🌱 MDUSD Votes On Cuts + Lady Panther Pantry Needs You

Concord CA

25 February, 2022

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Happy Saturday, Concord! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 62 Low: 39. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Concord and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories today in Concord: De La Salle linebacker Drew Cunningham is one of the prospects to watch in his class in the East Bay. Last month, Cunningham visited Washington for the Huskies' Junior Day. Cunningham will be in Southern California next week to see UCLA and USC and then plans to visit Oregon State and Oregon. (247Sports) The Mount Diablo Unified School District voted Wednesday evening on a controversial plan to cut programs. The district's cuts for next school year would include eliminating music programs for 4th grade, eliminating Diablo Day Program – an alternative school for high-risk kids, and eliminating librarians from middle and high school libraries. It's all in an effort to save money and balance the budget. In a report presented to the board earlier this month, the district said it was operating at a deficit of about $20 million per school year, partly due to declining enrollment. The vote came hours after parents and teachers held a rally before the board meeting asking members to save the programs. Hundreds of people gathered at Monte Gardens Elementary in Concord before marching over to district headquarters. (KION)During their PE classes at Antioch High, teachers Lisa Cuza and Shannon Emerson had many young women asking for items like toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and the like. Last fall they started a little area in the girls' locker room dubbed Lady Panther Pantry, which they stocked with basic toiletries like the items above along with hair ties, shampoo, lip balm, hand sanitizer, razors and toothbrushes. They initially received donations through various organizations, including the Bethel Island Woman's Club. However, with half the school year down, so were supplies. Word spread about the need and within two weeks, the Antioch High School coordinator's office overflowed with donations from staff and community. If you are interested in helping please email Trine Gallegos at [email protected] (antiochonthemove.com)A 23-year-old Concord man was arrested this week for impersonating a police officer. On Monday afternoon at about 1 p.m., Concord Police dispatch received a report of a white sedan with emergency lights activated, driving erratically in the Clayton Valley area of Concord. Police say the vehicle was equipped with emergency lights, a siren, and a "police" marking on the side. The driver, whose name wasn't released by police, was arrested and the vehicle was towed. If you believe you've been pulled over by this vehicle, you should contact the Concord Police Department at 925-671-3333. (Claycord.com) Today in Concord: "Strap on your bibs and start your engines once again for the second Carondelet H.S. Drive-Thru Crab Feed 2022: Concord (2:00 PM) The Delta Deuce Band will be on the patio at Slow Hand BBQ . (3:00 PM)Gallery 621 is hosting an Artists' Reception. (4:00 PM) Celtic Rock at The Empress - Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. (8:00 PM) From my notebook: The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is celebrating Women's History Month with an exhibit that illuminates the hardships, joys, and life of pioneer women in California. These women will tell, in their own words the story of traveling by land and sea to settle in California prior to statehood. This exhibit will run through May 22. The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is located at 205 Railroad Ave Danville CA 94526. (News 24/680)This week, the City of Oakley announced it has a brand new Chargepoint electric vehicle charging station in the parking lot at city hall, located at 3231 Main Street. (East County Today)What do Americans really know about the neighboring country to the south? To help us better understand this, Dr. Juan Carlos Ruiz-Guajardo will present "Mexican Culture in the Context of the United States – Mexico Relationship" at First Friday Forum (FFF), slated for March 4 at 10 a.m. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church sponsors this program. Registration is needed for this forum and can be found at lopc.org/first-friday-forum. (The Orinda News) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Therapy With Kathy — Add your business here Events: Virtual Remodeling Seminar (February 26) Open House - 1724 Lucille Lane, Pleasant Hill (February 26) The Delta Deuce Band will be on the patio at Slow Hand BBQ Saturday Feb 26 from 3 to 6pm. (February 26) Sin Silver live at Roxx on Main! (February 26) Fillmore West legends Lydia Pense & Cold Blood with Zen Voodoo (February 26) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 28) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (March 1) Many Faces of Colorectal Cancer (March 2) Navigating the Labor Shortage Webinar (March 3) Forejour: The Ultimate Tribute to Foreigner and Journey Live at the Lesher Theater! (March 12) Add your event 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] Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon. — 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...