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SAVE THE DATES!
Contra Costa County Community Impact Fund
Town Hall Meetings
Where should $1 Million be spent in District 2?
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You're invited to join Supervisor Andersen for a series of town hall meetings to learn more about Contra Costa County’s Community Impact Fund and to provide your input about where $1 Million should be spent in the Lamorinda, San Ramon Valley and Walnut Creek communities in District 2.
Come share your thoughts and ask questions.
Wednesday, September 10 – Walnut Creek, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Parkmead Elementary School
Monday, September 15 – San Ramon Valley, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Danville Community Center
Wednesday, September 24 – Lamorinda, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lafayette Veterans Hall
Additional information and how to RSVP to a session coming soon.
| | Board of Supervisors Appoints Contra Costa Health Director & Auditor-Controller | | |
Contra Costa County is pleased to introduce Dr. Grant Colfax as the County's new Director of Contra Costa Health and Ms. Joanne Bohren as the next Auditor-Controller.
In addition to his extensive background in health leadership, Dr. Colfax has a strong dedication to community-centered care, innovation, and health equity.
As the County's Chief Accounting Officer, Ms. Bohren is responsible for maintaining the financial accuracy of the County's financial documentation. I'm excited to collaborate with both of them.
| | African American Care Center Plan Approved | | |
Peter Kim and Dr. Kendra Carr, Co-Directors of the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, presented the final plan developed through the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Center Feasibility Study at Tuesday's Board of Supervisor Meeting.
Additionally, the Board approved naming the new center after Federal Glover, to honor the late former District 5 Supervisor.
The Board previously allocated $7.9 million toward this new countywide program, and an additional $1 million has been allocated for distribution in the form of one-time wellness grants for African American healing as a result of recent harms.
To review the full presentation and to see the three-phase implementation plan visit AAHWRH Plan.
| | Board of Supervisors Has Fun With City Hall Selfie Day! | |
City Hall Selfie Day was Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 and the Board of Supervisors was happy to participate.
Organized by ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders), City Hall Selfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions.
It is a day that is all about local government pride. It doesn't matter if you work for a town, city, county, library, special district, or if you work remotely or from home. City Hall Selfie Day is for everyone on the team.
To read more about the initiative visit ELGL.org - Selfie
| | Original Joe's Opens First East Bay Location on August 14th | | For the first time in its 90-year history, Original Joe’s expanded with their first East Bay location. To honor that historic milestone, the City of Walnut Creek has officially declared August 14th as Original Joe’s Day. You can visit them at 1300 S Main Street in Walnut Creek. | | |
Cameron Collins, District Representative for Supervisor Andersen, celebrated the Grand opening with Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Darling, Walnut Creek Chamber Board Member Audrey Gee, and Walnut Creek Economic Development Specialist
Kesava Washington
To read more about Original Joe's history, its menus, and to make reservations visit OriginalJoe's-WalnutCreek.
| | The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley invites all to its 24th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11th, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at the All-Wars Memorial at Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Road in Danville. The ceremony honors the bravery and sacrifice of the fire, police, and military personnel who responded to the 9-11 attacks. | | Wildcat Canyon Road Slope Failure Repair Construction Begins | | |
Contra Costa County Public Works began construction of the Wildcat Canyon Road Slope Failure Repair Project on Monday, August 11th and anticipates construction will continue through December 2025, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur between 7AM and 5PM, Monday through Saturday, weather permitting. Work will take place on Wildcat Canyon Road approximately 500 feet west of the intersection with San Pablo Dam Road, Orinda
Wildcat Canyon Road will remain fully closed to all users between San Pablo Dam Road and Inspiration Point during construction, 24 hours per day. Message boards will alert drivers about the work.
| | School Has Started - Please Drive Safely! | | |
School is back in session and traffic safety is more important than ever as our children are walking or biking to and from school and may be more focused on school than the traffic around them. Here are some traffic safety tips to help prevent accidents and save lives:
SLOW DOWN!! – School zones are 25 MPH zones. Due to road conditions and pedestrians, the safe speed actually may be lower. Remember, even at 25 MPH, your vehicle’s stopping distance is about 120 feet.
Stop and Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalks – Drivers are required to stop until the pedestrian is completely out of the crosswalk (not just your lane) before you drive through it.
You Are Required to Stop When a School Bus Stops and is Displaying Flashing Red Lights – You must STOP both when you are BEHIND the bus and when APPROACHING the bus from the FRONT.
E-Bikes v. E-Scooters v. Electric Cycles – Many parents have purchased e-bikes for their kids. E-bikes that are ridden by unlicensed juveniles are limited to a maximum speed of 25 MPH. E-scooters or e-cycles can often go faster, don’t usually have pedals, and riders must have a driver's license or permit to operate them. If you have a question about what you have purchased, please contact your local police department.
Don’t Text and Drive – only use the hands-free option for your phone and do not become distracted while driving. It is illegal to hold or manipulate your cell phone in any way while driving. Note: holding your phone in your hand and using the speaker is not “hands-free” and is ILLEGAL.
Bicyclists are required to follow the same rules of the road as vehicles, regardless of whether they are riding an e-bike or a traditional bike. Bicyclists are responsible for knowing the rules of the road and following them.
Talk with Your Teens About Safe Driving – Car crashes are one of the leading causes of teen death – 40% of these crashes involve speed while 25% occur during or after school hours.
| | Danville Launches 'Not My Kid' E-Bike Safety Campaign | | |
The Town of Danville has launched “Not My Kid,” a comprehensive e-bike safety campaign aimed at helping families understand the rules, risks, and responsibilities of youth e-bike use. With e-bikes capable of reaching speeds up to 28 miles per hour, this initiative is designed to give parents the knowledge and tools to ensure their children are riding safely, legally, and responsibly.
The campaign was developed in response to growing concerns about unsafe youth e-bike operation in the community.
For more information, visit the “Not My Kid” campaign page
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Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Presents Alabaster
This prize-winning play Alabaster is a deeply moving and surprisingly funny reminder that even after the storm, new beginnings are always possible. The Show runs August 16th through September 6th. Pay-What-You-Can tickets available for all performances at the door (starting at $2)
For the play synopsis, show times, and for tickets, click here
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Iron Horse Corridor Tree Removal Work
Contra Costa County Public Works will perform tree removal work along the Iron Horse Corridor in Danville to remove two (2) trees between Wayne Avenue and Hartford Road, on Monday, August 18th through Wednesday, August 20th, barring unforeseen circumstances. The work will take place from 8 AM through 4 PM, weather permitting.
Traffic control will be implemented to safely direct trail users through the work area. This work is to improve trail, fire, and general safety along this portion of the Iron Horse Corridor.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department:
The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. Services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. Additionally, CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord and Byron Airport in Byron. Click here for more information about CCCPWD
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Pass2Class: Apply now for up to two months of free rides on County Connection. Passes are available for students in grades 1-12 and are going fast.
Apply HERE while supplies last.
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San Ramon Teen Centers School Days
from August 13, 2025 - May 25, 2026
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Register your middle school student for the 2025-2026 school year at a San Ramon Teen Center. The Teen Centers are located on the Iron Horse & Pine Valley Middle School campuses and are open every school day from when the bell rings until 6pm. Each site has laptops and printers for homework use and its very own Wii system. Too much homework and you don't know where to start? No worries! We have time for you to work on your homework every day! The centers are open early on minimum days and closed non-school days and holidays.
Register with the links below or find more information at SRTeen.org.
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Countywide Transportation Plan to be Updated
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority is updating the Countywide Transportation Plan, and they want to hear from you!
Whether you drive, bike, walk, ride transit, or scoot around our county, how you get around matters. Your input will help them plan for safer streets, connected communities, and smoother commutes.
Step inside their new 3-D Online Open House to see what tomorrow’s transportation improvements could look like in your own neighborhood. Then spend five quick minutes on the survey embedded in the site. Your feedback will guide 25 years of transportation investments and solutions.
As a thank you, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
Explore the Open House and take the survey at:
OpenHouse.CCTA
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Hands Only CPR Class - Help Save a Life! | | |
In partnership with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, San Ramon Regional
Medical Center is offering a free Hands-Only CPR class. This life-saving technique
involves performing CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths until paramedics
arrive. It is recommended when someone collapses in an “out-of-hospital” setting
and can be just as effective as conventional CPR.
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Thursday, August 21st
12pm to 2pm
Roundhouse Conference Center
(Tenaya Room)
2600 Camino Ramon
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During the class, attendees will learn:
• How to check for a detectable pulse
• How to access 911 paramedics
• How to perform Hands-Only CPR
Scan the QR code to reserve your spot today!
| | | Contra Costa Crisis Center, home of 988 and 211 for Contra Costa County is Hiring | | |
Looking for meaningful work that truly matters? The Contra Costa Crisis Center is hiring and they are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join their team.
Whether you're answering life-saving 988 crisis calls, supporting families through community outreach, or helping people connect to housing, food, and mental health resources through 211, every role at the Crisis Center makes a real impact.
They offer a supportive work environment, growth opportunities, and the chance to help people through their most difficult moments.
Apply Here.
| | Annual Moraga Pear Festival | | |
The Moraga Park Foundation and Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley are sponsoring the annual Moraga Pear Harvest on Saturday, August 16th. Volunteers are needed from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Joaquin Moraga School Orchard. Check-in at the corner of Canyon Rd and Camino Pablo.
Harvesting tools, instructions, water and snacks will be provided for volunteers. Sturdy shoes or boots and protective clothing are recommended.
The pears are picked, boxed and sent to the Contra Costa County Food Bank for sharing with hungry families. This is a fun family activity that benefits our local food bank!
To read more about the 20 year tradition visit
MoragaParks - PearHarvest
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The Orinda Theatre Presents an Evening with Jonathan Butler
Sunset Jazz Festivals & The Orinda Theatre invite you to a very special evening of music with the internationally celebrated Jonathan Butler, performance live at the iconic Orinda Theatre on Friday, August 29th 8:00pm - doors open at 7:00pm
Enjoy Jonathan's signature sound in a comfortable theatre with premium sound, lighting, and ambiance. Make a night of it, arrive early and enjoy dinner at one of Orinda's favorite local spots: Casa Orinda, Saffron Indian Restaurant & Bar, The Fourth Bore Taproom & Grill, Shelby's, or La Piazza Bar & Grill
Click here to reserve your seats!
| | Contra Costa County Business Questionnaire | | Contra Costa Resource Conservation District is Recruiting | | |
Are you passionate about agriculture, natural resource stewardship and watershed conservation in Contra Costa County? Now is your chance to make a meaningful impact in your county.
The Contra Costa Resource Conservation District is seeking a dedicated community member to fill an open seat on the Board of Directors, with a term running through November 30, 2028. CCRCD is a state legislated special district with a mission to inspire, support and educate conservation efforts protecting the natural beauty and resources in our county.
Deadline to apply: Friday, August 29th by 5 PM
How to apply:
By mail at: 2001 Clayton Road, Ste. 200, Concord, CA 94520-2405
or
Email: Patty Pell at ppell@ccrcd.org
Application Forms Available: HERE.
Visit www.ccrcd.org for additional information or reach out to
Patty Pell at ppell@ccrcd.org with any questions.
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EBRPD Free Fishing Day on August 30th
Saturday, August 30th, is a free fishing day in the East Bay Regional Park District as both Park District fishing fees and state fishing license requirements are waived for visitors. Fishing is a great way to spend time outdoors, from first-timers to seasoned anglers. It’s a fun activity for all ages that offers a chance to slow down, enjoy nature, and connect with family and friends.
There are plenty of opportunities in the East Bay to cast a line. The Park District offers 10 fishing lakes, five bay and delta shoreline piers, and 25 miles of bay and delta shoreline for fishing.
Click here for more information: EBRPD
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Waste Reduction Community Grant Applications Open
Republic Services will award a community waste reduction project within the RecycleSmart service area with a $3,000 grant. Projects must be related to recycling, composting or other waste-reduction initiatives. These can be new projects or existing projects that need some help expanding.
The winner will be selected based on public voting by Central Contra Costa residents, on ContraCostaRecycles.com from Nov. 1–30, in conjunction with the Recycling Pledge.
Project must be located in Republic Services’ RecycleSmart service area: Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, or Walnut Creek.
For more information and to apply click here
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Join the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s 42nd Run for Education on Sunday, October 12th. Walk or run with friends, family, neighbors, teammates, and colleagues in support of the schools. Come for The Run and stay for the fun: enjoy the kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, exhibitor booths, and more!
The Run for Education is a community tradition in the San Ramon Valley spanning more than 40 years. By participating, you are helping fund STEAM grants and innovative programs across our 35 San Ramon Valley Unified School District public schools representing the communities of Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon.
REGISTER HERE
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The Tax-Aide Program is Looking for Volunteers!
Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become members of a team providing free tax preparation service in Contra Costa County. While prior tax preparation experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement. The program provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure all volunteers feel confident and capable in their roles.
Volunteer positions include Tax Counselors, who are trained by Tax-Aide and certified by the IRS and Client Facilitators, who schedule appointments and assist clients at tax sites.
To learn more and apply on-line, visit Tax-Aide or call (925) 726-3199 for additional information. Orientation Sessions will be held in December 2025 and Certification Classes start in January 2026. Tax preparation service is from February through April 15, 2026.
The Tax-Aide program is administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board and Contra Costa County. Volunteers do not need to be AARP members.
| | Contra Costa County Probation Seeks Applicants for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council | | |
Applications are now open for individuals interested in serving on the 20-member Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC). The JJCC is a multi-agency advisory body that contributes to the development and implementation of a countywide juvenile justice plan. It is composed of several critical parts, including, but not limited to, an assessment of existing law enforcement, probation, education, mental health, health, social services, drugs, alcohol, and youth resources, which specifically target both at-promise as well as system-involved youth, and their families.
The JJCC will also coordinate the work of governmental and non-governmental organizations engaged in activities designed to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime and delinquency in the greater community. Further, the JJCC will develop information and intelligence sharing systems to ensure county actions are fully coordinated and equipped to provide data and appropriate outcome measures.
The following position is vacant and will be held for a two-year term:
One (1) At-Large Community Representative seat, residing or working within Contra Costa County.
Applications are due by 5 PM Friday, October 3rd. All applicants who submit by the deadline will be invited to the public interview process conducted by the Public Protection Committee on October 20th. Selected applicants will be submitted for the Board of Supervisors approval on their November 4th meeting agenda.
Click here to apply
To read more on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council visit CCProbation.
| | To learn more about Contra Costa Health Department and services provided visit CCHealth.org. | |
AB109 CAB Looking for Members from Central County!
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) for AB 109 Public Realignment was established by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Executive Committee in December 2012 to provide input on community needs; assess implementation of the realignment plan; review data on realignment outcomes; advise the CCP on community engagement strategies; offer recommendations for ongoing realignment planning; advise County agencies regarding programs for implementation in the County; and encourage outcomes that are consistent with the County’s Reentry Strategic Plan.
The CAB is composed of Members with expertise in workforce development, behavioral health issues, post-release reentry services, services for reentering women, criminal and drug court, crime survivors, domestic violence prevention, adult education within a correctional setting, law and policy related to issues of the formerly incarcerated, and anyone interested in public safety issues. All CAB members either live or work in Contra Costa County.
Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10am to 12pm at the Probation Department: 50 Douglas Drive, Second Floor, Martinez.
For more information and the application, click here.
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Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee - Youth Representative Seat and 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. For more information go to ContraCosta-Alamo.
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County Service Area P-2A (Blackhawk) Citizen Advisory Committee - Alternate Seat (Blackhawk residents only)
The P-2A advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Blackhawk community for extended police services which shall include, but not be limited to, enforcement of the State Vehicle Code, crime prevention, litter control, and other issues. Police Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public and are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6PM, Blackhawk County Club, Lakeside Room, 599 Lakeside Drive, Danville.
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Measure X Community Advisory Board - Alternate Seat
Supervisor Andersen is looking for an individual from the Lamorinda Area who represents broad and diverse voices and perspectives to fill the District 2 Alternate Seat. To be considered for this seat, candidates must either live or work in District 2. The Measure X Community Advisory Board currently meets quarterly.
Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers, emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.”
To learn more about the Measure X Advisory Body visit click here.
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