Hello everybody! This is Jeri Karges, your Concord Daily host. Keep reading for the biggest things happening in town these days. Today, we’ll cover these stories and more:
- Don’t let a little rain stop you from enjoying the Concord Farmers Market today!
- You will have to wait a few weeks to spend time with the animals of the Oakland Zoo. It’s closed until at least January 17.
- Get out on the trails for the 30th edition East Bay Parks Trail Challenge.
But first, today’s weather:
Cloudy. High: 54 Low: 44.
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Here are the top stories at Concord today:
- Another atmospheric river is expected to cross Wednesday and Thursday, but this one isn’t supposed to pack as much of a punch for the East Bay as the last one. Our neighbors to the north, however, are in danger of a mad dash. Marin and the Santa Cruz Mountains, where Highway 9 has already washed away north of Boulder Creek and south of Felton, will see the brunt of this next system. The winds around here will still be strong, however, and we will see over an inch of precipitation. (SF Gate via MSN)
- Old Borges Ranch at Walnut Creek is a mud wall today due to a large mudslide over the weekend. Look at the pictures but do yourself a favor and stay away from the area. (Claycord.com)
- Marsh Creek Road between Round Valley Regional Reservation in unincorporated Contra Costa County remained closed to the public on Monday, due to flood damage. It was only open to residents. Also, “Happy Valley Road [was] closed between Bear Creek Road and the Lafayette city limit due to a tree across the road.” It’s a mess out there! (Claycord.com)
- Andy Amstutz, co-founder of Lamorinda Village, was recently announced as the winner of the Don Jenkins/Lamorinda Village Service Award at the Lafayette Community Center. “Don and Andy were at the inception of the village and became founding board members,” said Lamorinda Village Chief Executive Kathryn Ishizu. “They worked for years to develop the organization. I think Don would be very happy to have Andy as the first winner. (theorindanews.com)
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- “It’s Week 1 of Concord’s Comfort Food Month: Cozy Classics Week. Throughout the week, we’ll be spotlighting local restaurants specializing in American classics. Think burgers, macaroni and cheese, and of course, barbecue!” (Visit Concord via Instagram)
- First Tee Contra Costa Crab Food 2023 is scheduled for January 27 at the Concord Center. “Includes Crab, Pasta, Garlic Bread, Dessert Dash, and lots of fun!” (Patch)
- “Each year, more than 10,000 people take part in [East Bay Parks] Free self-guided hiking and biking program to explore East Bay Regional Parks and stay fit outdoors. The 30th Annual Trail Challenge is sponsored by the Regional Parks Foundation, Permanent Kaiserand the East Bay Regional Park District. To complete the challenge, hike five of the 20 trails or 26.2 miles of trails in the East Bay Regional Park District. You can submit your log, online or by mail, by December 1, 2023, and receive a commemorative pin, while stocks last.” (Contra Costa News)
- “Oakland Zoo is closed and will not be able to reopen until January 17, or possibly later, due to damage from the historic and unprecedented amount of rain over the weekend of December 30.” (Contra Costa News)
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— Jeri Karges
About me: Jeri Karges has lived and loved the Sacramento area for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On the weekends, you can find her nagging her friends for a snack at the restaurant that doesn’t have silverware, or trying her hand at ax throwing. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst…