Weekly Update - April 29, 2022
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Contra Costa County has the 2nd Lowest COVID Death Rate in the United States for a County with over 1Miliion People
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Moving Toward Zero Preventable COVID Deaths
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Contra Costa Health Services has launched a new program called "Path to Zero" to stop all preventable COVID deaths.
We now have more tools to fight COVID than ever before. Vaccines that prevent serious illness. Tests we can take at home. Life-saving medications for people infected with COVID that work and are here for everyone. It won’t be easy. They will need your help by staying up to date on your vaccinations and, if you get infected, getting treatment. By now, everyone knows about the vaccines, but not everyone realizes there is highly effective (and free!) prescription medication.
Part of the “Path to Zero” will be making sure everyone in our community knows about treatment options and how to access them. Any Contra Costa resident sick with COVID can now call the County’s 24/7 Advice Nurse line at (877) 661-6230 and request a prescription. By using all our tools, we believe we can reach our goal of zero preventable deaths.
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Free Covid-19 Home Test Kits
Available for Pickup at our Danville Office
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We still have Covid-19 home test kits. If you have a need for tests, please come to our Danville office, 309 Diablo Road, Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to pick up test kits. They will be available as long as our supply lasts.
More reliable PCR testing continues to be available for free by appointment only at various County sites. More information about where to get tested can be found here: coronavirus.cchealth.org/get-tested.
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We have distributed all of our N95 masks.
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California Statewide Primary Election is on June 7, 2022
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Contra Costa Voters! The Primary Election is scheduled for June 7, 2022. Ballots are being sent out on May 9. Go to coco.vote for information.
The Contra Costa County Elections website has helpful information on Voting Registration and Voting Options. With the June 7th primary just around the corner, be sure you are up-to-date and informed on your choices.
The registration and voting options page has information on voting by mail, how to register to vote, voting rights, official ballot drop boxes, voting before election day and voting on election day, and looking up your personal voting information.
Election Day is an exciting opportunity for your voice to be heard through your vote. Watch the video below to learn how to register to vote.
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2nd Annual "Drive-In to Fight Hunger"
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Las Trampas New Site Grand Opening
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Las Trampas held the Grand Opening of their new state-of-the-art facility to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Saturday, April 23rd.
Las Trampas supports adults with developmental disabilities to discover their capabilities and to lead full lives in their homes, at work, and in the community. To read more about Las Trampas go to lastrampas.org.
Pictured above: Lafayette Council Member Susan Candell, Supervisor Andersen, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jay Lifson, Las Trampas Executive Director Daniel Hogue, Lafayette Mayor Teresa Gerringer.
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Supervisor Andersen Hosts Blackhawk Town Hall Meeting
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Supervisor Andersen held her third of three town hall meetings on Tuesday, April 26th at the Tassajara Hills Elementary School.
She talked about the duties of a County Supervisor, services provided to cities and unincorporated areas, current issues in the County including the County's COVID response, development past the Urban Limit Line, traffic mitigation, and several other topics of interest.
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Bike to Work or Wherever in May
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Biking is more popular than ever, and Bike to Work Day is just around the corner. With gas prices at an all-time high, and workers returning to offices, now is the perfect time to commit to a two-wheeled commute. Whether you’re an avid cyclist or just getting started, it’s not too early to start preparing for Bike to Work Day on May 20:
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Map your route. 511 Contra Costa’s Bike Mapper lets you find flat, comfortable, and convenient routes anywhere in Contra Costa County.
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Make it easy! Buy an e-bike for a faster, sweat-free ride. Get a $150-$300 cash rebate.
- Tune Your Bike. Start with the ABC’s – Air, Brakes, and Chain. Check them all, and if your bike needs more TLC than you can handle, visit a local bike shop for a thorough tune-up.
- Take a test ride. If your planned bike ride on May 20 is a new route, or it’s been a while since you've ridden it, take a test ride to get acquainted.
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Pick Your Energizer Station. Look for energizer stations along your ride route and join us for free goodies on May 20.
- Find a bike buddy. If you're new to biking or just want company on your ride, connect with a biking companion.
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Contra Costa County Public Works will be making road repairs as part of the 2021 Pavement Surface Treatment Project in the Alamo area beginning on Monday, May 2, 2022, through Friday, May 6, 2022, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on Stone Valley Road and between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm on the residential streets, weather permitting. Restrictions will be made to minimize impacts during commute hours. Drivers should expect traffic delays of up to 15 minutes.
Work being done includes applying a surface treatment on the westbound lane of Stone Valley Road, from Round hill Drive to Stone Valley Way, as shown on the accompanying map. Street sweeping to follow on multiple days after surface treatment. Some minor spot repairs are expected on a few residential streets within the Round Hill area between Livorna Road and Stone Valley Road for completion of the 2021 Pavement Surface Treatment Project in the Alamo Area.
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Registration is required. Click a date below to register.
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May 7, 2022: Lamorinda Compost Giveaway (all RecycleSmart residents welcome)
- June 18, 2022 (registration coming soon!): Walnut Creek / Danville / County Compost Giveaway (all RecycleSmart residents welcome)
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Upcoming Free Virtual Home and Worm Composting Workshops
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The Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is sponsoring composting workshops, open to all Contra Costa County residents. Click on the date below for registration to the workshop.
MAY 7 WORM COMPOSTING VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
JUNE 25 HOME COMPOSTING VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
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Rossmoor Community Meeting to Discuss
Wildfire Evacuation Planning
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On Wednesday, April 27th, Rossmoor held a meeting to discuss Wildfire Preparedness. Supervisor Andersen's staff member, Jen Quallick attended the meeting and found it to be informative to residents as both Sheriff and ConFire offered the resources necessary for an evacuation/emergency.
The Rossmoor Emergency Preparedness Organization has a great deal of helpful information about evacuations and other ways to be ready for an emergency on its website.
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Public Works to Perform Weed Abatement Work for Fire Safety Along the Iron Horse Trail
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In preparation for the fire season, a Contra Costa County Public Works Department contractor will perform mowing along the Iron Horse Trail from Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon to Mayette Avenue in Concord through Tuesday, June 7, 2022, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting.
This work is to improve trail, fire, and general safety along this portion of the Iron Horse Trail. The trail will not be blocked to pedestrian and/or bicycle access during this work activity.
For more information about CCCPWD, please visit the website at www.cccpublicworks.org or contact: Jason Quinones at 925.313.7023; or Carl Roner at 925.313.2213.
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May 10 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day
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Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, and all other accidents.
Overdose deaths linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl tripled among teenagers in the last two years.
Learn the facts about fentanyl and
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Trinity Center's "Opportunity Blooms" Fundraiser
on May 19 at the Ruth Bancroft Gardens
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Trinity Center has grown from a part-time service center to now fulfilling a critical role day-to-day in the County system for homeless services. Their vision is of a community working together to address the devastating effects of poverty and remove barriers to stable housing through compassionate services, education, shelter, and advocacy. They advocate for those who are seeking housing, financial stability, and wellness. We invite everyone to join us in our mission to uphold the values of dignity, respect, inclusion, equity, and vibrancy of life for all.
They rely heavily on public awareness and fundraising to support this mission and have a fantastic event "Opportunity Blooms" coming up in May at the Ruth Bancroft Gardens. If you would like to attend the celebration and auction on May 19th at 6:00 p.m., tickets are available here:
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Danville Police to Host “Drug Takeback Day”
Residents can drop off prescription drugs at April 30 event
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Danville residents looking to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs will have the opportunity to do so on Saturday, April 30, 2022, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. when the Danville Police Department joins with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to hold a drug disposal event at the Danville Town Offices, 510 La Gonda Way.
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
At the event, officials will accept pills and other solids such as patches and liquids in consumer containers. Illicit drugs, intravenous solutions, needles, and other sharps will NOT be accepted. For ease of disposal, participants are asked to place the medications in a sealed bag for drop-off.
For the free and anonymous event, residents can bring their prescription drugs to the Town Offices from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and drop off their medications for safe disposal.
Individuals who cannot attend the Drug Takeback Day can still drop off pharmaceuticals, including sharps, in bins at the front desk of the Danville Police Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Other Police Departments in our Supervisorial District, including Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek also have bins in their police department lobbies. Additional drop-off sites can be found here.
For more information about the Danville Drug Takeback Day, contact Lt. Jason Ingrassia at (925) 314-3700 or jingrassia@danville.ca.gov.
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Contra Costa County Juvenile Justice
Commission Seeks Members
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Are you interested in being involved in your community by providing citizen oversight for youth who are caught up in the juvenile justice system or placed in congregate care (i.e., group homes)? Joining the all-volunteer Contra Costa County Justice Commission is a rewarding opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth!
PURPOSE: The Commission’s purpose, as defined by state law, is to be a public conscience in the best interest of justice for youth in the county.
WHAT WE DO: The Commission reports to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court for the county and makes recommendations to the Probation Department related to public policy regarding in-custody and at-risk youth. Our primary responsibility is to provide citizen oversight of the juvenile justice system, which includes inspecting juvenile hall, police departments holding youth, and group homes in the county.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMMITMENT: You must be a Contra Costa County resident to be considered for appointment to the Commission, and you cannot be a current employee of the County. Commissioners must be willing to attend a monthly Commission meeting and will be expected to help conduct between four to six weekday inspections of juvenile institutions throughout the year with another Commissioner.
HOW TO APPLY OR LEARN MORE: The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 PM at the Walnut Creek Superior Court, Department 38, 640 Ygnacio Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA. Feel free to come and observe our public meetings.
Applications are always accepted for Commissioner vacancies. To apply, please visit www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/2335/Juvenile-Justice-Commission. Following a successful interview with members of the Commission, qualified candidates will be reviewed by the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge for an appointment to the Commission.
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Opportunity to Serve on the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
IHSS Public Authority Poised to Fill Several Vacancies
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The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Advisory Committee currently has four (4) volunteer vacancies for individuals who are current or past users of IHSS or Personal Attendant Services. Individuals who are in the following categories can fill the vacancies:
- Consumer 60 or Older - Two (2) vacancies
- Consumer Any Age - Two (2) vacancies
Additionally, there are two (2) District volunteer vacancies representing Districts II (Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, and Canyon), and District V (Hercules, Martinez Pittsburg, Antioch). Individuals residing or working in either of these two (2) Districts, with professional experience in the following categories, may apply:
- Senior Advocate
- Advocate for Younger Persons with Disabilities
- Representative from the Developmental Disability Community
- Social Worker
- Nurse
- Representative from a Community Based Organization
- Representative from a Home Health Agency
- Current or Previous IHSS Provider
Individuals who reside or work in Contra Costa County who are interested in applying for these Volunteer Vacancies on the IHSS Public Authority Committee can obtain an application from Monique Rodriguez by calling (925) 363-6670 or emailing drodriguez-Redd@ehsd.cccounty.us.
Applications should be returned to the IHSS Public Authority as soon as possible. All applicants will receive acknowledgement in writing. Following the review of applications, the review committee will forward recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for appointment.
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District 2 Volunteer Opportunities
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Now is a great time to consider ways you might want to give back to your community. If you are interested in participating in government, then perhaps one of these volunteer opportunities is of interest to you:
Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (CSA P-2B/APSAC)
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo/Danville community for police services.
2 Alternate Seats
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo community for police services.
Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC)
Alternate Seat
To advise on issues and concerns related to services provided by the County or other local agencies located within Alamo, which includes parks & recreation, lighting & landscaping, land use, code enforcement, public safety, and transportation.
Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC)
Youth Representative
County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents only. One alternate seat available)
The P-5 Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services for Roundhill.
In-Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee (IHSS)
1 Seat
The primary purpose of the Commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and to the Mental Health Division and its staff. Mission Statement: To influence the County's Mental Health System to ensure the delivery of quality services which are effective, efficient, culturally relevant and responsive to the needs and desires of the clients it serves with dignity and respect; and to be the advocate with the Board of Supervisors, the Mental Health Division, and the community on behalf of all Contra Costa County residents who are in need of mental health services.
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