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🌱Pittsburg Closes Roads Due To Storm + More Bike Lanes For Concord

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Hi all! Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including...

  • You must apply for federal disaster relief from the January storms by March 16.
  • A County Connection bus was involved in a multiple-injury accident on Thursday.
  • The Concord Pavilion is hiring!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with showers. High: 59 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. New bike lanes and wider sidewalks are coming to Concord as part of the Downtown Corridors Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project, set to begin on Monday, March 13. Work is scheduled to continue until October, though the work adjacent to Todos Santos Plaza should wrap up by the end of April. (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  2. If you still want to apply for federal relief from flooding you sustained in the January storms, time's running out! You have until March 16 to get your application in. Residents and business owners should visit https://www.disasterassistance... or call (800) 621-3362 for more information and how to apply. (Claycord.com)
  3. The Concord Police Association is taking applications for its annual scholarships, which are competitive and merit-based. Outstanding seniors or transferring community college students who "attend Concord schools, are from the Concord community or dependents of active or retired Concord Police Association members" are encouraged to apply. (Claycord.com)
  4. Several cars and a County Connection bus were involved in an accident that caused multiple injuries at Ygnacio Valley Road and Oakland Boulevard on Thursday. The accident closed the freeway off-ramp at Ygnacio Valley Road. "Five people were transported to the hospital one in critical condition, one moderate and three minor injuries." (News 24/680)
  5. The rains hit Pittsburg especially hard, forcing the city to close several of its roads. "We want to remind residents to... please be mindful of traffic cones and delineators to stay safe," the city said in a statement. (Contra Costa News)

Today in Concord:

  • Bay Area Crisis Nursery will be collecting "household clothing and textile items on the dates below. You drop it off in a plastic bag. We collect. And we raise funding for the Nursery!" (9:00 AM)
  • "Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Concord has officially moved to our new home at 2080 Diamond Boulevard and you're invited to the Grand Opening celebration!" (9:00 AM)
  • Try a winemaker's dinner at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch. It's a "5-Course Dinner by Executive Chef Jesus Martinez featuring and paired with Wood Family Vineyards, Livermore." (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "The Concord Pavilion is hiring! They will be hosting a job fair this Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm. Apply at https://tinyurl.com/concertjobs" (Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • " The original music showcase 'Singer Songwriter Sunday' returns to Todos Santos Plaza on April 2 at 2PM. This year's first showcase features string trio J.B. Barton & Co, Kate & Kristen on harp and cello (of Rose Haze and Dreamscape, respectively), an original bluesy folk set from Jon Lawton on banjo and guitar, the inimitable whimsical songwriter Joshua James Jackson, and Kendra Meneghetti of Martinez indie rock band Box of Matches." (Pioneer Publishers)
  • "The Oakley Senior Citizen Club is hosting a spaghetti feed fundraiser on March 25th at the Oakley Senior Center. Tickets can be purchased at the door or for pre-sale at the Senior Center." (News 24/680)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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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