Weekly Update - February 12, 2021 |
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Where and When You Can Get Vaccinated |
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Visit the Contra Costa County Health Services Distribution Phases page to see if you are in an eligible tier. This page is updated regularly as more groups are added to the eligibility list. Many Contra Costa County residents will be immunized by their own healthcare providers and retail pharmacies, not at clinics set up by the county. If you have a health provider, they are part of the plan. Ask how they will notify patients, and how you can stay informed.
There are several options for getting vaccinated. To find out where, and which location works best for you go to get vaccinated.
Please do not visit a clinic unless you have an appointment. CCHS has a process for providing leftover or unanticipated doses of vaccine to residents who have requested appointments. Visit our distribution phases for information about eligibility and the chart below for how to request an appointment.
Also providing vaccinations is the State-operated OptumServe Clinic in Walnut Creek. The clinic is only scheduling appointments for those 65 or older, but is open to all Contra Costa County residents. It is located at Tice Valley Community Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek. The hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. To schedule an appointment: click here, or call 844-421-0804.
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Updated Openings at a Glance |
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Contra Costa County remains in the purple tier. The most recent 7 days are not used for calculation because that data is still being reported. To go into the Red Tier, which allows for additional school openings and more activities, we will need to reach 7 or fewer cases per 100,000 and less than an 8% Positivity Rate for tests both Countywide and using our Equity Metric. Although our numbers continue to improve, the COVID virus is still very prevalent in our community. Please continue to be vigilant in following local health orders and recommendations.
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Hospitalization Data in Contra Costa County |
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For more information go to Hospital Dashboard webpage, click here. |
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Many school districts have begun in person instruction for K-6 Schools. Middle and High Schools can begin reopening when we reach the Red Tier, which requires us to be below 7 cases per 100,000 and less than 8% of COVID tests being positive. To learn more about schools reopening, click here. A new Safe Schools for All Map shows which schools and districts are now open. |
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Churches May Resume Indoor Services at 25% Capacity |
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Last Friday, on February 5th, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered California to allow indoor worship services but said the State could restrict capacity to 25% and ban singing and chanting to slow the spread of COVID. Contra Costa does not plan to add any additional prohibitions or restrictions.
The state continues to urge houses of worship and congregants to take extra precautions and to follow health and safety protocols from CDPH and local health departments. Guidelines for Places of Worship can be found here.
The state also urges seniors and other persons with chronic medical conditions, and those living with seniors and persons with high-risk conditions, to defer participating in indoor religious services at this time and to find safer alternatives to practice their faith, such as participating in outdoor services or remote streaming of services.
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Would You Like to Serve on the Measure X
Community Advisory Board?
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The Measure X Community Advisory Board was established on February 2, 2021 following passage of Measure X – a countywide sales tax measure providing general purpose revenue for County programs estimated to generate at least $81 million annually.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals that represent broad and diverse voices, perspectives and expertise, including but not exclusive to: budget justice advocacy, children’s services, community health, consumer advocacy, faith leadership, senior services, fire and public safety protection, housing and homelessness, labor union representation, legal advocacy, local businesses, mental health services, non-partisan civic organizations, policy organizations, public health, racial justice and equity, safety net services, substance abuse services, taxpayers, and youth services, to serve on the newly established Measure X Community Advisory Board.
The Measure X Community Advisory Board is composed of 10 Supervisorial District seats and 7 At-Large seats, for a total of 17 seats and is responsible for the following:
• Overseeing an annual assessment of community needs, focusing primarily on the priority areas identified in the Measure X Needs Assessment, including emergency response (fire/medical), health care, safety net services, preventative care, affordable housing, and support for early childhood, youth, families, and seniors;
• Creating a detailed priority list of the top service gaps based on the results from the Needs Assessment;
• Using the Needs Assessment to make funding priority recommendations to the Board of Supervisors annually;
• Providing an Annual Report on the outcomes and impact of allocated funds.
To be considered, candidates must either live or work in Contra Costa County. The Community Advisory Board will initially meet as needed to develop recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, then shall meet at least quarterly. During COVID-19, Committee members will meet via online conferencing as permitted by ty the Governor’s Executive Order N29-20 issued on March 17, 2020.
Members of the Community Advisory Board will receive no compensation for their service and must complete State required ethics training as well as County training on the open meeting laws, including the Ralph M. Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance. Initial members of the Committee shall serve staggered terms of two or three years, with subsequent appointments serving three-year terms, with a maximum of six years served consecutively by any member. Currently elected or appointed public officials, including, but not limited to, Mayors, City Council Members, City Managers and Fire Chiefs are not eligible for appointment. Candidate interviews will take place during the month of March and the Board of Supervisors plans to make final appointments in late March or April 2021.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2200 or by clicking on the following link on the County website: Application Form. For paper applications, use this form and return to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by email [email protected], or mail to County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553 no later than 5pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021. |
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Contra Costa Superior Court - Continued Limited Access Through 2/26, With Planned 3/1 Reopening |
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The Contra Costa Superior Court will continue its limited public access and suspension of jury trials through February 26, 2021, with a planned reopening on March 1, 2021. That reopening date is subject to change depending on pandemic conditions. Jurors with reporting dates on or before February 26, 2021, are excused and their service completed. Please see this press release for more detailed information.
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Board of Supervisors Recognize National 211 Day |
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211 is an accessible 3-digit telephone number that enables all Contra Costa County residents to have free and simple, 24/7 access to multilingual health, housing and human service information. Although available to everyone, 211 is especially critical for vulnerable populations such as single parents, very low-income families, frail elders, people with disabilities, caregivers, and non-English speakers who are in need of vital resources. 211 Resource Specialists are trained to assess callers' needs and provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on a wide range of services. 211 Contra Costa call specialists are also trained in crisis and suicide prevention.
The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on Tuesday, February 9th, recognizing Feb. 11 as National 211 Day. During the meeting, Tom Tamura, executive director of the Crisis Center, made this short video presentation explaining that 211 provides resources and referrals to vital community-based social and human services agencies in our county 24/7.
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Are You or Someone You Know Looking for a
Shared Home in Contra Costa County?
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You are welcome to browse the Available Rooms Catalog for Home Match Contra Costa County, updated for the month of February, and to please share with any clients, colleagues, friends, neighbors, etc.
If you see something of interest, contact them to inquire and sign up (925-956-7384, [email protected], or via their website: covia.org/services/home-match. Note that the included listings are only a sampling, and do not fully represent the matching criteria or inventory. If you have a room in your home you want to share, to contact them via any of the above methods. |
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Drop Off Your New or Gently Loved Teddy Bears in Danville |
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Bins Available until February 24th. |
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District 2 Volunteer Opportunities
Now is a great time to consider ways you might want to give back to your community. 2020 saw our advisory bodies pivot to virtual meeting, which will likely continue well into 2021. The benefit of these meeting platforms is that more people are able to participate than ever before.
If you are interested in participating in government, then perhaps one of these volunteer opportunities are 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.
Alternate Seat Available
The Assessment Appeals Board conducts impartial hearings on property assessment disputes between taxpayers and the county assessor. Based on the evidence presented at these hearings, the appeals board determined the value of the disputed property or determines other matters of property tax assessment within the board’s jurisdiction.
County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents only)
The P-5 Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services for Roundhill.
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Celebrate Black History Month by Donating Blood |
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