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And check out Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Concord Patch calendar

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Hey there, Concord! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Names released after deadly crash at key Concord intersection
  • How a Concord arrest helped crack a deadly Sacramento jewelry heist.

Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Women Identified In Separate Fatal Crashes In Concord, Walnut Creek (claycord.com) — Authorities have identified a woman killed in a crash at Willow Pass Road and Port Chicago Highway in Concord, where her car collided with a Prius and she died at the scene. Another woman died in a separate solo crash in Walnut Creek, and both victims were named by the Contra Costa County coroner.
   

• 2 California Men Arrested in Fatal Vehicle Smash Robbery (nationaljeweler.com) — Concord is briefly in the spotlight here because one suspect in a deadly Sacramento jewelry-store robbery was arrested in the city last week. The piece mainly details how Sacramento County detectives used license plate reader technology and multi-agency cooperation to track suspects across the Bay Area, culminating in arrests in Tracy and Concord.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Computer Help
    Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    10:00 am
  • Community Partner Pop-Ups: Stand Together Contra Costa
    Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
    10:00 am
  • Rhyme Time for Children Ages 0-5
    Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
    10:30 am
  • Stay and Play for Children Ages 0-5
    Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
    10:45 am
  • I Heart Toddler Art
    Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please let me know if you've seen Sunny.
    Last seen Monday, 8/17. He's very friendly and will come when called. Ida drive Orange and white, he's chipped. (Nextdoor Holbrook Heights)
  • FOUND!
    Lost dog on Contra Costa blvd and Beth drive. He was last seen running down the center divide towards the mall. Please call 925.383.9714 (Nextdoor Colony Park)
  • FoodMaxx posted a job opening for Multi-Purpose Clerk - Grocery (Night Crew) - 1751 Monument Blvd., Concord, CA 94527 in Concord. Apply here.
  • PacSun posted a job opening for Part Time Assistant Manager- Sun Valley in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • Book Senior Care Services in Pleasant Hill, CA with Mona M. from $35/hr (care.com)
  • Former Pleasant Hill tourism improvement non-profit employee hit with felony embezzlement charge (mercurynews.com)

Walnut Creek

  • Walnut Creek Proposes $210K For Sidewalk Accessibility (patch.com)
  • Danville Police To Take Part In Multi-Agency E-Bike Enforcement Day Tuesday (patch.com)
  • Bay Area events calendar for Aug. 21-27 weekly editions (eastbaytimes.com)

Ok Concord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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