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🌱Grab-And-Run Robbers Grabbed in Pleasant Hill + Lamorinda Power Loss

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Welcome back, Concord! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know that's going on in town. Because community information is power! In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

  • Find out the main positions of the District 1 & 3 City Council contenders.
  • The Contra Costa Community College District wants students to take advantage of a $30 per month discount on home Internet.
  • It must be winter, because Ice at the Veranda is back!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 65 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. You may have some tough decisions coming up in the race for Concord City Council, depending upon what district you live in. If you live in district 1 or 3, several candidates are vying for your vote. For a quick synopsis of each of the candidates' positions on their main issues, check out this article from Bay City News.
  2. I'm not sure if this arrest was due to diligent cops or unlucky criminals, but either way, it's nice work! Two Pleasant Hill police officers were doing a walkthrough of the Target parking lot, trying to find evidence from a raft of grab-and-run robberies, when they saw a grab-and-run in progress. Thankfully, the police ran faster than the alleged criminals. Three folks from San Jose were arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility. (Claycord.com)
  3. A widespread power outage hit Lamorinda Thursday morning. PG&E says about 1,700 customers were impacted. Bring out the blankets! Chilly mornings without the heater are the worst! (News 24/680)
  4. The Contra Costa Community College District is encouraging students to take advantage of the federally funded $30 monthly discount for home Internet usage. The Affordable Connectivity Program qualifications include "household income of $55,000 or less, or if anyone in a household receives Lifeline, Free or Reduced School Lunch assistance, CalFresh or SNAP, Medi-Cal or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Pell Grant, or WIC." For more information go to www.internetforallnow.org/applytoday, or call (844) 516-0994. (East County Today)
  5. Several collisions snarled traffic in the area on Thursday morning, including a collision on I-680 Southbound north of S Main St in Walnut Creek that rankled drivers. A disabled vehicle on Concord Boulevard may also have put a bit of a snafu in your commute. Ongoing roadwork also continues to be a fly in the ointment. (Patch)

Today in Concord:

  • Ice at the Veranda is back! Come and skate to your heart's content. (4:00 PM)
  • Hollywood Crue (Motley Crue Tribute) will be at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7:00 PM)
  • Contra Costa Musical Theatre presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" At the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "If you were not able to attend the webinar yesterday reviewing the City of Concord Small Business Reimbursement Grant funded by ARPA, you can watch the recording by clicking the video" here. (Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • Get ready for the Annual Open House and Art & Crafts Sale at the Pleasant Hill Education Center on December 3. "Adult students will present over 1,000 original works of art and crafts using skills acquired in Adult Education classes!" (News 24/680)
  • "The Contra Costa Indoor Bocce Association, now in its 31st year offering indoor winter bocce league play, is offering a brand new beginner league." It's a non-competitive league perfect for folks who are new to the sport. (East County Today)

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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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