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Hello, all! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town these days. In this issue, you'll find news about...

  • A Pittsburg man was arrested on suspicion of attempted assault at the Walnut Creek BART.
  • Contra Costa County voting equipment was tested and deemed accurate for the upcoming election.
  • Learn the ins and outs of persimmons so you can serve up some of fall's bounty at your next dinner party!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 89 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Richard McDowell, 34, of Pittsburg was arrested "on suspicion of attempted sexual assault" at the Walnut Creek BART station on October 6. McDowell allegedly tried to force a 20-year-old woman into an elevator but she fended him off. He was taken into custody on Saturday. (Patch)
  2. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a small fire early Monday morning on a paved trail in Antioch. When they arrived they determined it was a human body that was on fire and they called Antioch Police. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to her injuries at the scene. This is an active investigation as a suspected homicide. Police ask anyone with information to call the Antioch Police Department's non-emergency line at 925-778-2441, contact Detective Whitaker at 925-779-6890 / wwhitaker@antiochca.gov or text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH. (Concord Patch)
  3. Official logic and accuracy testing was performed on the ballot-counting equipment for Contra Costa County, and the tests resulted in a 100% accurate count. This is a standard pre-election activity. (Antioch Herald)
  4. Contra Costa Health has deemed Crockett safe for residents to resume their normal day-to-day activities. The air readings in the town no longer reflect detectable levels of hydrogen sulfide. Officials are still monitoring the air to ensure levels stay low. (Claycord.com)
  5. From the City Of Concord: "The City of Concord, in partnership with the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, is launching a $2 million grant program to help small businesses continue their recovery from the economic strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Our small business community suffered significant economic impacts from the pandemic,' said Concord Mayor Dominic Aliano." (Concord Patch)

Today in Concord:

  • Don't miss your favorite food trucks at Food Truck Nights at the City Hall Offices in Pleasant Hill. (5:00 PM)
  • Catch the Andy Amyx magic show at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. (7:30 PM)
  • "Come feel like a Rockstar singing Karaoke on a professional stage" at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • You've seen those yummy, juicy persimmons at the Farmers Market at Todos Santos Plaza, but you're not sure how to cook them. Don't worry! The Pioneer has everything you need to know about persimmons just in time for the harvest. I'm totally going to try the roasted persimmons!
  • Calling all teens and tweens! Learn to sew in the Pleasant Hill library makerspace! Bring your friends and come by the library on October 20 to give it a try!
  • "Halloween Harvest returns to the Walnut Creek Farmers' Market on 10/30! Celebrate the bounty of fall with a scavenger hunt, trick or treat, free pumpkins, and a spooky booth competition." (Walnut Creek Magazine via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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