in Congress." (danvillesanramon.com)
  3. The City of Dublin is looking to hire 15 individuals with developmental disabilities over the next 18 months, to staff positions in the Parks and Community Services Department. The city will work with Futures Explored, "a Concord-based organization that advocates for people with disabilities throughout the Bay Area" to find the talent needed to fill these positions.(Patch)
  4. The Mount Diablo Interpretive Association is raising money to replace a portable trailer with a newly constructed building to welcome visitors at the Mitchell Canyon entrance to the park. The group has been raising funds since last fall and indicatesthat it's about a quarter of the way to the goal of $3 million. "The new 1,500-square-foot education center would incorporate a large outdoor pavilion and expanded indoor space to house permanent and rotating exhibits. " (Claycord.com)
  5. Local boy makes good! A longtime Clayton resident and graduate of De La Salle High School took home an Emmy! "TJ Brassil was awarded a 2021-22 Sports Emmy Award for his work as an associate producer for NBC Sports at the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games." Brassil won as part of the production staff for Tokyo Gold hosted by Rich Eisen. (Pioneer Publishers)

Today in Concord:

  • Find the best tastes of the season at the Walnut Creek Farmers' Market at Wiget Lane & Mitchell Drive in Walnut Creek. (9:00 AM)
  • Head over to Benicia City Park for Super Saturday President's Day Weekend. You'll find "amazing artisans and crafters of candles, jewelry, hand-crafted leather goods, crystals, home decor, clothing, accessories, soaps, ceramics, plants, and dried flowers." (10:00 AM)
  • Diablo Equestrian Heritage Association is hosting a "Crab & Go" Dinner. "Order your delicious Crab and Tri-tip dinner on-line and pick it up curbside from our DEHA volunteers. " (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Concord City News is out! In this edition you can read about Concord's Homeless Strategic Plan, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and more! Check it out and subscribe!
  • If you're a student K-8 and you enjoy reading and drawing, Friends of the Lafayette Library is looking for you! You can enter the annual bookmark contest "to create an original bookmark illustrating a favorite book!"
  • Attention, Clayton residents and folks who need to do business with the City of Clayton! Clayton City Hall and the Police Department will be closed to the public on Wednesdays until further notice. (claytonca.gov)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you tomorrow for another 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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