🌱Another Save Mt Diablo Victory + Mayor Aliano's Priorities

Concord CA

15 April, 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: A little rain in the morning. High: 65 Low: 41. 🏡 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: On February 10, the Contra Costa County Superior Court handed Save Mount Diablo a major victory in its legal challenge to the City of Pittsburg's approval of the 1,650-unit Faria/Southwest Hills project. In late February, attorneys representing Discovery Builders and their Faria project requested a new trial. On April 4, the Contra Costa Superior Court handed Save Mount Diablo another significant victory when it rejected all of Seeno/Discovery Builders' arguments and request for a retrial. The court reaffirmed that the environmental impact report (EIR) for the proposed project violated the law as Save Mount Diablo had originally argued. (East County Today)With spring in the air and pandemic restrictions easing, two local garden tours return to showcase the East Bay's beauty. The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour will begin with an online event April 16-17 and then in-person tours April 30 and May 1. The Clayton Gardens Tour will feature five homes on May 6-7. Four Clayton and two Concord gardens will be included 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1. Tours are free but donations are accepted. Pre-register at bringingbackthenatives.net. (Pioneer Publishers)Every year, the City Council holds a goal-setting workshop with leaders from each city department. The purpose is to receive detailed reports about key issues and to have an open dialogue about the top priorities for the year ahead. On April 2, they held this annual workshop, in-person, at the Concord Senior Center. See Concord Mayor Dominic Aliano's summary of that meeting at this link. (Pioneer Publishers)With the help of a mentorship program led by Kaiser Permanente Northern California's Mental Health Training Program, students at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School in Antioch are getting a window into the behavioral health medical profession. Kaiser Permanente Northern California partnered with the 800-student high school last year to create a mentorship program in which 12 students meet virtually every week for 30 minutes with a mental health provider to talk about career pathways, resumes, college, and the realities of working as a mental health professional. Every mental health trainee of the Mental Health Training Program is required to complete over 30 hours of community outreach. The outreach focuses on improving the mental health of the local community in some important respect, beyond treating Kaiser Permanente members. Learn more about the Northern California Mental Health Training Program. (Contra Costa Herald)Walnut Creek police are investigating a robbery of the Ashland Smoke Shop at 2931 N Main Street Thursday afternoon. Employees said the passenger of a blue Jeep Grand Cherokee or Wrangler left the vehicle and entered the business at 6:10 p.m., telling workers he was armed with a handgun though no weapon was seen. The robber left the store with an unknown quantity of stolen goods or cash. There were no reported injuries. (News 24/680) Today in Concord: Take your best friend to Puppy Head Start class! This class is for the new puppy owners and experienced dog owners alike. The class format is a short lecture followed by floor work with your puppy. (9:00 AM) Shop local artists selling handcrafted goods such as jewelry, handbags, ceramics, glassware, soaps, succulents, candles, and more at the Maker's Market on Downtown Plaza in Walnut Creek. (11:00 AM)Come out to Forest Home Farms for Fun on the Farm! FREE crafts and activities that highlight farm life and the late Victorian era. (11:00 AM)Enjoy five regional varietals selected by Igor Ivanov for you to taste and enjoy at Vinous Reverie in Walnut Creek. (1:00 PM)Antioch is 150 years young, and deserving of a celebration! Join them for this free concert featuring some of the finest talents in East County at Historic El Campanil Theatre in Rivertown section of Antioch! (2:00 PM) From my notebook: Are you more of a "blues and brews" or "art and wine" type of person? Either way, Pleasant Hill has you covered! See all of their festivals and happenings at this link!The City of Oakley encourages local nonprofit organizations to apply for grants that address a wide range of community needs. The City Council set aside $180,000 to support local nonprofits. The City is now accepting applications from registered nonprofits for projects that meet grant guidelines and are aligned with the City's goals and priorities. The maximum award of the one-time grants is $15,000. Applications are due by noon on May 19. For additional details and to access the application form, visit https://www.ci.oakley.ca.us/grants-for-nonprofits/ (East County Today) Cajun Crack'n Live Seafood & Oyster Bar is "coming soon" to Willows shopping center in Concord. Check out their San Jose menu here. From po' boys to fried okra, it doesn't get more Cajun that this! More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Eggstravaganza: Egg Hunt & more (April 16) $5 SHOW: Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's, Tia Carroll & Frankie G (April 16) Easter Sunday Worship Service (April 17) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 18) 2022 Hike for Hope (May 14) 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 featured in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update. — 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...