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🌱Suspect Arrested In Goncalves Murder + Flooding Possible In Concord

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Good morning, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Concord Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Including:

  • President Biden signed the bill that will keep East Bay resident Isabel Bueso and her family in the U.S.
  • Suspect in In-N-Out Burger hate crimes also wanted in Colorado.
  • BART has extended hours late Saturday and into Sunday.

But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain tapering off. High: 58 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old PhD student at Washington State University near Moscow, Idaho was arrested in connection with the murders that happened there in November. Twenty-one-year-old Concord native Kaylee Goncalves was one of the victims. "Bryan Kohberger was taken into custody by police and the FBI around 3 a.m. Friday in Pennsylvania, according to reports." (Claycord.com)
  2. East Bay resident Isabel Bueso and her family will be allowed to remain in the U.S. so she can receive treatment for a rare disease, thanks to Congressman Mark DeSaulnier. He authored a bill that was signed into law by President Biden to ensure that she and others like her, who are in the U.S. to receive treatment, will not be deported. (Contra Costa News)
  3. Contra Costa County is under a flood watch that is likely to be upgraded to a warning. The "pineapple express" weather system that began last night will continue through today, saturating the ground and making flooding from the runoff more likely. (Concord Patch)
  4. Concord police officer K9 Nikki came to the rescue yet again! She was requested to assist Pleasant Hill police in taking down a male armed with a machete. The man was walking toward the Sunvalley Mall with a machete and knife. As soon as he saw Officer Nikki he dropped both weapons and surrendered to officers on scene. Nice work, K9 Nikki! (Concord Police K9 Association via Facebook)
  5. Jordan Douglas Krah, the Colorado man who was arrested on hate crime charges, and who was caught on video harassing customers at the San Ramon In-N-Out, may face additional charges back home in Colorado, according to officials. "Police in Denver have said they plan to have him extradited back to the Mile High City to face vehicular assault charges." (News 24/680)

Today in Concord:

  • Elks Lodge Walnut Creek #1811 is having a Casino Night! Entrance gets you Dinner, Casino Gambling, Prizes, and Champagne Toast! (6:00 PM)
  • "The Business Band is an energetic and fun classic rock dance party band! Come out and enjoy their performance" at Clayton Club Saloon. (9:00 PM)
  • The Killbillies will be at Roxx on Main in Martinez. (9:00 PM)
  • Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse & Nightclub in San Ramon is having a Bollywood Party to ring in the new year. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Comfort Food Month is nearly here. Tons of special content is coming up right here and on visitconcordca.com throughout January, so bring your appetite! Follow #concordcomfortfood to make sure you don't miss out." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • "If you are concerned about flooding, please stop by and pick up free sandbags at the City's Corp Yard. The City maintains a 24-hour sandbagging station at its Corporation Yard." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • "BART is offering extended services to accommodate celebrants traveling home on Sunday morning, though full pricing will be in effect. BART will run its standard Saturday service until midnight, and then run a three-line special service at 1 a.m., though additional trains may run before then based on crowding." (Claycord.com)

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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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