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🌱 Concord Art Jam A Success + 5 Contra Costa Incumbents Survive Vote

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Hello, Concord! I'm back with your new copy of the Concord Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 90 Low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:

  1. Hang on to your wallet! Officials are cracking down on unpaid bridge tolls and late fees on Bay Area bridges. People with outstanding fees to their name are expected to receive notices in the mail soon. "The Bay Area Toll Authority should have identified these drivers sooner to provide earlier notice and create payment plan options," State Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, said. (Claycord.com)
  2. Did you head out to the Art Jam at Todos Santos Plaza this past weekend? If not, here are a few awesome pictures of the event for you, courtesy of The Pioneer. For a schedule of the upcoming week's Create Concord events and more information on the artists go to VisitConcord.com (Pioneer Publishers)
  3. Contra Costa County voters kept the five main incumbents in place in the June 7 election. Sheriff David Livingston, County Assessor Gus Kramer, District Attorney Diana Becton, Auditor-Controller Robert Campbell and Clerk-Recorder Kristin Braun Connelly all held onto their jobs. After all mail-in and absentee ballots were counted, just over 26 percent of registered voters in Contra Costa County turned out for the vote. (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. Lamorinda Bees teamed up with Mount Diablo Beekeepers Association to give folks a bee-to-honey demonstration during an event on June 4, held in the Community Room of the Moraga Library. Lamorinda Bees were represented by Rosalind Bassett, her son Rhys Pullen (a San Diego State University student), daughter Sloan Pullen (a Campolindo High School student) and husband Mark Pullen. Bassett encourages any interested local high school students to join Lamorinda Bees by emailing her at: rbassett@mvpctoday.org. Spieth can be reached through www.diablobees.org or by calling (925) 330-7032. (lamorindaweekly.com)
  5. Shoppers attempting to enter the Whole Foods store at 3502 Mt. Diablo Boulevard shortly after 1 p.m. were turned back by police warning of a potential "man with a gun" inside the store. News 24/680 believes it was actually the result of police contact with a man near the rear of the store. The suspect was hit with a taser, which, apparently de-escalated the situation. (News 24/680)

Today in Concord:

  • Strawberry shortcake, anyone? Get your fresh strawberries for this seasonal treat at the Farmer's Market at Todos Santos Plaza! (9 a.m.)
  • Bring a lawn chair or blanket and hang out for a while at Eats and Beats Food Trucks at Giacomelli Park in Pittsburg. (5 p.m.)
  • Tuesday is Family Fun Night at the Solano Drive-in in Concord. Adults $5.75, $2 kids 5-11. Most screens are double features - two movies for one price. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is holding a competition in Clayton on July 9. This year's Pro Pitmasters competition features four meats: chicken, ribs, pork shoulder and brisket.
  • Antioch Sesquicentennial presents a Free Concert in The Park on Saturday, July 2!
  • Over 150 arts, crafts and food vendors will line Hartz Avenue over June 25 – 26 for the return of Danville Summerfest. For this event several street closures are scheduled from 2 a.m. Saturday, June 25, through 11 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Check out the list at this Town of Danville link.

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Events:

  • The New Retirement Savings Webinar on June 14 & 16! (June 14)
  • NEW Pre-set TIPSY box - FATHER'S DAY edition! (June 18)
  • Diablo Symphony: Family Concert "Animals of the Orchestra" (June 19)
  • Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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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