🌱 Getting Spooky in East County + Hazardous Materials Suit

Happy Sunday, people of Concord! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler; a p.m. shower or two. High: 68 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

1. The California attorney general has filed a civil suit against major chemical companies to stop them dumping and releasing toxic materials from a chemical manufacturing plant near Pittsburg. The facility at 901 Loveridge Road sits less than a mile from the Corteva Wetlands and meets the shore of New York Slough at the confluence of the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers, so it is in a particularly environmentally sensitive area. The suit contends that the companies are treating wastewater with hazardous levels of toxic chemicals, and releasing uncontrolled toxic emissions into the air. (Claycord.com)
2. Unfortunately, a 54-year-old Walnut Creek man has died after he exited his disabled vehicle on Ygnacio Valley Road on Friday morning and was struck by an oncoming car. Adam Kao succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The woman driving the oncoming car stopped and is said to be fully cooperating with authorities. (News 24/680)
3. A man walking in the 1000 block of Homestead Avenue in Walnut Creek was pistol-whipped and robbed by two men who escaped in a car last seen heading towards Walnut Boulevard Friday. The extent of his injuries is unknown. The assailants, driving a a white Camaro with tinted windows, struck the man with their weapons and made off with his briefcase and phone. (News 24/680)
4. Head out to East Contra Costa and check out the Halloween decorations! Both Oakley and Brentwood are having decorating contests. If you're interested in participating, Oakley rules and submission guidelines can be found here: (East County Today/Oakley) and Brentwood can be found here: (East County Today/Brentwood).
5. The National Weather Service is forecasting a return of rainy weather to the Bay Area next week for the first time in a while, but exactly how much and when it will fall is still uncertain. Fingers crossed Contra Costa gets our share! (Claycord.com)

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Today in Concord:

• Bay Area Kids' FREE Book Fair - East Bay Edition in Dublin at Shannon Community Center 11600 Shannon Ave. (7:00 AM)
• It is time to dust off your steins, dirndls, and lederhosen for an afternoon of fun Oktoberfest activities in the beautiful Shadelands Ranch Museum Biergarten ! $80 pp includes **Authentic German Dinner & Dessert Booth,**Beer Stein & 2 drink tickets (12:00 Noon)
• Hip Hop in the Plaza at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. (6:00 PM)

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Concord Patch Notebook

• From shopping and dining to exploring some of Northern California's best scenic trails, the fall-idays are always a great time to be here. Visit Concord welcomes you to "Read our "Top Five Things To Do In October" blog at link in bio." (Instagram)

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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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