Week in Review: Delicious Zombies and Brazen Burglar Bagged

Alhambra Principal Reports that Ryan Menjivar is in Good Health: The Martinez teen who went missing last month is safe, according to Nermin Fraser. Read the full letter here. 

Suspect Connected to Burglary of Christmas Charity Arrested Friday: The Martinez man was arrested after Christmas for Everyone's director found stolen items for sale at a North Concord flea market. Read the full story. 

Tasty Zombies Are A Culinary Trip Back To High School: A few years ago, Mike Vizcarra —a graduate of Mt. Diablo High in Concord — was discussing a favorite dish from high school with his friend Carrie, who was an alumna of Acalanes High in Lafayette. They were called Zombies, concoctions made of bread and cheese that were not available anywhere else. Read the full story here. 

22-Year-Old Concord Native Opens Up Barber Shop Downtown: Ivan Contreras saved up his money and started the business without having to take out a loan. Read the full story and see the video here. 

How Much Employees In Mt. View Sanitary District Earn: The Mt. View Sanitary District has the 154th highest average employee salary among the 1,508 special districts listed in a new public pay study. Read the full story here.

Should Concord Abandon the Winter Farmers' Market? An unofficial survey suggests that Concordians don't shop at the farmers' market during the winter season. Do you? Share your thoughts on whether or not it's worth keeping around. Read the story and the comments here. 

Brazen Burglars Take Donated Items From Charity: Grinches come around in February and March, too. Burglars have hit Christmas For Everyone, a charity that makes Christmas brighter for needy people in Central Contra Costa County. Its big annual effort is a  at the New Hope International Church on Olivera Court in Concord. Read the full story here. 

Downtown Thrift Store is Bursting at the Seams: The Rainbow Community Center's "Everything Under the Rainbow" thrift store on Pacheco is knocking down walls to make room for donations and new customers, according to management. Read the full story here.