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🌱Two Vasco Road Wrecks + Pleasant Hill Arsonist Arrested

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Hi, all. It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

  • The City of Walnut Creek is seeking funding applications from local organizations for Community Development Block Grant.
  • Get your 365-day fishing license and fish the Delta all year long!
  • Travis Credit Union (TCU) invites college-bound high school seniors to apply for its 2023 Community Impact Scholarship.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. An alleged arsonist has been arrested as a suspect in two different arsons that happened in Pleasant Hill. 36-year-old Aaron Sherman of Martinez is accused of starting two dumpster fires on Golf Club Road on October 3. Investigators obtained CCTV footage of the incidents and identified Sherman, who was known to them from previous contacts, as the suspect. Sherman was arrested and booked on October 7. (Claycord.com)
  2. The City of Walnut Creek is seeking funding applications from local organizations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds available for fiscal year 2022-2023. The objective for these funds is to "help develop viable urban communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity, principally for low- and moderate-income persons." The application deadline is November 9 at 5:00 p.m. but the City may consider accepting applications after this deadline. Application guidelines and the notice of funding availability are available here on the City's website. (Claycord.com)
  3. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will begin selling selling 365-day fishing licenses for 2023 on November 15, 2022. That is months before they thought they were going to be able to put them on sale. The licenses will take effect on January 1, 2023, and last the entire year. That means, if you're ready to go hit the Delta for the winter bass fishing season, you can jump on the deal now and be all set in January and for the whole year! (East County Today)
  4. The family has provided an update on the children who were hit while walking home from school in Antioch on September 16. Unfortunately, Gianathon Vincent has been removed from life support and has passed away. The other two children, Cheyenne and Mason Comfort are relying on wheelchairs to get around and are undergoing therapy for their injuries. According to the family, "it's too soon to tell their prognosis or any other damage the accident may have caused," their great aunt, Veronica Finley, explained. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family to help with expenses. The goal is $70,000 and as of Monday, Oct. 10, the effort is more than halfway to its goal. https://www.gofundme.com/f/family-devastated-by-children-being-hit-by-car (East County Today)
  5. Vasco Road near the county line was blocked to traffic early Tuesday morning when a motorcycle and two or three other cars were involved in a crash. According to East County Today, "it appears a tire or cement block were in the roadway which caused a 2-3 vehicle crash." About 45 minutes later, another two-car crash was reported on the roadway, apparently caused by the same debris in the road. (East County Today)

Today in Concord:

  • City, county and local businesses will be on hand to answer your questions and recruit you at this job fair at the Pittsburg Adult Education Center. (10:00 AM)
  • Find some of the Bay Area's favorite food trucks in Pleasant Hill every Wednesday at Food Truck Nights at City Hall. (5:00 PM)
  • Feel like a rock star singing karaoke on a professional stage at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "The newest in fashionable Concord Taco Trail SWAG is the bucket hat! Visit Concord will award these in random drawings from all who've downloaded the Taco Trail Passport so sign up now!" (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • "Tickets are on sale for the Dublin San Ramon Women's Club Holiday Fantasy Gala featuring Stand up comedian, Jeff Applebaum on November 6. Enjoy a gourmet luncheon, prizes, a holiday shopping boutique and silent auction. Reservations accepted until October 25th."
  • Travis Credit Union (TCU) invites college-bound high school seniors to apply for its 2023 Community Impact Scholarship. Submit applications online at www.traviscu.org/scholarship. Any TCU branch will accept drop-off applications, as well. Applicants can also submit by mail to: Travis Credit Union, Community Relations, P.O. Box 2069, Vacaville, CA 95696-2069. The application period is from October 3, 2022, to February 20, 2023.
  • This photo of Walnut Creek is both surreal and beautiful! Thanks to photography by Laura Kaufman.

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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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