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Hello again, friends! It's Tuesday in Concord and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening locally. In today's briefing, you'll read about these stories and more...

  • The City of Concord is looking for applicants for the new Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group.
  • A victim succumbed to injuries from a shooting at Williamson Ranch Park in Antioch on Saturday.
  • Don't miss the menorah lighting Chanukah Celebration, hosted by the Veranda on December 22.

But first, today's weather:

Patchy morning fog. High: 56 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. A preliminary hearing ended Friday for San Ramon Valley teacher and cheer coach Nicholas Moseby, "facing allegations by five different unidentified minors of sexual harassment and molestation during his time as a cheer coach with NorCal Elite in San Ramon and as a science teacher at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District." Moseby's motion to reduce his bail to $250,000 was declined and he was ordered to stand trial at his preliminary hearing. His arraignment will be January 3. (danvillesanramon.com)
  2. 'Tis the season for fun in Concord! The Pioneer knows you want to get out and be merry this season and into the new year, so the folks there have put together a calendar of all of the festivities in the region. (Pioneer Publishers)
  3. The Concord City Council approved the formation of a Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group, which will advise the council and staff on issues affecting the homeless. "Applications for this recruitment are due to the City Clerk by Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m." (Contra Costa News)
  4. The driver in a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 4 was released to the custody of U.S. marshals on Thursday "because of a federal matter." Michael Armstrong was originally booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of "murder, DUI resulting in injury, driving the wrong way resulting in injury or death and driving with a suspended license for a prior DUI." (Contra Costa Herald)
  5. Officers were called to Williamson Ranch Park in Antioch on Saturday by several 911 callers who reported shots fired. Witnesses reported a suspect running from the scene who was later safely detained in a nearby Walmart, and turned out to be a juvenile with a loaded weapon. Police found a victim at the scene of the shots fired with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim died later at the hospital. Police also received information about a dark-colored sedan that may be involved. The investigation is still active. (News 24/680)

Today in Concord:

  • Head over to the Concord Farmers Market at Todos Santos Plaza for the freshest produce of the season. (9:00 AM)
  • "DJ Delta Dave provides free line dancing lessons with a country-themed night" at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)
  • It's Salsa Tuesday at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Chabad of Concord invites you to the fourth annual menorah lighting Hanukkah Celebration, hosted by the Veranda." The event takes place on December 22. (Patch)
  • Check out this video taken from Mt. Diablo of the sun coming up over the clouds! Beautiful! (Claycord.com)
  • Join the closing celebration of Sausalito Holiday by the Bay with a community sing-along on December 23 at Cascais Plaza.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! 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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