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Hi, all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Concord Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now, including updates on:

  • Shake, rattle and roll, Concord! Did you feel the earthquake that hit the South Bay yesterday?
  • Beware of scammers saying you have a tax debt and asking you to pay up.
  • The victim who was set on fire on the Mokelumne Trail has been identified.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 70 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Yesterday, the Antioch City Council considered a proposal to hire a community crisis intervention response provider. It will be a two-year pilot program that aims to "reduce the impact of the Antioch Police Department where this program focuses on responses to non-violent and non life-threatening response situations." The funding will come from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (EastCountyToday)
  2. Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder is retiring, after serving as mayor since 2002. Six people want the job. Three of them are currently serving on the City Council and there is also one council alum running. You can get the lowdown on all of the candidates in this article from Claycord.com.
  3. Did you feel it? An estimated 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near San Jose yesterday morning and was felt across the Bay Area and as far away as Modesto. It was the largest temblor to hit the region since the 5.4 magnitude Alum Rock earthquake of 2007. An aftershock of magnitude 3.1 hit about 5 minutes later. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury. (NBC Bay Area)
  4. A national scam is hitting us locally and officials want you to be aware. The scammers are using snail mail to send a very official looking letter that says it is a "distraint warrant." According to this picture from News 24/680, the receivers of the letter are notified that they have a tax debt and it's racking up interest. It asks the recipient to send funds to the sender of the letter. It looks like it comes from Contra Costa County authorities, but it does not! Beware! (News 24/680)
  5. The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified Mykaella Sharlman as the victim who was set on fire on the Mokelumne Trail earlier this month. Two men were arrested in the case. This is an ongoing investigation so no other information is being released at this time. (Mercury News)

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Today in Concord:

  • "Have some free family fun and learn to live more sustainably" at EcoFest in the Park in Walnut Creek. (11:00 AM)
  • Head over to the City Hall Offices in Pleasant Hill for Food Truck Nights and let somebody else do the dishes! (5:00 PM)
  • "Come feel like a Rockstar singing Karaoke on a professional stage" at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "The City of Concord is supporting local businesses through the ARPA Small Business Reimbursement Grant. Eligible businesses that continue to experience adverse financial impact due to COVID-19 can apply for a one-time grant of $5,000." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • Join Visit Concord on October 28 for "the Concord Visitor Center First Annual Perro (Dog) Costume Contest and Parade..! The event will take place at the Concord Visitor Center, located at 2151 Salvio St. in Concord."
  • LeVar Burton is coming to Lesher Center in Walnut Creek on November 8! There are still tickets available. Burton has had many standout roles in his career, including Kunta Kinte on the blockbuster miniseries "Roots," Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and as the host of PBS "Reading Rainbow."

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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