Community Corner
🌱De La Salle Back On Top + Pictures From Mayor's Sing-Along
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Concord.
Hello, all! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. Today we have these stories and more...
- Santa's been spotted headed toward Concord! Find out where you can spot him.
- BART's headed for some tough financial times.
- Check out the ladybugs in the East Bay Regional Parks!
But first, today's weather:
Warmer with a few showers. High: 58 Low: 45.
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Here are the top stories in Concord today:
- De La Salle bested the Folsom Bulldogs 17-14 in the 1-AA Northern California Bowl championship on Friday. It was almost a year to the day when the Spartans faced a bitter defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs, but this time it was sweet victory. Next up? "They'll play the Southern California champion Lincoln-San Diego for the state title on Dec. 9 at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. " (Scorebook Live)
- "Santa Claus will be back in Concord this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they've been good boys and girls over the last year." Here's where you can find him in and around the Concord area: Patch.
- BART is expected to show nine-figure annual deficits over the next few years. If service was cut enough to cover those losses, it would send the transit company into a "death spiral," according to officials. "The agency's budget officials argued that BART cannot realistically make cuts to its operating costs to fully close those deficits because rail transit has high fixed costs — in BART's case, roughly 30 percent of its overall operating costs are fixed." "Ultimately, BART's future depends on working to develop a funding model that includes more public investment so that we are less reliant on passenger fares," BART financial planning director Michael Eiseman said. (Claycord.com)
- A shooting was reported on Friday night around Contra Costa Boulevard and Ellinwood Drive in Pleasant Hill. Traffic on Contra Costa Boulevard going toward the Sunvalley Mall was blocked for a time. One victim reportedly sustained multiple gunshot wounds. A suspect was detained and authorities say there is no longer a threat to the general public. (Claycord.com)
- Did you make it out to Concord's tree lighting and the mayor's sing-along? If not, The Pioneer has a few pictures so you can live vicariously. Everybody sure looks like they had a good time! (Pioneer Publishers)
Today in Concord:
- Head over to the Walnut Creek Farmers Market for the best produce of the season. (9:00 AM)
- "The Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra heartily invites first-time listeners and connoisseurs alike to enjoy a festive musical experience." (3:00 PM)
- "'It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette' holiday celebration is designed as a time to share holiday cheer as we celebrate this wonderful community we live in." (4:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- It's ladybug time at East Bay Regional Parks! Check out a few easy to moderate hikes in your favorite outdoor places in this rundown from Pioneer Publishers!
- "Contra Costa County Fire Protection District offered up some Christmas Tree safety tips as many houses will begin placing trees inside. They also say nearly one-third of all Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems."
- "Make your own bit of nature by using pinecones to fashion your own special owl [at the Clayton Library]. Instructions and materials will be provided." The event takes place on December 7 at 3:00 p.m.
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Events:
- Winter Market (December 4)
- Super Holiday Boutique - 13 annual Free in Concord (December 4)
- Diablo Choral Artists present a Holiday Concert with works by Charpentier and Vivaldi (December 4)
- Diablo Symphony "Home for the Holidays" Family Concert (December 10)
- Star Quest Holiday children's show (December 10)
- Blackhawk Chorus presents "Home for the Holidays" ft. DSO (December 10)
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Gigs & services:
- Water Leak On The Rise (Details)
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You're all caught up for today! See you all 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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