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šŸŒ±Pittsburg Wrong-Way Crash Victims Identified + DUI Checkpoint Nabs 1

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Hello all. Jeri Karges here with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in the community, including updates on...

  • Authorities have determined that the person that was found dead in a fire on Euclid Avenue died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • The Shop Concord e-gift card program has been relaunched just in time for the holidays.
  • The latest issue of City News is out!

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Partly sunny. High: 63 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. When firefighters responded to a call in the 3500 block of Euclid Avenue, they arrived to find one individual deceased. Concord Police are now saying that the individual died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. They also believe he is the one that started the fire at the home. His name has not been release, pending notification of next of kin. (Concord Patch)
  2. The victims in a wrong-way crash in Pittsburg on Thursday have been identified. They are Lasaundra Goode, 44, of Vacaville, and Tiara Tucker, 27, Mariah Mihailovic, 5, Keilani Johnson-Ochoa, 4, and Kaliyah Johnson-Ochoa, 9, all four from Vallejo, the sheriff's office said. Tucker was driving a Hyundai eastbound in the westbound lanes of Highway 4 just after midnight, when the crash occurred. There were no survivors. (Concord Patch)
  3. Concord Police conducted a DUI checkpoint on Friday night and one person was arrested as a result. "Funding for this DUI Patrol was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration." (Claycord.com)
  4. Just in time for the holidays "the City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce have relaunched the popular Shop Concord e-gift card program." The City of Concord has given a contribution of $10,000 for a bonus gift card for every gift card purchased, while supplies last. The bonus cards will remain available until the $10,000 runs out. (Pioneer Publishers)
  5. With a win over Pittsburg, De La Salle takes home their 30th straight North Coast Section title. They now also have an automatic bid into the CIF State Regional tournament. "The victory was also De La Salle's sixth straight win on the season after a challenging 3-3 start." (Scorebook Live)


Today in Concord:

  • Head over to the Walnut Creek Farmers Market for some of the best fall produce around. (9:00 AM)
  • I find the title of this painting brilliant. It's "Where Did My Hat Gogh?" and you can paint it at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (11:00 AM)
  • Catch Earthquake at Tommy T's in Pleasanton. (9:15 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Visit Concord is "partnering with Family Giving Tree to make the holidays brighter for those in need. Choose a gift from the Wish List... and drop it off at the Concord Visitors Center during our office hours (M-F, 10am to 4pm)." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • The latest issue of City News is out! You'll find everything from the Tree Lighting and Mayor's Sing-Along to upcoming Concord Naval Base reuse meetings. Don't miss out! Check it out today.
  • "The International Orphan Relief Foundation wishes you a happy holiday season! We would love for you to be a part of our annual East County Christmas Children's PJ and Toy Drive." (Contra Costa Herald)


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— 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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