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🌱New Mt. Diablo Trail To Open + Clayton Mayor Clarifies City Position
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Hello there, Concord! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know that's going on around town, including:
- A car crashed into the living room of a Concord home on Friday.
- Two Pittsburg men were arrested for attempted carjacking and attempted kidnapping.
- Take the 2023 Trails Challenge!
But first, today's weather:
Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 58 Low: 44.
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Here are the top stories in Concord today:
- Clayton Mayor Jeff Wan is attempting to clarify the actions of the Clayton City Council in terminating the Master Use Agreement With Clayton Business Community Association. He says that terminating the agreement does not mean the CBCA can't have events in downtown Clayton. He says it just means the association has no specific cost agreement with the city, and therefore will default to the terms of the Citywide Master Fee Schedule. He also clarified that the current notice of termination was extended to accommodate the Art and Wine festival, which was already in flight. (Claycord.com)
- Some pretty dramatic pictures emerged of a car that took up residence inside a Concord homeowner's living room. DUI is suspected in the crash. Fortunately, neither the homeowner nor the driver was injured. (Claycord.com)
- After nearly 100 years, hikers will again get to experience the 1.25 mile Mt. Diablo trail that "travels from Balancing Rock and Knobcone Point, to Cave Point, to Windy Point and Riggs Canyon." On March 29, the trail will officially open to the public. (Pioneer Publishers)
- William and Emmanuel Hleza, both 20, of Pittsburg, were arrested after an attempted carjacking and kidnapping on N. Main Street in Walnut Creek, according to Walnut Creek police. The incident happened just before 6:00 pm. A good samaritan intervened and the would-be carjackers fled. Police found them hiding nearby and took them into custody. "Both were arrested for attempted carjacking, kidnapping, and conspiracy and were transported to the county jail in Martinez on $350,000 bail each." (News 24/680)
- Mike McCarron, Contra Costa County Historical Society executive director, stepped down from his post on Friday. The Historical Society is now looking for a part-time executive director. The position pays $28K-$32K depending on experience, and includes some benefits. (Contra Costa News)
Today in Concord:
- Grab some friends and head over to Lucille's BBQ for Happy Hour prices until Close! (3:00 PM)
- "Get ready to Rhumba, Mambo, and Merengue" at Wilder Art & Garden Center in Orinda. (7:00 PM)
- Head over to Vinnie's Bar in Concord for Live Comedy hosted by Mean Dave. (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- "🥾 Hiking season is in full swing, and it's a great time to take the 2023 Trails Challenge, which includes 20 awesome trails all around the Concord area." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
- "The Concord Police Department will be hosting a Virtual Community Meeting to discuss AB 481: Military Equipment Funding and Use on Wednesday, March 22.... Please visit https://cityofconcord.org/.../Assembly-Bill-481-Military... for additional information regarding this law and the Department's Policy." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
- Eat at at Skipolini's Pizza in Concord on April 22 and 20% of your dine-in or takeout purchase will go to nonprofit Play For A Stray Inc. "Mention Play For A Stray and present our flier at the cash register."
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.
— 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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