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🌱Two Bay Point Thanksgiving Day Homicides + Sip & Shop Martinez

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Morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Concord Daily, fresh off the presses. Keep reading for everything you need to know that's happening around town, including:

  • Nominate a young woman between the ages of 14 and 18 for the Soroptimists Violet Richardson Award.
  • Contra Costa County Elections Division was selected as one of ten Centers for Election Excellence.
  • Find your fresh-cut tree right here in Concord!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to sun. High: 67 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Not one, but two homicides rocked Bay Point on Thanksgiving. In the first, police responded to a residence on Mountain View Avenue with the report of a shooting. When they got there they found a 63-year-old victim. Officers attempted life-saving maneuvers, but the victim succumbed. Donald Robbins of Bay Point was arrested on suspicion of murder. In the second incident, 18-year-old Emmanuel Morales of Antioch is in custody on suspicion of murder stemming from a shooting on Wharf Drive. Thirty-eight-year-old Arturo Morales was detained on an accessory charge for the same incident. (CBS Bay Area)
  2. Do you know a young woman between the ages of 14 and 18 who deserves recognition for her volunteer work? Soroptimist International Diablo Vista is looking for nominees for the Violet Richardson Award, which recognizes "A young woman who is caring, compassionate, creative and most of all committed to making the world a better place." For more information and application forms, visit SI Diablo Vista or contact Mary Ann Van Buren at maryann_vanburen@yahoo.com. (Pioneer Publishers)
  3. On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council is scheduled to vote on the company that will run the Mayor's 2023 Apprenticeship Program. If approved, Rubicon Programs would be contracted to "employ 20 participants who are underemployed, underserved and underestimated." Participants will also receive 60 hours of workforce training as part of the program. (East County Today)
  4. The U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence selected the Contra Costa County Elections Division as one of ten Centers for Election Excellence. As such, the Elections Division will "have an opportunity to work together with a bipartisan group of election officials to support each other and improve their skills." (Antioch Herald)

Today in Concord:

  • "25 to 35 Concord Art Association artists will be selling their original art and high-quality crafts" at Concord's Harvest Pop-up Arts & Crafts Sale. (10:00 AM)
  • "Since 1983, the Holiday Faire has been a seasonal tradition at Shadelands Ranch" in Walnut Creek. (10:00 AM)
  • At the 3rd Annual Holiday Sparkle Sip & Shop, participants "will stroll downtown Martinez tasting wine while shopping at our unique one-of-a-kind downtown shops and businesses. Small businesses will offer specials, discounts, giveaways, and more." (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "From home improvement stores to cut-your-own, there are plenty of options for those looking for a fresh cut Christmas Tree in Concord." Patch has a list for you so you don't have to run all over town trying to find them! (Concord Patch)
  • "Haven't joined the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge yet? Now is the time to get sustainable!" To learn more about the contest and find out how to win prizes go to: sustainablecoco.org/challenge-prizes/
  • Head over to Antioch Library for the Slime Spectacular! Make custom-color slime that oozes with style!


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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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