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🌱Moraga Has A New Town Manager + 'Glowing Orb' Mystery Solved
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Welcome back, Concord! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know that's going on in town.
- Save Mount Diablo received a $50,000 grant for the Krane Pond conservation effort.
- Two major housing development projects in San Ramon are fully financed.
- Don't miss Annie's Annuals and Perennials' Bee Bash!
But first, today's weather:
Rain and drizzle in the a.m.. High: 59 Low: 45.
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Here are the top stories in Concord today:
- Walnut Creek's Firedoll Foundation recently awarded Save Mount Diablo a $50,000 grant for the Krane Pond conservation effort. The Firedoll Foundation focuses on environmental conservation throughout Northern California. (Patch)
- I hope you got outside and enjoyed the last few days, because we're in for a few more wet ones. Two storm systems are coming through in the next three or four days. The first one will be comparatively mild, with the second bringing more rain and winds. Both storms should be cleared out by Thursday and then we can expect some relief, at least until March 27. (Claycord.com)
- Moraga has a new town manager, Scott Mitnick. "With three decades of public service under his belt, Mitnick's professional background includes over 20 years of executive level experience, 16 of which saw him as either a city manager or county administrator." His personal code? "Leave the city better than you found it." (lamorindaweekly.com)
- Financing is complete on two major housing development projects in San Ramon's Gale Ranch, namely the Falcon Bridge and the Valencia developments. The two multi-family properties will add over 440 units of much-needed affordable housing to the area. (danvillesanramon.com)
- Look! Up in the sky! Is it a flying leprechaun? Did you see the glowing orbs that transversed the skies over Northern California around 9:30 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day? The Twitterverse lit up with theories and conjecture about what it was. The most likely culprit, according to astronomers? Space junk. (Claycord.com)
Today in Concord:
- Paint Wild Daisies and enjoy a free mimosa at Painting with at Twist in Pleasant Hill. (1:00 PM)
- Enjoy live music and happy hour food and beverage pricing at Sunday Sessions at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch. (2:00 PM)
- "Celebrate Spring with new single friends" at Forli's Welcome Spring Single's Mixer in Alamo. (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Annie's Annuals and Perennials "gathered a swarm of bee experts for an educational and fun filled day at our first ever BEE BASH." On April 1, experts will be on hand to talk about everything bee-related, as well as food, arts and crafts and bee-themed merchandise. (News 24/680)
- Head over to the Lafayette Library on March 27 and "collaborate on coloring a giant puzzle poster! Pick a piece of the poster to color and then add your finished work to the basket. When all the pieces are colored, we'll assemble and display the poster where everyone can see it!"
- Check out the Contra Costa Winegrower's Association Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour! "Trolley Ticket includes: Wine Tasting with eight different wineries at five different locations, 'Hop on Hop Off' Shuttle to Local Wineries, Safe traveling & No hassle parking, Souvenir Glass, Tote, Food, Live Music, & More. Small bites will be provided. Additional food will be available for purchase."
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
— 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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