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🌱Vice Mayor Hoffmeister Issues Statement + BBQ Mishap in Oakley
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Good morning, everybody! It's me, Jeri Karges, your host of the Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town.
First, today's weather:
Sunny; breezy in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 54.
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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:
- Concord Vice Mayor Laura Hoffmeister was arrested May 25 by Clayton Police on suspicion of driving under the influence. She issued a statement on Saturday in which she said she took full responsibility for her actions and she apologized to the people of Concord and Clayton. "In time, I hope you can forgive me," she concluded. (Claycord.com)
- Shots were fired outside of a bar in the area of Hartz Avenue and Diablo Blvd in Danville Saturday night and a 20 year old suspect has been take into custody. According to News 24/680, "Danville Police Chief Allan Shields wrote that Jacob Filipo of Concord allegedly fired a gun into the ground and across the street from 340 Hartz Avenue, in the direction of parked vehicles and closed businesses, after a fight had taken place." Filipo faces multiple charges in the incident. (News 24/680)
- Usually the fireworks come after the BBQ, but for this homeowner in Oakley, the order was switched. His BBQ grill blew up, starting a fire that impacted two homes. The fire was reported in the 4800 block of Claret Ct. at about 7 p.m. and by 7:41 p.m. it had been knocked down. (East County Today)
- Wondering what's happening around Orinda? Well, the Miramonte Boys Varsity Tennis team won a big tournament. A free "Opera in the Park" concert is coming on June 16 and The Rotary Club of Orinda will host OUSD Superintendent Aida Glimme on Wednesday, June 15. Read all about the happenings in this Orinda News article. (The Orinda News)
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Today in Concord:
- It's starting to be stone fruit season! This is one of my favorite times of the year. I love peaches and nectarines and apricots! Come out and get yourself some at the Farmers Market at Todos Santos Plaza. (9 a.m.)
- Eats and Beats Food Trucks are at Giacomelli Park in Pittsburg. Get great eats, beer and wine and listen to the tunes. (5 p.m.)
- Tuesday is Family Fun Night at the Solano Drive-in in Concord. Adults $5.75, $2 kids 5-11. Most screens are double features - two movies for one price. (5:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Subscribe to the Antioch Notification System! You'll get notified in case of emergency, but you'll also get the City Manager's updates and City Council agendas sent to you if you are interested.
- The folks at Walnut Creek Magazine have put together a Summer Fun Guide for you! You'll find new adventures right in your own backyard and throughout the Bay Area. Check it out! (I did not know that Eugene O'Neil wrote his plays on a ranch near Danville. I may have to check it out. Thanks Walnut Creek Magazine!)
- This map is SO COOL! Put in your starting point and your destination and it'll tell you the best bike route to go. That's cool, but the really cool part is that you can tell it the route type and how comfortable you are (or are not) with hills and it'll give you your very own best route. Neat!
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Events:
- "What Happens If You Don't Die?" (June 1)
- Coming Soon to the MLS - Walnut Creek home for sale (June 3)
- Roxx on Main is hiring a prep cook (June 3)
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 4)
- Shadelands Ranch Classic Car Show (June 5)
- College Essay Workshop. Get an early supported start on your applications! (June 18)
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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning 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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