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🌱Contra Costa Water Surcharge + State Park Week Mt Diablo Activities

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Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally.Keep scrolling for the scoop...

First, today's weather:

Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 53.

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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:

  1. Contra Costa County has nearly 800 more unhoused residents than it did in 2019, according to the last point in time county survey. That's an increase of about 30% over the last three years. Officials attribute the rise to "collateral impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the community." "Homelessness is one of the most serious issues facing our region," Concord Mayor Dominic Aliano said. "The city of Concord continues to prioritize services to our unsheltered residents, which includes direct outreach and concerted efforts to help them get off the streets." (Pioneer Publishers)
  2. Deputies responded to a home on Mariposa Street in Rodeo Tuesday, after a report of shots fired. They arrived to find one man deceased and another injured. The injured victim, apparently, had leapt from the second story window. The deceased died from a gunshot wound. "Deputies located the suspect in the shooting hiding in the backyard of a nearby home. The man, identified as 23-year-old Joseph Gladney of Rodeo, was arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for murder and attempted murder." (News 24/680)
  3. As part of state park week, help the Mt. Diablo biologist remove invasive plants today! For reservations and information visit castateparksweek.org/event/weeding-for-biodiversity/. Can't make it today? No worries! There are more opportunities to participate in State Parks Week during Partnership Day / Volunteer Day on Saturday, June 18. (Contra Costa Times)
  4. Wednesday night the Contra Costa Water District's Board of Directors adopted a temporary drought surcharge as part of its Drought Management Program. The surcharge is effective starting July 1. After conducting an open public hearing on June 15, the Board adopted the proposed surcharge. "For the average customer using 260 gallons of water per day, the surcharge amounts to approximately $0.28 per day; customers achieving the 15% conservation goal will see little to no increase in their total water bill." For details of the Drought Management Program and information on conservation resources go to ccwater.com/drought. (East County Today)
  5. Pleasanton resident Patricia Vicary has completed at least one half-marathon in every state and Washington, D.C., and now she has written a book about her experience. "Power Walk! My Step by Step Journey to Competitions Across America," is a book about her travels and the grit it took to walk her way to a fit and healthy life. Her next goal, she said, is finishing 100 half-marathons, which she expects to complete this October in Portland. Seriously, this is a woman after my heart. I compete in the walking division of the American River Parkway Half Marathon every year. Walking a half in every state would be quite a goal! (danvillesanramon.com/ subscription may be required)

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Today in Concord:

  • Friday Night Music on the Delta is a free community outdoor music venue located on the Antioch Delta in Rivertown. The events consist of Vendors, Live Bands, Musical Entertainment, and Food. (5 p.m.)
  • Rock the Plaza is a free music concert series in Lafayette's Plaza Park. Tonight Keep On Truckin' will be playing. (6 p.m.)
  • AZ/DZ will be at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Contra Costa Animal Services will be offering free adoptions of all animals throughout the month of June. The free adoption special includes all fees associated with adopting an animal, including: adoption fees, spay/neuter, micro-chipping and vaccination (avg. cost of adoption is between $104-$284). A $25 license fee may apply. (Claycord.com)
  • Sculpture in the Garden at the Ruth Bancroft Garden (1552 Bancroft Rd. in Walnut Creek) is the annual art show and sale that marries stunning sculptural art with the natural beauty of the Garden. This year's exhibit will showcase the works of 20+ renowned artists. The exhibit opens today and runs through August 27. (Claycord.com)
  • Take advantage of the Buy-One, Get-One promotion of the Shop Concord e-gift card program while it is still going on! Click here to buy gift cards: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/concord (City of Concord, California via 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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