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🌱First Bay Area 2023 Baby Born In Walnut Creek + Orinda Parcel Tax
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Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know that's happening in Concord. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more:
- Check out some dramatic pictures of Saturday's weather chaos.
- A water main broke in Walnut Creek on Sunday, adding to the sogginess.
- It's Comfort Food Month, Concord!
But first, today's weather:
Cooler with periods of rain. High: 51 Low: 42.
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Here are the top stories in Concord today:
- The first Bay Area baby of 2023 was born right next door, in Walnut Creek at Kaiser Permanente! He was born at 12:06 a.m. The runner-up wasn't even close, being born at 12:20 a.m. at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara. (Claycord.com)
- Concord and the whole East Bay was a mess on New Year's Eve, with mudslides and flooding and general weather chaos. People were rescued from flooded homes and roadways by first responders in kayaks and paddle boards. It was all quite a spectacle. Thankfully, the people over at News 24/680 had their cameras out. Check out the snaps of the sogginess! (News 24/680)
- The Orinda Union School District is facing some tough times in the face of inflation, so its leaders are proposing a new parcel tax for residents. "According to the district, OUSD's per student [state] funding amounts to around $8,500, while the state average for that funding falls between $10,000 and $11,000." The district supplements that funding with parcel taxes. Right now, those taxes make up about 12% of OUSD funding. "The new parcel tax would require a two-third approval from voters, and a decision regarding whether the tax will be determined via local election to be examined by the Board of Education." (theorindanews.com)
- As if Walnut Creek didn't have enough water from the atmospheric river that came through Saturday, apparently a water main also broke there on Sunday morning! The break closed part of eastbound Ygnacio Valley Road near Oak Grove Road. (Claycord.com)
Today in Concord:
- Head over to Smith's Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch for Martini Monday. Signature cocktails are just $6. (All Day)
- Paint Galaxy! at Painting with a Twist. All ages welcome. (1:00 PM)
- "Come Jam with instructor Vince Lay lead guitar/vocals and Joey Nunez acoustic guitar on the new stage and dancefloor at Vinnie's Open Mic Monday event." (8:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Concord Comfort Food Month officially began on January 1! "Sharpen your knives and forks, tuck in your bib, and get ready for a whole month of celebrating the best food in Concord." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
- Magician Perry Yan is coming to the Antioch Library on January 25. "His show features astonishing magic, laugh out loud comedy, and storytelling."
- "Check out the Concord Chamber's 2022 recap video! "Comment a 💜 if you see yourself." (Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning 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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