Happy Friday to all the wonderful citizens in the City of Claycord. This is a post with no subject, you can talk about whatever you want. If breaking news happens (such as a shooting, earthquake, etc.), or you hear about something newsworthy, feel free to post it here.

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QUESTION: What is your favorite season? (spring, summer, fall or winter?)

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Drivers should plan for delays on Byron Highway later this month as Contra Costa County Public Works crews install rumble strips designed to improve safety along the corridor. The work is scheduled to take place between Byron Hot Springs Road and Bruns Road from Monday, June 15, through Thursday, June 18, weather permitting. Construction hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Traffic control measures and lane closures will be in place during working hours, and motorists should expect delays of 20 to 30 minutes. Electronic message boards will be posted in advance to notify drivers of the upcoming work. County officials said the rumble strips are being installed to increase driver awareness and enhance safety for motorists traveling through the busy commute route.

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California gas prices continued to ease this week, with the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline falling 10 cents to $5.97, according to AAA. Nationally, the average price dropped 18 cents to $4.24 per gallon, marking the second consecutive week of declining prices. The decrease comes as crude oil prices remain below $100 per barrel, helping to reduce pressure at the pump ahead of the busy summer travel season.

“Drivers will take all the relief they can get as they embark on summer road trips,” said AAA Mountain West Group spokesperson Doug Johnson. “But uncertainty lingers over when the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen. That unknown means oil prices will likely not decrease dramatically as summertime gasoline demand climbs.”

Among major California cities, San Francisco recorded the highest average price at $6.16 per gallon, followed by Oakland at $6.07 and San Jose at $6.01. Sacramento averaged $5.98, while Fresno, Modesto and Stockton reported prices ranging from $5.86 to $5.96 per gallon. Meanwhile, new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows gasoline demand declined last week, falling from 9.25 million barrels per day to 8.59 million. Domestic gasoline supplies increased from 211.6 million barrels to 215 million barrels, while gasoline production averaged 9.4 million barrels per day.

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Aaron McAlister was officially sworn in as Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District during a ceremony attended by family, friends, county officials, community partners and members of the fire service. During the event, McAlister took the oath of office and formally assumed the role of leading the district, which provides fire protection and emergency services throughout much of Contra Costa County.

McAlister brings decades of experience in the fire service to the position. County officials and members of the firefighting community recognized his leadership and commitment to public service during the ceremony. The swearing-in marks the beginning of McAlister’s tenure as chief of the district, commonly known as ConFire.

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QUESTION: In your opinion, what’s the best local landmark in Contra Costa County?

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Four people were shot including a child and one person was killed Wednesday evening when gunfire broke out at a high school graduation in Fairfield, officials said.

Officers with the Fairfield Police Department spoke with reporters Wednesday night and said four people had been shot at the Sem Yeto High School graduation at Fairfield High School around 7:15 p.m. and that an 18-year-old died from their injuries. The shooting happened at the ending of the ceremony in the parking lot in what police are calling a “large scale incident.”

Fairfield Police Officer Michelle Belyea said the other people shot were ages 11, 20 and 25. All are being treated at the hospital and their current conditions were not known.

No one was in custody and police were actively looking for the suspected shooter at about 9 p.m.

At an 11 p.m. update from Belyea, she did not comment on whether anyone was in custody but said there was no threat to the community.

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Anyone notice the changes outside the Clayton Safeway on Kirker Pass & Clayton Road? Not a huge story, but the pedestrian access area between the parking lot and storefront has been significantly narrowed. The walkway previously accommodated several people walking side-by-side, but now appears to be roughly half its former width. The area has also been modified with a new raised curb and dirt planting bed. It’s pretty narrow for as busy as that Safeway is during the day.

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Baskin-Robbins in Concord’s Vineyard Shopping Center is undergoing a minor interior remodel, according to employees. Construction is expected to continue through the weekend.

QUESTION: What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

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A shooting occurred at a graduation in Fairfield on Wednesday evening, according to the mayor of Suisun City. Mayor Alma Hernandez said that three people were shot at the Sem Yeto High School graduation taking place at Fairfield High School, but that has not been confirmed by police. Police have not responded to inquiries and this is a developing story.

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Police presence and helicopter overhead in Concord’s Sun Terrace neighborhood looking for a person jumping fences in the area of Thunderbird Dr.

Thanks to Sun Terrace Ken for the photo and information.

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The Northern California coast was rattled by five earthquakes on Wednesday morning, with four of them reported off Humboldt County coastline near Eureka, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The strongest quake was a preliminary magnitude 5.7 shaker at 3:53 a.m. about 100 miles west of Crescent City in Del Norte County near the Oregon border, the USGS said.

The other four quakes, the largest a preliminary magnitude 5.1 shaker, were reported off the Humboldt County coast on Wednesday morning. The quakes were centered about 40 miles west of Petrolia, along the Mendocino Fault Zone.

The 5.1 quake at 5:45 a.m. was followed by three other quakes, measuring 4.5, 2.8 and 3.9, The most recent was the 3.9 quake at 8:51 a.m.

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QUESTION: What’s your favorite Bay Area radio station of all time, and is it still in business?

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A group of California lawmakers, including Rep. Mark DeSaulnier and Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, is urging the Federal Bureau of Prisons to conduct additional environmental review before finalizing plans for the permanent closure of the former Federal Correctional Institution Dublin.

In a public comment letter, the lawmakers said a recently released Environmental Assessment identified contamination, environmental hazards and other safety concerns at the site, but did not fully evaluate potential future uses of the property after closure.

The lawmakers expressed support for permanently closing the prison and opposed any effort to convert the facility into an immigration detention center. They also called on the Bureau of Prisons to delay issuing a Finding of No Significant Impact, conduct additional environmental investigations, develop a mitigation and cleanup plan, and study the impacts of potential redevelopment, demolition or transfer of the property.

FCI Dublin was closed following years of scrutiny over staff misconduct and inmate abuse. The Bureau of Prisons is currently moving forward with plans to permanently deactivate the facility. DeSaulnier, whose district includes the prison site, has been involved in oversight efforts related to conditions at the facility and its closure.

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