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🌱Supreme Court Declines MDUSD Hearing + 22 Weddings on 2/22/22

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Hello, people of Concord! Jeri Karges here with your Wednesday issue of the Concord Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 57 Low: 29.

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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:

  1. Assemblyman Tim Grayson, of Concord, recently introduced legislation sponsored by the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking, which would establish the California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act. Assembly Bill 2553 provides recommendations to strengthen California's response to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable. "California is home to some of the largest hubs for sex and labor trafficking in the United States, and it is beyond time our state takes the necessary steps in combating this criminal enterprise," Grayson said in a press release. (Fairfield Daily Republic/ subscription may be required)
  2. The Concord City Council on Tuesday considered a resolution to issue bonds to buy The Lakes Apartments and convert the 102-unit building into affordable housing. The city would try raising $45 million in tax-exempt revenue obligations to rehabilitate the 55-year-old complex, located at 1818, 1819 and 1850 Laguna St. The bonds would be issued by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) at the request of non-profit Integrity Housing. Bond repayment would be the sole responsibility of Integrity Housing and CMFA. The CMFA and Integrity Housing would restrict 75 percent, or 77 of its 102 units, to qualify for low-income and very low-income households for at least 30 years. Twenty-five units would remain market-rate. Integrity would complete renovations currently underway. (Claycord.com)
  3. The State Supreme Court announced this month that it will not hear an appeal submitted by MDUSD in its suit with Clayton Valley Charter High School. The question involves how to calculate pro-rata share of 'facilities costs' and could impact other leases throughout California. The charter school received a favorable ruling Oct. 1 from the California First District Court of Appeal concerning a 2019 ruling by Superior Court Judge Steven Austin. MDUSD immediately announced it would appeal that ruling to the California Supreme Court. This month that request was denied, and the case was returned to the Superior Court. (Pioneer Publishers)
  4. On 2/22/22, 22 wedding ceremonies were performed at the Contra Costa County Clerk's office. "Palindrome days tend to be popular days for weddings at our office,' Acting Assistant Clerk-Recorder Laura Wilson said. "Sticking with the theme, we opened up additional appointments for county residents so we [could] officiate 22 appointments and they filled up almost immediately!" (Contra Costa Herald)
  5. On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council discussed creating a transitional housing overlay district that would impact the zoning of the parcel at 515 E 18th Street, which is the 32-room Antioch Executive Inn. The move comes as the City of Antioch is working to address its unhoused resident population by pursuing opportunities to provide facilities and services to directly address unmet needs. In the proposal, staff recommends the creation of a new Transitional Housing (TH) Zoning Overlay District that would allow Transitional Housing with a Use Permit to be approved by the Planning Commission. This would provide distinct areas in the City of Antioch where one could apply for a Use Permit to establish a Transitional Housing land use. (East County Today)

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Today in Concord:

  • Join Fleet Feet Pleasanton for Muffins & Mimosas Bra Fitting, an event with Brooks Running bras. (6:00 PM)
  • Paint a Harvest Moon Forest at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (6:00 PM)
  • Join GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA at Side Gate Brewery in Concord. (6:00 PM)
  • Come by and enjoy some great drinks, service and music @ Middle 8 Bar in Pleasanton, featuring the singing pianist iStevie Mello. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The MDUSD Board of Education will be voting on whether or not to cut the elementary school music program today, Wednesday Feb.23, 2022. If you would like to get involved you may: 1. Sign the petition to keep the program at this link. 2. Go to the "SAVE 4TH & 5TH Grade Instrumental Music!" Rally today at 5 p.m. You don't need to be a parent of a child in the MDUSD to sign the petition or show up to the rally – anyone can sign/attend.
  • Martinez Mayor Schroder explains the downtown Food Truck situation and addresses an allegation that he circulated a petition and forged a signature. You can read his response here.
  • The City of Oakley is excited to welcome back our Oakley Science Week 2022! This week-long event will be held April 2nd – 9th.Science Week is a free program designed for children ages 5 – 11 but all ages are welcome. Pre-registration for each free event can be found at www.ci.oakley.ca.us/registration.

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— 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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