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Hey, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine. High: 89 Low: 60.
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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:
- The Contra Costa County Librarian's message for July is all about audio books and how to use the Libby app from the library to "check out" books to listen to. "The digital library includes eBooks and eAudiobooks for children, teens and adults. You can find all the bestsellers including mysteries, biographies, romance, science fiction, history, self-help and much more. Here's a list of some of my recent favorite audiobooks from Libby." (Concord Patch)
- A 9-year-old boy injured in a train collision last month in unincorporated Contra Costa County has died, authorities said Wednesday. Julien Nieves, of Dixon, died June 29 at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Office. Julien was one of five people in a car that was hit by an Amtrak train about 1 p.m. June 26 on train tracks in the 3000 block of Orwood Road, near Brentwood. (Patch)
- Check out this gusher at Arnold Industrial Way and Solano Avenue in Concord Thursday morning! It seems a slight miscalculation by a driver of a Mercedes turned the fire hydrant into a spectacular water feature! I wonder if the city will keep it? It beats spending $125,000 to install one! (News 24/680)
- Lots of great venues in and around Concord made the Diablo Magazine Best of the East Bay list for Arts and Leisure! For instance, The Orinda Theater won for best movie theater, Lafayette's art and wine festival took top spot for festivals and Concord's own Solo Opera won for best performing arts company. See who else took honors in this article from Diablo Magazine. (Diablo Magazine)
- On Tuesday, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton announced that Deputy District Attorney Aron DeFerrari is the 2021 Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year. The Outstanding Prosecutor Award is given to attorneys who achieve excellence on complex and challenging cases throughout their careers. "In the pandemic year, Aron DeFerrari faced challenges in and out of the courtroom," DA Becton said. "Despite COVID restrictions, Aron spent 103 days prosecuting three separate homicide trials against a total of five defendants. Most impressively, he convicted all five men of murder." (contracosta.ca.gov)
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Today in Concord:
- No Duh (No Doubt tribute band) is coming to Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7 p.m.)
- They're doing an acrylic paint pour at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. I've always wanted to try this! (7 p.m.)
- FUZZBOLT Alternative/Classic/Modern Rock Covers & Originals will be at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (9 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Ready to practice your cake decorating skills? Owners Jasmine and Sharlita of Fondant Cups and Cakes, located in the Olivera Crossing Shopping Center at 3375 Port Chicago Highway, invite you to their cake decorating studio and bake shop for your next get together or kid's birthday party! (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
- The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the promotion of Melissa Rea as the new president/CEO as of July 1! Congratulations, Melissa! (Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
- The City of Concord is holding an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. to share information about phase three of the Oak Grove Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project which extends from Treat Boulevard east toward Walnut Creek, ending at the canal trail crossing. The July 13 meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project scope and the construction schedule. (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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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