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Hi there, Concord! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new state law could reshape Concord's former Navy base
  • Why Concord drivers are staring down nearly $7 gas this week
  • Which of Newsom's new laws could hit Concord households hardest?

Also on today's calendar: Native Trees and Wildflower Planting and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 97, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newsom Signs Law Tailor-Made For Concord Base Redevelopment (patch.com) — Concord's massive Naval Weapons Station redevelopment just cleared a major hurdle, as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 328 to speed the project while locking in a 25% affordable housing requirement. The law streamlines environmental review and land transfers so Concord and developer Brookfield can move ahead on more than 12,000 homes, millions of square feet of commercial space, and extensive parks and trails.
   

2. A record not worth cheering? California gas prices near all-time high (eastbaytimes.com) — Concord drivers are paying some of the state's steepest gas prices, with one Shell station charging $6.59 for regular and $8.99 for diesel as residents juggle school runs, work commutes, and tight budgets. Experts blame refinery issues, California's unique fuel blend, and global conflicts, while the governor's early switch to cheaper winter-blend gas may offer only limited relief.
   

3. What Newsom's new laws mean for your bills, job and family (eastbaytimes.com) — Several new California laws could eventually influence life in Concord, from energy bills and workplace AI rules to stricter protections for kids online. One measure, SB 328, specifically supports redevelopment of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station, while others affect housing approvals, disaster insurance, immigration enforcement, and how utilities and big tech operate statewide.
   

4. MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas faces big test at No. 22 Chaminade-Madonna (maxpreps.com) — De La Salle of Concord is ranked No. 20 nationally and heads to San Diego this Friday night to face Cathedral Catholic in a high-profile matchup. The game is part of a packed MaxPreps Top 25 slate that also features powerhouse programs from across the country, underscoring De La Salle's continued presence on the national stage.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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