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🌱Concord Native, Sonya Eddy, Dies + Affordable Housing Project Starts

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Hi all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily, filled with all the things you need to know that's happening in town. Including:

  • Clayton Valley Dance Academy needs your help after break-in.
  • Antioch K9 Officer Perro nabbed his first perp on day two of the job.
  • There's still time to donate a gift from the Concord Visitor's Center Wish List.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and breaks of sun. High: 58 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Concord native Sonya Eddy, best known as head nurse Epiphany Johnson on TV's General Hospital, died on Monday. TMZ reports the cause of death was complications from a scheduled surgery. "The lights in the hub of the nurse's station will now be a little dimmer, but her spirit and light will live on in both the show and our set," General Hospital Executive Producer Frank Valentini tweeted Tuesday. (Concord Patch)
  2. Last weekend the Clayton Valley Dance Academy was burglarized. The thieves took electronics and dance equipment, among other things. The haul amounted to thousands of dollars worth of goods that the small business is struggling to replace. A GoFundMe account was created by a parent of one of the young dancers who attends the academy. "This business and business owner has done so much for the community and the children throughout the years, so if you can support her with even a dollar, that would be much appreciated." (Claycord.com)
  3. The developer has broken ground on the first affordable housing project in Concord in 20 years. The project will be on Galindo Street, across from the Concord Police Department. "Rick Judd Commons at 1315 Galindo Street will provide 62 new affordable apartments for small families and individuals in an amenity and transit rich location." (Contra Costa News)
  4. K9 Officer Perro joined the Antioch police force less than a week ago and already made his first drug bust! In fact, Officer Perro's debut takedown was on day two of his tenure, when he found firearms, cash and several pounds of suspected narcotics in a vehicle that he and his partner stopped. Nice work, Officer Perro! (Antioch Herald)

Today in Concord:

  • Don't miss the the 4th Annual Chanukah Menorah lighting at The Veranda! Event will take place near the fountains. (5:00 PM)
  • Dave Kelleher will be at Rocco's Ristorante Pizzeria in Walnut Creek. (7:00 PM)
  • Sausage Fest Comedy returns to Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Need help with which Christmas wrappings go in the recycling and which go in the garbage bin? Here's a helpful guide from Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery! (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "Pavement rehabilitation for the Grant Street/East Street Pavement Rehabilitation (City Project No. 2525) is ongoing and moving on to the next phase of work." Through December 23, "work will focus on paving the top lift of asphalt on East Street and Salvio Street to Grant Street at (northern) Gill Drive, with vehicle traffic reduced to a single 11-foot lane in both directions. Left turn movements will be limited, and localized detours will be implemented to access major destinations." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "In 2021, Family Giving Tree delivered more than 51,000 gifts — and smiles — through 200+ agencies 🙌🙌🙌. Help us do this and more by donating a gift from our Wish List at the Concord Visitors Center." (Visit Concord via Instagram)

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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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