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Morning Concord! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new state law jump-starts Concord's massive base redevelopment
  • How dangerous will this week's 100-degree heat be in Concord?

Also on today's calendar: Visit Concord | Concord Taco Trail and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 96, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gov. Newsom signs bill advancing Concord Naval Weapons Station redevelopment (eastbaytimes.com) — Concord's long-planned Naval Weapons Station redevelopment just cleared a major hurdle, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing SB 328 to support the city's project. City leaders say the plan could bring over 12,000 new homes, thousands of jobs, and hundreds of acres of parks, as Concord and developer Brookfield now move into detailed community planning for the site.
   

• Bay Area heat, fire weather risks continue through Thursday (almanacnews.com) — Concord is expected to hit around 100 degrees as a heat advisory continues through Wednesday, with officials warning about health risks for anyone without adequate cooling or hydration. Fire danger will stay elevated through Thursday, and residents are urged to shift outdoor activities to cooler hours and never leave people or pets in parked cars as hot, dry conditions persist.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • Pleasant Hill to welcome new Harvest Festival Oct. 10 (contracostaherald.com)
  • East Bay Grief Counselors Strike to Protest Layoffs and 'Protect the Soul of Hospice' (kqed.org)
  • Dirty 30 heads to second half (on3.com)

Clayton

Walnut Creek

  • Meet Jujubee, Aloha, Huncho, Charlotte and Cookie: East Bay pets of the week (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Bankrupt Retail Chain Abruptly Closes Walnut Creek and Concord Stores Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)

Ok Concord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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