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🌱Possible BART Fare Increase + Bomb Threat At Pittsburg High School
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Hello, all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Concord Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more:
- A Modesto man was found guilty of doing construction work in Contra Costa without a license.
- Police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the Costco parking lot on Thursday.
- Hit the Concord Beer Trail as part of Bay Area Beer Week!
But first, today's weather:
A passing morning shower. High: 55 Low: 37.
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Here are the top stories in Concord today:
- A year and a half ago, 14-year-old Concord High School student Valentina Langhammer bought a Percocet pill from a classmate. It was a fatal decision. The man who sold her that pill was sentenced to eight years in prison. "If it were up to me, he would be in prison for the rest of his life but eight years, I think, is at least a time for him to reflect and guide his life in another path," said Viviana Arenas, Valentina's mother. (Patch)
- Forty-two-year-old Adan Contreras Rivas of Modesto was found guilty on multiple charges for running a construction operation in Contra Costa County without a license. "The defendant defrauded numerous victims out of thousands of dollars. Justice was achieved for those harmed by Rivas in this case, and the jury's conviction will help to protect consumers in the future," prosecutor Natasha Mehta said. (Claycord.com)
- BART is looking at possibly increasing fares by 11% over the next two years. The transit company is blaming inflation and an increase in wages for the fare increase. "The BART board is set to consider the potential fare increases during its budgeting process this spring." (Claycord.com)
- A victim was allegedly robbed in the Costco parking lot on Monument Boulevard in Concord on Thursday. The perpetrators reportedly used a handgun to intimidate the victim. No injuries were reported. (News 24/680)
- Pittsburg High School was evacuated on Thursday after an anonymous caller stated that he had placed a bomb on the campus. Campus officials coordinated an early release for students out of an abundance of caution, as police and trained K9 officers searched the campus. As of 5:00 p.m. authorities stated "after an extensive and exhaustive search by law enforcement and the specially trained K9's, the Pittsburg High School campus was found to be safe, and no explosives were found." (Contra Costa News)
Today in Concord:
- Check out the Wine & Chocolate Stroll in Martinez. "Spend a relaxing afternoon strolling downtown Martinez sampling delicious wines and chocolate treats at local businesses!" (1:00 PM)
- Bay Area Crisis Nursery is having an All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed at Garaventa Center, Carondelet High School. (5:00 PM)
- "Enjoy a 3-course dinner and a glass of wine while watching a performance by The Rat Pack" at The Garden Walnut Creek. (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- It's Bay Area Beer Week! "Get your brew on in Concord. Follow the Contra Costa County Beer Trail with stops in Concord at @concordtaphouse, @epidemicales and the @hopgrenade." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
- "Learn More About Your City: Apply Now for the Concord Community Academy.... Through the six-week program, you will meet and talk with City elected officials and staff, participate in lively discussions and interactive exercises, connect with fellow residents, expand your knowledge about City operations, and become more informed about projects that will shape Concord's future." (Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
- Learn about library resources in the "Contra Costa County Librarian's Message For February 2023" (Concord Patch)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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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