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🌱Pacheco Cannabis Retailer + Pumpkins & Trees + Coffee With Cops

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cool. High: 69 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. Cannabis retailer STIIIZY marked the opening of its latest store in Pacheco on Saturday, October 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured city officials, food trucks and more. This comes on the heels of market research firm BDSA crowning STIIIZY as the #1 brand in California and the #3 selling US brand overall. This is the 20th retail store for parent company Shryne. (Valdosta Daily Times)
  2. Modern China Cafe, located at 1525 N. Main St. in Walnut Creek, was forced to close last week due to a cockroach infestation, according to the Contra Costa County Department of Environmental Health. Several infractions were observed including live cockroaches on or near cooking surfaces and "mold-like build up" in the ice machine. The restaurant has since been re-inspected and reopened. (Claycord.com)
  3. This place just looks like a party with all of the bounce houses behind the white picket fence in downtown Concord. But, really, it's TWO parties! Right now, it's a pumpkin patch. After Halloween it will be Christmas trees. The City Council granted a temporary license to ABC Tree Farms to operate a pumpkin patch and Christmas tree lot on the property bringing a holiday boost to the downtown area. (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. One man was arrested after a high-speed chase from Moraga to Lafayette early Monday with police from throughout Lamorinda teaming up to finally bring the fleeing driver to a halt. Moraga police had stopped the vehicle earlier and while interviewing the driver, he bolted. The pursuit reached speeds over 80 miles per hour. The driver faces preliminary charges of felon in possession of a firearm and felony evading. (News 24/680)
  5. Police responded in force to the Walnut Creek Cheesecake Factory Sunday after someone reportedly spotted a firearm. There were no reports of injuries or an exact number of people detained or arrested. Is it possible somebody just yelled "free cheesecake" and that caused the ruckus? Probably not, but it would have had me come a-runnin'! (News 24/680)


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Today in Concord:

  • Don't forget the farmer's market at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord! (9:00 AM)
  • Try out Wee Hop Dribblers for ages 18 mo - 3 years. Help your child experience the sheer joy of throwing and making baskets in this parent participation class. (9:25 AM)
  • Join us for Coffee with the Cops. Drop by Starbucks Reserve at 398 Hartz Ave., between 12:30 and 1:30 pm to chat with us, ask questions, or just to say hi! (12:30 PM)
  • Check out all of the awesome things there are to do at the libraries in your area! Stop by for Monster Slime Activity Kits for kids in Antioch or join them online for a Halloween Pet Fashion Show in Moraga - and SO MUCH MORE! (All Day)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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