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🌱WCPD Returns Stolen Vehicle To Owner + $500 E-Bike Rebate
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Morning, people of Concord! Jeri Karges here with your Friday copy of the Concord Daily.
First, today's weather:
Warmer with periods of sun. High: 66 Low: 51.
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Here are the top five stories in Concord today:
- Walnut Creek police arrested two men who were in a stolen vehicle Wednesday and returned the vehicle to its owner. Ronnie Conway, 23, and Dominic Silva, 33, both of Concord, were taken into custody. Officers were conducting a traffic enforcement near Las Lomas High School when they were alerted to a stolen vehicle. Officers found the vehicle in the vicinity of S. California and Olympic boulevards. The officers conducted a high-risk stop with the assistance of a K-9 unit. (Patch)
- The City of Concord, jointly with the City of Clayton, is conducting a Complete Streets Study to examine the current transportation challenges for all users along Pine Hollow Road. The goal is to develop a set of proposed improvements to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety, auto circulation, trail connectivity, and residential and school access. As a part of the final outreach, a one-day demonstration event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Come ride the temporary pop-up bike lane on April 27 and share your feedback with the project team. (Claycord.com)
- As retired Lt. Col. Mike Hudson prepares to emcee the city's Memorial Day service, he finds himself once again thinking about a fallen officer – this time a friend in the Ukrainian military. Lt. Col. Nick Nikonov, 37, died March 12 in Mariupol in eastern Ukraine. The two servicemen met in 2011 in Ukraine, preparing for a multi-national exercise in the Black Sea. "Basically, we searched for common training requirements that we had between his group of Naval Special Warfare operators and our Reconnaissance Marines," Hudson said. Since the war began on Feb. 24, Hudson has been working with the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation to get needed supplies to Ukrainian troops. Hudson has raised more than $9,000 through GoFundMe (https://gofund.me/b29c9ae7). (Pioneer Publishers)
- A messy pickup truck fire closed the eastbound Highway 24 on-ramp from Bryant Way in Orinda Wednesday. The pickup was first spotted with flames visible on the undercarriage at about 10:25 a.m. The unidentified driver made it safely from the vehicle as it continued to burn before Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District crews arrived and were able to extinguish the blaze. (News 24/680)
- At approximately 11:40 pm Wednesday, the Oakley Police Department responded to the downtown area on a report of a male evading bounty hunters within the city of Oakley. According to police, Larry Davis, a 43-year-old male from Sacramento, was being tracked down by bounty hunters after being wanted on multiple warrants for domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, torture and false imprisonment. Oakley Police arrived on scene and assisted in the search where they located Davis on a roof when he began jumping from roof to roof in an attempt to flee from bounty hunters and officers. After approximately 90-minutes, he was physically removed and taken into custody. (East County Today)
Today in Concord:
- Bob Athayde plays Pop, Showtunes, New Orleans Jazz, and everything in between piano for your dining pleasure at La Finestra Restaurant in Moraga. (6:00 PM)
- Paint "Wolf Moon" at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (6:00 PM)
- Craig Shoemaker will be at Tommy T's in Pleasanton. (7:00 PM)
- Cars tribute band Candy-O will be at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Tired of paying $5+ a gallon? E-Bike instead! Income-qualified Contra Costa residents can get a $500 Cash Rebate for buying a new E-Bike. Save money and have fun: it's a win-win. Visit Charge Up Contra Costa to learn more. http://www.ccta.net/ebikerebate (Facebook)
- The Concord Summer 2022 City News and Activity Guide is here! Get caught up all the latest community news and developments in the City News section, and browse the expansive listing of day camps, classes, trips, swim lessons and so much more!
- The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on its 18-member Racial Justice Oversight Body. The Racial Justice Oversight Body has two (2) vacancies for Community-based Representatives. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on April 28. Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or by visiting the County webpage for Boards and Commissions at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418/. (East County Today)
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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...
