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🌱Stage 2 Water Restrictions Enacted+ Meet The Beav @ Contra Costa Con
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Concord.
Hello there, Concord! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 85 Low: 58.
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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:
- On July 1 the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed nine felony charges against Philip Soliman Moussa, 43, of Concord after he allegedly arranged to meet a minor for "prohibited sex acts." "Police arrested Moussa in Danville on June 29 after he reportedly engaged in online communications with an individual that he thought was a 14-year-old child," according to this article from KRON4. He is currently in custody and his bail has been set at $675,000. (KRON4)
- Get ready to ask for water at your favorite restaurant. Both Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) have enacted Stage 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Beginning July 1, both utilities have added new water use restrictions for residential and commercial users. The good news is that I now have a legitimate reason to drive around in a dirty car. (Pioneer Publishers)
- An Orinda man has been found guilty of multiple felonies in a debit card scheme where he was able to make off with over $1.5 million. Alan Safahi, 61, was found guilty of bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering by a San Francisco judge at a bench trial that lasted nearly four weeks, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and IRS Special Agent in Charge Mark H. Pearson. According to Claycord.com "for the bank fraud count, Safahi faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million or twice the gross gain or loss amount. He was also convicted of four counts of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. For the money laundering count, Safahi faces ten years and a possible fine of $250,000." A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled. (Claycord.com)
- Laura Lee Royer, a 41-year-old Martinez woman, was taken into custody just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday and charged with arson in relation to a fire that was set near Pacheco Boulevard and Wygal Drive in Martinez. The fire burned a half acre and threatened several structures before being extinguished. (Claycord.com)
- Meet The Beav at Contra Costa Con! The event returns to the Concord Hilton on July 17, and Jerry Mathers, The Beaver himself, will be there, along with Timmy from Lassie and Miss Beadle from Little House on the Prairie. Fun! (Pioneer Publishers)
Today in Concord:
- The Concord International Adventist Church is hosting a free food distribution. The address is 1655 West St. in Concord. No ID required. All are welcome. (5 p.m.)
- Come out to Todos Santos Plaza for 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.)
- Head out to Vinnie's Bar in Concord for Salsa and Bachata dance lessons. (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Congratulations to Solo Opera for being named the best Performing Arts Company in the 2022 Diablo Magazine Best of the East Bay! (Facebook)
- The 113th Antioch Neighborhood Cleanup event will occur on Saturday, July 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. They will be cleaning the neighborhood around Fremont Elementary School Area including F and G Streets and all the streets off of them from 11th Street down to 20th Street, including part of D Street. Volunteers should meet at the Fremont Elementary School parking lot, 1413 F Street. (Antioch Herald)
- Walnut Creek First Wednesday is coming back on August 3 and booth and vendor registration is now open! Record attendance of 2500+ is expected. Booth spaces will fill up quickly. Sign-up early!
Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.
— 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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