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🌱 Concord Base Reuse Project At Risk + Clayton Budget Challenges
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Concord.
Morning, everybody. It's me, Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally.
First, today's weather:
Sizzling sunshine and hot. High: 97 Low: 60.
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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:
- Low humidity and breezy winds, combined with drying fuels, are increasing fire weather risk throughout the Bay Area, with the greatest concern focused on the inland portions of the region including Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, Oakland, Concord and Livermore. The National Weather Service recommends shifting outdoor activities away from the hottest parts of the day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (NBC Bay Area)
- That large building under construction on Evora Road near Willow Pass Road apparently will house a large collection of animals — stuffed ones. Records show the owner, Albert Seeno Jr., has stated an intent to utilize the warehouse for personal storage of artifacts and taxidermy. The facility will be about 90,000 square feet. That's a lot of stuffed squirrels! (Claycord.com)
- What a mess! A vehicle overturned and a hydrant was destroyed during a two vehicle collision on Clayton Road at Bailey Road in Concord just after 2 p.m. on Monday. There were injuries reported, although they were said to be not life-threatening. The cause of the accident is under investigation. (Claycord.com)
- In a letter to Concord Director of Economic Development and Base Reuse Guy Bjerke, the Discovery/Seeno-led partnership Concord First Partners said the Concord Base reuse project is not financially feasible, and it is unwilling to continue with any further work without a vested interest in the property. Concord First Partners is also asking for a 90-day extension to complete the term sheet and to extend the time to complete the Specific Plan and environmental reports from two years to three. They say unless the Council approves the amendment, they will not proceed past Wednesday when the current ENA expires. The City Council meeting is Tuesday at 6:30 at City Hall, 1950 Parkside Dr. in Concord. A link to watch the meeting online is on the City's website at cityofconcord.org. (Pioneer Publishers)
- The City of Clayton is working to consolidate and communicate budget challenges to the community. The City Council undertook a project to pull in a third party polling company to better understand how a tax measure might fare on the ballot in November. "As suspected, Clayton residents overwhelmingly love our city, police, library and recreation. However, few residents knew of the financial challenges that we face as a city," Mayor Cloven said in an open letter in the Pioneer. Read the rest of his letter and his recommendations on what to do about the budget shortfalls in this article in the Pioneer. (Spoiler alert. It's all about educating Clayton citizens on the virtue of the tax) (Pioneer Publishers)
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Today in Concord:
- Hit the farmers' market at Todos Santos Plaza for all of the fixin's you need for a bountiful spring salad for dinner! (9 a.m.)
- Watch the Warriors game on the big screen at Retro Junkie's Beer Garden. (5 p.m.)
- It's Tuesday Family Fun Night at the Solano Drive-in! Adults $5.75, $2 kids 5-11. Most screens are double features - 2 movies for 1 price. (5:30 p.m.)
- DJ Delta Dave provides FREE LINE DANCING LESSONS with a country-themed night at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- What do Tom Hanks, Charley Koonz and Tom Candiotti all have in common? Yep! They're all Concord natives. Find out about them and more Fun Facts about Concord at this link!
- Concord's sister city is Kitakami, Japan. I thought it might be fun to learn a little about them. They have an amazing Cherry Blossom Festival each March and a performing arts festival in August that features a Dance with Demons. Find out more about our sister city at this link.
- Mark your calendar and plan to join the City of Walnut Creek to commemorate Memorial Day with a special ceremony in Civic Park on Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m. Mayor Matt Francois will lead the event, which is free to the public.
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— 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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