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Lesher Foundation Hosts Smerconish, Prepare for Road Closures, & Ballot Drop-Off at Ygnacio Valley!
Issue #030
In this Walnut Creek Spotlight Issue…
💭 Spotlight Hook Trivia
☀️ Walnut Creek, CA Weather
📅 Walnut Creek, CA Events
🍔 Who Has The Best Burger In Walnut Creek? (Vote Below)
🎤 Lesher Foundation Presents: A Night of Conversation with Michael Smerconish
🏃♀️ Heads Up, Walnut Creek! Upcoming Road Closures for the Revel Half Marathon
🗳️ Ballot Drop-Off Now Available at Ygnacio Valley Library, Walnut Creek
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Question: When did California switch to a "top-two" primary system for congressional and statewide offices?
A) 2000 B) 2004 C) 2010 D) 2012
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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Who Has The Best Burger In Walnut Creek?
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Lesher Foundation Presents: A Night of Conversation with Michael Smerconish
In an engaging evening set to spark conversation, Michael Smerconish, the renowned host of SiriusXM's "The Michael Smerconish Program," and CNN's "Smerconish," alongside his roles as a newspaper columnist and best-selling author, will be the highlight of an upcoming event. This special occasion is presented by the Lesher Foundation and is scheduled to take place on February 28, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Lesher Center for the Arts located in Walnut Creek, California.
The event promises to offer an insightful look into the world of media and politics through the lens of Smerconish's extensive career. Known for his balanced approach to news commentary, Smerconish has carved a niche for himself as a voice of reason in an often polarized media landscape. Attendees can look forward to a thought-provoking discussion that delves into his experiences on radio, television, and in writing, highlighting his journey through the realms of journalism and authorship.
Heads Up, Walnut Creek! Upcoming Road Closures for the Revel Half Marathon
Credit: City of Walnut Creek - City Hall Facebook
Attention, runners, and residents! 🏃♀️🚧
Please note lane and road closures will be installed around 3:30 AM through 11 AM this Saturday, March 2nd for the Revel Half Marathon.
The running route starts at the summit of Mt. Diablo and runs down North Gate Rd, north on Oak Grove, east on Arbolado, and ends at Abolado Park.
Northbound Oak Grove will be closed between Bowling Green to Arbolado, and Arbolado will be closed between Doncaster to Oak Grove.
Plan your route accordingly and visit https://brnw.ch/21wHnHF for more details. 🌳 #CityofWalnutCreek
Ballot Drop-Off Now Available at Ygnacio Valley Library, Walnut Creek
The Ygnacio Valley Library in Walnut Creek, California, is embracing a vital role this election season, specifically for the California state primary. Alongside its traditional function as a hub for literary exploration, the library is also facilitating the democratic process by serving as a ballot drop-off point for the Presidential Primary Election on March 5, 2024. This initiative underlines the importance of civic engagement, noting that ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by March 12, 2024. It provides a seamless way for voters to participate in the primary while managing their library needs, blending civic responsibility with the joy of reading.
Wednesday's Outlook: Soak up the sunshine with a high of 67°F and WSW winds at 5 to 10 mph. The UV index stands at 4. Come evening, expect 50°F and partly cloudy skies, transitioning to full cloud cover. Humidity will reach 80%, and the waning gibbous moon will rise at 10:12 pm. A day of bright skies softening into a mellow night. ☀️🌔
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The Answer to the Walnut Creek Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
D) 2012
In 2012, California implemented the "top-two" primary system for its congressional and statewide office elections. This system, also known as a "jungle primary," allows all candidates to run in the same primary regardless of political party affiliation. The top two vote-getters, regardless of party, then advance to the general election. This change aimed to increase voter participation and encourage candidates to appeal to a broader range of voters. The move was a significant shift from the previous system, where each party's primary was restricted to its own registered members, often resulting in the nomination of candidates who appealed to the party's base rather than the general electorate. The top-two system was approved by California voters through Proposition 14 in June 2010 and was first implemented in the 2012 election cycle.
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