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🌱 Record Breaking Storm + Martinez ARPA Plans + Orinda Creek?

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Hey, Concord! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cool. High: 65 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. It was a monster of a storm that tore through the Bay Area on Sunday! Mt Diablo recorded 8.44 inches of rain over the weekend, with Concord coming in at 3.14 inches. San Francisco recorded the wettest October day ever and the fourth wettest day for any month on record. Check out the rest of the totals. They're eye-popping! (SFGate)
  2. At 7:30 am Monday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to reports of smoke and flames coming from a home in the 3700 block of Concord Ave. in unincorporated Brentwood. As of 8:21 am, the fire was knocked down, authorities were still searching for the homeowner. (East County Today)
  3. As of Monday, Contra Costa County Public Works is still assessing many of the roadways that were closed due to impacts of the Sunday storm that hit the Bay Area. You can see the status of road closures as of Monday afternoon at this link. (Contra Costa County)
  4. The Martinez City Council met in September to begin conversations about how to best use American Rescue Plan Act funds to facilitate recovery for the City, local businesses and community at large. Feedback about spending priorities has been sought from the Parks, Recreation, Marina and Cultural Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Anti-Racism & Discrimination and Pro-Inclusion & Equity (ARDPIE) Task Force. The City Council plans to have a workshop on Thursday, October 28 at 7:00 PM via Zoom to accept feedback from these groups and consider spending priorities for these funds. (City of Martinez)
  5. Check out this picture of Orinda Creek. It looks like a bonafide falls! (News 24/680)


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Today in Concord:

  • Dave "Ouzo" Land does the Concord Farmers Market at Todos Santos Plaza (9:00 AM)
  • Come by the Concord Library in your Halloween costume Tuesday 10/26 through Saturday 10/30 and pick up a Trick or Treat Goody Bag! Goody bags include a Halloween-themed craft and nut-free candy. For kids of all ages, while supplies last. (12:00 Noon)
  • Come out for a Salsaween Party at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek and try your hand (or feet) at salsa dancing. (8:00 PM)


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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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