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🌱Highway 24 Car-B-Que + Crockett Wastewater Treatment Plant Leak

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Hello, neighbors! It's me, Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town. In this issue, you'll learn about...

  • Small businesses and nonprofits in Concord that incurred financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic have until Oct. 19 to apply for microgrants of up to $2,500.
  • November 8 ballots will be in the mail to you on October 10, so watch for them some time after October 11!
  • Do the Danville Scarecrow Stroll!


But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. Small businesses and nonprofits in Concord that incurred financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic have until Oct. 19 to apply for microgrants of up to $2,500. Eligible expenses must be incurred due to the pandemic and include payroll costs, health care expenses, rent, utilities, mortgage, reopening, safety supplies, and more. See here for more information and to apply. Applications are due by Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. (Concord Patch)
  2. Concord's Representative Mark DeSaulnier along with Representative Jim Langevin (RI-02) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Protection and Advocacy in Education Act (H.R. 9100). This legislation would provide Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) with direct funding to ensure the rights of students are upheld. "While 15% of public school students in the U.S. have a documented disability, we are not effectively providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive in the classroom, contributing to lower graduation rates and higher rates of seclusion for these students," said Congressman DeSaulnier. "I am proud to introduce this legislation with Congressman Langevin and Senator Hassan that will provide critical funding to support the needs of students with disabilities, helping to ensure we live up to our promise of equity in education for all students." (East County Today)
  3. Elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide have been detected near the Crockett Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residents in the area have been advised to take extra precautions to keep themselves safe. Symptoms of exposure can include headaches, nausea and irritated eyes. Just smelling the sulfur gas does not necessarily mean there is a hazard to your health, but if you experience symptoms, Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends you consider leaving the area, if possible, or going inside and closing all windows and doors. "Anyone with serious symptoms should contact their healthcare provider." (News 24/680)
  4. The Contra Costa Elections Office says your November 8 ballots will be in the mail to you on October 10, so watch for them some time after October 11! "If you do not receive your ballot by October 20th, call our office at 925-335-7800." For more information about the November 8, 2022 General Election visit the The Contra Costa County Elections Office website at www.contracostavote.gov, or call 925-335-7800 M-F 8 am to 5 pm. (EastCountyToday)
  5. Did you see the car-b-que on Highway 24 on Friday? No injuries were reported, but it was a spectacular scene. Someone had some lousy timing, because it was just in time for the Friday evening commute, so it snarled traffic in both directions. If you were lucky enough to miss it, you can see a picture of courtesy of our friends at News 24/680. (News 24/680)

Today in Concord:

  • Head over to the Walnut Creek Farmers Market and get some of the freshest produce of the season along with cheeses, smoked fish, cheesecakes, bread and pastries, seafood, eggs, and so much more! (9:00 AM)
  • Do a Mommy and Me painting of Evening Garden at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (11:00 AM)
  • The view from the Smith's Landings' deck and bar of the Antioch Marina is spectacular. The music lineup is ready to entertain you. Enjoy Happy Hour Food and Beverage Pricing on Sunday at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch. (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Join the Concord Chamber, Lafayette Chamber, Martinez Chamber of Commerce, Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, and Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau for MIXPO 2022 on November 10! (Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • Come out and see the big trucks that service Antioch at Big Truck Day during Food Truck Thursday at Prewett Family Park Oct. 13! Dump trucks, fire engines and even a cement mixer will be there for you to experience. Fun for the whole family!
  • Have you done the Danville Scarecrow Stroll? Here's a map of the locations with scarecrows. And here's a picture of a scarecrow firefighter along the way to get you in the mood. They'll only be there through Halloween, so hurry out!

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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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