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🌱 Patch AM: Newsom Signs Law Tailor-Made For Concord Base Redevelopment

Spotted on the Concord calendar: Native Trees and Wildflower Planting

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Hello again Concord! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New state law fast-tracks massive Concord Naval Weapons Station project
  • Inside the newly revamped USACE office at Military Ocean Terminal Concord

Also on today's calendar: Native Trees and Wildflower Planting and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newsom Signs Law Tailor-Made For Concord Base Redevelopment (patch.com) — Concord's long-debated Naval Weapons Station redevelopment just cleared a major hurdle, as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 328 to speed the massive project. The new law locks in a 25 percent affordability requirement, streamlines environmental review, and shields certain land transfers, while Concord and developer Brookfield prepare a detailed Specific Plan with extensive local input in coming months.
   

• Renovated MOTCO Resident Office Gives USACE Team a Home Built for Collaboration (army.mil) — Military Ocean Terminal Concord has a newly renovated U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resident office, giving staff a modern, collaborative workspace in Building 262 after months of construction. Upgrades include safer access, removal of hazardous materials, and redesigned interiors that support teamwork and training, improving how federal projects tied to the Concord installation are managed day to day.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I was jogging and jamming along to my 90s R&B when I quickly came upon a kitty cat 🐈‍⬛.
    It turns out it wasn't the type of cat I thought it was lol. That was the closest I've ever been to a bobcat. There were a bunch of turkeys nearby… (Nextdoor Clayton Valley Highlands)
  • This sweet kitty (likely a female) is very friendly & has at least three kittens with her (one gray like in the photo, as well as one black & one white.
    ) since it was so hot today we set out water for them & a bit of cat kibble, but we want to help them find their home if they are lost! Anybody… (Nextdoor Brookview Manor)
  • Pet Food Express posted a job opening for Category Manager in Concord. Apply here.
  • Golden Corral posted a job opening for Restaurant Hospitality Manager in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • America's Best in Medicine Highlights Terry Guido: Biospecimen Lab Manager (yourdigitalwall.com)
  • CarMax turnaround effort begins to show results (ttnews.com)

Walnut Creek

  • Job ID:26035319 - Wealth Management Client Associate - Walnut Creek, California (bankofamerica.com)

Danville

  • SRVEF Run For Education To Feature New Costume Contest, Races For All Ages & Abilities (patch.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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