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🌱 Patch AM: This Habitat Is Our Habitat: More Green Space For Contra Costa County And Home For The Critters

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Good morning Concord! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Concord adds 190 acres of new parkland and wildlife habitat
  • Why a Concord De La Salle shortstop is rising up MLB draft boards

Also on today's calendar: Free Christmas Concert and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 48 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 51, low: 39.
  • Monday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 55 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Habitat Is Our Habitat: More Green Space For Contra Costa County And Home For The Critters (patch.com) — Concord is gaining about 190 acres of new parkland next to Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, expanding local open space and wildlife habitat. The newly acquired Britton and adjacent properties connect former Concord Naval Weapons Station lands with the Upper Hess Creek Watershed, while officials evaluate future public access and complete safety and cleanup work. The deal preserves critical habitat and supports long-term regional park connectivity.
   

• Atlanta Braves 2026 Draft Targets: Tyler Spangler (batterypower.com) — A top 2026 MLB Draft prospect, shortstop Tyler Spangler, plays for Concord’s well-known De La Salle High School and is drawing attention from teams like the Atlanta Braves. Scouts praise his advanced bat, size, and versatility, projecting him as an early first-round pick with potential to stick at shortstop or move to third base.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Concord

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Other local events
    Friday December 12
  • Love Came Down--Tapestry Concert
    Holy Spirit Episcopal Church , 2925 Bonifacio St , Concord
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Free Christmas Concert
    St. Bonaventure Catholic Church , 5562 Clayton Rd , Concord
    1:30 pm
    • Sunday December 14
  • Justina Villegas Birthday Party (Liz)
    Concord Historical Society , 1928 Clayton Rd , Concord
  • Festive Holiday Concert
    St. Stephans Episcopal Church, 66 St Stephan's Drive, Orinda, CA 94563
    4:00 pm
    • Monday December 15
  • SNG: Concord - Rehearsal
    BD Performing Arts-Performances Only , 4065 Nelson Ave , Concord
  • Bundle Up Seek & Find
    Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
    8:00 am
  • EHSD Our Families Navigators
    Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    2875 The Alameda , Concord
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Assistance League Thrift Shop Men’s Designer Shirts Event Begins 12/16/23 —Betty Miller Read on Patch
  • Neighbors, I am sadly posting with a request to help find my missing cat.
    Rosie got out during a move and is lost in an area unfamiliar to her. Last seen in the bushes near Treat and Cuneo on Sunday evening. She is entirely… (Nextdoor East Concord)
  • There is an individual riding around the neighborhood on a bicycle and sitting in different driveways, appearing to watch the houses.
    When approached, he says he is “looking for Maria,” but afterward he attempted to open the house next to mine. Please stay alert. If you see this… (Nextdoor Orchard)
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Concord. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Sanitation in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 In Northern CA (patch.com)
  • Concord Turkey Trot Raises $42k for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa County (contracosta.news)
  • Cockpit audio released: Pleasant Hill pilot tried to shut engines off mid-flight (ktvu.com)

Walnut Creek

  • Time Has Caught Up With Walnut Creek Zoning Codes: Projects Put Rules to the Test (patch.com)
  • Calicraft Upstairs Taproom Is Delaying Its Opening in Walnut Creek, But We Have a New Date Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)

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