🌱Concord Singer-Songwriters Sundays! + BART Red Line Suspension

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning; sunny. High: 67 Low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:

1. BART has suspended its Red Line service between Richmond and MacArthur Stations "for a few days" due to power issues experienced in the section, a spokesperson for BART said on Tuesday evening. Crews will be working "continuously" to mitigate the issue and restore service, the transit agency said. Passengers attempting to get from Richmond to MacArthur Stations should use the Orange Line. (Claycord.com)
2. Last year's singer-songwriter showcase hosted by the Concord Couch Concerts (CCC) team is returning this Spring - now on Sundays from 2PM to 4PM. "Singer-Songwriter Sunday" series will see several local artists, each performing roughly 20 minutes of entirely original music. The first of these mostly acoustic concerts will take place on April 3 at 2PM in Todos Santos Plaza and include performances by some CCC favorites. The event is made possible by a partnership with Todos Santos Business Association Arts Foundation. All featured artists are performing on a volunteer basis for the sheer love of celebrating local original music. While tips are of course welcome, there is no cost of admittance to this community event. (Pioneer Publishers)
3. The Economic Development Departments of East Contra Costa County cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and Pittsburg are collaborating on an economic development initiative to help residents "Cut the Commute." The team is asking residents to identify their commute destination and other information in a one-minute survey so they can then target businesses with a high concentration of employees in the region to consider expanding or relocating to East Contra Costa County. Respondents are invited to take the one-minute-long online survey by March 18 at https://CutTheCommute.Net (East County Today)
4. Moody's Investors Service has assigned an Aa3 rating to Mount Diablo Unified School District, CA's General Obligation Bonds, 2018 Election, Series B. Moody's maintains Aa3 ratings on the district's outstanding general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) bonds and an A1 issuer rating on the district. The A1 issuer rating reflects the district's above average resident income profile and growing property values, balanced by ongoing enrollment declines. The rating also incorporates the district's satisfactory financial position supported by state aid that held the district harmless for enrollment losses in fiscal 2021 and 2022 and management's sturdy cost controls and approved staffing reductions to ensure balanced operations outside of one-time revenues. (Yahoo Finance)
5. The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will be performing guardrail repair work on Vasco Road in Brentwood. Work will begin on Monday, March 14 through Thursday, March 17. The work will occur between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. Work will take place between Camino Diablo Road and the Alameda County Line. Message boards will be posted to advise drivers the week before scheduled work begins. Drivers should expect delays. (East County Today)

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Today in Concord:

• Come to the book sale at the Antioch Library. Thousands of gently used hardcover, paperback, CDs and DVDs are for sale. (Noon)
• Check out Dinner & Outdoor Movie: Labyrinth at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (6:00 PM)
• Tommy T's in Pleasanton presents Dave Nunez Birthday Bash. (7:30 PM)
• Vinnie's Bar and Grill in Concord presents Salsa and Bachata dance lessons! (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Check out the most recent updates from the Concord Chamber. Learn about their open house, their new members and upcoming events.
• Gear up for National Volunteer Month in April by volunteering for the 18th Annual Lend-a-Hand Day on April 23. Between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Danville Community volunteers are invited to assist their senior neighbors by providing volunteer yard work assistance to local Danville seniors. (danville.ca.gov)
• Fascinating history lies within the hollow hills of Antioch's Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Learn about the mines and upcoming events at this link!
• See if you have the Luck O' the Irish at the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Scavenger Hunt in downtown Antioch on Saturday.

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• Carquinez Model Railroad Society March 12-13 Spring Open House (March 12)
• Jonny Williams of Crawdad Republic opens for The Sam Chase at Almost Famous Wine Lounge (March 12)
• Forejour: The Ultimate Tribute to FOREigner and JOURney Live at the Lesher Center for the Arts! (March 12)
• Diablo Symphony Presents "Sounds from California to Alaska" (March 13)
• Walnut Creek Concert Band Concert "Ides of March" (March 15)
• Contra Costa Wind Symphony - "Myths, Legends and Epic Tales" (March 20)
• Employment for Everyone: Award-Winning Film Showcases at the Bankhead (March 26)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for 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...