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🌱Mysterious Martinez White Dust + Give Montesacro Pinsa A Try

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Hello, everybody! Jeri Karges here with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

  • Don't miss the annual tree lighting and mayor's sing along at Todos Santos Plaza on December 2!
  • An employee at an Extra Mile convenience store in Antioch was the victim of a fatal robbery gone wrong.
  • Celebrate the season with a Sip, Shop, and Stroll through downtown Walnut Creek.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 65 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. People in Martinez are reporting a "white dust" on their vehicles. The Martinez Refining Company, which earlier reported flaring at its refinery, is investigating the dust. They have taken samples and are having them analyzed at a lab to determine what the substance is. "If you have white dust on your vehicle, please email MRC.CommunityRelations@pbfenergy.com." (Claycord.com)
  2. Don't miss the annual tree lighting and mayor's sing along at Todos Santos Plaza on December 2! Everybody's gonna be there! Entertainment will be provided by the Concord High School Jazz Band, Concord High School Ladies First choir, D'Ann's Academy of Dance, Queen of All Saints cheerleaders, and The 925 Band. And I have it on good authority that Santa himself is going to make an appearance. (Pioneer Publishers)
  3. An employee of the Extra Mile convenience store at 2701 Contra Loma Boulevard in Antioch was held up at gunpoint early Saturday morning. Unfortunately, he ended up being the victim of a robbery gone wrong when the assailants shot him in the head during the incident. Officers tried lifesaving efforts, but the victim did not survive. "Currently, detectives are interviewing witnesses in the area and are working to identify all the parties involved to include suspects or persons-of-interest." (News 24/680)
  4. Montesacro in Walnut Creek opened its doors to the public, yesterday. If you think this is "just" a pizza joint, you are wrong. It's a pinsa joint. "What's a pinsa?" You ask? "Pinsa uses three kinds of flour (soy, rice, and wheat) in its dough, creating a lighter and airier crust." Sounds delicious! I'm gonna have to check that out - once I'm done with all of the leftover turkey. (Diablo Magazine)

Today in Concord:

  • Enjoy fall's best produce at the Walnut Creek Farmers Market. (9:00 AM)
  • Santa House S'Elfies is a unique visit with Santa in his little red house in Martinez. Bring your own camera and take some pictures with Santa and his elves. (12:00 Noon)
  • "The best of Tom Petty & The Eagles. One night two band show." at El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • If you want to really get into the holidays, maybe a trip to east county is in order. Take a look at all of the festivities they are offering in this article from East County Today! They have everything from concerts to tree lightings to photo ops with the Big Guy!
  • "Join John Muir Land Trust at Family Harvest Farm for our Winter Festival on Saturday, December 10, 11 am – 3 pm. Located in Pittsburg, CA, Family Harvest Farm is a program of John Muir Land Trust that employs transition age foster youth as apprentices and leaders in the community." Please bring an unwrapped gift for a foster child or youth. (Contra Costa Herald)
  • "Sip, Shop, and Stroll through downtown Walnut Creek to celebrate the holiday season! Experience the best restaurants, shops, fashion, jewelry, and artisan vendors while enjoying a variety of holiday beverage tastings at every stop." Festivities take place on Saturday December 3.

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  • The Best Intentions - "Home for The Holidays " Motown Review Concert (December 3)
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  • Blackhawk Chorus presents "Home for the Holidays" ft. DSO (December 10)
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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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