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🌱 Congrats New US Citizens + Halloween Pics + Fall Fiesta

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

First, today's weather:

A chance of morning rain. High: 64 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. A collision between two vehicles sent seven people to the hospital early Sunday in Concord. The collision happened at the intersection of Willow Pass Road and Port Chicago Hwy. just after midnight. One car was going northbound on Port Chicago Highway, and another was going westbound on Willow Pass Road before the two cars collided. The intersection was closed for about three hours. Three victims were transported to local hospitals by helicopter and four by ambulance, according to an 1:59 a.m. tweet from the Concord Police Department. (KRON4)
  2. On October 27th a stolen motorhome crashed in the intersection of of Bollinger Canyon Road and Alcosta Blvd. striking another vehicle. The motorhome flipped on it's side. The driver of the involved vehicle was unhurt, but the driver of the motorhome needed medical attention. Further details have now been released on the motorhome driver. He has been identified as as Eric Games, a 42-year-old male out of San Francisco. Games was released from custody in San Francisco on October 26th and into San Francisco County's supervised release program with two pending criminal cases. Upon release from John Muir hospital, Games will be booked into the Contra Costa County Jail on the San Francisco County warrant and additional violations. (News 24/680)
  3. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services San Francisco field office joined with the City of Pittsburg to present a special naturalization ceremony in the council chambers on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. At the event, 25 immigrants from 13 nations became U.S citizens. The keynote speaker was Pittsburg Mayor Merl Craft. (Contra Costa Herald)
  4. The Lamorinda Arts Council invites everyone to view a solo in-person show and virtual exhibit of oil paintings by featured artist John Anderle during November. Meet the artist at a reception in his honor on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. where light refreshments will be served. This is the only time the Gallery will be open to the public. All COVID-19 precautions will be observed for safety. "Welcome Home: Memories in Brushstrokes" is the theme for the 18 bold and colorful paintings he is exhibiting. (The Orinda News)
  5. Want to relive All Hallows Eve? Check out this montage of pictures from all around Concord and the surrounding areas. (Pioneer Publishers)


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Today in Concord:

  • Fall Fiesta! Join Danville Community Center trained recreation staff for arts & crafts, games, and activities based on the theme of the day for 5 - 9 year olds. (9 am)
  • Check out Boisset Uncorked at Barone's in Pleasanton. Come enjoy premium wines and discover varietals you may love! Learn about food pairings, custom labels and histories of our wineries. (6 pm)
  • Head out to World of Beer in Dublin for its Trivia Night. (7:30 pm)
  • Townhouse Ramblers will be at the Town House Cocktail Lounge in Vallejo. (8 pm)

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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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