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🌱Sheriff Livingston & DA Becton Look Safe + PG&E Work On Kirker Pass
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Welcome back, Concord! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Here goes.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and hot. High: 94 Low: 65.
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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:
- Votes cast on Tuesday and mail-in ballots already received by Contra Costa County have been counted. Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston and District Attorney Diana Becton appear to have defended their seats. For the sheriff, district attorney, and other contested local races, if a candidate receives 50 percent of the vote plus one they will win outright. Otherwise, the top two vote-getters will face off on the November ballot. (Patch)
- Walnut Creek Police are searching for a missing at risk individual. Andrea Goulet is an 83-year-old white female who has dementia. She was last seen leaving her residence in the 2100 block of Tice Valley Blvd. at approximately 3:20 a.m. Wednesday morning. If you have seen her or locate her, please call 911. (Claycord.com)
- It is expected to be a wild wildfire season this year. Dennis Rein of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District and Police Chief Ben Alldritt gave updates to the Lafayette Emergency Preparedness Commission on Wednesday, showcasing efforts for public safety power shutoffs and related challenges. The commission also discussed Firewise USA, the program encouraging residents to become Firewise neighborhoods. (Claycord.com)
- A Pittsburg law enforcement family got the news no family ever wants to hear. Their little boy has cancer. They are waiting on the confirmation after the biopsy but current signs are leaning toward Burkitt lymphoma. It is an aggressive cancer and they are looking for some help with what may be a very long road. (News 24/680)
- PG&E will bury 4.5 miles of overhead wires and equipment on Kirker Pass and Nortonville roads starting in mid-June. This work is part of a plan to ensure safety and reliability in high fire danger areas. Customers in the affected areas will receive notification in advance of the work. (East County Today)
Today in Concord:
- If you are 60 or older and live in Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services will complete an advance health care directive for you free of charge. (9:15 a.m.)
- Head out to Todos Santos Plaza for the Farmers' Market and free music concerts in the Park with a great line-up of wonderful Bay Area musicians playing Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues, and more. (6:30 p.m.)
- Join your neighbors at Moraga Commons Park for a relaxing free music concert in the park. (6:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- If your plans include travel to the Delta, be aware, Caltrans has announced a 55-hour full highway closure plan for State Route 12. The first 55-hour full highway closure is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 24, through 4 a.m. on Monday, June 27. Future advisories will include the next 55-hour planned closure dates. (East County Today)
- Celebrate Father's Day at a special event in Antioch Saturday, June 18 with dinner, drinks, dancing and entertainment. (Antioch Herald)
- The City of Concord reminds you that all fireworks (even those labeled "safe and sane") are illegal in Concord and all of Contra Costa County (except for permitted professional displays). This includes bottle rockets, roman candles, firecrackers and sparklers. To report illegal fireworks activity, please use the Concord Connect app. Select "Make a Request," and click on "Illegal Fireworks Reporting." https://www.cityofconcord.org/.../Concord-Connect... (Facebook)
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Events:
- Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alvon Johnson! +special Warriors post-game offer (June 10)
- John McCutcheon will perform live (June 10)
- Open House - Poet's Corner - Pleasant Hill (June 11)
- Open House - Pleasant Hill Fixer Upper (June 12)
- Open House - Pleasant Hill Fixer Upper (June 12)
- The New Retirement Savings Webinar on June 14 & 16! (June 14)
- College Essay Workshop. Get an early supported start on your applications! (June 18)
- Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
- Golfin' to Cure ALS (June 20)
- Add your event
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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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