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🌱WC Apple Store Thieves Caught + Concord Woman Arrested For WC DUI

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Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's dive right in.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 89 Low: 63.

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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:

  1. A Concord woman has been arrested in a crash that killed a pedestrian early Saturday morning in Walnut Creek. The driver, Briana Day, was arrested for "Driving Under the Influence Causing Injury and Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated." The crash took the life of one of the victims and sent another to the hospital with major injuries. If you have any information about this case, please contact Walnut Creek PD Dispatch at 925-935-6400. (EastCountyToday)
  2. The Apple Store on S. Main Street in Walnut Creek was hit on Saturday morning in a "blitz" type robbery. The thieves were caught a few hours later in Los Gatos by an astute Los Gatos police officer who noticed the car that had gone out on an alert shortly after the theft was reported. News 24/680 reports "officers searching the vehicle found two loaded firearms – one an illegally manufactured "ghost gun" along with a 30-round extended magazine, according to police. The car's occupants were arrested for their involvement in the theft as well as for illegal possession of firearms." (News 24/680)
  3. Cornerstone Christian School in Antioch has its first graduate to attend college on a full football scholarship. "Big Country" Matthew Broad accepted an offer from Northwestern about a month ago. "It happened pretty fast," Broad said. During the signing ceremony inside the school's gymnasium where his number hangs on the wall, Cornerstone Christian Center Pastor Steve Miner who is a football coach for the team said "We are just thrilled. We are proud of you, Matty. You stayed here and that was the beginning." Way to go Matthew! (Antioch Herald)
  4. According to the Antioch Herald "on Friday night, August 19, the Antioch Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight in the area of E. 18th and A streets." Remember that driving under the influence is not just driving drunk. Any substance that impairs your ability to operate a moving vehicle is covered under the laws. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. If you've imbibed at all, Uber is your friend. (Antioch Herald)

Today in Concord:

  • It's Martini Monday at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill. Signature cocktails are just $6 all day. (All Day)
  • Try your hand at a Fire or Ice Painting at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Come jam with instructor Vince Lay lead guitar/vocals and Joey Nunez acoustic guitar on the new stage and dance floor at Vinnie's Open Mic Monday event at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Wondering what homes are on the market? Here's a sampling of the newest batch of properties to hit the housing market in and around Concord. (Concord Patch)
  • The Orinda City Council, the Orinda Union School District (OUSD) and the Moraga-Orinda Fire Department (MOFD) all have three positions available in the Nov. 8 general election. The deadline for filing is Aug. 12. Learn all about the positions and the process in this article from The Orinda News. (theorindanews.com)
  • A Traveling Reptile Show is coming to El Sobrante Library on Wednesday August 3. You may encounter a tarantula, scorpion, frog, lizard, giant tortoise, and/or a giant boa!

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you all tomorrow for another 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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