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🌱Details Emerge On Fatal Highway 4 Crash + Concord is HOT - Literally

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Hello, friends! Jeri Karges here with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and warm. High: 92 Low: 62.

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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:

  1. Temperatures will be approaching record highs through Thursday. Weather Service officials advise you to stay indoors in an air-conditioned space and drink plenty of fluids. Take extra care with pets and livestock. Make sure they have plenty of water and be careful of their feet on hot surfaces. (Claycord.com)
  2. About 3,000 visitors came to the Pleasant Hill Library ribbon cutting and open house on July 30. The new 25,000 square foot library is home to 60,000 books. Pleasant Hill Mayor Harris praised the key people, such as the Friends of the Library and the construction company and landscapers who were instrumental in making the library a reality. "Our stakeholders provided us the impetus to move this project forward, but these folks were the boots on the ground who brought the idea to life," Harris said. "They brought the project in on time and within cost," he added. (Pioneer Publishers)
  3. Opportunity Junction, a Contra Costa non-profit is looking for folks to participate in its workforce development programs. People interested in administrative careers and nursing assistant roles are encouraged to apply. According to East County Today "the Administrative Careers Training (ACT) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses will be offered in person at no cost for low-income motivated job seekers who wish to pursue sustainable careers in administrative or health care fields." For more information, visit https://www.opportunityjunction.org/careers/administrative or https://www.opportunityjunction.org/careers/cna-training. Interested job seekers can also attend drop-in information sessions, held every Monday at 10 a.m., at OJ's Antioch office, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. (EastCountyToday)
  4. A ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Concord Chamber of Commerce for Coastal Dispensary, Concord's premier adult-use cannabis storefront and delivery service, took place on August 10. The storefront is located at 1847 Willow Pass Road. The ribbon cutting was attended by several Concord dignitaries, including Mayor Aliano. "We are extremely excited and honored to be one of Concord's first adult-use retailers and to bring our first-class customer experience to the community. As one of the only dispensaries in the region, we take our responsibility seriously. We believe in the importance of working together as an industry and are committed to being a thoughtful, trusted, and responsible community partner," stated Julian Michalowski, co-founder and CEO of Coastal. An official grand opening is scheduled for September 1. (Canada NewsWire)
  5. More details are emerging about the fatal crash on Highway 4 Monday night. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Honda Accord and a Camaro were traveling eastbound on Highway 4. The driver of the Camaro collided with the side of the Accord, causing the Honda to pull to the side of the highway. The Camaro continued eastbound and was subsequently hit from behind by a Suburban causing the Camaro to crash. The driver of the Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene. This collision is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed the crash or the events leading up to it, please contact Contra Costa CHP in Martinez, (925) 646-4980 (EastCountyToday)

Today in Concord:

  • Join your neighbors at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill for a winemaker's dinner celebrating the wines from local favorite Favalora Vineyards Winery. (6 p.m.)
  • Immerse yourself in an upscale, progressive food and beverage tour featuring three of Walnut Creek's best restaurants, plus a sweet treat from one of our top dessert shops at Moveable Feast Walnut Creek. (6 p.m.)
  • Head out to the new Pavilion Fountain Park Lawn at The Veranda for The Veranda Unplugged, a live concert series! (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Vote now: Which ESPN high school football game is the most must-see TV? Vote for our very own De La Salle! (Scorebook Live)
  • On the hunt for a new home, or just interested in what else is out there these days? Let Patch be your go-to source for all the latest listings in Concord and environs. Check 'em out here! (Concord Patch)
  • Senator Steve Glazer will host an online town hall meeting to discuss monkeypox on August 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. Experts will be available to answer your questions. Questions will be taken via email. Please submit your questions to senator.glazer@sen.ca.gov. Click here for a Claycord.com link to watch live.

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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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