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đŸŒ±Downed Tree Impacts BART + Free 'Discover Diablo' Excursions & Hikes

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Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Concord Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town these days.

  • The coast and Bay Area took the brunt of the latest storm.
  • Contra Costa Health is asking the DA to take action against the Martinez Refinery Company.
  • Concord police are asking for help locating Damond Lazenby Jr. of Pittsburg.

But first, today's weather:

Rather cloudy. High: 60 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. The Northern California coast and the Bay Area took the brunt of the latest atmospheric river. Today should be drier, so we can assess the damage from the storms and dry out a little before the next wave comes through. Santa Cruz evacuated the wharf and part of the Capitola pier was washed away. The North Bay had evacuations, as the Russian River crested its banks. Parts of Contra Costa were also under a flood warning as of Thursday afternoon. (CBS San Francisco)
  2. "A downed tree was blocking BART's train tracks between the Concord and Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre stations amid Wednesday's stormy weather." The trains were impacted in both the Antioch and San Francisco directions, causing major delays. While the tracks were not obstructed, operators determined that the downed tree was close enough to the tracks that trains could not safely pass. (Patch)
  3. Contra Costa Health formally requested the District Attorney to consider taking legal action against the Martinez Refinery Company "after the refinery released more than 20 tons of metal-laden dust into the community over the Thanksgiving holiday." The DA has approximately 30 days to decide whether to take up the case. (Claycord.com)
  4. East County police departments are asking people to be on the lookout for a serial robber in the area. Police believe the same robber hit 7-Eleven stores in both Oakley and Brentwood. (Claycord.com)
  5. Save Mount Diablo is offering 36 "Discover Diablo" excursions throughout 2023. These are free public hikes and outings, beginning on January 21. "The Discover Diablo program was started by Save Mount Diablo in 2017 to connect local communities with the spectacular natural world of the Mount Diablo area and to build awareness about land conservation." (Contra Costa News)


Today in Concord:

  • Duo Gadjo is playing at Roxx on Main in Martinez. (7:00 PM)
  • Damage Control (tribute to early Metallica) will be at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7:00 PM)
  • Bust a gut with Mario Hodge at Tommy T's in Pleasanton. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Investigators from the Concord Police Department's Major Crimes Unit are seeking the public's assistance in locating Damond Lazenby Jr. who was reported missing by his family on Jan. 1, 2023. Please read the details below." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "To report serious flooding or downed trees blocking city streets, please contact Police Dispatch by calling (925) 671-3333 or 911." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "Do you have basic computer and technology questions? Need help with eBooks, emailing, printing, or basic web searching? Drop in to the Concord Library for help from one of our tech volunteers!" The event takes place on January 17.

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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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