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🌱 Contra Costa Mask Exemption + Suspicious Brentwood Death

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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:

  1. Contra Costa County has been exempted from the statewide indoor mask mandate. New guidance came out late Tuesday from the state which will allow things to continue as they are in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Contra Costa counties because of existing mandates. Those at certain gyms and offices in the county will be allowed to unmask. (ABC7)
  2. The driver of a stolen pickup truck sought by Moraga police Tuesday suddenly fled into Canyon, colliding with two other cars and pinching off access to the community for several hours. The vehicle was not being actively pursued by police at the time of the collision. Police arrived on scene and took the pickup's driver into custody after he initially refused to obey officers' orders. He was taken to the hospital for observation. (News 24/680)
  3. On Wednesday morning, the Brentwood Police officers were dispatched to a report of a body found on Sand Creek Trail in the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Police on scene confirmed the death appears suspicious in nature but said it was too early in the investigation to release any details. (East County Today)
  4. Contra Costa County had a "moderate" level of coronavirus transmission as of Dec. 13, according to the CDC. There were 31.9 new cases per 100,000 residents between Dec. 6-12. There were 368 recorded cases in Contra Costa County between Dec. 6-12, which is 61.4 percent lower than the previous seven days. (Concord Patch)
  5. The Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Wednesday considered approving a memorial in honor of Kathleen Costa, the former dean of the Diablo Valley College San Ramon campus who died from cancer last year. The district's Facilities Naming Committee voted on Nov. 29 to move a request for a memorial plaque and stone dedicated to Costa forward to the governing board. If approved, the memorial plaque and stone would be situated outside of the campus' new library and academic support center, and paid for by Costa's husband, Steve Pantell. (Danvillesanramon.com)

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Today in Concord:

  • Back by popular demand, Arts + Recreation in partnership with Boundary Oak Golf Course will be hosting its 2nd annual Luminary Walk by candlelight. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4yu47maz (5:30 PM)
  • Bundle up for Dinner & Outdoor Movie: Elf at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7:30 PM)
  • Believe it or not, there's a Onesie Party & Contest at Beer Baron in Pleasanton. Winner of the onesie contest will receive a $100 gift card. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The enrollment period for kindergarten and transitional kindergarten (TK) students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District is in its final days, set to close at the end of this week on Friday (Dec. 17).
  • Concord Police Department's vacation house check program is back. The program is free of charge. (Concord Patch)
  • Is Santa going to leave a little companion under the tree? Consider these Concord area pets who need a home. (Concord Patch)
  • The City of Concord Parks & Recreation team is excited to announce its 3x3 and 5x5 spring basketball league. The league will be eight weeks long followed by playoffs. (Facebook)

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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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