Everybody's Refinancing! + Moraga Giant Book Sale + Byron Crash

Happy Tuesday, Concord! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing in Concord today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

1. The Mt. Diablo Unified School District recently refinanced $198M in general obligation bonds. This refinancing will save the district $48M in tax dollars over the next 16 years. The funds were originally approved to finance building new school facilities and provide for renovations, upgrades, and other classroom improvements to existing schools. The original bond interest rates ranged from 3.50% to 5.50% and the borrowing cost for the new bonds ranges from 0.08% to 1.79%. Homeowners in the District will see their property taxes reduced by an average of $5.25 per $100,000 in assessed valuation starting next year. (Claycord.com)
2. East Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle crash involving farm equipment on Byron Highway on Sunday. According to emergency responders, the three car collision resulted in one person being airlifted from the scene with major injuries. The sedan that the person was in collided with farm equipment that was being towed by another vehicle. The cause of the crash is being investigated by the CHP. (East County Today)
3. The giant fall book sale sponsored by the Friends of Moraga Library will be held on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Moraga Library (1500 St. Mary's Road). Books, CDs and DVDs in every category will be sold at prices ranging from 25 cents to $3.00. (News 24/680)
4. A pedestrian was killed while walking on the Southbound lanes of I-680 on Sunday evening. Police say the Toyota sedan that struck the pedestrian was unable to stop in time. The driver and several passengers in the sedan remained on the scene and cooperated fully with police. Anyone witnessing the collision or the events leading up to it are asked to contact Contra Costa CHP in Martinez, (925) 646-4980. (News 24/680)
5. San Ramon council members will consider recommendations from staff regarding strategies to potentially reduce expenses for city employee pensions during a special meeting today. Strategies include retiring current bonds and to issue new pension obligation bonds at a significantly lower rate, given the current bond market. If the council agrees that new bonds would be a worthwhile option to explore, staff would then prepare a formal proposal to move forward for consideration at a regular city council meeting. (Danvillesanramon.com)

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Today in Concord:

• Pick up summer stone fruit, fat tomatoes, corn, summer squash, berries, and lots of greens at the Concord Farmers Market on Todos Santos Plaza. (9:00 am)
• Cousins Maine Lobster will be at Grocery Outlets in Concord. (11:30 am)
• Hear 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, Maggie Steffens, talk about her phenomenal achievements and how she's helping others achieve their dreams at Maggie Steffens: Dream Big. (7:00 pm)

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• 15th Annual Wine & Liberty Celebration: Libertarian Party of Alameda County (October 3)
• 40th Evening of Promise Gala (October 9)
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— Jeri Karges

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