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🌱Pleasant Hill Mayor Reflects + De La Salle Lacrosse Teams Give Back

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Hello, neighbors! Jeri Karges here, with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including:

  • A knife-wielding assailant at Concord Grocery Outlet
  • Dublin police say shooting fatality was in self-defense.
  • Mail your letters to Santa at Centre Concord!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 68 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. One hundred Concord families had Thanksgiving dinners thanks to the generosity of the De La Salle Lacrosse teams and the St. Vincent de Paul branch at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Concord. "The De La Salle Lacrosse teams have provided this assistance to St. Vincent de Paul for 12 years, distributing over 1,650 turkeys, raising over $35,500 and contributing over 1,230 volunteer hours." (Contra Costa Herald)
  2. In a scary incident Wednesday night, an assailant allegedly threatened several employees with a knife at Concord Grocery Outlet on Willow Pass. The suspect is known to police. Thankfully, nobody was injured in the incident. (Claycord.com)
  3. What appeared to be a grab and run theft involving up to five suspects was thwarted at the Sunvalley Mall on Wednesday. The incident was reported just before 5:00 p.m. At least one person was detained and the stolen jackets were retrieved. (Claycord.com)
  4. Pleasant Hill Mayor Michael G. Harris reflects on a strong past 20 years for the city. From inception of Community Service Day to helping seniors find resources, he says he's had a very successful run in city government. (Pioneer Publishers)
  5. A November 20 shooting death appeared to be in self-defense, according to Dublin police. The incident happened at 7100 block of San Ramon Road and involved a woman, a male acquaintance of hers and her ex-husband. The men got into an argument that escalated, according to authorities. "Police said the man who opened fire did so in defense of his life." (News 24/680)


Today in Concord:

  • Man, I hate wrapping gifts, so I'd be thrilled to attend the free gift wrapping at Somersville Town Center in Antioch. (Noon)
  • Gene Loves Jezebel will be at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (6:00 PM)
  • Damon Wayans Jr. will be at Tommy T's in Pleasanton for two shows. (7:30 PM & 10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "The Concord Visitor Center is open on Small Business Saturday with the Concord Art Association Holiday Pop-up! 😍🎄🎅 'Tis the perfect time to find unique, handcrafted gifts and support local merchants" (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • "This Monday November 28, holiday elves are delivering a special mailbox to Centre Concord! Drop your letter to Santa in the mailbox with your name, and return address so Santa can reply." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow 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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