Weekly Update - March 21, 2025

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Danville Family Justice Center is Hiring!

The Family Justice Center is a warm and welcoming one-stop center for victims of interpersonal violence (IPV) -- domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The Center serves victims and survivors regardless of their income, immigration status or location. We meet survivors where they are and help them through the process of healing and self-empowerment. The Center is a public-private partnership committed to creating a vibrant community free of coercion and fear.

Applications are being accepted for a Bilingual Navigator and a Bilingual Project Assistant at the South County Center. API-English Bilingual skills preferred. The Navigator works with IPV victims in identifying services and guiding victims’ access to these services. The Project Assistant will work as an integral member of the Family Justice Center team.

For more information about the Family Justice Center, Click Here

If you are interested in applying, click here to send an email

 The Dangers of Fentanyl and Prescription Drugs Event

Join this not-to-miss presentation on the Dangers of Fentanyl and Prescription Drugs. Learn about how to keep your kids safe, and the effects of substance abuse, including commonly abused medications, fentanyl, and teen party drugs. Event includes free Naloxone overdose rescue kits and training. Tuesday, March 25, 5:30-7:00 pm, SRVUSD Board Room. Click here to register 

Measure X-funded Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging

Station Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, March 18th, the Public Works Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the successful roll-out of the County’s Measure X-funded Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging equipment. These EV chargers support the County’s goal of achieving a 100% Zero Emission Vehicle fleet by 2035. Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston had the honor of cutting the ribbon.

Supervisor Andersen attends Three Valleys

Community Foundation State of Giving

Last week Supervisor Andersen attended the Three Valleys Community Foundation State of Giving Gathering, held in the Roundhouse Conference Center in San Ramon. The Foundation gave away $2.9 million to outstanding non-profits making a difference in the East Bay.  

To learn more about the Foundation and its great work, please go to Three Valleys Community Foundation

Supervisor Andersen is pictured above with Livermore Mayor John Marchand, San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong, Danville Councilmember Mark Belotz, and Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch.

Borel Agricultural Park Public Survey

The East Bay Regional Park District is developing an agricultural park at the site of the former homestead and orchard property belonging to Armand Borel. Development of the future agricultural park requires planning and design services to determine what is feasible and desirable at the future park.

This parcel is located east of the I-680 freeway on the north side of Fostoria Way within the Town of Danville, adjacent to the City of San Ramon (across the street from the Marshalls/Costco site). 

The Park District is conducting a survey to gather input about the future 10-acre Borel agricultural park in Danville. Help plan the park by sharing thoughts on activities, facilities, and amenities. The survey is the first step in the planning process. Additional outreach activities will be scheduled in the coming months.

To learn more about this project, click here.

Urban Limit Line Renewal

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has initiated work on a 2026 ballot measure to renew the County's Urban Limit Line. 

The Urban Limit Line, established by Measure C in 1990, prevents sprawl and preserves open space by establishing a boundary beyond which no urban land uses can be designated. It ensures that urban development occurs within established communities where infrastructure and services already exist or are planned.

Proposed adjustments to the Urban Limit Line are detailed in a report County staff presented to the Board of Supervisors on February 25th, 2025. We welcome your comments on the proposed adjustments. You can view the report and the accompanying maps below or on the Envision Contra Costa website. Please send questions and comments to Will Nelson. Comments received by 5:00 PM on June 2nd will be addressed in a follow-up report to the Board of Supervisors anticipated for June or July.

• Urban Limit Line Renewal Materials Staff report for the 2/25/2025 Board of Supervisors meeting
• Presentation for the 2/25/2025 Board of Supervisors meeting
• Urban Limit Line renewal map series
• View the proposed Urban Limit Line adjustments on CCMAP by turning on the layer titled “2-25-25 Draft County Urban Limit Line”

San Ramon Valley Unified School District Celebrates Arts Education Month

March is Arts Education Month and SRVUSD is taking full advantage of this time to celebrate the creativity and dedication of its students and staff in visual and performing arts. Under the direction of Chavonta Edington, SRVUSD’s Visual and Performing Arts Lead, the district is hosting a variety of exhibits, performances, and recognitions to showcase the remarkable artistic talents of its students.

“Arts education is a vital part of our commitment to encouraging creativity, self-expression, and innovation in our students,” said CJ Cammack, SRVUSD Superintendent. “We are incredibly proud of our talented students and dedicated educators who bring the arts to life in our schools and community. Arts Education Month is a tremendous opportunity to celebrate their achievements and showcase the positive impact of the arts in education.” To learn more click here.

Help Us Spread the Word

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is recruiting 13–15 community leaders for its Community Advisory Working Group (CAWG) to support implementation of MTC’s Community Action Resource and Empowerment (CARE) Program.

The CAWG will help determine funding priorities and application criteria for a new grant program called Power-building and Engagement that aims to grow community leadership and foster inclusive collaboration between community-based organizations and public agencies to enable projects impacting mobility and community well-being.

Applicants should be community-based organization leaders or staff or community leaders representing communities in the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties who are not current MTC committee members and who are interested in shaping transportation, housing and climate funding decisions in the community.

Complete the online application by 5pm, Tuesday, April 8, 2025

For more information, email MTC.

Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office Partners with Granicus to Ensure Additional Layer of Security for Property Recordings

The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced the launch of a new online tool that property owners can use to add an extra layer of security for recordings. The opt-in tool allows those with recorded documents to be notified of any new recording activity related to property. Property owners who go online to our Real Estate Recording Notification Alert page can sign up to receive an email notification anytime a document related to the property address, parcel number, or name associated with the property is indexed after recording.

As part of the department’s commitment to transparency, the Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Division staff worked closely with Granicus, LLC, a longtime vendor, to develop a real estate recording notification program to help customers stay informed about any activity related to their property recordings.

“Our office is always looking for ways to offer as much security as possible to property owners,” said Kristin B. Connelly, Clerk-Recorder for Contra Costa County. “This real estate recording notification program, along with our partnership with the District Attorney’s office to protect homeowners from fraudulent transfers of ownership, offers an important layer of security to Contra Costa County property owners.

The launch of the real estate recording notification program is just one of the many ways that the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder works tirelessly to ensure our residents are informed and protected from fraud.

Attention High School Students: Apply Today for the Bay Area Summer Academy

Bay Area high school students are encouraged to apply for the Norman Mineta Bay Area Summer Academy, a paid program that introduces Bay Area high school students to public sector career pathways through exposure to regional policy issues such as transportation planning, housing and air quality management through interactive sessions. Slots are limited, application deadline is Sunday, April 27, 2025.

This paid program offers high school students the opportunity to learn from several of the Bay Area’s regional government agencies: the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), and the Bay Area Air District (Air District).

High school students will attend weekly, expert-led online seminars and learn how regional agencies deal with issues like environmental justice, housing and transportation equity, community health and social justice. Required program sessions will be held over Zoom on Thursdays in July, starting on July 3, 2025. Sessions will last approximately two hours each. The bulk of the program's seminars are being held online to lower barriers to student participation.

Additionally, there will be an optional, in-person capstone event at the Bay Area Metro Center in San Francisco on Friday, August 1, 2025, where students can compete for prizes for the top capstone presentation.

Students who complete the entire Bay Area Summer Academy program will be given a stipend and a completion certificate to include in college, vocational and/or job applications.

Enrollment is limited, and selections will emphasize a diversity of perspectives from students across the Bay Area. Grade point averages are not considered.

Learn more and apply for the Academy.

Board of Supervisors Appoint Interim Health Services Director

The Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Ori Tzvieli as the Interim Director of Health Services on Tuesday, March 11th.

The appointment of Dr. Tzvieli will ensure continuity in Health Services leadership while the County launches a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and Health Director.

Dr. Tzvieli has been with Contra Costa Health Services since 2000, when he served as a family medicine resident at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. He has been serving in the role of Public Health Director and Health Officer since 2022.

East Bay Municipal Utility District - Wildfire Preparedness

EBMUD is committed to minimizing wildfire risks, securing vital infrastructure, and protecting public safety. Serving over 1.4 million water customers and 740,000 wastewater customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, EBMUD has taken actions and leverages partnerships to enhance resilience against increasing wildfire threats.

EBMUD’s service area spans over 332 square miles, nearly seven times the size of San Francisco. EBMUD operates and maintains hundreds of facilities including water treatment plants, pumping plants, and treated water tanks. These facilities supply water to customers and hydrants.

Emergency Response

• During wildfires, EBMUD coordinates with local fire districts and CalFire, and can provide water from EBMUD’s five terminal storage reservoirs located on watershed land in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, a critical resource for aerial attacks. 
• To maintain uninterrupted water delivery during PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs, EBMUD deploys backup generators to affected facilities. 
• On Red Flag days, reservoirs are topped off to maximize water availability for firefighting.
• Regular emergency drills and staff training further enhance EBMUD’s readiness for emergencies.

Be ready. Sign up for emergency alerts:

• EBMUD Alerts, visit: ebmud.com/subscriptions 
• Contra Costa County, visit: CWSAlerts.com/registration

Click here for more information

Pleasant Hill Road Bridge Work in Lafayette

Contra Costa County Public Works will begin work on the Pleasant Hill Road Bridge over Taylor Boulevard Preventative Maintenance Project on Monday, March 17th through Wednesday, June 18th, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will take place between 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), weather permitting. The ramp connecting northbound Pleasant Hill Road and southbound Pleasant Hill Road may be closed intermittently. Detours will be in place. Drivers should expect up to 15-minute delays during construction.

The work to be done generally consists of placing a polyester concrete overlay on the bridge deck, patching concrete spalls on the bridge, replacing guardrails, pavement reconstruction, slurry seal, and roadway striping.

Funding for this project is provided by Federal Highway Bridge Program Funds and Local Road Funds. For more information about this project, click here

Contra Costa County Superior Court Invites Comments on Proposed Changes to Local Rules of Court

Consistent with California Rules of Court, Rule 10.613, the Contra Costa Superior Court seeks comments regarding proposed changes to the Local Court Rules that will become effective on July 1, 2025. The comment period will run from Wednesday, March 5, 2025, through Monday, April 21, 2025.

To view the complete text of proposed changes, please visit the Court’s website

Hard copies of the Local Rules are available upon request to the Public Information Officer. Comments, which must be in writing and received no later than April 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., may be sent to:

Email the courts

or

Public Information Officer

Contra Costa Superior Court

725 Court Street

Martinez, CA 94553

Use Your Voice - Report Hate - Get Confidential Support

California vs Hate is a non-emergency hate incident and hate crime reporting system to support individuals and communities targeted for hate.

In partnership with organizations across the state, CAvsHate is committed to supporting and protecting diverse communities and making California a more safe and inclusive place for all.

All victims and witnesses of hate incidents and hate crimes can report and are eligible for free hotline support services. California vs Hate is not affiliated with law enforcement, and you can report anonymously. Reporting is available in 200+ languages over the phone and 15 languages online.

AB109 CAB Looking for Members from Central County!

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