So This Happened….News Summary for Nov. 30-Dec. 6

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY—As Contra Costa residents prepared to enter another lockdown at 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Monday’s Pearl Harbor Remembrance celebration offers a literal beacon of light.

Although the event will be virtual beginning at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7, the “Eye of Diablo” atop Mount Diablo will still shine as a tribute to those who served. Read the full story.

More waiting for athletes: As COVID rates continue to rise, the California Interscholastic Federation postponed any update to youth sports guidelines until January 2021. “I understand that what you wanted to hear today was better news than this,” said North Coast Section commissioner Pat Cruickshank, adding: “This is the best we can do at this time moving forward.” Read the full story.

Thinking big: Clayton resident Jennifer Clark sprang into action after hearing the Oakland Zoo was looking for pumpkins to feed the animals. Within 24 hours, more than 150 pumpkins were enroute – making the elephants stomp with delight. Read the full story.

The horror … the horror: If you want a respite from the real-life nightmare of the pandemic for a low-budget thrill, the streaming movies “His House” or “La Llorona” might be right up your alley. Personally, I’d opt for a Hallmark Christmas movie for escapism – no one can really look that good in a Christmas sweater. Read the full story.

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