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🌱MCE Rate Hike + Antioch Speedway Season Ends

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Hi, all! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. Today's issue includes...

  • Walnut Creek mayor calls hanging banners "a hate crime."
  • Two local nursing homes got "5 out of 5" ratings from U.S. News & World Report.
  • Walnut Creek Magazine has a shop-local guide for your Thanksgiving feast.

But first, today's weather:

Brilliant sunshine. High: 69 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Concord city officials are apologizing for the construction crew that hit a gas main, causing a fire and taking out power to Mt. Diablo High School and part of Grant Street last Wednesday. "As a city, we take public safety very seriously, and we apologize for the significant inconvenience this incident caused," Concord City Manager Valerie Barone said in a statement. "We also want to assure the community that every construction project undergoes a considerable amount of review and preparation to prevent this type of incident." (Bay City News)
  2. After more than 40 events this season, the Antioch Speedway will host its season closer this Saturday. "The IMCA sanctioned Modifieds, Sport Modifieds and Stock Cars will be on hand along with the Wingless Spec Sprints, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and Super Stocks. " Adult tickets are $20, senior, military and kids 5-12 are $15, and kids 4 and younger get in for free. (EastCountyToday)
  3. Do you get your power from MCE? If so, you may be in for a rate hike. "Bay Area clean electricity provider, MCE, is expected to vote on a potential rate increase at their Board of Directors meeting on December 15, 2022, while still aiming to offer lower rates compared to PG&E. Residents and businesses that receive MCE service are encouraged to attend." The meeting to review the proposed changes will be livestreamed on December 15. Visit MCE's Board and Committee meetings page for details. (CalCCA)
  4. Several disturbing banners were displayed on a pedestrian overcrossing in Walnut Creek. The banners said "It's OK to be pro white" and "White Lives Matter." Walnut Creek Mayor Matt Francois said, "this type of messaging is not welcome in Walnut Creek." Police are investigating where the banners came from. (NBC Bay Area via MSN)
  5. Concord nursing homes Stonebrook Healthcare Center and Willow Pass Healthcare Center got a 5 out of 5 rating in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Nursing Homes. "California led all states, with 206 nursing homes ranked as high performing in short-term care and 148 in long-term care." (Concord Patch)


Today in Concord:

  • While we wait for the rain to fall in Concord, head over to Painting with a Twist and paint "A Walk In The Rain." (1:00 PM)
  • Don't miss Retro Junkie's 5th Annual Stranger Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Eve Bash. (6:00 PM)
  • Head over to Vinnie's Bar in Concord to "feel like a Rockstar singing Karaoke on a professional stage." (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "The Shop Concord e-gift card program is back. While supplies last, receive a free $50 Shop Concord bonus card with every original $100 gift card purchase." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "Join in for the final event of this year's Antioch Sesquicentennial Celebration" at the annual Holiday Delites Celebration, parade and Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 3! (Antioch Herald)
  • Want local flair in your Thanksgiving fare? Walnut Creek Magazine helps you shop local for all the best ingredients for your Thanksgiving Day feast. (Walnut Creek Magazine)

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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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