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🌱Cold Snap Headed For Bay Area + Con Fire Gets 28 New Firefighters

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Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Concord Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know that's happening around town. Today you'll learn about...

  • The federal government set aside $1.5 million for East Bay wildfire protection.
  • It's Family Fun Night at the Solano Drive-in!
  • Learn how to use Connect Concord to report issues near you.

But first, today's weather:

Becoming windier and cooler. High: 60 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. See the East Bay parks with fresh eyes! This article in the Stockton Record takes you on a parks road trip out of Stockton and through the Delta to Contra Costa. Learn more about the Black Diamond Mines, Los Vaqueros and Mt. Diablo state parks. (Stockton Record)
  2. Ugly weather is back on the horizon and this time it is cold! Snow levels could drop as low as 1,500 feet and the Bay Area is in for some blustery winds Tuesday through Friday. The good news is that the snow in the mountains will be amazing next weekend! (Claycord.com)
  3. The federal 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill will set aside $1.5 million for East Bay wildfire protection. Wildfire prevention efforts that will be funded include "monitoring fire dangers and weather, staffing professionally trained full-time and on-call firefighters, maintaining specialized wildland firefighting equipment, and removing flammable vegetation to reduce wildfire risks." (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. Con Fire added 28 new firefighters to its ranks as the firefighters of Academy 58 graduated. Speaking at Wednesday evening's graduation ceremony, Fire Chief Lewis Broschard said, "These 28 recruits have accomplished much in their 20-week course of instruction, learning from the best along the way. They are now well prepared to enter the next phase of their careers, serving the residents of Contra Costa County as Con Fire firefighters." (Contra Costa News)

Today in Concord:

  • "Support Youth in foster care by becoming a CASA Volunteer. Join us for this Zoom Informational Session to hear about the process of advocating for a child in foster care, and about the commitment and responsibilities required to serve as a CASA volunteer." (2:00 PM)
  • It's Family Fun Night at the Solano Drive-in in Concord! "Adults $6, kids 5-11 $2. 4 & Under free. Most screens are double features - 2 movies for 1 price." (5:30 PM)
  • "DJ Delta Dave provides free line dancing lessons with a country-themed night" at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Have you seen Super Microgreens at the Concord Farmers Market? Such a cool vendor! The market takes place every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown in Todos Santos Plaza." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • "Want to report a water leak or an abandoned vehicle? Perhaps you would like to know how to report graffiti or a streetlight that isn't functioning. You can through Concord Connect! " (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • Remember when there were only three TV networks and about a million radio stations we all listened to? Claycord Museum remembers! Here's a TV and radio guide from 1982! I used to mostly watch KPIX and KQED. And I sure remember listening to KFOG even after the playlist changed to easy listening.

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You're all caught up for today. See you all 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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