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🌱Highway 4 Deadly Collision + Concord Tree Lighting And Sing-Along

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Hello again, neighbors! It's Thursday in Concord and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in town, including updates on...

  • As a Contra Costa County resident, you're now eligible for four free, at-home COVID tests.
  • Thurgood Marshall Regional Park at the old Naval Weapons Station is about to get a public access point.
  • Part of the "Missing Mile" may be missing no more, as Save Mount Diablo has purchased an option on part of the property.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Contra Costa Health Services wants you to be healthy for the holidays. As a resident of the county, you are now eligible for four free at-home COVID tests, and you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home to get them! "County residents can request the four tests from the county by visiting this site or by calling (833) 829-2626. COVID tests are also available for free at all county library branches and via healthcare providers." (Patch)
  2. A deadly collision involving several vehicles and a pedestrian closed several lanes of eastbound Highway 4 at San Marcos Boulevard in Bay Point early Wednesday morning. Lanes were back open before 7:30 a.m. (Concord Patch)
  3. Good news! Soon there will be a public access point for Thurgood Marshall Regional Park. This park is located at the old Naval Weapons Station. The Park District received $3 million dollars for the project as part of the California budget signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in June, and on November 15, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously voted to go ahead with securing the funds. (East County Today)
  4. Save Mount Diablo purchased an option to buy Krane Pond, a parcel on North Peak that's part of the "Missing Mile"— a square mile of privately owned land on the mountain. If Save Mount Diablo can secure funds of $500,000 to purchase the parcel, the land will be permanently protected. (Concord Patch)
  5. Ten local cardiologists announced they will join John Muir Health's Cardiovascular Medical Group. These cardiologists are currently part of Stanford Health Care and practice in Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Brentwood and San Ramon, along with four other locations in and around the Bay Area. "We are very pleased that ten very talented local cardiologists have chosen to be more closely aligned with John Muir Health to serve patients in our community," said Mike Thomas, president and CEO of John Muir Health. (EIN News)

Today in Concord:

  • Mariachi San Miguel will be at Celia's Mexican Restaurant in Antioch. (6:00 PM)
  • Paint a beautiful purple moon at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. Drinks are only $4. (6:30 PM)
  • Head over to Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek and sing karaoke with a live band! (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Monument Crisis Center "will be distributing Thanksgiving turkeys on Saturday, November 19, 2022 starting at 8:00 a.m. This will be a drive-thru distribution. First come, first served. See you then!" Bring your MCC card. (Monument Crisis Center via Facebook)
  • It's time for Concord's Annual Tree Lighting & Mayor's Sing-Along! The event is happening on December 2 at Todos Santos Plaza! "Who else is excited to meet Buddy the Elf, see real reindeer, shop at Santa's Village by The Makers Boulevard, create real crafts with Concord Art Association, go on a carriage ride with the Todos Santos Business Association and take a picture with Santa!" (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "This Holiday Season, bring your family and friends to hear the brilliance and wonder of Out of Darkness, Light," at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on December 11. (News 24/680)

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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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