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🌱More Flooding For Marsh Fire + Bike Turnouts Installed On Mt. Diablo

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Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 91 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:

  1. A Contra Costa Fire Protection District spokesperson said Sunday the district anticipates "several more days" of flooding near Bay Point and Pittsburg in an attempt to extinguish the Marsh Fire, which has burned since May. Con Fire tweeted Sunday afternoon that approximately 20,000 gallons per minute are flowing on the site, thanks to the owner pumping water from the Delta and Contra Costa Water District, diverting water at Mallard Slough. The effort started Friday. (Patch)
  2. Mount Diablo State Park had 30 bike turnouts installed on its roadways on Monday. "This has truly been a team effort by thousands of people throughout the Bay Area, and I can't thank you enough," said Alan Kalin, president of the cyclist group Mount Diablo Cyclists, in a video announcement. Bikes make up 60% of vehicle traffic on the mountain. The state park installed three pilot bike turnouts, which Mount Diablo Cyclists said were "overwhelmingly successful" in reducing bike-car collisions. The effort now is to put in a turnout every half mile. (Patch)
  3. Folks in England are now talking about the city of Clayton! Clayton's Kara Kohler won The Princess Royal Challenge Cup this month on the River Thames winning her first international gold medal in single sculls. Next up for her? She'll team up with Sophia Vitas to represent the U.S. at the World Rowing Championships Sept. 18-25 in Racice, Czech Republic. (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. Forty cases have been dismissed from prosecution in Pittsburg and Antioch as several officers are under investigation due to allegations against them involving a range of offenses which constitute crimes of moral turpitude. "The DA's office is involved in ongoing evaluations of the [officers'] cases to determine if the cases are compromised due to the criminal wrongdoing and misconduct," he stated. "Those 40 have been compromised to the point they can't be salvaged so they were dismissed." (Antioch Herald)
  5. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a fire in the area of Golf Course Road and W Leland in the city of Pittsburg Sunday night. The fire burned approximately 11 acres before it was brought under control, according to the fire district. No injuries were reported. (East County Today)

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Today in Concord:

  • Calling all beer lovers! Reserve your spot for Ale Yeah! Beer Dinner, a special event featuring a three-course menu of Lazy Dog Restaurant house favorites and beer pairings. (5 p.m.)
  • Enjoy a complimentary tasting of Favalora Wines at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Visit Todos Santos Square Park in downtown Concord for Live blues music. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The Mt. Diablo Unified School District will be hosting a certificated hiring event on July 21 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the district offices. They ask that candidates apply for a position and sign-up for an interview time before attending the event. (Claycord.com)
  • Bring your friends out to the Pittsburg Civic Center for the Jazz, Blues, Funk Festival the weekend of August 20-21! The Festival is a two day event that will feature a variety of artists, food, beer and wine. Tickets are on sale now with the option for VIP, General admission, and Two-day Passes. Children 11 years old and younger will receive free admission with a paying adult.
  • Do you know how Orinda got its name? In 1876, County sheriff and landowner William Walker Camron was married to Alice Mars Camron. Alice enjoyed the poetry of Katherine Fowler Philips, a 17th century English woman known as "The Matchless Orinda." In her honor, the Camrons named their home Orinda Park and that's how Orinda got its name. Interested in more of the history of Orinda? Find it here!

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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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