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Hey, Concord! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know that's going on in town. Today's briefing includes:

  • A couple of diners were harassed at In-N-Out in San Ramon.
  • Contra Costa recounts didn't change the voting results.
  • Celebrate the year of the rabbit at Contra Costa libraries.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 58 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. A disturbing incident unfolded at the In-N-Out in San Ramon on Christmas Eve, and it was caught on video. A pair of diners was filming themselves trying some of the items on the In-N-Out menu, when a man approached them and used inappropriate language to address them. The man approached them several times. Ultimately, the pair ignored the man, but he was persistent and other diners were also harassed, as caught on the same video. (KRON4 via MSN)
  2. Restaurants and bars on Locust and Bonanza streets in Walnut Creek will have to deal with a sewer line replacement in front of their establishments for the next 18 months. East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central Sans) say the project will start January 3, 2023, on Locust Street, between Mt. Diablo and Civic. "These utilities are over 75 years old and in dire need of replacement," said Assistant Public Works Director Steve Waymire. "Our plan is to get this work done, then pave the road, fix the sidewalks, and have a nice clean slate for future outdoor dining." (Walnut Creek Magazine)
  3. We're in for a nasty day today, weatherwise, Concord! We're right in the path of a "pineapple express" weather system headed for us straight from Guam. Here in the East Bay, we could see one to two inches of rain, and areas up in the Santa Cruz Mountains could be looking at as much as 5 inches of precipitation. Be careful out there today! (Mercury News via MSN)
  4. Two very close electoral races in Contra Costa drove a recount. At the end of the process, though, the results did not change. Tamisha Torres-Walker, running for re-election for Antioch City Council District 1, will keep her seat and "Cesar Zepeda's election to the Richmond City Council was also confirmed following the completion of the recount on Friday." (Contra Costa Herald)

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Today in Concord:

  • Head over to Todos Santos Plaza for the best produce of the season at the Concord Farmers Market. (9:00 AM)
  • It's Salsa Tuesday at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (7:00 PM)
  • "DJ Delta Dave provides free line dancing lessons with a country-themed night" at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The year of the rabbit starts on January 6, and libraries all over Contra Costa are finding ways to celebrate! Check out the calendar of events to find something near you.
  • January 2023 is Comfort Food Month in Concord! "All month long, indulge in Concord's most delicious, decadent eats and treats. Find special deals at participating restaurants, weekly themes highlighting everything from takeout to dessert, a grand prize giveaway and more. Come see what's on the menu." (Visit Concord)
  • "The City of Lafayette Public Art Committee invites artists living or working in the Bay Area to submit proposals for exhibitions in the Library Public Art Gallery, the Town Hall Theatre Lobby Gallery, the Young Artist Virtual Gallery, or the Public Art Display Case located at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., in downtown Lafayette."

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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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