Alamo Police Districts Town Hall July 29th | | |
Port Chicago Weekend July 17-20
Music, art, food, and educational activities commemorate Port Chicago Remembrance Day and honor the Port Chicago Sailors' World War II service and lasting impact on the civil rights movement. This series of events organized by the Port Chicago Alliance is held at locations across the Bay Area Thursday, July 17, through Sunday, July 20. Activities include Friday’s guided walk at Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50.
For more information visit Port Chicago Weekend.
| | The Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Forum July 22 | | |
The Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Community Forum, to discuss civil immigration enforcement activities, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting. All are welcome to attend.
The TRUTH Act seeks to improve accountability and openness between local and federal law enforcement. Its purpose is to guarantee that, in the event that federal immigration officials request it, local law enforcement agencies grant the fundamental rights of those detained by them.
“The TRUTH Act forum is an important opportunity for community dialogue and trust,” said Board Chair Candace Andersen, District 2 Supervisor. “It gives our immigrant neighbors and those who are concerned about these issues the chance to ask questions, share concerns, and be part of a transparent conversation about how local law enforcement interacts with ICE. This forum is one way we show that every resident matters, and that Contra Costa County is committed to accountability and inclusion.”
Watch the forum at ContraCosta.ca.gov. or on CCTV channels: DirecTV Channel 99, Comcast Channel 27, or
Astound Channel 32.
Submit comments or questions via email click here or to Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1025 Escobar St, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA, 94553.
| | National Night Out August 5th | | |
National Night Out (NNO) takes place on the first Tuesday in August, and helps to restore a genuine feeling of community while strengthening ties between neighbors and law enforcement. NNO also provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Some District 2 cities are hosting a single community National Night Out event, while others are encouraging neighborhood events.
| Register for your neighborhood NNO event below. | | |
Upcoming Highway Closures
Weekend of July 25th
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Full closure on SB I-680 will start Friday, July 25th at 10PM and conclude Monday, July 28th at 5AM. | | | | |
SB I-680 DETOUR: Motorists traveling southbound on I-680 will need to exit right
onto Mission Blvd/SR-238 Off Ramp and continue straight onto SB I-680 On-Ramp.
For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org: https://x.com/511SFBay
For real-time information, please visit Caltrans QuickMap.
| | Calling All Residents - Come Join Supervisor Candace Andersen for the "State of the County Address" July 29th | | |
Hosted by the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce, Supervisor Candace Andersen will give her annual "State of the County Address" at the San Ramon Chamber's July 29th luncheon. It will be held at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel.
Supervisor Andersen, current Board Chair and representing District 2, will be discussing the following:
- Overview of the County's $7.1B budget and impacts from State and Federal funding
- Key County successes and areas of progress
- Traffic and mobility updates in the San Ramon Valley
- 2026 Urban Limit Line renewal
If you would like to attend, please click here to register.
| | County Update at Walnut Creek City Council Meeting | | At the latest Walnut Creek City Council meeting, Supervisors Andersen and Carlson took the floor to offer District 2 and District 4 updates on county-level initiatives impacting the city and its residents. With a focus on community development and regional collaboration, the Supervisors highlighted several ongoing projects and upcoming programs. | | Supervisors Andersen and Carlson joined Walnut Creek City Council members Craig DeVinney, Kevin Wilk, Mayor Cindy Darling and Matt Francois. | | |
Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 1666 North Main Street.
For agendas and archives visit WC City Council-government.
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On July 15th Supervisor Andersen spoke to the Rotary Club of Moraga, providing them with an update on County issues.
Rotary is currently holding hybrid meetings in person at La Finestra Ristorante and online via Zoom. Meetings are held every Tuesday at noon.
Supervisor Andersen is pictured with Rotary Club President John Panetta.
To learn more about the various events and program Rotary Club of Moraga has to offer visit
Moraga Rotary.
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Contra Costa County Digital Resource
Highlight from the Library
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Get access to the National Geographic Kids magazine, more than 500 National Geographic Kids books, 900 kid-friendly, downloadable images, and more than 200 videos. Enjoy endless opportunities for kids to explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
Visit the Digital Resources page at ccclib.org to get started.
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Stay safe and hydrated as warm temperatures continue in Contra Costa County. View heat safety tips and more here.
Tips for preventing heat-related injuries
- Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of cool water and when possible, electrolyte drinks to replenish hydration. Do not wait until you are thirsty.
- Limit sun exposure – When possible, stay in air conditioning on hot days. If you don't have air conditioning, take cool showers or freeze a wet cloth to wipe down your head and neck.
- Connect with your loved ones – Be sure to check on less mobile or older friends, family and neighbors who live alone, don't have air conditioning or are hesitant to use their air conditioner.
- Clothing - Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing.
- Avoid the hottest part of the day – If you have to be outside, try to stick to the cooler morning and evening hours. Wear light, loose clothing and take frequent, shaded or air-conditioned breaks. Do not exercise outside during the hottest part of the day.
- Beware of hot cars – Never leave a person or a pet in a parked car, even for a short time. On a mild 80-degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 100 degrees in fewer than 10 minutes.
- Keep your pets cool – Give your pets plenty of fresh, clean water. Don't exercise your pets in high temperatures or when the pavement is hot. Make sure they have a shady place to get out of the sun or bring them indoors.
- Sunscreen – Protect your skin against cancer, burns and skin damage by using SPF 30 or higher.
- Stay informed – Watch your local weather forecasts so you can plan outdoor activities safely and pay attention to any extreme heat alerts.
- Take advantage of cooling spaces – utilize cooling spaces such as libraries or shopping centers, or cooling centers when available.
See Public Service Announcement Video.
For more information click here.
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Probation Enhances Transparency with the Release of New Data Dashboards and Resource Directory!
The Probation Department launched Data Dashboards. Focused on data-driven decision making and service delivery, these dashboards offer a clear and publicly accessible overview of Probation population demographics and program data.
Probation Data & Demographics Dashboard provides an overview of adult probation, juvenile probation, pre-trial and Juvenile Hall booking statistics. Key metrics include number of clients on probation, demographic breakdowns by race, region, gender, and age group, as well as most common offense categories.
AB 109 Community-Based Programs & Reentry Service Hubs Dashboard provide an overview of program data of the AB 109 Community Programs in the areas of reentry housing, employment, family reunification, mentoring, civil legal aid, and the county's Reentry Service Hubs models. Key metrics include referral data, service needs at intake, client demographics, and notable program outcomes.
Continue to check back on Probation's Data Dashboards webpage for future dashboard releases and data updates.
RESTORING HOPE COCO is an online service directory to connect individuals and families impacted by the justice system to existing local resources.
Enter your zip code to find free and reduced-cost programs in your community where you can get help. You can also search by program or agency names to find multiple resources in one place or use keywords to locate exactly what you're looking for.
Search for services like adult and juvenile justice reentry programs, youth services & mentorship, employment/job training, education, housing/living assistance, legal aid, mental health supports, and many more.
Check out Restoring Hope CoCo | Findhelp Search webpage for more details.
If you know of a program you would like to see added to this directory,
click here to email.
| | San Ramon Valley Village Volunteers Needed | | |
The San Ramon Valley Village, an affiliate of East Bay Villages (formerly Lamorinda Village), is a nonprofit organization forming in our community to help seniors. San Ramon Valley Village is an established nonprofit serving Danville, Alamo, and San Ramon. SRVV is exploring integration with the hub to enhance sustainability, share resources, and strengthen community impact across the region.
The San Ramon Valley Village needs volunteers to perform a few hours of work a week on our steering committee to help make the San Ramon Valley Village a reality and start providing services to our members. Publicity, marketing, communications, programming events, membership coordinator, volunteer coordinator, partnership coordinator, administrative support, tech support, fundraising and a treasurer to keep track of our money are some of the positions they are seeking assistance with.
To learn more about Lamorinda Villages visit Helpful Village or email
Claes Elfving for additional information.
| | Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation Distinguished Speaker Series Features Bruce Holsinger | | |
Meet Bruce Holsinger, N.Y. Times bestselling author of The Gifted School, as he discusses his latest novel, Culpability.
Culpability is described as a "tale of our time" a riveting family drama about moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence that is sure to be talked about for months to come.
Purchase tickets for the
July 24th event at
LLLCF-Bruce Holsinger.
| | Art in Miniature Arrives at the Village Theatre Art Gallery | | |
The 15th Annual Juried Exhibition: Art in Miniature is now open at the Village Theatre Art Gallery! Explore 89 small-scale masterpieces by 36 artists from across the U.S. and even as far as South Africa.
Each piece is 4x6 inches or smaller, showing that big creativity can come in small packages
Visit Village Theater to read more about upcoming exhibits.
| | | Zoom Coffee With Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell, Friday, July 25th | | |
The Lafayette Chamber will host, via Zoom, "Coffee" with City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell on Friday, July 25, 8:00am - 9:00am.
Register for Zoom link :
Coffee with Mayor Zoom Registration
Questions can be sent in advance to staff HERE.
| | Orinda Starlight Village Players Present | | To purchase tickets and see a calendar of events visit ORSVP.org. | | Contra Costa Animal Services July Events Calendar | |
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EBRPD Trail Network Expansion at Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve
On June 23rd, East Bay Regional Park District celebrated the expansion of the trail network at Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve in Danville, including 3.5 miles of new trails. The trails are part of the 381-acre Magee Preserve property, which was protected permanently by Danville voters in March 2020 through the passage of Measure Y. Save Mount Diablo was a long-time advocate for preserving the land and a major proponent of the ballot measure.
There will be a larger community celebration and hike on the property in the fall of 2025 following completion of additional features within the Magee Preserve development, including 2 miles of new trails.
To learn more about the Preserve and to view the trail map visit EBParks.org.
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Caltrans’ Summer 2025 edition of the
Contra Costa County Newsletter
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Caltrans now has a Summer 2025 edition of the Contra Costa County Newsletter!
The newsletter is to keep the public informed about current and upcoming Caltrans projects inContra Costa and neighboring areas.
Visit Caltrans to stay well-informed and to report issues.
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Contra Costa County Local Planning and Advisory Council for Early Care and Education Looking for a South County Childcare Provider to Serve
The mission of the Contra Costa County Local Planning and Advisory Council for Early Care and Education is to promote quality child care through community assessment, advocacy, resource development, and collaboration with other organizations.
Our goals are:
- ASSESS the County's overall child care needs once every five years.
- PREPARE countywide child care plan to mobilize public & private resources.
- PROMOTE access to quality child care and development services.
- COLLABORATE with community organizations & government agencies to provide families the best possible child care options.
- DEVELOP priorities for allocation of federal child care grant funds.
- SUPPORT training and professional development of child care providers.
The council consists of 20 volunteers appointed jointly by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and the Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools. Council members equally represent the following categories:
- Child Care Providers
- Child Care Consumers
- Public Agency Representatives
- Community Representatives
- Discretionary Appointments
For more information visit LPC.
| | 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 Council - Youth Representative 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.
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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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