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🌱Jonathan Fey To Lead Amador Valley High School + New WC Eateries
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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:
- Jonathan Fey, the former principal of Monte Gardens Elementary School in Concord and Northgate High School in Walnut Creek was selected by the Pleasanton school board to lead Amador Valley High School. "I want to say thank you for the trust that you're placing in me in terms of being the instructional and curriculum leader of this wonderful and great school," Fey told trustees at the July 28 meeting. "It's going to be such a great opportunity." (Patch)
- An invasive mosquito species called Aedes aegypti has been found in the city of Martinez in Contra Costa County. "These mosquitoes are very aggressive day-biters that can transmit the causative agents of Zika, Dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever. They can hide among vegetation and debris which makes them very challenging to find and eliminate. As we take our responsibility of protecting public health very seriously, we are setting additional traps, and going door-to-door in an effort to find and control these invasive mosquitoes and prevent them from becoming established in the county," said Paula Macedo, General Manager of the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District. (Claycord.com)
- On Tuesday August 9, the Antioch City Council will be asked to vote on an employee referral and recruitment signing bonus program for the Antioch Police Department. The incentive program comes as staffing levels have consistently been below the approved level of 115. There are currently 102 active police officers in the city of Antioch. That's up from a low of 78 in April of this year. (East County Today)
- The Diablo Fire Safe Council has awarded the Campolindo neighborhood in Moraga $5,000 for wildfire preparedness. The Campolindo Homeowner's Association has decided to divide up the grant money among 10 homeowner projects. Homeowners who are granted these funds must match the grant on their projects. Those selected will be required to get a bid from one of the two vendors selected by the Homeowners Association. According to Lamorinda Weekly "To be eligible to receive a grant, the application must represent a group of at least five homeowners, but may contain more. ... Tree thinning and limbing up are acceptable activities, as are brush cutting, grazing or use of hired mechanical equipment for fuel reduction." Residents who wish to learn more about the DFSC grant program can find more information on the website http://www.diablofiresafe.org/index.html (lamorindaweekly.com)
- You'll find everything from champagne and oysters to milkshakes and tacos, with new restaurants popping up all over Walnut Creek. The one I'm most looking forward to? Model Bakery! I've been to one in Napa and it has the most amazing sourdough with kalamata olives and roasted garlic! My mouth is watering already. See what might make your mouth water that is coming soon to Walnut Creek in this article! (Walnut Creek Magazine)
Today in Concord:
- Jewelry, ceramic collectibles, kitchen, yard and garden tools, crystal, silver, furniture await you at this estate and moving sale on Bermuda Drive in Concord. Nothing over $5 (8 a.m.)
- Stratify and special guest KJ Focus will be music to our ears at the 2022 Java and Jazz! Part of the Concord Jazz Fesitval. (11 a.m.)
- Enjoy live music by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall. Great food, live music, and communal Adirondack chairs to relax and enjoy the beautiful setting by the lake at City Hall. (6 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- A big congratulations to Concord-based MCE for winning the 2022 East Bay Innovation Award in the category of "Clean Tech." This marks the third year in a row that a Concord-based business has won an award at this ceremony. Concord is a place where innovation happens! (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
- What adventures await at East Bay Parks this month? How about an outdoor movie? Or maybe you're interested in stories around a campfire. Is searching for creatures in the mud more your thing? You can find whatever your heart desires in East Bay Parks! Check out the activity schedule here. (Pioneer Publishers)
- The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association announced it will host its Inaugural Fall Wine Tasting Trolley Tour in September. The East Contra Costa focused event will be held on Sunday, September 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are now on sale.
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Events:
- ESTATE and MOVING Sale (August 7)
- Waterless Car Wash fundraiser for Police and Fire: Fallen Heroes by No-H2O (August 7)
- Moveable Feast Week 2 (August 10)
- Clayton Valley Village "Lunch and Learn" "Brave Little Nell" - The Eleanor Roosevelt" (August 11)
- Benicia Peddlers Fair (August 13)
- Contra Costa Crystal Fair (August 13)
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Announcements:
- Gourmet Cupcakes for every occasion! (Details)
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For sale:
- Exercise Bike - MyxFitness $899 (almost new; barely used) (Details)
- Free-Standing Bathroom Vanity/Sink - $999 (Details)
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Job listings:
- Start now - seeking experienced dishwasher - part time job (Details)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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