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National Night Out Tuesday, August 4th
Join neighbors across Contra Costa County on Tuesday, August 4th, for National Night Out, an annual event that brings communities together with local law enforcement, fire personnel, and first responders.
Neighborhoods throughout the county will host block parties, barbecues, ice cream socials, and other family-friendly gatherings designed to strengthen community connections, promote public safety, and build positive relationships with those who serve our communities.
National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors, connect with local public safety personnel, and help foster safer, stronger neighborhoods. We hope to see you there!
Visit National Night Out to learn more or to register your neighborhood.
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Improved Safety Measures Installed at
Iron Horse Trail Crossing in Alamo
Contra Costa County Public Works’ Transportation Engineering Division, in partnership with Supervisor Andersen, has completed the installation of a new pair of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) on the Iron Horse Trail crossing at La Serena Avenue in Alamo.
This trail crossing presented a unique opportunity to strengthen pedestrian safety. Located approximately 100 feet from Danville Boulevard, the crossing experiences a high volume of vehicle traffic. The Iron Horse Trail itself welcomes more than a million users each year, including many students from nearby Rancho Romero Elementary School, which resumes classes in August.
The newly installed RRFBs utilize technology that automatically senses the presence of trail users and provides a warning to approaching motorists. By improving driver awareness and response times, the system enhances safety for pedestrians and cyclists of all ages.
These safety enhancements along a high‑volume corridor support the well‑being of the community and align with broader goals of promoting walkability, sustainable transportation, and public health. As a reminder, both bicyclists and pedestrians should always obey traffic laws set forth by the California Vehicle Code. This includes stopping at marked stop signs at the trail crossing and proceeding with caution to ensure everyone’s safety.
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Board of Supervisors Wants to Learn the
Priorities of Resident's
The Board of Supervisors has hired a consultant to gather input from residents about community priorities for any future Measure X funding that may become available.
Federal and State funding cuts may affect the County's ability to maintain current services, making your input more important than ever.
Please take 10 minutes to complete the County's Community Priorities Survey. Your feedback will help County leaders understand what matters most to residents and guide future planning.
Click Survey to share your opinions.
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Tri-Valley Mayors’ Summit Brings Regional Leaders Together
Business and community leaders gathered for the 2026 Tri-Valley Mayors’ Summit on July 30 at Garré Vineyard & Winery in Livermore.
Carol Mascali, District Representative for Supervisor Andersen, attended alongside Town of Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich and City of San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong.
Hosted by the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the five Tri-Valley chambers, the annual event featured the Mayors of Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon discussing the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s future.
Topics included economic development, housing, transportation, public safety, and regional collaboration as the communities continue working together to strengthen the Tri-Valley.
To read more on this years event visit TriValleyMayorsSummit.org.
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Is Your Home and Family Prepared in the Event of a Wildfire?
Preparing your home and your family for a potential wildfire, does not have to be expensive. There are a variety of simple things you can do to to strengthen your home's defenses and reduce the impacts of ember casting. Most homes are not lost to wildfire, but are ignited from embers, which fly through the air.
Click Wildfire Action Plan to learn more on how to ready your family in the event of a fire near your home.
Click Prevent Wildfires to learn more ways to prevent wildfires from starting, as well as ways you can prepare your home and property to have the best chance of surviving a wildfire in your neighborhood.
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Free School Bus Rides for Students
Students can get up to two months of free bus rides through Pass2Class, a 511 CCTA program.
Eligible students must be 19 or younger and in grades 1–12 in Contra Costa County. Up to two students per household can receive passes for County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT, or AC Transit.
Click Pass2Class to learn more and apply today!
CCTA is collecting feedback from youth, parents, and caregivers about how young people get around Contra Costa County. Your feedback will help improve future transportation programs.
Visit Youth Transportation Survey and enter to
win a $250 Target shopping spree!
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Funding Opportunity for Community-Based Organizations
Contra Costa County's Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) has released Request for Proposals (RFP) #255 seeking community-based organizations to provide services through the Federal D. Glover Community Wellness Network. The County anticipates awarding up to $1.25 million annually to expand culturally responsive programs supporting behavioral health, family and maternal health, housing navigation, reentry services, preventive health care, and public benefits navigation.
Proposals are due September 4th by 5 PM. Interested organizations should plan on attending the virtual bidders' information sessions, which are offered on August 12th and August 18th.
To read full RFP visit HERE.
Click Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice to learn more.
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Share Your Voice - Strengthen Our Community
Contra Costa's Community Health Assessment
Contra Costa Health invites all residents to participate in the Community Health Assessment Survey to help shape future health and well-being priorities throughout the County.
The survey is available in 15 languages and responses will help identify local needs, guide future programs and services, and ensure that diverse voices from across Contra Costa County are represented.
The survey is open through July 31st, and everyone who completes it will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your family, friends, neighbors, and community networks. Every response helps build a healthier Contra Costa County.
Click Community Health Assessment Survey to participate.
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Repair Café Comes to Walnut Creek
Don't toss it, repair it! Bring your broken or well-loved household items to the Walnut Creek Repair Café on Saturday, August 1st, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Civic Park Assembly Hall.
Skilled volunteers will provide free repairs for items such as clothing, jewelry, lamps, small appliances, computers, electronics, household items, and more. It's a great way to save money, reduce waste, and give your favorite items a second life while supporting a more sustainable community.
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Juvenile Justice Reentry & Prevention Services
RFP Now Open
The Probation Department has funding available for Juvenile Justice Reentry Programs and Prevention Programs. To apply for these funding opportunities, please click BidNet to learn more on how to register, review the RFP's available, and submit bids.
The Juvenile Justice Reentry Programs are intended to provide reentry services to Probation youth ages 15-21 for a three-year contract period. Funding awards under this RFP will be allocated by priority regions to be served (1) West County ($300,000), (2) Central and East County ($600,00), and (3) high need/high risk youth countywide ($1,200,000).
The Juvenile Justice Prevention Programs are intended to implement or expand effective strategies for preventing or reducing juvenile crime through services designed to support non-justice system-involved youth, youth at-risk of system involvement, and/or youth with limited system exposure. Funding awards under this RFP, totaling $1,500,000, will be allocated to multiple projects over a three (3) year period.
There will be a mandatory bidders conference held on August 14th at 10 AM. All potential applicants seeking to submit a response to each RFP must attend. Advanced registration is required. Click Bidders Conference to register.
Click Probation to learn more.
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Make Your Voice Heard on Bay Area Transportation Funding Priorities
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is seeking public input on their Draft 2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP includes more than 400 transportation projects with over $13.8 billion in committed federal, state and local funding for federal fiscal years 2027 through 2030. The TIP's goal is to identify near-term transportation funding priorities for projects throughout the Bay Area, including investments in transit, highways, local streets and roads, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, bridges, and freight movement.
The public comment period deadline is August 12th at 5PM.
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East Bay Regional Park District District
Plan Survey
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is developing a new District Plan which will serve as a strategic roadmap guiding us into the next century of leadership and excellence. Through the identification of key priorities, the District Plan will help ensure Park District activities are aligned with the Park District's mission statement, which states:
The East Bay Regional Park District preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
Click EBRPD District Plan Survey to provide your input into the development of the District Plan and the future of the Park District.
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Nominations Now Open for the 2026
Threads of Hope Awards
Do you know someone making a difference in the East Bay? The East Bay Leadership Council, in partnership with Diablo Magazine, is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Threads of Hope Awards, recognizing outstanding volunteers and philanthropists who are strengthening our communities through service and generosity.
Awards will honor individuals, businesses, foundations, and organizations whose dedication, leadership, and charitable efforts have made a lasting impact throughout the East Bay.
If you would like to submit a nomination form, please do so by the July 31st deadline.
The East Bay Leadership Council invites community members to attend the 2026 Installation Awards, where exceptional East Bay leaders will be recognized for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public service, including presentations of the Ellen O. Tauscher Distinguished Service Award, Advocate of the Year Award, and the East Bay Leadership Medal.
Visit Threads of Hope to nominate a volunteer or philanthropist.
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Save the Date - San Ramon Valley Run for Education
October 11th
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Join the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation for the 43rd annual Run for Education on Sunday, October 11th.
This community tradition brings together families, friends, students, and neighbors to support local schools while enjoying a day of fitness and fun. Participants can enjoy a Kids' Zone, inflatable games, face painting, community exhibits, and live student performances.
Proceeds benefit STEAM grants and innovative programs at all 35 San Ramon Valley Unified School District schools serving Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon.
Click SRV Run for Eduction to register.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education on October 18th
The City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsors of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which will be held Sunday, October 18th, with the Reservoir Challenge held October 10th-17th.
The Run is the city’s most popular “family affair,” involving kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of serious runners from throughout the Bay Area. Sprinters, walkers, the “stroller brigade” and many of Lafayette’s top four legged residents are welcome to join in the fun as well.
Back by popular demand is the Reservoir Challenge, a virtual race which “runs” around the 2.7-mile paved trail of the Lafayette Reservoir October 10th-17th. The Reservoir Challenge is great opportunity to safely walk or run the Reservoir on your own, perhaps beating your time from last year. This virtual race can be completed anywhere but we encourage you to walk/run the Lafayette Reservoir!
Click Lafayette Res Run for Education for more information and to register.
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District 2 Volunteer Opportunity
Click Boards, Committees, Commissions for more information on volunteering
Behavioral Health Board
Supervisor Andersen is seeking applicants from District 2 for seats on the Contra Costa County Behavioral Health Board. The Board advises the County on mental health and substance use services, reviews programs and policies, promotes community involvement, and provides recommendations to improve the local behavioral health system.
Click Behavioral Health Board for more information on the duties and expectations of Board Members.
Submit an Application.
| | County Wide Volunteer Opportunities | | Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging | To learn more about the Advisory Council on Aging visit ehsd.org. | To learn more about Healthcare for the Homeless visit HERE. | | | | |
