Hi everyone. I’m back in your inbox this morning to take you through all the big stuff happening at Concord. Today you will find news about…
- Concord City Council will consider housing element revisions tuesday.
- Six cars were hit with pellets or BBs in Brentwood on Friday.
- San Ramon has a 16-year-old Olympic weightlifting sensation!
But first, today’s weather:
Cloudy with a touch of rain. High: 56 Low: 39.
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Here are the top stories at Concord today:
- Following on from a discussion that began at the Concord City Council meeting on January 10, council to consider revisions to Concord’s Housing Unit (HEU) update on January 17. “The HEU contains goals, policies and programs to meet the housing needs of all Concord residents from 2023 to 2031.” At the January 10 meeting, after public review and comment, the board closed the public hearing and continued the conversation until January 17 due to the lateness of the meeting. (Claycord.com)
- It’s a race with Mother Nature on Kirker Pass Road, and I bet I know who’s going to win. The mountain slips on the roadway. He is now a few centimeters from the edge of the road. The people who pass on this photo are braver than me! (Claycord.com)
- A total of six vehicles were hit with “a projectile, possibly a pellet or BB” on Brentwood Blvd. in the town of Brentwood on Friday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The investigation is active and the perpetrators are still at large, so police are urging caution when driving in the area. (Contra Costa News)
- The City of Lafayette will celebrate “more than 175 years” of the city’s history throughout 2023. “I want us to look back more than 175 years and look at the indigenous people who were on the land for thousands of years, long before the arrival of Rancheros and Europeans,” said Mayor Carl Anduri. For information, visit: https://www.lovelafayette.org/why-lafayette/175plus. (lamorindaweekly.com)
- Kimberly Wiese, 16, is a junior Dougherty Valley High in San Ramon. She is also a Olympic hopeful 2028 in weightlifting. She started at the age of 11 and quickly rose to the level of an elite athlete in the sport. Wiese will travel to Albania in March as a member of Team USA at the 2023 IWF World Junior Championships and is one to watch. “She looks good to be on an Olympic team. She does everything she has to do,” her coach said. (danvillesanramon.com)
Today in Concord:
- It is martini monday at Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch. Signature cocktails are only $6 all day. (All day)
- Head to Lucille in Concord for the best happy hour specials around. (15:00)
- Don’t miss Live comedy with Mean Dave at Vinnie’s Bar in Concord. (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- “It’s Week 3 of Concord’s Comfort Food Month: Takeout and Takeout Week! Many of our regional restaurants offer great take-out options, making them a perfect choice for grabbing a take-out picnic at Mount Diablo or Todos Santos Plaza.” (Visit Concord via Instagram)
- “Join Historic foundation of San Ramon for their popular annual crab feedingThe event takes place January 28 at the San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA. (News 24/680)
- “The Triboulet’s death is about to be heard Tuesday and Wednesday of next week – January 17 and 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nick Rodriguez Theater in 213 F Street in historic downtown Antioch, Rivertown.” (Herald of Antioch)
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Events:
- Indie Pop Star Michelle Lambert plays Market and Main in Martinez! (January 19)
- Forejour: Popular FOREigner and JOURney tribute band returns to Walnut Creek! (January the 21st)
- Crab Feed All-you-can-Eat! (February 11th)
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That’s all for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.
— Jeri Karges
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