Supervisor Andersen Shares Thoughts on Being an Effective Leader to Vista Oak National Charity League Members

On Sunday, March 9th, Supervisor Andersen spoke to middle and high school aged girls who are members of the Vista Oak National Charity League (NCL) Chapter. 

She shared her journey to becoming an elected official, and spoke about the importance of integrity, respect for others, and developing the skills and traits to become an effective leader. 

Supervisor Andersen also talked about the importance of finding an appropriate balance and recognizing that as women "we can do it all," but we don't have to do it all at once. We should each embrace the different seasons of our lives.

The young women asked her many insightful questions about what it was like to hold elected office.

San Ramon Valley Boulevard Improvements Project Begins March 17th

The Town of Danville had planned to launch a significant capital improvement project along San Ramon Valley Boulevard on Tuesday, March 11th, bringing important upgrades to the area. However, because of the recent rain the project has been delayed a week.

The Project will include fiber optic upgrades, new bicycle infrastructure, and pavement maintenance, enhancing safety and connectivity for residents and commuters. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm.

During this time, motorists should anticipate delays and are encouraged to use alternative routes when possible. The project will start on San Ramon Valley Boulevard at the Danville city limits, near the intersection at Fostoria Way. There are four segments needing different levels of repairs, and the work will occur one segment at a time. The first segment is roughly Fostoria Way to Fountain Springs Drive, and the second segment is Sycamore Valley Road to Hartz Way. The two remaining segments in between require a different level of repair and will be done after the first two segments.

The Town of Danville appreciates the community’s patience as they work to enhance this key corridor. For further inquiries, please contact Project Manager Guillermo Santolaya at gsantolaya@danville.ca.gov or 925-314-3352.

East Bay Economic Development Alliance

Industrial Lands Webinar on Wednesday, March 19th

Join East Bay EDA on Wednesday, March 19th, for their first webinar of the year, East Bay Industrial Lands. A panel of industry experts will discuss the state of industrial lands and their impact on the region's economy.

Over the past three years, East Bay EDA has led the Resilient East Bay initiative, showcasing how the areas manufacturing legacy has shaped a vibrant and innovative industrial ecosystem. This work has highlighted the importance of retaining and developing industrial lands, which play an important role in inclusive economic development, by allowing a region to create quality manufacturing jobs, source its materials locally, and retain its economic diversity.

This timely discussion with the featured speakers, include:

Edward F. Del Beccaro, Executive Vice President, TRI Commercial

Janet Galvez, VP, Investment Officer, Prologis

Donovan Lazaro, Director of Economic Development, City of Fremont

John McManus, MCR, Vice Chairman, Brokerage Services, Cushman & Wakefield

Paul Nguyen, Chief Economic Development Officer, City of Hayward

This Zoom webinar is presented in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield and TRI Commercial. Registration is free, but you must register in advance.

Supervisor Andersen Attends Scouting Recognition Event 

On Sunday, March 9th, Supervisor Andersen attended the Briones District, Golden Gate Area Council, Scouting America 2025 Recognition Event which was held in the Lafayette Veterans Building. 

She had the opportunity to present proclamations to siblings Mia and Jesse Gonzales, who received the “Eagle Projects of the Year” Award. Jesse led an outstanding Eagle Project to assist the East Bay Animal Rescue and Refuge Shelter carrying out pet food and animal toy collection drives to provide the shelter with critical supplies for their furry clients. Mia's project improved and beautified College Park High School's storage containers. Mia and the team of volunteers she led, cleaned, applied College Park High School labels, and painted the storage containers with school colors to better welcome visitors and students.

Board of Supervisors Proclaim March 2025

National Social Work Month

Contra Costa County Social Workers, join the Board of Supervisor to celebrate National Social Work Month

The 2025 Social Work Month theme “Compassion + Action” reflects the current call for social workers to turn their compassion into action to help our nation address a variety of societal challenges and crises, including mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic income inequality that has led to rising homelessness. Social Work is a profession truly dedicated to helping people improve their well-being and enhance their basic and complex needs, especially those who are vulnerable, oppressed, or living in poverty.

In 2024, Contra Costa County had 1,011 Social Workers who positively touched the lives of residents each day through human services programs, medical clinics, hospitals, and the court system

Social Workers are on the frontlines in helping our community solve pressing social problems.

If you are interested in joining Contra Costa County, click here for a list of current Job Opportunities

Protect Your Family:

Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness Program

Are you prepared for wildfires and other emergencies? Join Museum San Ramon Valley on Thursday, March 20th at 11:30am for a free informative virtual program featuring Roy Wendel, Fire Marshal of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Fire Marshal Wendel will provide essential information to help you protect your family and neighbors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a local expert!

To attend this free virtual program please register at  museumsrv.org, select “What’s On,” and then “Virtual Programs

March 2025 Recognized as American Red Cross Month

Supervisor Carlson, Supervisor Gioia, Red Cross Leadership Council Chair Stan Massie, Chair Andersen, Supervisor Burgis, Supervisor Scales-Preston

On Tuesday, March 11th, The Board of Supervisors Proclaimed March 2025 as American Red Cross month. The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. Red Cross supporters provide a beacon of hope. The Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to people affected by disasters, supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood, teaches skills that save lives, distributes international humanitarian aid, and supports veterans, military members and their families



For more information on the American Red Cross click here.

Women's History Month, International Negro Women's Month, and International Women's Day Recognized by the Board of Supervisors

The Commission for Women & Girls joined Supervisor Burgis, Supervisor Scales-Preston, Chair Andersen, Supervisor Gioia and Supervisor Carlson

On Tuesday March 11th, the Board of Supervisors recognized Women's History Month and the significant contributions women have made. The Contra Costa Commission for Women & Girls (the CCCWG) was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged.



To learn more about CCCWG click here.

AAUW Scholarship Fundraiser at The Habit in San Ramon

Summer Imagineering

Hands-on Learning Adventures for Students

The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) is excited to once again offer Imagineering, a dynamic beyond-school enrichment program designed to ignite student curiosity in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math). Running from June 16th to July 18th, 2025. These hands-on, weeklong classes are open to incoming 2nd graders through high school students and provide unique opportunities to explore STEAM subjects in a fun and engaging way. Proceeds from the program directly support district wide initiatives in San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD).

Featured classes for summer 2025 include:

2nd - 5th Grades

Baking: Sweet Summer Creations

Space Odyssey! (Rocketry)

Chemistry of Suds, Smells and Bubbles

Brushstrokes with Ms. Bhu 

6th - 12th Grades

Medical Interventions (CPR and First Aid)

Level up your money game: Finance and Economic Literacy

Biotech Unveiled: Concepts, Tools and Applications

Global Bites: a Culinary Journey through Food 



Taught by SRVUSD educators, Imagineering courses often feature collaborations with industry and community experts, bringing real-world connections into the classroom. “Our goal is to spark a love of STEAM learning by offering creative and immersive experiences,” said SRVEF Board President Gary Alpert. “From coding and chemistry to engineering and the arts, there’s something for every young innovator.”

SRVUSD leaders and the community emphasize the impact of a program like Imagineering in keeping students engaged beyond the school year. “These enrichment opportunities empower our students to explore their passions, develop new skills, and continue their learning in meaningful ways,” shared SRVUSD Superintendent CJ Cammack.

The SRVEF is also excited to announce they will be continuing their Summer Theatre Program with a production of Shrek the Musical JR. This program will be five weeks long starting June 16th and ending on July 25th (no class during the week of June 30th) with two evening performances on July 24th and July 25th. Click here for The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF).

Shrek the Musical JR

Based on the DreamWorksAnimation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Books and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire  Music by Jeanine Tesori

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

Original production directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford

“I’m A Believer” by Neil Diamond.

For more details on the 2025 summer Imagineering program, including how to register, visit https://srvef.org/imagineering/.

Looking for San Ramon Art & Wind Festival Vendors

The Art and Wind Festival is the City of San Ramon’s largest event, and returns May 25–26, 2025!

The Art and Wind Festival attracts people from across the Bay Area (and beyond!) to San Ramon’s beautiful Central Park and throughout the City. Last year the Art and Wind Festival drew approximately 40,000 people to the two-day event.

If you would like to participate in the Art and Wind Festival, applications are available online for the following:

Food & Beverage Vendor Applications: Due March 21

Activity Vendor and Non-Profit Applications: Due March 28

Business Sponsor Vendor Applications: Due April 11

Visit the Art and Wind Festival site to apply to be a vendor!

Planning for Tomorrow's Transportation

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is updating the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP), including the identification of future transportation system improvements through multimodal planning, program, and project-related investments through 2050. Take their survey.

Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley Presents

100 Year Anniversary Celebration

On Sunday, March 30, celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley (400 Hartz Ave., Danville) with a day-long family celebration featuring theme and photo displays, vintage vehicles, period costumes, art activities, small bites from local restaurants, live music, a scavenger hunt, historic downtown Danville walking tours, and more!

Tri-Valley Innovation Fair - Discover - Explore - Connect!

Danville Lend-a-Hand-Day

Lend a helping hand to Danville seniors on Lend-a-Hand-Day Saturday! Volunteers 16 years and older are needed to assist with yard work, including raking, weeding, spreading mulch, and other outdoor tasks. This is a great opportunity to give back and help keep Danville beautiful. Volunteers ages 12 and older may participate with an adult.

For more information and to volunteer, please visit us online

Know of a home located in Incorporated Danville in need of work? Complete an application and apply by March 20th by contacting the Danville Senior Center at 925-314-3430 or email seniors@danville.ca.gov.

Contra Costa County Historical Society Membership Drive

Climate Action in Contra Costa County

The Danville/Alamo/Walnut Creek branch of AAUW is hosting a program on Climate Change Action in Contra Costa County. As we look forward to Earth Day observances in April, we are pleased to have Lynda Deschambault, a newly elected member of the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors, as our March speaker. She will provide an overview of the key climate crisis challenges facing Contra Costa County, the most salient unmet needs in responding to them, an orientation to her work as a newly elected member of the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District, and actions we can take to help tackle climate change.

Thursday, March 20, 2025

6:00 – 8:00 pm 

Danville Congregational Church 

All are invited. There is a $10 fee for non-AAUW members. Learn more and RSVP click here: https://daw-ca.aauw.net/2025march/

The Cleaner Contra Costa 2025

Reduce, Reuse, Repair Challenge

Combat our wasteful 'throwaway' culture by taking our REDUCE, REUSE, REPAIR Challenge! Just by playing, you'll be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card to a store of your choice! Bonus: Earn an extra entry to the drawing by attending one of our Repair Events, noted in the Challenge (and get something fixed for free!). The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge makes it simple to take action and save money, energy, water, reduce waste and build strong, connected communities. 

Click here to take the challenge

District 2 Volunteer Opportunites

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