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🌱Kiddie Academy Coming To Concord + Supervisor Carlson Pens Letter
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Concord.
Hello, everybody! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town.
- Thwart those mosquitos by getting rid of standing water.
- A Pittsburg man was found guilty for a second time, of killing his wife.
- Three burglars were busy Friday night, hitting four homes in Walnut Creek and Alamo.
But first, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 60 Low: 39.
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Here are the top stories in Concord today:
- A Pittsburg man was found guilty for a second time in the shooting death of his wife nearly 10 years ago. On Friday Kevin Jerome Easter was found guilty of first-degree murder of his wife, Janice Easter. The case was a retrial after the original conviction was overturned on appeal, due to issues Kevin Jerome's attorneys had raised over his competence to stand trial. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. (Claycord.com)
- Registered nurses at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord are going to picket on January 24. The nurses will be picketing to raise awareness of what they call chronic understaffing levels. "We are seeing an increase in community need for behavioral health services, especially since the start of the pandemic," said Sara Starr-Cho, RN on the adult care unit. "JMH needs to staff up to meet this increase, so that nurses can care for unique needs of all of our patients." (National Nurses United)
- Construction is going on next to the Taco Bell on Clayton Road. It just looks like a forest of 2x4s right now, but what will it eventually be? Well, two buildings are actually under construction. One will be a Dutch Bros. Coffee and the other will be a Kiddie Academy child care facility. A one-stop to drop off your kids and grab some coffee before work: Perfect! (Claycord.com)
- New Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson addressed his first open letter to his constituents in the communities of Pleasant Hill, Clayton, Concord and Walnut Creek. He's a local boy who made good and he's ready to serve. See his background and priorities in his letter published by The Pioneer.
- Four homes in Walnut Creek and Alamo were hit by the same three burglars on Friday night, according to authorities. The homeowners were home in at least one case. "Two additional attempted burglaries were reported on Corte Briones in Martinez around 10:30 p.m. though it was not immediately known if the same crew was believed involved." (News 24/680)
Today in Concord:
- Take advantage of the dry weather and head out to the Walnut Creek Farmers' Market! (9:00 AM)
- Paint Van Gogh's Irises at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (12:30 PM)
- "The music lineup is ready to entertain you. Enjoy Happy Hour Food and Beverage Pricing on Sunday afternoons" at Sunday Sessions at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch. (2:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- "Calling all musicians, singers, dancers, actors, comedians, and more! We invite you to audition for the first ever Concord's Got Talent 50 & Better Talent Show on May 20, 2023." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
- "Want to know more about how City decisions are made, funds are allocated and local government operates? Join us for the Spring 2023 session of the Concord Community Academy! This program is FREE and open to individuals age 18 years and older who live, work or own a business in Concord." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
- Contra Costa Vector Control warns "After weeks of rain, the weather forecast is starting to change, and that means it's a good time to take a look around your yard for anything holding water to prevent mosquitoes now and later."
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be taking tomorrow off, but I'll see you bright and early Tuesday morning in your inbox!
— 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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