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Good morning to you Concord! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a Concord mapping firm's cyber scare ripple nationwide?
  • How fast did top high school runners fly through Concord's Newhall Park?
  • Why did America's first autonomous cross-country flight launch from Concord?

Also on today's calendar: Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 91 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Ransomware Alert: US Geospatial Contractor TOWILL Reportedly Hit by Bravox as Federal Cyber Exposure Comes Under Scrutiny + Video (undercodenews.com) — A major federal geospatial contractor headquartered in Concord is reported to have been targeted by the emerging Bravox ransomware group, raising questions about potential impacts on government-related mapping and surveying work. While the compromise isn't independently confirmed, the piece explains why Concord-based Towill's specialized data and federal contracts make its cybersecurity posture important for residents working in tech, defense, and infrastructure.
   

• cross-country-healdsburg-boys-impress-at-woodbridge-sonoma-academys-hill-runs-personal-record (mercedsunstar.com) — Newhall Community Park in Concord hosted the DLS Nike Invitational on Saturday, where Sonoma Academy's Josie Hill clocked a personal-best 17:28.73 for three miles to finish second in the girls varsity race. The meet drew more than 200 runners in some events, giving Concord residents a front-row seat to top high school cross-country talent from around Northern California.
   

• Autonomous airplane completes first cross-country flight (lifeboat.com) — An experimental Cessna Caravan began its record-setting autonomous cross-country journey right here in Concord before flying 3,199 miles without pilot input for taxiing, takeoff, or landing. Overseen by Joby, the project showcases how self-flying aircraft could eventually support disaster response, military operations, and service to remote communities, putting Concord at the starting line of a major aviation milestone.
   

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