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🌱Concord DUI Patrol Nabs One + Mother's Day Amble On Mt. Diablo
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Happy Mother's Day, people of Concord! Jeri Karges here with the latest Concord Daily.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny, a shower; windy. High: 63 Low: 45.
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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:
- 51-year-old Richard Kline of Martinez was arrested in connection with the April 21 killing of Anthony Fuimano in the area of Laurel Drive and Manzanita Avenue in Fairfield. Authorities revealed that an argument had taken place prior to the shooting, but no other information was released. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Fairfield police at (707) 428-7600. (Claycord.com)
- Clayton Valley Charter High School will hold a walkathon for Ukraine at the school track, on May 21 from 10 am to 1 pm. To Register for the walkathon, click here. (Pioneer Publishers)
- Concord police arrested one driver suspected of driving under the influence during their enforcement patrol on May 6. CPD will be holding a series of DUI enforcement patrols throughout the year to keep our roadways safe. (East County Today)
- Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston faces a challenge to his seat for the first time in more than a decade, running in next month's primary election against Benjamin Therriault, president of the Richmond Police Officers' Association. The two faced off in a debate at Diablo Valley College on on May 3. The event was moderated by DanvilleSanRamon.com publisher Gina Channell Wilcox and editor Jeremy Walsh. You can read the details of the debate and the candidates' positions in this article. (danvillesanramon.com/ subscription may be required)
Today in Concord:
- Come celebrate all mothers around the world by hiking the gorgeous green hills at Round Valley Regional Preserve on the eastern slopes of Mount Diablo on this Mother's Day Amble in Clayton (9:00 AM)
- Cherries, strawberries and green garlic abound at the Walnut Creek Farmers Market! (10:00 AM)
- Treat Mom to this Mother's Day brunch at CAP'S RESTAURANT in Brentwood. (10:00 AM)
- Come out to the Rusty Porthole located on Franks Tract in Bethel Island! CC Amato will be hosting a night of Dj Music, Dancing, and Karaoke! (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Debi Cooper, County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, announced Friday that all registered voters in Contra Costa County should have received their County Voter Information Guides and will soon receive their Official Ballots for the upcoming June 7 California Primary Election. Ballots will be mailed to voters on May 9. If you do not receive your ballot by May 20, email ballot@vote.cccounty.us or call 925-335-7800.
- Tribute to Carole King by the Stephanie D Band is coming to the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch on May 22! Tickets are available at www.elcampaniltheatre.com or by calling (925) 757-9500. (Antioch Herald)
- Monday, May 9 from 6 to 8 pm, is Concord Rotary Club food sorting night at the Contra Costa & Solano Food Bank! If you have time please join us! (Facebook)
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Events:
- Mother's Day Specials (May 8)
- Diablo Symphony: Mother's Day with Florence Price and Duke Ellington (May 8)
- Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
- Roxx on Main featured on Check Please! Bay Area (May 12)
- Colors of Spring Art Extravaganza! (May 13)
- 2022 Hike for Hope (May 14)
- ONLINE WAREHOUSE SALE: MAY 13 - 15 (Le Marché Pop Up Spring 2022) (May 15)
- Ygnacio Valley High School Class of 1971 50th (+1) Reunion (May 21)
- Mt. Diablo: A Symphonic Portrait (May 22)
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Announcements:
- Mother's Day FACIAL - 20% off at Dipza Day Spa in Danville (Details)
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Gigs & services:
- Kitchen Leak (Details)
- Math Tutoring (Details)
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- Front Desk Receptionist Needed (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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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