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🌱Missing Concord Juvenile Found Safe + Cow Wrangling In Pleasanton
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Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know that's happening in town these days. Today's issue includes news about...
- The Contra Costa Travel Authority received $28.9 million to make neighborhoods safer.
- District Attorney Becton was sworn in for her second term.
- Unique Derique will be at the Pleasant Hill Library this weekend.
But first, today's weather:
A couple of morning showers. High: 56 Low: 43.
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Here are the top stories today in Concord:
- Charges were filed this week against a Pittsburg man accused of a burglary in Walnut Creek. Witnesses pointed police to a suspect who was later identified as Eduardo Cortes-Rodriguez. Police said they found him walking along Oak Grove Road in Concord. "At this time, the police department is still investigating other residential burglaries and it is unknown if Cortes-Rodriguez is involved in those cases." (Patch)
- The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $28.9 million to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to help make neighborhoods safer for walking and biking. Two projects in Antioch, one in Crockett and one in Moraga are targets for some of the funds. (Contra Costa News)
- A missing Concord juvenile was located safe. The 11-year-old girl went missing between "just northeast of Costco and Ellis Lake Park" on Wednesday. Police used drones and canines to help in the search, and BART was alerted. And all of that teamwork and surveillance resulted in a very happy outcome. Thanks to all who helped! (Claycord.com)
- It was quite the sight in a rural area of the Tri-Valley on Wednesday, as a Pleasanton policeman on his trusty steed wrangled a cow that had gone rogue — but not before the bovine took out its aggressions on a nearby Tesla. You knew I was gonna say it.... It was an "udderly" ridiculous sight. (News 24/680)
- Diana Becton was sworn in for her second term as Contra Costa County District Attorney. "I am honored to continue as District Attorney of Contra Costa County and serving its residents," Becton said. "In my first term, we made significant progress in improving the criminal justice system and advocating for the rights of our community. I am committed to building on that progress and working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served." (Contra Costa News)
Today in Concord:
- Head over to Civic Center Park in Oakley for Friday Night Bites, featuring all of your favorite gourmet food trucks. (5:00 PM)
- Enjoy "an evening of Latin Jazz, featuring Grammy Award-Winning pianist Christian Tumalan, Acclaimed bassist, Aaron Germain, and Celebrated drummer/bandleader, Brian Andres," at Del Cielo Brewing Co in Martinez. (6:00 PM)
- Bad Jovi will be at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Do you remember the old fountain at Sunvalley Mall? I sure do! It was downstairs right in the middle. I had to go past it to get to Mrs Field's Cookies! Our friends at the Claycord Museum have a picture of it to jog your memory.
- Looking for something sweet for your sweetheart for Valentine's Day? Diablo Magazine published its list of favorite chocolate spots in the East Bay. One in Danville and one in Walnut Creek made the list!
- Join the Friends of Pleasant Hill Library for "a lively and interactive performance by Unique Derique featuring hambone body percussion, history, and humor." The event takes place at the library on February 7.
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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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