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🌱 Oakley Requests Feedback + Willow Pass Sword Fight

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything happening today in Concord.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 60 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. The first round of proposals from Senate Bill 9 — the state's latest effort to boost housing in established, single-family home neighborhoods — hit the Bay Area. SB9 allows for up to two duplexes (or four housing units) on a single lot. Proponents say it could alleviate the housing shortage in California. Critics say the efforts will spoil established communities, bringing traffic and an unsupportable demand for services. A handful of Bay Area cities, including Cupertino, Saratoga and Monte Sereno, have backed a ballot measure effort to overturn the law. A handful of property owners in Concord have asked about the new law, which took effect Jan. 1, and the city received its first application Wednesday, the city planning manager said. (Mercurynews.com)
  2. The DeSaulnier for Congress Campaign announced the launch of the congressman's re-election effort for California's newly drawn 10th Congressional district. The 10th District encompasses most of Contra Costa County. DeSaulnier lives in Concord where he raised his two sons, Tristan and Tucker, and opened and operated a small business, TR's restaurant. He's also spent three decades as a public servant, representing his community on the Concord City Council, as Mayor of Concord, as a three-term Contra Costa County Supervisor, in the California State Legislature, and currently as a Member of Congress. (Antioch Herald)
  3. An argument amongst a small group of individuals in a creek bed under Willow Pass Road in Concord led to one member of the group drawing a sword and wounding another member of the group, leaving deep lacerations to the victim's arm and leg. Police were in the area soon after the incident was reported at 10:30 p.m. Sunday. The victim was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. (News 24/680)
  4. The City of Oakley announced it is looking for feedback from the community regarding its next strategic plan as well as how to spend $10,177,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding. "Community participation is so important in guiding our City staff as they create a vision for Oakley's future," said Oakley's City Manager Joshua McMurray. What is important to you ‐ public safety, planned growth, business? Take the survey and offer your perspective and feedback. (East County Today)
  5. The City of San Ramon will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance aimed at reducing false alarm calls at the regular meeting Tuesday. The proposal includes changes to existing language on false alarms and clarifying policies related to annual permits, as well as penalties for false alarm calls. The San Ramon City Council's first meeting of 2022 is scheduled for Tuesday (Jan. 11) at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda is available here. (danvillesanramon.com/ subscription may be required)

Today in Concord:

  • Ever had a baked sweet potato with nut butter? It's amazing! Pick up the fixin's at the Farmer's Market at Todos Santos Plaza and have at it! (9:00 AM)
  • Save a life! Donate blood at the Walnut Creek Community Blood Drive at Heather Farm Community Center in Walnut Creek. (9:00 AM)
  • Check out Salsa Tuesdays at the Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Visit Concord has a destination guide to help your out of town guests get the most out of their visit - or to help you find new treasures in your very own city! Request one here.
  • Volunteer Now for 2022 Town Committees and Commissions for the Town of Moraga. Check out the opportunities and complete an application packet to submit to the Town Clerk's Office, 329 Rheem Boulevard, or email to Town Clerk by 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
  • Tune in via Zoom on January 13, 2022, to get the latest information on the ongoing Pleasant Hill Library construction project. Members of the design team, city council, staff and more will be on hand to provide an overview of what is happening with this multi-million dollar project. The Town Hall will run from 6:30 p.. - 8:30 p.m. online on Zoom. To participate, go to https://zoom.us/j/93591442524

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That's it 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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