🌱 Wolverines Land Berry + Arson Arrest + Thorpe Recall

Concord CA

03 December, 2021

6:43 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of Concord! Let's get this day started off right. These are the most important things going on today in town. First, today's weather: Partly to mostly sunny. High: 60 Low: 44. Here are the top stories in Concord today: On Friday, Michigan landed a 4-star defensive back from Concord for the Class of 2022. Safety Zeke Berry pledged his commitment to the Wolverines, announcing on Twitter. "I wanted to be developed by coaches that have experience putting players in the NFL and it's also a top 10 academic school in the country," Berry said to 247Sports. (Saturday Tradition) On Thursday, Walnut Creek Police arrested a man suspected of starting a series of small fires at a variety of city locations. 27-year-old Oscar Aguilar-Campos was detained, arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility. WCPD located a witness who was able to give officers a description of the suspect. Patrol and plain clothes officers searching the area found Aguilar-Campos walking downtown. If anyone has any information about any of these fires, please contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at 925-943-5844. (Claycord.com)After being served with recall papers on Tuesday for abusing her position to benefit political ally, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe, City Clerk Ellie Householder approved the petition for his recall in a letter to organizer Kathy Cabrera. It was the 10th day since the fourth version of the petition was submitted, which is the legal limit. That allows signature gathering to begin. Organizers now have 160 days to collect 9,511 signatures of registered Antioch voters. (Contra Costa Herald)Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 State Assemblyman Jim Frazier (D-11) announced he will be resigning from his position at the end of the month. He tweeted, "It has been a joy and a privilege to represent District 11. I extend my sincerest appreciation to each of you. Thank you all." When reached for comment Frazier said, "it's time to move on and I have a strong urge to get back into the transportation sector, pursue my passion, and help people achieve their goals in transportation." (Contra Costa Herald)The toll to travel over seven of the Bay Area's bridges will increase by $1 on Jan. 1, 2022. Regular tolls for two-axle cars and trucks and for motorcycles at the San Francisco-Oakland Bay, Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael and San Mateo-Hayward bridges will rise to $7 from $6, according to the Bay Area Toll Authority. (Claycord.com) Today in Concord: Attention holiday shoppers: Concord's annual Gift and Craft Fair returns to the Concord Senior Center this year! (9:00 AM)Kids Night In! Parents get a night off and Kids come for fun and trampolines, swinging ropes, giant inflatable, pizza, games and more (9:00 AM) Come join us for the Concord Parks & Recreation Department's 2021 Gift and Craft Fair! This event offers a one-stop-shop for all your gift-giving needs. Free admission and parking! (9:00 AM)Santa Claus is coming to Shadelands Ranch Museum. Join a holiday meet and greet with Mr. & Mrs. Claus! (10:00 AM) Concord Patch Notebook The City of Brentwood announced Thursday it is time to decorate for the holidays! The public will vote for "Favorite Holiday House" via Facebook. Applications are due December 16 by 9am. (East County Today) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Holiday Craft Fair (December 5) Community Grand Menorah Lighting (December 5) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Parenting Group - on going (December 8) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 9) Social Security Webinar (December 13) Add your event For sale: Microwave Panasonic countertop nearly new $75 (Details) Add your item Gigs & services: Electrical Fire, Fire Damage? Fire Restoration (Details) Add your gig or service Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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... Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Concord Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].