🌱Concord Gas Surpasses $6 Avgerage + West Nile Back in Contra Costa

Hey, Concord! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here are the most important things happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 92 Low: 60.

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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:

1. Here's a milestone none of us wanted to reach: a gallon of gas in Contra Costa County now averages more than $6! Gasbuddy.com can help you find the cheapest gas in Concord. According to Gasbuddy.com, the cheapest price Monday for a gallon of regular gas in Concord was a tie for $5.49 at Costco, 2400 Monument Blvd. and Valero, 3598 Willow Pass Road. The next-cheapest gas prices were: $5.55 at Flyers, 2560 Bates Ave.; $5.59 at World, 3550 Clayton Road; $5.59 at Bonfare, 2800 Grant St.; and $5.59 at Don's Gas & Liquor, 2807 Port Chicago Highway. (Concord Patch)
2. The Contra Costa Community College District announced Monday that it will keep indoor mask requirements in place through at least the summer semester. The district will continue to offer in-person, hybrid and fully online classes throughout the summer. (Claycord.com)
3. Mt. Diablo High School is granting retroactive diplomas to all students forced to leave school during the WWII "relocation" of Japanese and Japanese Americans. The presentation will take place alongside its Class of 2022 graduation ceremony on May 24. The school expects up to two dozen family members to attend the ceremony. Organizers will hold a small "tailgate" style reception for the families in the parking lot after the graduation. (Pioneer Publishers)
4. Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich spoke out against the White Supremacist activities over the weekend. "Our town stands united against racism in any form and any acts that direct harm or hatred toward people based upon race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disability," he said. You can read his full statement in this article from News 24/680. (News 24/680)
5. West Nile Virus has made its return to Contra Costa County. The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District (District) reports the first dead bird of the year that has tested positive for West Nile virus was picked up in an area of Brentwood close to Discovery Bay. To reduce the risk of WNV, the District recommends Contra Costa County residents report dead birds because dead birds are often the first sign of WNV in a particular location. (East County Today)

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Today in Concord:

• It's Wednesday so it must be Family Style Dinners at the Lone Tree Golf & Event Center! Tonight is Italian! My favorite! (5 p.m.)
• Don't miss Food Truck Night at the Pleasant Hill Library! Find some of the Bay Area's favorite food trucks. (5 p.m.)
• Come to Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek to watch the Warriors crush the competition. Come hungry!! Food truck on site with fresh n' tasty eats!! Tables are first come first serve and seat a max of 6 guests per table. (5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Concord is giving away a pair of FREE Brubeck Brothers Live Concert & Stage Dedication tickets EVERY DAY until Friday, May 27. Request your pair of tickets now! (Instagram)
• A new website, "RiskFactor.com" shows your home's fire and flood risk factors.
  Click on this link, type in your address and view the risk factors. (Claycord.com)
• The Mayor of Walnut Creek gave an update on the city on May 13. Check out the YouTube replay here.

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Events:

• Contra Costa Blue Star Moms Day at Rocco's Ristorante Pizzeria (May 19)
• Women In Construction (May 20)
• Book Sale! Free books. Rare books. Lots of books for $2.00 (May 21)
• Mt. Diablo: A Symphonic Portrait (May 22)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 24)
• Add your event

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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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