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🌱 Concord Checkpoint Nabs Two + Local Sportscast Legend Dr. B Dies
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Good morning, friends! It's Monday in Concord and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Here goes...
First, today's weather:
Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 56.
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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:
- Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is facing a re-election challenge from someone in her own office — county prosecutor Mary Knox, a 37-year veteran of the District Attorney's Office. On Knox's website (https://maryknox4da.com/) the prosecutor — who was born and raised in Walnut Creek — touts her record going after gang activity and securing $3.5 million for security cameras to discourage freeway shootings. She also said she garnered $3.5 million in federal funding to combat sex trafficking. Becton's website (https://dianabecton.com/about) says she's the first woman, and first African American, to serve as district attorney in the county's 167-year history. It also says Becton is the only African-American district attorney in California. Election Day is June 7. After this coming Monday, new voters need to register and vote in person at one of the early voting sites or on Election Day at a polling site. (Claycord.com)
- Two drivers were arrested Friday evening during DUI enforcement patrol by the Concord Police Department. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties and a suspended license, according to a Concord police spokesperson. (Claycord.com)
- Currently, 66.5% of the US population is fully vaccinated, and 46.4% of vaccinated people have received booster doses. Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in California using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and vaccination data from Covid Act Now. Counties are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100,000 residents within the week leading up to May 17. Cumulative cases per 100,000 served as a tiebreaker. Contra Costa County ranks 10th among the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the state. (Pioneer Publishers)
- Whether you're looking to pop open some bubbly or zen out with some whole grains and veg the new restaurants in Walnut Creek have you covered. Wonder what's going in to the old Chili's? Well, it's going to be Mediterranean restaurant, Ostro, from the owners of Manakish Oven. See all of the restaurant comings and goings in Walnut Creek in this article from Walnut Creek Magazine. (Walnut Creek Magazine)
- George "Dr. B" Baljevich, local sports commentator and beloved Tri-Valley legend passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday May 12. He was maybe best known for his "Tri-Valley Sports Final" on local TV 30, and his baby "Let's Talk Sports." But around town, he was just known as the guy that would talk to anyone any time, anywhere, like they were his best friend, even if he had just met them. This tribute by his friend and colleague sums up his work life and humanitarian personality. (danvillesanramon.com)
Today in Concord:
- Bring your friends and your creative flair to Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill and paint Jelly from the Block. (6:30 p.m.)
- Come jam with instructor Vince Lay lead guitar/vocals and Joey Nunez acoustic guitar on the new stage and dance floor at Vinnie's Open Mic Monday event. (8:30 p.m.)
- Everything, Everywhere, All At Once is playing at the Solano Drive-in in Concord. (8:50 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Get to know the local candidates. Watch these election preview videos for Contra Costa County races from the public library.
- V.I.P.S. stands for Volunteers in Police Service. These dedicated men and women volunteer their time and services to help make the City of Concord a safer place to live and work. If you are interested in volunteering to help make Concord a better, safer place, you can find the application and the process to apply at this Concord City link.
- Hey, San Ramon! Do you see workers in your area setting up shop and you're wondering what's going on? Maybe you'd like to know if/when that old skate park is getting some much-needed repair. Find all of the current and scheduled San Ramon construction projects at this link.
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you back in your inbox 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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