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Hello, hello! Here are all of the most important things happening in our community, including news on...

  • Two different suspects tried to outrun cops... and lost.
  • An Alamo man made his first court appearance after being arrested for possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute.
  • The Backroad Baptism Tour is coming to the Concord Pavilion.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 51 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Ozymandias Troy Watson, of Alamo, is accused of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Watson is also accused of providing the pills to someone who went on to overdose. The accused made his first appearance in court on Tuesday. "If convicted of intent to distribute fentanyl, Watson is looking at a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison." (Claycord.com)
  2. Two Pittsburg men were recognized for their bravery in helping to save a fellow citizen from rising waters on January 6, 2023. The victim was at Central Harbor Park during the brunt of the January storm and was unable to escape the rising water. Cesar Medrano heard cries for help and assisted Con Fire in locating the victim. Brandon Carson entered the water to help support the victim until help arrived. Both men were recognized by the Pittsburg City Council. (Claycord.com)
  3. Two different incidents of bad guys trying to outrun the cops resulted in arrest in the area on Tuesday. The first incident was a carjacking near Highway 4 and Alhambra Boulevard. The suspect did enough damage to the vehicle as he tried to evade police that the vehicle was ultimately disabled and he was apprehended. In the second incident, the suspect exited his vehicle and waded across Grayson Creek before he was ultimately apprehended in a nearby parking lot. (News 24/680)
  4. Did you wake up to snow this morning? I bet you can see it on Mt. Diablo if you look in that direction! Snow was forecast to hit 500 feet elevation in the area overnight. While it likely didn't snow in San Francisco proper, they can probably see it on Mt. Tam, and those in the South Bay are probably looking at snow on the Santa Cruz mountains this morning. Beautiful! (San Francisco Chronicle via MSN)

Today in Concord:

  • It's your night not to cook dinner! Head out to Food Truck Thursday at the Antioch Community Center and Water Park instead. (5:00 PM)
  • Mariachi San Miguel will be at Celia's Mexican Restaurant in Antioch. "Tacos, Margaritas and Mariachi are Muy Bueno!" (6:00 PM)
  • It's Comedy Night at Firehouse Brew & Grill in Martinez, featuring Melissa McGillicuddy and Tramane Webb, with headliner Dennis Gaxiola. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Monument Crisis Center is sponsoring a Sip & Shop event in Danville today and tomorrow from 1-5 pm. 15% of all sales will benefit Monument Crisis Center. (Monument Crisis Center via Facebook)
  • "Live Nation has announced that the Backroad Baptism Tour will be playing at the Concord Pavilion this summer. From Nashville, Tennesse (sic), country singer and rapper Jelly Roll will be performing with guests Three 6 Mafia and Struggle Jennings on Thursday, Sept. 14." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "A new website, www.teachlift.com, was launched in early 2023 by Pittsburg High School Teacher Brandon Lawson aimed at providing students and teachers with learning resources. The website currently features teaching tips, professional development resources for educators, wellness and well-being support, and resources for diverse groups of students." (Contra Costa News)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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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