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🌱Pleasant Hill Verizon Robbed + Happy 100th To Jane Peterson

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Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Concord and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Today's briefing includes:

  • A driver took out an ambulance and a fire truck on Highway 4 on Sunday.
  • Congratulations to Mayor Mike Anderson, Lafayette's Citizen of the Year!
  • Don't miss Contra Costa Con 5 this coming weekend!

But first, today's weather:

A brief shower or two. High: 56 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. A Pleasant Hill Verizon store was robbed on Saturday. The suspects got away with several cell phones. Pleasant Hill police caught up with them in their getaway vehicle near Harrison Street and Concord Avenue, and the chase was on. Ultimately, the chase ended on the border of Pittsburg and Bay Point, where one of the suspects was taken into custody. The other suspect fled on foot. That suspect was still being sought as of press time. (KRON4)
  2. An ambulance and a fire engine were responding to an accident on Highway 4 early Sunday morning, when another vehicle crashed into both emergency vehicles. Emergency personnel had no reported injuries, but "the fire engine was placed out of service and the ambulance had to be towed from the scene." (Claycord.com)
  3. Here's a shoutout to Jane Peterson of Clayton who turns 100 years old on St. Patrick's Day! The near-centenarian has spent her days well, as an active member at Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church and with the Clayton Valley Woman's Club. These days she enjoys visiting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and I'm sure they enjoy her wise company, too! (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. Mayor Mike Anderson took home the award of Lafayette Citizen of the Year. "What people remember most is his calm, welcoming demeanor along with his respectful leadership style." The vote was unanimous. (lamorindaweekly.com)

Today in Concord:

  • Get half off select apps and all pizzas at the Yard House Happy Hour at the Veranda. (3:00 PM)
  • "Learn to dance Salsa with master instructor Tomaj." at Wilder Art & Garden Center in Orinda. (7:00 PM)
  • "Come Jam with instructor Vince Lay lead guitar/vocals and Joey Nunez acoustic guitar on the new stage and dancefloor @ Vinnie's Open Mic Monday event." (8:30 PM)


From my notebook:

  • Contra Costa Con 5 is coming to the Concord Hilton this weekend. "The event coincides with the 40th anniversary of the release of Return of the Jedi and has a Star Wars theme." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • Visit Concord invites you to learn more about women's history of the East Bay during Women's History Month. The "East Bay and Bay Area were hotbeds of the women's suffrage movement well before it became legal for women to vote in the U.S. in 1920 ... and by 1911, there were five Equal Suffrage Leagues in Contra Costa County." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • March 15 is Paint Your Pet night at Epidemic Ales in Concord! "Submit a photo of your favorite pet for a guided Paint Your Pet Night! Your first drink and all supplies are included!"

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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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