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Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted After Officer-Involved Shooting Near Meadow Lane
Police shot a man in the neighborhood of Meadow Lane and Blackfield Drive around 9 a.m. Monday.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
- Concord, CA
I grew up in the rural green belt of London, England where I fell in love with literature and literary history. During my undergraduate degree at the University of Kent in Canterbury, and namely an exchange year abroad at UCLA, that love for literature transitioned into a passion for journalism and California sunshine. I moved to Los Angeles in 2007 to pursue an MA degree in journalism at USC and continue a freelance career in multimedia storytelling. And I have never looked back.
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My experience includes local, national and international reporting for news outlets such as the LA Weekly, Southern California Public Radio and the New Zealand Herald Tribune. My fascination with hyper-local journalism spawned a thesis about the future of the industry (titled, Can Grassroots Journalism Help Underserved Communities?) and, in 2008, led me to help found a hyper-local website covering South Los Angeles. I was managing editor until early 2011, when Patch became my next adventure.
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Now I live in Concord with my husband, reading, writing, exploring the Bay Area and continuing to drink my tea with milk.
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Beliefs:
1. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. - Plato.
2. Never discuss religion or politics at the dinner table.
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Politics: I am a registered Democrat with an open mind to all opinions and factual arguments. I believe that the mind should be a thoroughfare for all thoughts and not a select party.
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Religion: Non-denominational Christian, with an almost pantheistic love for the outdoors and a strong appreciation for being still (Psalm 46:10.)
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Local Hot-Button Issues: Social justice issues that affect quality of life or access to opportunities, including education, immigration, health care and social welfare.
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Former Teacher Hopes to Whet Concord's Appetite for Healthy Food
Lettuce In, a restaurant serving fresh salads and sandwiches as well as a vegan menu, is still striving to grow after its first year in business in Todos Santos Plaza.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Clayton Road Lanes Closed for Two Weeks for PG&E Project
Two lanes will be closed eastbound on Clayton Road between Balhan Drive and Ygnacio Valley Road from Sept. 17-28. Lanes will be open in the evenings.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Share Your Pictures from the Greek Food and Wine Festival
What was your favorite culinary delight at Concord's Greek Food and Wine Festival this past weekend? Check out the photos and add your own by clicking "upload."
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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Comics Sketch-Fest Raises Cash for Domestic Violence Victims
There's still time to bid! Flying Colors Comics has raised nearly $1,600 auctioning off donated sketches, including one drawn by Concord Mayor Ron Leone. The money goes to STAND! For Families Free of Violence. The auction ends Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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Home Prices Continue to Rise in Bay Area
August was the strongest month for home sales in six years.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Drop in Concord Property Value Signals Ailing Economy
The decline in taxable property value means less revenue for the city and suggests the economy is still struggling here. The county assessor says small businesses are missing downtown.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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What Would You Like to See On Concord Patch?
Meet the new editor and share your thoughts on what should be covered on the site.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Gets Jazzed for Final Summer Concert
Swing over to Todos Santos Plaza Wednesday evening for Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and is the last in the Music and Market summer series.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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Clayton Police to Serve as First Responders in Cardiac Emergencies
Trained officers will carry defibrillators in order to provide faster response times for heart attacks, cardiac arrests and other cardiovascular emergencies.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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Police to Target Concord's Traffic Collision Hot Spots
Biannual crime statistics show three areas in Concord with a high number of traffic collisions.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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Why Are More Homeless People Coming to Concord?
Police have noticed unfamiliar faces joining the city's homeless population recently. Have you seen more homeless people on street?
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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Missing Walnut Creek Teen Found in Concord
Update: Las Lomas High School student Larissa Huntsman went missing in August and was found with her biological mother in Concord Tuesday.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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City Ramps Up Efforts to Prevent Recycling Theft
The Concord City Council is considering assigning a full-time officer to enforce city code barring the theft of recyclable materials from commercial and residential containers.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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Violent Crime Down in Concord
Concord is a safer place, according to stats from January through June 2012. Police Chief Guy Swanger presented the bi-annual crime report at Tuesday's council meeting.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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On Tap in Town: Bear Republic, 680 IPA and Widmer Hef
Check out the beers on tap in town at EJ Phair, Tower Grille and Vinnie's.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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County Mandates Flu Shot for Health Workers
All health workers in Contra Costa County will be required to get a flu shot this season or wear a protective mask while working.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
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Apples, Figs and Pears in Season at the Farmers' Market
September brings an array of Autumnal fruit and vegetables to the Concord and Clayton farmers' markets. Enjoy the tastes of the season and share your recipes here.
Emily Henry, Patch Staff
