This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱Orinda Art Teacher Anne J. Parr Honored + Measure O Info Published

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Concord.

Jeri Karges's profile picture
Jeri Karges, Neighbor
|
(Patch Media)

Hey, neighbors! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on...

  • Two separate shootings took place over the weekend. Thankfully, neither was fatal, but one suspect is still at large.
  • Bipartisan 21st Century Assistive Technology Act aims to expand access to technology for those with disabilities.
  • The Delta Conveyance Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is now available for public comment.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 57.

🏡 Attention, real estate pros in Concord! We're now offering an exclusive sponsorship opportunity for an agent interested in attracting local clients and standing apart from the competition. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Concord Police are working on two separate shootings that took place over the weekend. The first happened in the area of Monument Blvd and Virginia Lane, where police found a man suffering from a non-life threatening injury Friday night. The shooter has not been caught. In another incident, police responded to the 1800 block of Sunshine Drive. No one was reported injured in this incident, but one was arrested for allegedly being involved with the shooting. Police do not believe the incidents are related. (Claycord.com)
  2. Our own Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), along with Congressman Joe Sempolinski (NY-23) announced a bipartisan bill that will expand access to "assistive technologies" to help people with disabilities live more independently. The 21st Century Assistive Technology Act was first enacted in 1998, but has not been reauthorized since 2004. (East County Today)
  3. Have you taken a class from Anne J. Parr at the Orinda Community Center? She's been teaching them there for nearly 50 years. To honor her, the Orinda City Council voted to mount a plaque at the Community Center. (lamorindaweekly.com)
  4. Per the Delta Sun Times, "The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released and is now accepting comments on the proposed Delta Conveyance Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) through October 27, 2022." If you are interested in the document and accompanying information, visit the Draft EIR website.
  5. If you live in Walnut Creek, you will be voting on Measure O this coming November, which will decide whether you will be charged an extra 1/2 cent sales tax to support Walnut Creek City services. Per the City: "All voters living within the City's boundaries registered by October 24th will be eligible to vote on this measure. Walnut Creek voters will have the final say on the future they want when they vote on Measure O this fall." (walnut-creek.org)

Patch deal of the day:

Ready to learn a new language? We found a great deal on Babbel, the world's top-grossing language-learning app: save 40 percent on a lifetime subscription. Get unlimited access to lessons in 14 languages — including Spanish, French, German, Italian and others — well, forever. Babbel has a 4.7 rating in the app store with nearly 400K reviews. Limited to new Babbel customers. This one won't last — click here to lock it in.

(The Patch Deals team scours the web for deals we think our subscribers will like. We may earn a commission on products purchased. All promotions are as of publication and could change.)

Today in Concord:

  • Eat healthier! Enjoy the benefits of fresh-picked, local foods and vegetables at the Concord Farmers Market at Todos Santos Plaza. (10:00 AM)
  • Take the night off kitchen duty and hit Eats, Meets and Beats Food Trucks at John Buckley Square in Pittsburg, instead! (5:00 PM)
  • Tuesday is Family Fun Night at the Solano Drive-in in Concord. Adults $5.75, $2 kids 5-11. Most screens are double features - 2 movies for 1 price. (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Once again, the Orinda Woman's Club will sponsor a day to enjoy friends, food and fundraising fun. The 36th annual Festival of Trees Luncheon and Fashion Show is set for Thursday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. Early reservations are encouraged.
  • The mountains in this picture from Cal Plaza in Walnut Creek almost look painted in. It's gorgeous! (Courtesy of Walnut Creek magazine)
  • The Walnut Creek Travel Program for Adults 50+ has many new travel opportunities this coming year and next year! Join them on October 13 at Civic Park Community Center to hear Lisa Mittone of Travel Center Tours showcase the upcoming day trips around the Bay Area and more!

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

Events:

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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...

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Concord Daily? Contact me at Concord-Ca@Patch.com

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Concord