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🌱New East County Highway Proposed + Goodbye Supervisor Mitchoff

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Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, we'll touch on:

  • Antioch Mayor Thorpe presented resident Bianca Palomera with a key to the city.
  • A wrong-way driver caused a fatal accident near Pittsburg.
  • Concord Pavilion Lawn Passes are back!

But first, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 55 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. East Contra Costa may be getting a new highway. A proposal is on the table for a new highway that would connect Highway 4 either to 580 in Alameda County or 205 in San Joaquin County to support commuter traffic flow. Public comment is being accepted through January 18. (Patch)
  2. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors said goodbye to its longtime chair, Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, on Tuesday. Mitchoff was first elected to the board in 2010. She was a well- respected supervisor, with a reputation of cutting through bureaucracy. "Mitchoff said she plans to spend time exercising, traveling to national parks, and will adopt a dog." (Patch)
  3. Antioch resident Bianca Palomera received a key to the city on Tuesday evening from Mayor Lamar Thorpe, "in recognition of a courageous, selfless and extraordinary act of heroism." The 19-year-old was protecting an individual with an intellectual disability at her job at Habit Burger when a bullying patron began to punch Palomera in the face multiple times. Palomera lost her right eye as a result of the incident. The suspect was arrested last week. (Antioch Herald)
  4. Late Tuesday morning, CHP was alerted to a wrong-way driver on Highway 4 near Pittsburg. The ensuing wreck involved four vehicles, including a big rig. The driver of the car hit by the wrong-way driver lost their life in the collision. The wrong-way driver was ultimately taken into custody by Pittsburg Police. Drugs and/or alcohol is suspected. (Concord Patch)
  5. Danville Police are searching for a final suspect in a strong-arm robbery that took place Tuesday night. Two other suspects were located. (Claycord.com)


Today in Concord:

  • Check out the Niners vs Seahawks on the big screen at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (4:30 PM)
  • Head over to Celia's Mexican Restaurant in Antioch to "listen to the entertaining sound of the Mariachi San Miguel Band." (6:00 PM)
  • It's Thirsty Thursday at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill where you can paint a Wicked Wonderland. (7:00 PM)


From my notebook:

  • "It's a big weekend for live music at Vinnie's Bar & Grill in Concord.... On Friday, the LA-based band Mac Sabbath comes to town, offering their unique McDonald's-themed tribute to Black Sabbath.... On Saturday, don't miss the annual Santa Hat Bash featuring Forrest Day, Planet Booty, and Sabertooth Unicorn." (Pioneer Publishers)
  • "Cost-conscious music fans will be delighted to hear that Live Nation is bringing back the Lawn Pass" for the Concord Pavillion. "With each Lawn Pass, fans get guaranteed general admission seating and Fast Lane access for $199 (plus fees) to 30-plus shows " (Marin Independent Journal)
  • "The Puppet Art Theatre Co. will be presenting a holiday version of The Boy Who Cried Wolf at the Pleasant Hill Library on December 20."

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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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