🌱 Pleasant Hill Diamond Anniversary + East County Fall Fun

Happy Friday, people of Concord! Let's get this day started. Here's what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

More clouds than sun. High: 66 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

1. Lawyers delivered opening arguments Tuesday as the Ross Farca trial got underway. The 25-year-old from Concord stands accused of five felonies and one misdemeanor. Three of the charges stem from online posts and an ensuing police search of Farca's home that allegedly turned up a home-assembled AR-15-style rifle illegal under California's assault weapons ban. Three more felonies were added later, after an incident on Oct. 8, 2020, during a probation search when police say Farca yelled "Sieg Heil" and hurled a threat to murder a detective who was on the scene. The Farca case has disturbed members of the Bay Area Jewish community. In online posts he showed a fascination with Nazism, but so far he has not been charged with any hate crimes. (The Jewish News of Northern California)
2. The Concord Police Department will roll out a police traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety. "This funding allows us to provide necessary traffic enforcement measures with the goal of reducing serious injury and fatal crashes on our roads," said Concord Police Department's Lt. Mark Robison. (Claycord.com)
3. The city of Pleasant Hill invites the community to come to City Hall on November 14, 2021, to celebrate the city's Diamond (60th) Anniversary by Lighting Up the Lake. There will be hundreds of luminaries covering the lake, twinkling like diamonds in the night. The event will run from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 100 Gregory Lane. At 5:30 p.m., Mayor Sue Noack will present a proclamation of the city's anniversary. The public will then be invited to launch luminaries out onto the lake. Luminary numbers are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Pioneer Publishers)
4. Air and ground units were searching for a man Wednesday who allegedly battered a woman in their car near the Lafayette BART station, leaving the area before police arrived. The incident was reported shortly after 6 p.m. and police have reportedly made contact with the female victim. A sheriff's office helicopter, BART police and other Lamorinda police aided in the search. (News 24/680)
5. Check out the fall happenings at a BUNCH of establishments in East County. You'll find everything from a tamale festival to a boutique shopping and champagne extravaganza! (East County Today)

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Today in Concord:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening coming direct to you! Schedule an appointment on your terms & at your convenience. (9:00 AM)
• Diablo Valley Corvettes presents Danville Livery Cars & Coffee (9:00 AM)
• 'Ice At The Veranda' Holiday Skating 2021-22: Concord is opening! It's time to lace up those skates and glide into the holiday season. The Veranda, is pleased to announce the return of Ice at The Veranda, a family-friendly seasonal ice skating rink. (4:00 PM)

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Concord Patch Notebook

• The Library and the League of Women Voters, Diablo Valley and West Contra Costa chapters, recently presented a program focusing on the mental health resources that are available in Contra Costa County. Check out the full program on their YouTube channel to get more information on the resources available for Mental Health.

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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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