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🌱Mt. Diablo High Emergency Drill + Valentine Weddings At Cobra Museum

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Hi all! I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in town these days. Today's issue includes:

  • A carjacking led to a partial shutdown of Highway 24 on Wednesday.
  • Lecher Center will present Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy on February 18.
  • Don't miss the Diablo Valley Wolves Soccer Club all-you-can-eat crab feed tonight!

But first, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 60 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. The large building under construction on Evora Road in Concord is owned by Albert Seeno Jr., who intends to use the facility "for personal storage of artifacts and taxidermy," according to county records. Read more about the project and see the plans here. (Claycord.com)
  2. The site of the Church of the Nazarene chapel and gymnasium at 1650 Ashbury Dr. may soon have a new lease on life. The Concord Design Review is looking at plans this week for a new apartment building on the site. If approved, the apartment building will have 183 units on six stories. (Claycord.com)
  3. If you see a lot of emergency activity on the main campus of Mt. Diablo High School on Saturday, don't worry. It is only a drill. TEEN CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training will conclude that day with a full day of exercises on the campus. "This is the first time that a high school within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District has participated in a training of this nature. Our youth will demonstrate what they have learned to be prepared and to serve their community in case of a major disaster." (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. Part of Highway 24 was shut down on Wednesday to search for a car that was reportedly stolen in a carjacking in Orinda. The suspect reportedly drove to Oakland, picked up a second passenger and then returned along Highway 24, where the vehicle struck another in the Caldecott tunnel. No injuries were reported in the collision. Both suspects were detained near the St. Stephens off-ramp. (News 24/680)
  5. Sixteen lucky couples will have their weddings at the Martinez Cobra Museum on Valentine's Day. "The [Contra Costa County] Clerk's office is thrilled to be able to offer a new venue for our Destination Weddings program," Assistant Clerk-Recorder Elizabeth Gutierrez said. Though not well known, the museum is really cool, and for a car buff, it would be the perfect place to tie the knot! (Contra Costa News)

Today in Concord:

  • Head over to Concord Centre, 5298 Clayton Road, for the Diablo Valley Wolves Soccer Club All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed 2023 (5:30 PM)
  • Treat your Valentine to a sumptuous three-course prix fixe meal at Fleming's Steakhouse in Walnut Creek. "35oz Prime Tomahawk paired with a succulent Lobster Tail Scampi and crab-stuffed shrimp." (4:00 PM)
  • Have a Galentine celebration at Ladies' Night at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill where you will paint a pair of gorgeous Louboutins! (7:00 PM)


From my notebook:

  • "Cantare presents Songs by the Beatles, performed by the 20-voice Chamber Ensemble with Director David Morales. A wonderful evening for you and your Valentine!" The event takes place at the Lafayette Community Center on February 11.
  • "From the producers of one of the longest running independent shows in America, Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy, in association with Variety Children's Charity of Northern California comes this one-night comedy tour de force from some of the hottest up and coming acts in the Bay Area!" Don't miss this show at Lesher Center for the Arts on February 18! (Diablo Magazine)
  • "Join author/illustrator Oliver Chin for a hands on drawing program focusing on cartoon character drawing (best for elementary school age, but all children are welcome) Wednesday, February 15 at 2 pm" at the Clayton Library.

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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