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🌱CoCo Board Opens Time Capsule + Concord PD Gets $175K Grant

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Hello, Concord! I'm back with your new copy of the Concord Daily, fresh off the presses. Keep reading, for everything you need to know about what's happening around town. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

  • Check out the adorable smiling dog that was at the Clayton Octoberfest
  • Kenneth David Mcisaac, 31, of Lafayette was arraigned on Thursday in Martinez on charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment by violence, second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, criminal threats and child abuse.
  • Jiffy Lube is collaborating with Meals on Wheels, Diablo Region. Learn how your oil change can help this worthy cause.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 87 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors opened a time capsule that was placed in the old administration building on September 26, 1964, making it 58 years old. Some of the items they found in it were predictions from the City of Martinez, a copy of the special edition dedication of the Administration Building and instructions on how to operate a push-button phone! The Supervisors then placed a new time capsule in a vault at the new administration building at 1025 Escobar Street, which will be opened in 2072. (Claycord.com)
  2. The Concord Police Department has received a $175,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety. With this grant money, the Concord PD will be able to increase patrols and provide traffic safety programs for the community. (Claycord.com)
  3. Have you ever seen a dog smile? Click on this Pioneer link and you'll see one of the cutest smiling mutt mugs I've ever seen. Why is this cutie smiling? Because last weekend's Oktoberfest in Clayton brought them to the Rodie's Feed & Pet Supply booth for some paw- cooling pools, treats for the pups and beer for owners. (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. This is the stuff of nightmares, but with a happy ending. A woman's car went over the embankment off Pinehurst Road west of Canyon early Friday morning around 2:15 a.m. She was able to call first responders and tell them what happened, but the roadway is winding, the night was dark and the position of the car made it difficult to see. Apparently, the woman could hear the emergency crews trying to locate her, but she couldn't signal them due to the airbag deployment. Thankfully, she eventually was rescued, at about 3:00 a.m. and taken to an area hospital for treatment. (News 24/680)
  5. Kenneth David Mcisaac, 31, of Lafayette, was arraigned on Thursday in Martinez on charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment by violence, second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, criminal threats and child abuse. Mcisaac allegedly held victims hostage for over five hours during a home invasion incident on September 24. One of the victims was able to break free and overpower Mcisaac before calling 911. On September 27, he was arrested and booked into the West County Detention Facility, where he remains in custody. (News 24/680)

Today in Concord:

  • "CAN is a collection of artists and craftspeople from in and around the town of Clyde, California. Vendors will display their works in the parking lot and Community Center showcasing their talents." (10:00 AM)
  • "The Crystal Fair is coming to the Civic Park Community Center in Walnut Creek. It will be a spectacular show. Rocks & minerals, gems & jewelry, metaphysical arts." (10:00 AM)
  • Join your neighbors for the 2nd Saturday Artisan Market at Calicraft Brewing in Walnut Creek. "Stroll through our 40+ vendors to shop small and see some uniquely designed handmade pieces!" (Noon)

From my notebook:

  • "Purchase your ticket today for Early Alert Canines Comedy for Canines! Enjoy good food, good laughs, and good fun ... all for a GREAT cause!" (Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • "Jiffy Lube is collaborating with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region as a part of their Drive to Do More commitment to support charities and volunteers nationwide. From October 1 to October 31, customers who receive oil changes, tire rotations, or other vehicle maintenance will be able to donate $3 to Meals on Wheels at check-out." For a list of Jiffy Lube locations in the MOW Diablo area, click here: (East County Today)
  • Join the Antioch Chamber of Commerce and Pacific Gas & Electric Company for the 2022 State of Business Luncheon on October 25. RSVP Required at www.AntiochChamber.com.

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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