🌱SF MUNI Shooter Arrested in Pittsburg + Local Athletes of the Year

Hi all. It's me, Jeri Karges, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

---

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 93 Low: 59.

---

🏡 Looking for more real estate leads in Concord? Let us help you reach prospective home buyers and stand out from the competition. Click here to learn more.

---

Here are the top five stories today in Concord:

1. Seventy-five firefighters battled a rapidly spreading two-alarm grass fire from the ground and from the air Friday afternoon on Kirker Pass Road. The Kirker Fire broke out around 12:15 p.m. in the vicinity of Kirker Pass and Hess roads in Clayton. Shortly before 3 p.m., Con Fire said forward progress was stopped on the wildfire that burned 105 acres. Fire investigators determined a malfunctioning vehicle caused the blaze. No structures were threatened, according to Con Fire. (Concord Patch)
2. Javon Green, 26, was taken into custody in the 1000 block of Power Avenue in Pittsburg in connection with a shooting incident on a MUNI train in San Francisco. The shooting was reported about 9:56 a.m. Wednesday at the Forest Hill station. One man was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. A 27-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The San Francisco Police Department requests that anyone with information regarding the shooting call the police tip line at 1-415-575-4444 or text TIP411 to begin a text message with the police. People who come forward may remain anonymous. (Claycord.com)
3. One man is dead and another critically injured as the car they were in collided with a power pole while trying to outrun police. Dozens of Lamorinda residents were reportedly without power following the incident. (News 24/680)
4. According to this article in the Antioch Herald, "analysis of data available by County Health Rankings compared each [California] county's rate of obesity in 2012 to newly releases figures in 2022. The study found that of California's 58 counties, just one has trended towards decreased levels of obesity." Congratulations, Contra Costa County! You are the only one that has slimmed down over the last 10 years. The rest are up or have remained the same. I bet it's all those farmer's markets and summer fun! (Antioch Herald)
5. Local high schools have revealed their athletes of the year for the 2021/22 school year. Congratulations to Talana Lepolo of Carondelet High, Jordan Woolery and Leighton Helfrick of Clayton Valley, Grace Geisler and Alex Hockenbery of Concord High, Zeke Berry of De La Salle, Jaley Croy and Aidan Sunbury of Northgate and Lauren Dang and Kevin Carranza of Ygnacio Valley! We're looking forward to seeing where you all go next! (Pioneer Publishers)

---

Help us make this newsletter better!

We've been getting so much positive feedback about the Concord Daily that we're starting to get a big head. Want to bring us back down to earth with some constructive feedback? If so, take our simple — and quick! — reader survey. Your feedback will help us make sure we're covering the kind of local news, events and scuttlebutt you really care about. And it will help us toward our goal of being an indispensable local resource and the last email you'd ever unsubscribe from.

We'd be so appreciative of your feedback that, if you take the survey, we'll enter your email address in a drawing for a small mountain of Patch swag. You know you want that tote bag — so click the link and give it to us straight. Thank you!

Take the Survey 👉

---

Today in Concord:

• The city of Antioch is hosting a community bike ride! Bring your bicycle and helmet to join them for this fun family-friendly event. This event includes two courses with a three-mile bike ride or a six-mile bike ride! The Community Bike Ride starts at Antioch Water Park and circles back to the Water Park. (9 a.m.)
• Two Moms Boutique Bakery will pop-up in Flashlight Books today! Pick up sweet & savory treats like; quiches, cookies, cake pops and more. (11 a.m.)
• Come to Todos Santos Plaza for Creative Concord: Closing Celebration. Join one of the mural walking tours to learn more about each artwork. (noon)

---

From my notebook:

• CPD K9 Max and CPD K9 Rita were dispatched to the city of Richmond for an armed carjacking/foot bail that had just occurred. Seeing K9 Max, the suspect quickly began moving away from the K9 officer to the other side of the yard, where he met K9 Rita. After seeing both CPD K9s, the suspect safely surrendered. Thank you K9 officers Max and Rita! (Concord Police K9 Association via Facebook)
• Hey, Jazz Lovers! This summer, don't miss the 2022 Concord Jazz Festival! 🎷 Celebrate Concord's 50+ year jazz legacy with "Take 5" – five days of special jazz performances and events at different locations around town August 3-7! (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
• City of Concord Parks & Recreation team is excited to offer our first junior pickleball camp! 🎾 This summer camp will run July 25-28 and is designed for youth ages 7-15! (City of Concord, California via Facebook)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Summer Reading! (June 26)
• Zoomers Global Online Auction (June 28)
• JOIN OUR TEAM - Center for Elders' Independence (June 29)
• Add your event

Other classifieds:

• Esthetician/Treatment Room Available in Danville (Details)
• Add your classified

---

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for 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...

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Concord Daily? Contact me at Concord-Ca@Patch.com