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Supervisor Andersen Hosting Town Hall
for African American Holistic Resource and Wellness Hub on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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On February 3rd 6-8pm, please join Supervisor Andersen and our Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, at the Family Justice Center to share your feedback regarding your needs as part of the African American community residing in District 2.
The Board of Supervisors approved the African American Holistic Resource and Wellness Hub Feasibility Study and appointed community members to a steering committee to design and lead a procurement process for a contractor to conduct a feasibility study to help determine the best design and structure for the County’s first African American Holistic Resource and Wellness Hub. This in-person listening session is the next step in that process to assess the needs, gaps and wanted services, with the final recommended plan to be presented to the Board of Supervisors this spring.
To learn more about the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, click here: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/9969/Racial-Equity-and-Social-Justice
When: Monday, February 3rd 6-8pm
Where: Family Justice Center, 319 Diablo Rd, # 103, Danville
Who: African American Community Members from District 2
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Board of Supervisors Hosts Contra Costa County's 47th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration and
Humanitarian of the Year Awards Ceremony
| Pictured above: Supervisors Gioa, Carlson, Burgis, Scales-Preston, and Chair Andersen stand with Humanitarian Award recipients;Soha and Imran Sohail Guller, who are students at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville. | Pictured above: Supervisors Burgis, Gioa, Scales-Preston, Carlson, and Chair Andersen along with Humanitarian of the Year recipient Rodney "Alamo" Brown and his daughter . | Pictured above: The outstanding Dougherty Valley High School Choir, led by the talented Diana Walker (standing in the bottom right corner) performed a stirring rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the event. Also in the picture is Supervisor Andersen’s District Representative Carol Mascali. | |
Supervisor Andersen attends San Ramon Valley Diversity Coalition Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Open Mic Ceremony
on Monday, January 20, 2025
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Pictured above from left to right: San Ramon Valley Unified School District Trustee Susanna Ordway, San Ramon City Councilmember Sridhar Verose, Supervisor Andersen, and Danville Vice-Mayor Newell Arnerich.
The San Ramon Valley Diversity Coalition hosted its 4th annual Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration which included an open mic portion in where community members had been invited to answer the questions, "How has Dr. King's work and legacy influenced or impacted your community? and "Why is Dr. King's work and legacy still important in the 21st century?
| Supervisor Andersen Sworn in as a member of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) | |
On Wednesday, January 22, Supervisor Andersen was sworn in to be a member of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Swearing her in is Kimberly Ward, Principal Clerk to the Commission. Also in the picture with Supervisor Andersen is the well respected former Mayor of Orinda and retired MTC Commissioner Amy Worth.
For more information about the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, go to https://mtc.ca.gov/.
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Board of Supervisors Proclaims January 2025 as
Eligibility Worker Month
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Pictured above: Board of Supervisors stand with Employment and Human Services Department staff.
In 1975, the National Eligibility Workers' Association (NEW) established January as Eligibility Workers' Recognition Month. The national organization is now known as NEW PATHS and its purpose is to improve the knowledge, skills, and overall professionalism of eligibility professionals in the human services field by providing information, training, and a network of services and support.
In Contra Costa County, Social Service Program Assistants (SSPAs) are the staff members who primarily perform eligibility work. Eligibility Work Month recognizes all county staff who support our community members by assessing and determining whether individuals/family members are eligible for public benefit programs and services that the County administers.
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White Pony Express Launches Gift Card Campaign to
Support Those Impacted by the Los Angeles Fires
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Contra Costa nonprofit White Pony Express (WPE) has launched a campaign to collect and distribute gift cards to the survivors of the Los Angeles fires. Gift cards will offer recipients the flexibility to address unique needs and circumstances during this challenging time. Each gift card will be accompanied by a heartfelt, hand-written message of love and support.
While many supplies are being collected and offered to those impacted by the fires, meeting specific needs—such as correct clothing size/style or food appropriate to culture and dietary requirements—can be difficult. WPE’s gift card campaign provides an adaptive, customizable solution that addresses people’s unique needs and preferences.
Gift cards for those impacted by the Los Angeles fires can be mailed to the attention of Eve Birge or dropped off at WPE’s headquarters [2470 Bates Ave Suite D Concord CA 94520]. Contact WPE’s Volunteer Coordinator to learn about card-making opportunities and other volunteer projects: Volunteer@whiteponyexpress.org.
To learn more about white pony express click here.
| San Ramon Valley Fire Holding Emergency Preparedness Training Courses | Contra Costa County Fire’s 3 Steps to a Safer Fire Season | |
In light of the tragic fires experienced in Southern California, we want to encourage everyone to have an evacuation plan, know your evacuation zone, and sign up for community warnings. As you plan for spring planting, create defensible space around your home.
There are several resources you can reference to view evacuation plans for the area. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District regularly mails out evacuation plans. The flyer can be found here. The link also includes a list of things to take if an evacuation is needed.
The Lamorinda Resident's Guide to Wildfire and Evacuation Planning is also very helpful and can be found here.
Similarly, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has a useful residents guide that can be found here.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department maintains our County “Community Warning System” and has designated zones for evacuees in case of an emergency. That information can be found here. It is important to register your email address and cell phone number to receive emergency alerts so that you are alerted in the event of an emergency.
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Join the San Ramon Valley Street Smarts "Be Reel" Video Contest for Middle and High School Students.
Deadline to Submit Videos is January 30
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Contra Costa Expands Notification System
for Hazardous Materials Alerts
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Contra Costa Health (CCH), in partnership with the Community Warning System (CWS), is improving how it keeps residents informed about hazardous materials incidents that occur in Contra Costa County.
Beginning January 15, 2025, the CWS enabled anyone to sign up to receive community awareness text messages about Level 1 incidents at industrial facilities regulated by Contra Costa County, including the county’s four oil refineries.
Level 1 alerts include non-emergency events such as minor hazardous materials releases, refinery flaring lasting over 20 minutes, visible plumes or noticeable odors that are not expected to have off- site health impacts.
These alerts will notify residents that they may hear, smell or see signs related to the event – however, no action is required. Previously, text alerts were only sent for more serious Level 2 and Level 3 incidents, which will continue.
Residents must opt-in to receive these notifications by texting CCHEALTH to 21423. When signing up, it is also important to sign up for emergency messages through the CWS.
The CWS, a partnership between CCH and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, provides alerts about potential health hazards, emergencies, and safety concerns through phone, text and email.
Notifications of all alert levels will be posted on CCH’s website.
For more information, visit our website.
| San Ramon Valley Education Foundation Hosts State of the District Address, by Superintendent CJ Cammack |
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) Major Gifts and Endowment Fund will host its Celebrate Innovation in Education luncheon at Diablo Country Club in Diablo. The entire community is invited to join and hear about the State of the District address by San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) Superintendent, CJ Cammack and to learn about the initiatives the Endowment Fund has supported this school year.
This annual lunch fundraiser supports SRVEF’s Major Gifts and Endowment Fund, which is dedicated to fostering innovative educational programs that have a lasting impact on SRVUSD students. “Our committee takes great pride in identifying and supporting forward-thinking educational ideas,” said Ginny Hooper, Endowment Committee member. “One such example is the Dougherty Valley High Solutionary Academy, an innovative and collaborative learning environment that has shown great benefits for effective teaching models and student engagement. Guests at the lunch will be inspired by exciting updates on the transformative projects made possible through this funding.”
WHAT: SRVEF Celebrate Innovation in Education Luncheon
WHERE: Diablo Country Club, 1700 Clubhouse Road, Diablo, CA
WHEN: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; Wednesday, February 12, 2025
For more information about Celebrate Innovation in Education and to register, visit bit.ly/srvefcie2025. If your organization would like to become a sponsor for this event, please email us at sponsors@srvef.org.
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Seeking Nominations for the Cesar E. Chavez
Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame
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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards.
These awards are presented annually to outstanding Contra Costa County residents between 12 and 18 years old. Students will be recognized at the 31st Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11 am in Board Chambers at 1025 Escobar St. in Martinez. Community members can also join the event live on Contra Costa Television channels and the County’s website.
We invite you to submit your nomination by completing the form and uploading it to the County website or emailing the application and your letter of recommendation to Lia Bristol at YouthNomination@dcd.cccounty.us.
Nominations must be received or postmarked by February 25, 2025. Recipients will be recognized at the April 1, 2025, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors’ César E. Chávez Celebration.
| PG&E Offers Customers Ways to Manage their Energy Use | |
Resources PG&E offers customers to help manage energy use and bills:
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Check out our Energy Action Guide for product and program guidance to help customers meet their unique energy needs.
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Personalized Rate Comparison supports customers by providing the best rate plan options for their household, which can help save money on energy bills.
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Budget Billing averages out energy costs for more predictable monthly payments and helps customers avoid seasonal bill peaks.
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Medical Baseline is an assistance program for residential customers who depend on power for certain medical needs. It offers cost reduction on energy bills and extra notifications before a planned safety outage.
Income-eligible programs that can help customers lower their bills:
Energy Efficiency Support Programs
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GoGreen Home Financing: a statewide program which offers affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades to help homeowners and renters reduce their energy use.
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Golden State Rebates: This is a statewide program that provides residential residents with instant rebates on energy-efficient products including smart thermostats, air conditioners, and water heaters. Homeowners and renters are eligible to receive these rebates through single-use coupons they can redeem in-store or online at participating retailers.
To learn more about ways to save, go to PG&E Energy Efficiency.
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The Cleaner Contra Costa January 2025 Reduce,
Reuse, Repair Challenge
| 511 Contra Costa: Big Win on Transit and Winter Walk Challenge | Families Empowered and Transformed (F.E.A.T.) | Alamo Women’s Club Holding Fundraiser to Support Scholarships and Community Support | San Ramon Valley Unified School District Career Technical Education (CTE) Committee Opportunity | |
Baker to Vegas Crab Feed Dinner
on Sunday, February 8, 2025
| AmeriCorps VISTA Job Opportunity! | |
The Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is Seeking Statement of Qualifications for vendors that can provide Independent Registered Municipal Financial Advisor Services .
The County and its related agencies are issuers of municipal securities. The County is currently soliciting Statement of Qualifications from qualified Independent Registered Municipal Financial Advisor Services to assist the County with its Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Program.
For additional information and to view on the website click here.
| Caldecott Tunnel Proposed Project Public Comment Period Open | |
Caltrans has proposed Rehabilitation and Ventilation Upgrade Projects for the Caldecott Tunnel Bores 1, 2, and 3. The projects aims to preserve the structural integrity of the tunnel, improve ventilation performance and fire-fighting operation response, and extend its service life.
The public comment period is from January 6, 2025, through February 6, 2025. All comments must be postmarked by February 6, 2024. The document can be accessed at this link: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-caldecott-tunnel-upgrade.
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County Board and Commission Volunteer Opportunities
Behavioral Health Board – One District 2 Consumer Seat, One District 2 Family Member Seat Available
Proposition 1, passed as a ballot measure in April 2024, included legislation mandating transformation of the public behavioral health system (Senate Bill 326: sections pertaining to the Behavioral Health Board). Provisions of SB 326 included implementation of an integrated Behavioral Health Board. This integrated advisory body is to include designated members of the community prepared to address community mental health and substance use treatment services.
The mandated functions of the Behavioral Health Board include to:
- Review and evaluate the local public mental health system
- Review and evaluate the local public substance use disorder treatment system
- Advise the Board of Supervisors and the Behavioral Health Director on community mental health and substance use disorder services
- Review and evaluate the community’s public behavioral health needs, services, facilities, and special problems where services are being provided
- Review county agreements
- Ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages
- Submit an annual report
- Review and recommend appointment of the local director of behavioral health services
- Review and comment on county’s performance outcome date
- Assess the impact of the realignment of services
- Conduct a public hearing on the draft three-year program and expenditure plan and annual updates at the close of the 30-day comment period required by subdivision.
- Review adopted Behavioral Health Services Act plan and make recommendations to the local behavioral health agency.
- Provide an annual report of written explanations to the local governing body and Department of Health Care Service
Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety 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.
County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents) Alternate Seat Available. Advise the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services for Roundhill.
Submit an Application Online here.
Find out more information about volunteering for an advisory body here https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418/Appointed-Bodies-Committees-Commissions
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