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🌱 Patch AM: 'We Started Running': Brazen Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab Robbery In Concord Terrifies Shoppers

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Hi there, Concord! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Hammer-wielding thieves spark panic at Concord’s Sunvalley Mall
  • Why Freedom’s coach still trusts defense after a rough day in Concord
  • Do you actually know what kind of e-bike your teen rides?

Also on today's calendar: Todos Santos Snowy Scenes Showdown and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. πŸ€” (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun, a few showers, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with occasional rain, temps: high: 59, low: 50.
  • Friday: Occasional rain, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ 'We Started Running': Brazen Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab Robbery In Concord Terrifies Shoppers (patch.com) β€” Shoppers at Concord’s Sunvalley Mall were sent scrambling for safety when hammer-wielding thieves smashed jewelry display cases just before noon Sunday and fled in a waiting vehicle. Although panicked witnesses feared an active shooter and reported possible gunfire, Concord police say no shots were fired, no one was hurt, and there is no ongoing threat while the investigation continues.
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β€’ Defense remains foundation for Freedom as attacking struggles continue after 4-1 loss to Ygnacio Valley (thepress.net) β€” A recent boys soccer match at Ygnacio Valley in Concord saw Freedom fall 4–1, with the Falcons’ only goal coming late from Giovanni Ayala. Coach Sal Acevedo stressed defense and the toll of a packed schedule, as Freedom regroups over the holiday break before visiting Concord High on January 3 and then hosting Heritage.
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β€’ Amid holiday buying surge, concerns about e-bikes continue (mercurynews.com) β€” Concord parents are being urged by local police to understand e‑bike classes and safety rules as electric bikes surge in popularity among teens. A Bay Area mom’s yearlong research journey highlights how confusing e‑bike types, speeds, and regulations can be, while nearby cities tighten rules and stress helmets, age limits, and knowing exactly what you’re buying.
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