🌱 East Bay Park Programs + Antioch Stabbing + Sideshow Crackdown

Concord CA

19 December, 2021

6:39 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Jeri Karges, your host of the Concord Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 52 Low: 41. Rent this space! Are you a local business owner or marketer in Concord? We'd love to start connecting local businesses with our amazing readers. Learn more about how it works. Here are the top 5 stories today in Concord: State Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is hosting a food drive in Walnut Creek for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The contactless event will take place today from noon to 3 p.m. at Tice Valley Community Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd., next to Rossmoor. "The food bank has specifically requested the following food items: peanut butter, whole grain cereals, hearty low sodium soup, beans and lentils, canned tuna and chicken in water, canned fruit in juice, whole wheat and whole grain pasta, and canned tomato products," Bauer-Kahan said. (Claycord.com)The end of December is a quiet time in the East Bay Regional Parks, but there are still nature-themed programs you can enjoy during the holidays. Winter shorebirds are the focus of a bird-watching walk from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23 at Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary in Alameda. You can help check for eggs and bring hay to the livestock during a program at Ardenwood from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. Crab Cove Visitor Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 26. The center has a large aquarium, photos and artifacts from Alameda's history, and a California Coast and Ocean Amateur Photography exhibit. (Pioneer Publishers)Area police adopted a more aggressive posture against street racers who have taken over neighborhood and city streets in recent nights, impounding cars and arresting or citing drivers. Exact numbers remain hard to come by, with apparent enforcement efforts taking place in Concord, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek – cities hit hard by the effects of unfettered street racing/sideshow activity. (News 24/680)BART Director Debora Allen has announced her candidacy for Contra Costa Supervisor for District 4. Allen was first elected as Board Director for BART District 1 in 2016 and easily won re-election in 2020. Allen was instrumental in the creation and development of the Office of BART Inspector General and serves as the first Chair of the Standing BART Audit Committee. Allen is seeking the District 4 supervisor seat being vacated by Karen Mitchoff, who served three terms. District 4 covers Concord, much of Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Clayton and unincorporated areas around Mount Diablo. (Contra Costa Herald)At 7:38 pm Friday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of E 18th Street near A Street in the City of Antioch. According to Antioch Police, the stabbing occurred in the Antioch Square at a homeless encampment. Officials said all of the wounds were superficial, but the victim did require transportation to a hospital. Police are following up on suspect leads. (East County Today) Today's Concord Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Concord: Come out for Drive-Thru: Winter Wonderland '21 - Maravillas de Invierno in Brentwood. (10:00 AM)Mean Dave hosts a comedy showcase at Vinnie's Bar & Grill in downtown Concord with an eclectic lineup of comedians. (7:30 PM)Bring your friends to World of Beer for a fun night of Trivia! (7:30 PM) From my notebook: Got a friend with a green thumb? Staff members at Ruth Bancroft Garden shared their favorite gift ideas from the Walnut Creek garden and nursery. Check out what they're loving this holiday season. Before we say goodbye to 2021, take a brief look back at what transpired for local athletes and teams. From two local women whose Olympic experiences last summer in Tokyo ended very differently to high school athletes this fall who finally got to complete a full season with their teams after a pandemic-shortened 2020, check out an athletic year in review. (Pioneer Publishers)Merry Christmas from the Concord Police K9 Unit! (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Christmas Comedy Bash Starring Kabir Singh from AGT LIVE in Pleasanton (December 23) New Years Eve Party at Roxx on Main (December 31) Add your event Free stuff: Danville Expert Offers FREE Book to Ensure Your Family's Future! (Details) Add your free stuff Gigs & services: Washer Leak (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Grill Cook (Details) Add your job listing Other classifieds: Holiday Music (Details) Add your classified Loving the Concord Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business showcased in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today! I'll see you around. — 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...