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🌱FEMA Disaster Center Open in Danville + Concord Lottery Winner

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Hey, friends! Welcome to the Wednesday Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know that's going on these days in town:

  • Stepped-up traffic control on Super Bowl Sunday caught a speeder going 112 mph!
  • A Pacheco cannabis store was robbed by 10 armed men.
  • Grab your brainiac tribe and head over to Head Games Trivia in Lafayette tonight!

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 60 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. Finally, you can get your questions answered about disaster relief after the recent storms, in person! Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is opening a disaster relief center in Danville. The facility is staffed starting today, at 510 La Gonda Way, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Contra Costa News)
  2. The police presence on the streets on Super Bowl Sunday was increased from the usual level and resulted in a few arrests, including one for DUI in Pittsburg, as well as one lunatic doing 112 miles per hour! The operation was part of a "saturation patrol." (Claycord.com)
  3. If you bought a lottery ticket at the Circle K on Alberta Way at Ygnacio Valley Road, check your lottery ticket! One lucky person who bought their ticket at that market won $93,747 in the Fantasy 5 game on Saturday, and has yet to claim the prize. (Claycord.com)
  4. How many robbers does it take to hold up a cannabis store? Apparently, more than 10! Ten armed robbers attempted to rob the STIIIZY cannabis shop in Pacheco, but they were unsuccessful in their attempt. "It was not immediately known what deterred the robbery crew, who were reportedly similarly dressed in black clothing and masks." No injuries were reported. (New 24/680)

Today in Concord:

  • It's Wine Wednesday at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch. Get half off select bottles of wine. (All Day)
  • Head over to Headlands Brewing Co. in Lafayette for Head Games Trivia. (6:30 PM)
  • "Come feel like a Rockstar singing Karaoke on a professional stage" at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Let Patch be your go-to source for listings and upcoming open houses in and around the Concord area. Check out these homes for sale in Concord." (Concord Patch)
  • Miramonte High presents "Grease"! The production takes place at the school theater from March 17 - 26. (News 24/680)
  • "The Brentwood Rotary Club announced that registration for its annual Youth Poster Contest is now open. The Rotary Youth Poster Contest allows East Contra Costa County middle and high school students have the opportunity to express their hopes, optimism, and concerns about issues that affect them." (Contra Costa News)

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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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