🌱Martinez Receives $2.5M For Fishing Pier + Lafayette Library Tai Chi

Hello all! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community. Including news about...

• A murderer of a Martinez police officer was paroled.
• Join a committee to oversee the investigation of the Martinez Refining Company.
• Maroon Vibes is at Retro Junkie tonight.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 55 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

1. The Martinez Police Department says that a murderer was paroled without its knowledge, in violation of the California Penal Code. Curtis Morrison was convicted of murdering Martinez Police Sgt. Tom Tarantino 50 years ago, in 1973. Now, Morrison has been granted parole. "If you were affected by the murder of Sgt. Tarantino, and you would like to write a letter to Gov. Newsom opposing the parole of Curtis Morrison or express concern about why the Martinez Police Department was not allowed representation at that hearing, you are welcome to send a letter to him," at the address in this article. (Claycord.com)
2. Contra Costa County will convene a committee to oversee "independent investigation and risk assessment of the Nov. 24-25 release of heavy metals into the surrounding community by Martinez Refining Company (MRC)." If you are interested in serving on this nine-member committee, you can fill out an online form at cchealth.org/hazmat. The deadline to apply is January 27. (Claycord.com)
3. As part of the fiscal year 2023 federal budget, Reps. Mike Thompson and John Garamendi secured over $2.5 million for the renovation of the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier. The congressmen were in Martinez to present the check to Mayor Brianne Zorn on behalf of the City of Martinez for the renovation. (Contra Costa News)
4. The Celebrate Antioch Foundation will not be setting off 4th of July fireworks or having a parade this year. This celebration was a tradition for the past decade, but is "taking a pause" this year. (Contra Costa News)
5. Concord small businesses impacted by the series of atmospheric rivers that deluged our city are eligible for relief from late tax payment interest and penalties. "The waiver applies to small business owners with tax due dates between Jan. 4, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2023." (Concord Patch)

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Today in Concord:

• "Join the LEG team, hosted at Concord Community Youth Center, for its next Winter Course - Basic Food Nutrition. Students will learn nutrition facts along with how their food affects their mood." (4:00 PM)
• Maroon Vibes hits Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7:00 PM)
• Faizon Love will tickle your funny bone at Tommy T's in Pleasanton. (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Clayton Historical Society's annual Camellia Tea will be held 1-4 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Clayton Museum, 6101 Main St. For more information, call 925-672-0240 or visit www.claytonhistory.org.
• "The community is invited to an Open House event at the recently opened Danville Town Offices and Police Department. Visitors can tour the offices January 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. and learn more about the departments and operations of the Town."
• Take your sweetheart to the Lafayette Library on Valentine's Day for a relaxing Tai Chi class. Class starts at 6:00 p.m.

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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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