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🌱Mink Rescued In Antioch + 2022 Concord Area Retrospective

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Hello, all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Including:

  • Mayor Thorpe had a blood alcohol level of .121% and .124% when he was arrested in March, according to CHP.
  • Pittsburg Police finally arrested a driver who has recently been a menace in downtown Pittsburg.
  • Diablo Magazine lists nine great ways to ring in the new year in the East Bay.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 61 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. According to a California Highway Patrol report released on Thursday, Dec. 22, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe had a blood alcohol content of .121% and .124%, according to two chemical breath tests administered after his DUI arrest in March 2022. Thorpe also allegedly failed several field sobriety tests that night. (Contra Costa Herald)
  2. On Christmas Day, a woman who was walking alone on Wilson Lane near Dianda Drive told police that a man grabbed her and sexually assaulted her before trying to kidnap her. Police arrested Michael Anton on charges of attempted kidnapping and sexual assault related to the incident. "Police say their investigation showed that Anton may have approached other women who were walking by themselves in the area." (KRON4)
  3. Look at that face!! This sweet little mink was rescued behind the Antioch Police Department earlier this week. The mink has been rehabilitating at the Lindsay Wildlife preserve and, authorities say, is now ready to be returned to the wild. Awwwwww. (Claycord.com)
  4. A driver was reported to the Pittsburg police at least seven times since November 1 for doing donuts in downtown Pittsburg. Police finally caught him in the act. "The juvenile driver was unlicensed and was operating the vehicle while under the influence of marijuana, according to police." (Claycord.com)
  5. The Pioneer has put together an awesome retrospective on 2022. From Mayor Aliano's first- ever column, to the Ugly Eagle's first-ever victory, to District 4 Supervisor Karen Mitchoff's last ever address, they've got it all. 2022 was one for the history books!

Today in Concord:

  • Comedian Jeff Richards (SNL & Mad TV) will be at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (6:00 PM)
  • It's Late Night Black Light! Mystic Night! at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (9:00 PM)
  • Diablo Fugitives will be at Dan's Irish Sports Bar in Walnut Creek. (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • " 'Unwrapping the Riddle: Understanding the Russian Enigma' is the provocative title of Larry Lamborn's First Friday Forum presentation on Jan. 6 at 10 a.m., via Zoom with registration required."
  • Diablo Magazine offers nine great ways to ring in the new year. If you want to stay close to home, try Retro Junkie's '80s party, or if you want to venture out a little farther, "legendary R&B saxophonist Boney James will play two shows (at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.) at Yoshi's in Oakland on New Year's Eve."
  • "The Walnut Creek Library Foundation's first Live! From the Library program of 2023 welcomes Beth Wynstra, Ph.D. as she presents 'One Singular Sensation: The Power and Passions of American Musical Theatre.'"

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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