This is a post with no subject, you can talk about whatever you want. If breaking news happens (such as an earthquake), or you hear about something newsworthy, feel free to post it here.
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This post is about politics, and this is strictly to keep politics out of the weekly “talk about whatever”.
Enjoy, and be nice to eachother!
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The times shown indicate when the incident was reported to the PD.
ACCIDENTS:
- Clayton Rd./Marsh Creek Rd. Non-injury. (1/20/12 – 1614 hrs.)
ARRESTS:
- Marsh Creek Rd./Center St. DUI. A 59-year-old Clayton female was arrested after being stopped for Vehicle Code violations. She was transported to Concord Police Department for booking. (1/22/12 – 0047 hrs.)
- Clayton Rd. Warrant. A 25-year-old male from Auberry, CA was arrested after being contacted by officers. He was issued a citation and released on his signed promise to appear. (1/24/12 – 0226 hrs.)
- Ygnacio Valley Rd./Park Highlands Dr. Warrant. A 51-year-old Concord male was arrested for an outstanding warrant after being stopped by for a Vehicle Code violation. He was transported to Concord Police Department for booking. (1/25/12 – 0252 hrs.)
BURGLARIES/THEFTS:
- Diablo View Ln. Petty Theft. (1/20/12 – 1715 hrs.)
- Stranahan Cr. Petty Theft. (1/21/12 – 0945 hrs.)
- Regency Dr. Burglary – Vehicle. (1/25/12 – 1250 hrs.)
- Diablo View Ln. Burglary – Vehicle. (1/26/12 – 1905 hrs.)
VANDALISMS:
- Eagle Peak Pl. (1/21/12 – 1825 hrs.)
- Mitchell Canyon Rd. (1/24/12 – 1641 hrs.)
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Did you hear about JCPenney’s NEW 40% Permanent Sale Prices? It’s an interesting concept, but I wonder if they prices will really be that good. I know I’ll miss all of their coupons and clearance sales. While not the best pictures, I though you might enjoy a sneak peek at the new Safeway that is set to open (soon?) where Meryvns was.
Dining Out Deals:
Restaurant.com is having their 80% off sale again. Just in time for Valentines day (on a budget!) Use code DATE at checkout. Offer ends 1/31/2012
Grab Lunch at Chevy’s with this coupon, offer is valid through 1/31/12.
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The “Water Cooler” will be up Monday-Friday at noon!
Today’s question:
Which method of movie rental options do you use? Netflix, Redbox or Blockbuster?
Talk about it….
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We’re hearing there has been at least three purse snatchings around Concord’s Todos Santos Plaza within the last three weeks, according to sources.
The last purse snatching occurred earlier this week on Pacheco Street, which is right next to the plaza.
No suspect description is available. Be sure to stay alert and always be aware of your surroundings.
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The East Bay-based craft beer radio company, The Brewing Network, is back for its 3rd Annual Winter Brews Festival, despite a few bumps in the road courtesy of the Occupy Movement.
In a market saturated by conglomerate breweries, microbreweries are working hard to let their products—fresh, flavorful, and local—speak for themselves. In a newly formed “occupied” world, one would think that being a part of the 99% would make this slightly easier. Sadly not. The Brewing Network’s 3rd Annual Winter Brews Festival—an event that celebrates the wonder of small breweries and craft beer—is being forced out of its Berkeley home because of protestors occupying the event location. Craft beer speaks to the very essence of trying to stand out in a 1% dominated market; small breweries often struggle to compete with the access and power of corporate breweries. Yet despite this, the Brewing Network’s Winter Brews Festival and the breweries it is trying to support are being discarded rather than celebrated.
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“Bella” is missing in Concord.
Here’s information from her owners:
Lost Boston terrier. Female named Bella. 7 years old has food allergies. Very friendly. Last seen at 6:30pm on 1-26-12. We live off Myrtle Drive in Concord. Didn’t notice her missing for about 20 minutes and we haven’t seen her since. She is Black and white with grey in the face. She is micro chipped.
If you’ve seen Bella, please email news@claycord.com and we’ll get you in contact with her owners.
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To learn more about this event, which helps raise money to fight childhood cancer, please click ON THIS LINK.
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Frank Lagau, the owner of Clayton Fitness Center in Clayton and Countrywood Fitness Center in Walnut Creek, has died, he was 67.
Details of his death haven’t been released, but many have posted notes on his Facebook page, and also sent messages to Claycord.com regarding his passing.
Did you know Frank? If so, feel free to comment below.
R.I.P., Frank.
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Today Senator Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord), chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee commented on Wednesday’s report by the State Auditor titled, “High‑Speed Rail Authority Follow‑Up Although the Authority Addressed Some of Our Prior Concerns, Its Funding Situation Has Become Increasingly Risky and the Authority’s Weak Oversight Persists.”
“The report highlights a number of issues that the Legislature needs to review and that the High Speed Rail Authority needs to resolve,” said DeSaulnier. “I support the development of high speed rail in California. However, we need a business plan that lays out a practical and reliable financing structure and we need a management approach that garners public support and trust. I look forward to working on these issues with the new leadership at the Authority in the months ahead.”
The report is available online at the Bureau of State Audits WEBSITE.
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A man was contacted by the Concord Police Department this afternoon after he was spotted videotaping on the campus of Highlands Elementary.
Police arrived on scene at about 2:30 this afternoon and made contact with the man, checked his video, frisked him & let him go, according to witnesses.
Witnesses say the man was sitting along the fenceline near Illinois Court, under a tree and videotaping in the direction of the playground.
It’s unknown what the man was taping, but according to sources with the Concord Police Department, he wasn’t arrested.
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The Real Housewife of Claycord – Every Thursday at 2pm on Claycord.com
Hello, Claycordians! This Thursday sure came quick!
We went out to dinner this week in Concord with our kids. Sitting at the table next to us was a family of five (2 adults & 3 kids). They came into the restaurant and got their table about 10 minutes after us. Their children were well behaved, but about 5 minutes after being seated, one child, a boy, started coughing. He had this really deep croupy cough. He started crying because you could tell the poor kid was miserable. His mom kept feeling his forehead, acting as if she was checking his temperature. She whispered to her husband, “I told you we shouldn’t have taken him out tonight”, and her husband said something back, which I couldn’t understand. Throughout dinner, the child kept coughing, and both parents had this nervous look on their face, because they could tell the entire restaurant was looking at them, wondering why they won’t take their coughing child home (or to the doctor). I’m wondering how many people got sick that night because of the careless actions of two parents. Please, if your kid is very sick, don’t take them to a public place, especially a restaurant.
On a lighter note, I’m trying to potty train my toddler right now, and my house smells like I’m trying to potty train my toddler right now.
I have this neighbor who’s a smoker, we’ll just call him “Exhibit A”. He smokes outside so much that we can’t even have our windows in our home open, because the smoke travels into our home. He said he doesn’t smoke inside his home because he doesn’t want it to smell. We’ve talked to “Exhibit A” in the past about it, and he seemed to have toned it down a bit, but now he’s back to smoking in his backyard, about 10 times a day. It’s frustrating, because I know he has a right to smoke on his property, but when it comes into my home, then we have a problem. What should I do? Should I talk to him again like we did last time? I need some advice!!
OK, it’s time for the weekly “This is what I saw/heard/witnessed/experienced throughout the past few days” part of my column:
- I was at the stoplight at Clayton Road & Treat Boulevard in Concord when I looked over and saw a baby on the lap of the person in the front passenger’s seat, and the person didn’t have her seatbelt on. There was an empty baby seat in the backseat. I wanted to say something but I had my kids in the car and didn’t want to start a fight. I looked at the license plates, but the car was new and only had paper plates from the dealer.
- I found this cute little secret park that nobody knows about (sorry, not telling where).
- I heard a rumor that In & Out in Pleasant Hill is supposed to be open by summer. I drove by the location near Toys R Us this week and they are doing some work, but they still need to build THE ENTIRE BUILDING!
- Does anybody else use the little Redbox DVD rental machines? Although I’ve seen them for a while, I just started using them this week. Love them!
- It rained, yay! However, I forgot to roll my car window up all the way, so half of my seat was soaked the next morning, not yay!
- Did everybody read the story on Claycord about the guy who was allegedly ”getting busy” in the Kmart bathroom? That just set me back about 3 years from ever letting my son go to the bathroom by himself. Gross. Stay home and do that if you must.
- I went to a Taco Bell this week and ordered a taco, but was told I couldn’t order a taco because they ran out of taco shells. OMGWTHTBROOTSILBRROOIC (Oh My Gosh What The Hell Taco Bell Running Out Of Taco Shells Is Like Baskin Robbins Running Out Of Ice Cream). Seriously.
- At the mall this week, some kid had a boombox and was blasting “NWA” (an old rap group, look it up if you don’t know what it stands for). He was rapping along with the lyrics at the top of his lungs. A mall security guard just walked right past him without saying a word. Meanwhile, many kids now know the F-Word and a few other dirty/racist words they shouldn’t know.
- I went into the Royal Rooster this week in Downtown Clayton, across from Skip’s. That place is such a little gem. Go there if you haven’t been there, yet. They sell a ton of cute little unique gifts.
That about wraps it up for this week.
Time to make a pie!
Haters, keep talking, and lovers, keep loving!
~The Real Housewife of Claycord
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The “Water Cooler” will be up Monday-Friday at noon!
Today’s question:
If your house was on fire and you could only grab one item (family & pets were already out of the house), what would you grab?
Talk about it….
NOTE: click HERE to learn how to make a fire escape plan.
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Somebody sign this dog up for the circus!
Ladies & Gentlemen, let us introduce you to “Diamond” the Swinging Pup!
“Diamond” was showing off his talents this week at Ygnacio Valley Park in Concord
Thanks to Shannan for the great photo!
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