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🌱Contra Costa Sheriff Scam Warning + Fire Season Ends; Risk Doesn't

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Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Concord Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know that's happening in town, including updates on:

  • A single vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer resulted in a fatality early Monday morning.
  • More schools in San Ramon Valley USD won the Blue Ribbon Award than any other single district in the nation.
  • Patch has your East Bay guide to everything holiday!

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and a few clouds. High: 65 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. If the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office calls and says that you'll be arrested unless you give them money, don't believe it! It's a scam. The Sheriff's Office does not ask for money over the phone. But the real Sheriff's Office is warning that scamming incidents are on the rise. If you believe you are being scammed, hang up the phone and then call the Sheriff's Office to confirm and report the incident. (Patch)
  2. With all of the precipitation we've gotten lately, Con Fire says the fire season is over. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't remain vigilant in your prevention efforts. "With nearly year-round fire danger, our fire risks in Contra Costa County are very real. I urge all residents to continue to practice fire safety in all outdoor activities and to plan well ahead of the typical spring-months arrival of fire danger for weed abatement and defensible space creation around their properties," Con Fire Chief Lewis Broschard said. (Claycord.com)
  3. A tractor-trailer crash on SR-4 near Martinez resulted in a fatality early Monday morning. The vehicle left the roadway "traveling up the right side embankment, then veered across the lanes and collided with the center median." The male driver was taken to a local hospital, but succumbed to his injuries. (East County Today)
  4. Four San Ramon schools earned the distinction of Blue Ribbon Schools. This honor was bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education in September and they have now officially received their awards. "With four Blue Ribbon winners this year, SRVUSD had more schools awarded than any other single district in the state or the nation." (danvillesanramon.com)

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Today in Concord:

  • Head over to Todos Santos Plaza for the best of the fall bounty at the Concord Farmers Market. (9:00 AM)
  • "Magician Perry Yan will be... at Nancy Boyd Park to provide an exciting, humorous, family-friendly free magic show for all." (12:30 PM)
  • Head over to Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek for Salsa Tuesdays! (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Patch has "Your East Bay guide to Santa visits, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques & more in Concord and nearby." (Concord Patch)
  • "Laurie Roldan will be returning to the Lesher Center for the Arts Dec. 1-2 for a... colorful program of Christmas favorites from Karen Carpenter." (Pioneer Publishers)
  • "Calling all elves and holiday helpers: join us at the Winter Workshop for Kids! This first-ever event will be held Saturday, December 17, at Lafayette Plaza Park, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Children will have the opportunity to make a gift for someone they love. " (News 24/680)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next 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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