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Hey, neighbors! Jeri Karges here with today's issue of the Concord Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 59 Low: 39.

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Here are the top four stories today in Concord:

  1. Did you know San Ramon was not named after Saint Raymond, but rather some regular dude named Ramon? How about the fact that Orinda was named after a 17th century English poet who never set foot anywhere near the town? And if you think Pleasanton is Pleasanton because it's pleasant (which it is) think again. This is a fun romp through how Bay Area cities got their names that might give you a nice way to ease into (or out of) your Monday. (SF Gate)
  2. The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is now hiring substitute teachers for the 2021-22 school year. Applicants who do not hold a valid CA credential may apply for an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit if they have earned a bachelor's degree and meet the basic skills requirement. More information about becoming a substitute teacher in MDUSD can be found here. (Claycord.com)
  3. A day after the Pittsburg Police Department informed the community that three suspects that are possibly connected to as many as 25 armed robberies were released from jail, Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston issued a statement sharing concerns over the decision. According to police, even though the Custody Alternative Program rejected all three men into their program, the judge overruled the rejection. He then authorized the release of all three men to a private contracted company to be placed into that company's alternative custody program with an electronic ankle monitoring system. All three men were released to this program on January 5, 2022 and are no longer in jail. Read the Sheriff's statement here. (East County Today)
  4. The founders of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA), C.C. and Regina Yin, presented a donation of $10,000 for the Antioch Chinese History Museum and Planning Project. Dwayne Eubanks, president of the Antioch Historical Museum and Hansel Ho, representing Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe also presented a certificate of appreciation to APAPA. The $10,000 donation will be used to establish a Chinese historical exhibit at the museum in Antioch. (Antioch Herald)

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Today in Concord:

  • Unleash the artist in your child with a guided acrylic painting class for children (ages 5+) and their families. Take home a complete masterpiece after this fun 1.25-hour class. (12:00 Noon)
  • Spiderman - No Way Home is playing at the West Wind Drive-in in Concord. (8:05PM)
  • Join the Concord redistricting public hearing. This is the second of five public hearings regarding the City's redistricting efforts. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Take advantage of the sunshine this afternoon and get out and take this historical walking tour of Todos Santos Plaza.
  • Always wanted to help your favorite City of Concord? Here you can find job openings to put your good intentions and skills to work!
  • Think Walnut Creek has always been known for its walnuts? Think again! The preeminent crop of the 1800s was grapes! Grape Creek doesn't have quite the same ring to it, though, does it? (Walnut Creek Magazine)

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  • FREE WEBINAR | "Michelangelo and the Terrible Pope" Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero (January 14)
  • Tony Azevedo Water Polo Shooting Clinic Returns In February 11-13 2022 (January 14)
  • Social Security Webinar (January 17)
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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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