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Morning, Concord. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Here we go...
First, today's weather:
Sunny. High: 89 Low: 59.
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Here are the top stories in Concord today:
- The State Board of Education voted unanimously to deny a petition to create a new unified school district in the Northgate area of Walnut Creek. A county supervisor and 25 parents, educators and others opposed to the new district called in to the State Board meeting. There we no callers in support of the new district. "Settling this issue once and for all means that we can now unite in working together for an excellent education for all," said MDUSD Board Member Cherise Khaund. (Claycord.com)
- Three Concord area high school baseball players have made the MaxPreps California All Star Team. Congratulations to Anthony Martinez from De La Salle, Tyler Wood from De La Salle and Ryder Helfrick from Clayton Valley Charter! (MaxPreps)
- By the end of this month, we should be able to hike all of the Lime Ridge Trails, again. Trails have been closed since March as PG&E works to bury power lines in the region as part of its fire risk reduction program. Crews are almost done! Trails will reopen soon. The trail closures include portions of the Paraiso Trail, Ohlone Trail and the Timberleaf Trail. For your safety, please avoid this area until the trails are reopened. (Claycord.com)
- From the desk of Mayor Dominic Aliano: "Organic waste such as food scraps, yard trimmings, paper and cardboard make up most of the landfill material in California. When dumped into the landfill, this material releases methane – resulting in a disastrous effect on our environment. To take a significant step toward combatting climate change, the state Legislature has been working for several years to implement organics recycling laws that will be phased in over the next two years, with the goal of achieving a 75% reduction in the statewide disposal of organic waste." Read about his take on the programs and what Concord can do to support environmental stewardship in this article from The Pioneer. (Pioneer Publishers)
- The votes are in!! See who was voted Best Businesses in 2021 in the Antioch People's Choice Awards! Spoiler alert. Even though I worked at Round Table Pizza for years, Skipolini's was always my favorite and it took first place! Congrats, Skip! (Antioch Herald)
Today in Concord:
- Don't miss the family-friendly pre-party for the Pleasant Hill Blues & Brews Festival featuring a free Kidzone, dancing, and live music from Landbirds and The Big Jangle. Food and single-pours of beer and wine are available for purchase. (6 p.m.)
- Come out for Range Night Fun on the Green at Lone Tree Golf & Event Center in Antioch. There will be music, tacos, drinks, golf tips and fun on the range! (6 p.m.)
- Strange Brew will be at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (9 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Nomination papers for seats on the Concord City Council in Districts 1, 3, and 5 and city treasurer will be available by appointment starting Monday, July 18. To be eligible to run for City Council, a candidate must be a resident of Concord and a registered voter in the District of the office sought at the time nomination papers are issued. Learn the details at this link from the city.
- Check out these amazing images from years past in Walnut Creek! Pro tip: search for the year you were born in their keyword search. I did that and I got a wonderful history lesson about the people of the town.
- Join the City of Pittsburg for for the bronze bust dedication of Guillermo Muniz. This is a free event held at the New Mecca Cafe and will feature live music by Mariachi Alma de Jalisco, Project 4 Band and The Natural Blend Band. It will take place on July 17 at 11 a.m.
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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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