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Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know that's happening in Concord. Today you'll find these stories and more...

  • Concord DUI enforcement found no impaired drivers on Saturday.
  • A Harley Davidson riders group delivered approximately 8,000 pounds of food to the food bank on Clayton Road.
  • The Greenery at Diablo Hills is hosting a comedy night tonight that you won't want to miss!

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Cool with periods of sun. High: 57 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Staffing and power issues shut down BART services between Bay Point and Antioch on Tuesday. Tri Delta buses were brought in to shuttle riders between the stations. Service resumed mid-morning, after about three hours of downtime. (Claycord.com)
  2. The Concord Police Department conducted a DUI enforcement patrol on Saturday, November 5. The dragnet netted zero impaired drivers. "Police will be holding a series of DUI enforcement patrols throughout the year to keep our roadways safe." (Claycord.com)
  3. "More than 30 members" of the Mount Diablo Harley Owners Group used their own money to purchase food from Grocery Outlet and take it to the food bank on Clayton Road to spread holiday cheer. When management of the Grocery Outlet found out about the charity run, they contributed $350 of their own funds to the effort. All told, the group delivered an estimated 8,000 pounds of food to the food bank. Now that will make for one heckuva cheery holiday! (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. The Mount Diablo Interpretive Association launched a campaign to raise $3 million for an education center at Mitchell Canyon near Clayton. Mitchell Canyon is on the northwest slope of the mountain, and boasts a small trailer as an education center today. "But the grounds are not ADA compliant, the parking is inadequate, and there is no space for classes, presentations or workshops." The group hopes to change all of that with a new center. (Pioneer Publishers)
  5. Officials have released some new information in the case of Alexis Gabe, the Oakley woman who went missing in January and whose partial remains were found last week near the town of Plymouth. During a press conference, it was revealed that someone visiting from Alaska found Gabe's remains as they were using their metal detector along Jackson Road near Plymouth. Gabe's father also spoke at the press conference: "While it was that we were praying to find Alexis and lay her to rest, the reality was still devastating to hear. Our hearts were shattered even more than what we thought possible." (SFGate via MSN)


Today in Concord:

  • The original Top Gun is screening in the beer garden at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (6:00 PM)
  • Head over to The Greenery at Diablo Hills for a "fun night of laughs hosted by Pat McCoy and featuring the comedy of Melissa McGillicuddy along with co-headliners Chris Wiggins and Phil Johnson." I took a stand-up comedy class from Melissa last year. She's very funny! (7:30 PM)
  • "Come feel like a Rockstar singing Karaoke on a professional stage" at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Welcoming the Ukranian Doctors visiting the Bay Area hosted by our Concord Rotarians." From the look of the pictures, these visitors had a fantastic day in San Francisco with their hosts. (Rotary Club of Concord via Facebook)
  • "Looking for a place to honor and celebrate our veterans? The VFW Post 1525 will be hosting a ceremony at Willow Pass Park (2748 E Olivera Rd.) on Veterans Day, this Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. " (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "The season of giving is here, and the Concord Chamber is partnering with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano again this year to host a community wide food drive. Check out the list of participating businesses and our virtual food drive here:https://conta.cc/3fGkCyl" (Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— 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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