So This Happened...Week of Nov. 2-8 -

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY—While the nation had to wait until Saturday for results of the presidential election, races in Concord and Clayton were decided on election night.

City Council campaigns: Carlyn Obringer was reelected to the Concord City Council, fending off four challengers for the District 2 seat. Running unopposed, Edi Birsan will serve another four-year term. In Clayton, Jim Diaz won another four years on the council but fellow council member Tuija Catalano was defeated – with Holly Tillman and Peter Cloven capturing the two remaining seats. Read the full story.

Lawsuit over development: Just days before the election, a Contra Costa judge ruled that the city of Clayton acted properly in approving a downtown apartment complex that played prominently in the contentious council campaign. Read the full story.

COVID cases rising: County health officials put the brakes on Orange Tier reopening plans due to an increase in coronavirus metrics. Read the full story.

Tribute for treatment center: Clayton’s Diablo Valley Ranch received the county’s Recovery Champion Award for continuing to help clients in recovery after being forced to evacuate due to the SCU Lightning Complex Fire in August. “Our team was effective at maximizing client safety and privacy while still finding a way to deliver meaningful treatment while off-site,” said program coordinator Chris Murray. Read the full story.

So This Happened…Week of Nov. 2-8

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