Weekly Update - March 25, 2022 |
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Tassajara Valley, Diablo, and Blackhawk Town Halls |
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COVID-19 “Test to Treat” Locations Now Open in Contra Costa |
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At Test to Treat locations, people will be tested for COVID-19. If someone tests positive and treatments are appropriate for them, they may receive a treatment prescription from a health care provider. These medications (antiviral pills) treat COVID-19 and are free of cost.
A Test to Treat website with participating site locations is in development with an anticipated launch later this month. Contra Costa currently has identified two locations:
You must have symptoms and make an appointment for testing at one of these locations, as per CVS. If you test positive, they have a doctor on site who can go over your health background (medications, health conditions, etc.) to determine if an oral antiviral medication is a good option for you, and will write a prescription on the spot that the pharmacy can fill.
Contra Costa Health encourages you to get in touch with your healthcare provider if you test positive to ask about treatment options, especially if you are 50 or older or have health conditions that put you at higher risk from a COVID infection.
Oral antiviral medications, such as Paxlovid, can be obtained at local pharmacies with a prescription from a provider. These medications can reduce an infected person’s risk of hospitalization by nearly 90%, but in order to be effective treatment must begin within five days of testing positive
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers patients, people on Medi-Cal and the uninsured who have recently tested positive can call the County’s advice nurse at (800) 485- 8885 to be evaluated for treatment by a provider. The test result can be from a lab or from an over-the-counter home test. Those with private health insurance should contact their regular healthcare provider about treatment options.
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COVID Cases Continue to Decline in Contra Costa County |
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Schedule Your Booster Today |
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Free Covid-19 Home Test Kits
Available for Pickup at our Danville Office
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We still have a large supply of Covid-19 home test kits. If you have a need for tests, please come to our Danville office, 309 Diablo Road, Monday - Thursday between 9am and 3pm to pick up test kits. They will be available as long as our supply lasts.
More reliable PCR testing continues to be available for free by appointment only at various County sites. More information about where to get tested can be found here: coronavirus.cchealth.org/get-tested. |
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We have distributed all of our adult N95 masks. We have small, child-size expired N95 masks available for pick up. |
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Board of Supervisors Will Meet
In-Person Beginning Tuesday, March 29
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Beginning next Tuesday, March 29th the Supervisors will meet in person in the Board chambers in Martinez, located at 1025 Escobar Street, 1st floor.
The public will be welcome to attend the meetings. However, the call-in or Zoom options will still be available for those who do not wish to attend in person.
You can watch the meetings live via Zoom by going to contra-costa.granicus.com and finding the link on the current meeting agenda, or watching Contra Costa Television (CCTV) online here. Or watch on your television - CCTV broadcasts on channels Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse 99, and WAVE 32.
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Supervisor Andersen Tours EBMUD’s Orinda Water Treatment Plant |
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Supervisor Andersen joined Orinda City Manager David Biggs, Orinda Mayor Denis Fay, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) General Manager Clifford Chan, Board Member Marguerite Young, and Community Affairs representative Kathryn Horn to learn about EBMUD’s upcoming Orinda Water Treatment Plant Disinfection Improvements Project. She also toured the plant, which was built in 1935. It is the largest of six EBMUD water treatment plants and serves over 800,000 customers. 90% of the water filtered and treated there comes from the Pardee Reservoir at the base of the Sierra Nevada. To learn more about this project, visit https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/construction-and-maintenance/construction-my-neighborhood/owtpdi.
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Cesar E. Chavez Celebration will be LIVE and In-Person in the Board of Supervisors Chambers |
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Please join the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, for the 28th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration. This year’s theme is Move Our Community Forward – Adelante Por Nuestra Comunidad Avanzando Nuestras Generaciones con Unidad, Advancing our Generations with Unity.
Each year during the ceremony, we honor a group of students as part of the Youth Hall of Fame Awards. Please join us to celebrate this year’s winners.
The celebration can also be viewed on Contra Costa Television (CCTV). CCTV broadcasts on channels Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse 99, and WAVE 32.
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The Mount Diablo Beacon Initiative to Honor Veterans
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Supervisor Andersen attended a meeting at the Danville Veteran's Building on February 25th to discuss support of the Mount Diablo Beacon initiative.
The Mount Diablo Beacon Initiative will Honor Veterans for their service and sacrifice for the defense of our freedoms by lighting the beacon on Mount Diablo on Pearl Harbor Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day from sunset to sunrise, beginning in 2022 and every year thereafter.
The Mount Diablo Beacon is owned by the California Department of State Parks and maintained by Save Mount Diablo, and since 1964 the beacon has been lit on December 7th to commemorate Pearl Harbor Day.
The Mount Diablo Beacon Initiative to light the beacon three times a year is supported by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, the California State Parks, Save Mount Diablo, the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, and most of the County Veterans Services Organizations.
Plans for the first Memorial Day lighting of the beacon are in process, which may include a small gathering, and/or the playing of taps at sunset as the beacon is lit.
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Contra Costa County Awarded Clean CA Grant for Work on
Illegal Dumping Initiative
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Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of $296 million in Clean California grants to underserved communities throughout the state, Caltrans will locally fund 16 projects in the Bay Area to remove trash, create jobs and engage communities to transform public spaces.
Projects include a wide range of community enhancements for cities, counties, transit agencies, and tribal governments to beautify public spaces, such as litter removal, landscaping, art installations, walking and bike paths, and other complete streets features that enhance safety and access to transportation.
The local projects are in addition to the $312 million for 126 beautification projects along the state highway system that were announced last month.
Bay Area Projects include the Contra Costa County Illegal Dumping Initiative: This project includes; renovating Montilvan Park in San Pablo, a 6-month Countywide Educational Public Outreach Campaign, a 2-year Countywide Graffiti Abatement/ Abandoned and Derelict RV/Boat Abatement, Proper Waste Collection, Prevention and Illegal Dumping reporting signage, a Countywide Community Clean-Up Event, and Wireless high-definition surveillance cameras for illegal dumping hot spot monitoring. For a complete list of projects and more information about Clean California, visit CleanCA.com.
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Vineyard Stroll, Sipping and Supporting for AAUW College Scholarships |
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On Friday, April 22nd, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University (AAUW) Women invites you to help raise money for one of their key programs: Scholarships for women and girls in the San Ramon Valley.
This is an opportunity to support women and girls while enjoying an evening in a local vineyard with fine friends, appetizers, and wine.
Your contribution will be used entirely for scholarships for college women from the San Ramon Valley, and includes:
• Parking at the Town Lot at the Museum of San Ramon Valley, with continuous courtesy shuttle to and from the event from 3:45-7:30 p.m. There will be no parking at the event site.
• Wine tasting of current vintages from Sky Terrace Vineyards
• “Springtime Sparklers” Quilt by Mary Mix and Garden basket raffle opportunities
• Gourmet appetizers and sweets from the members of DAW-AAUW
Tickets are $40. Space is limited, so order your tickets SOON by visiting their event web page https://daw-ca.aauw.net/2022apr/ or purchase (check or cash only) at East Bay Flower Company in the Danville Livery.
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Election Equipment Testing to Ensure Accuracy |
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The April 5, 2022 Special Election for the California Assembly District 11 office is underway in California. The Contra Costa County Elections Division will perform the county’s official logic and accuracy testing on central ballot counting and processing equipment at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 25th, 2022 at the Elections Office, located at 555 Escobar Street in Martinez, and the public is invited to observe.
Logic and accuracy testing is a standard pre-election procedure. The test will confirm that all central count equipment is in working order and functioning properly. A set of test ballots will be run through each scanner to ensure they are properly programmed and operating as expected.
Visitors are asked to check in at the Elections lobby. For more information, call 925-335-7800.
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ABOUTFACE Veteran Painting Workshop |
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Join in for a fun journey filled with learning, laughter, love, painting, and great stories!
The Arts and Culture Commission is offering AboutFACE to encourage arts learning and the artistic expression of Veterans and contribute to public understanding of and appreciation for the diverse range of Veterans’ experiences.
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HERstory: Equity in the Boardroom, Healthcare, and Workplace, a Virtual Conversation with Women Leading the Way |
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California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, along with the California Department of Insurance, will be hosting HERstory: Equity in the Boardroom, Healthcare, and Workplace, a virtual conversation with women leading the way.
The event, in honor of Women’s History Month, will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 29th, per the Zoom platform.
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Nominate Your East Bay Innovators By April 1 |
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The East Bay is a world-class leader when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premier program of its kind that celebrates and honors extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the region’s legacy of innovation. Here are a few helpful tips for nominations:
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Registration is required. If you nominated last year, your login is the same and you can reset your password.
- Nominations are accepted for any entity or individual with an HQ or operations in the East Bay (Alameda or Contra Costa County).
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You can preview application questions in advance of your online submission.
- Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.
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Visit the FAQ for additional information.
For each nomination, you will be entered to win a pair of round trip tickets from generous sponsor, Southwest Airlines – the more you nominate, the higher your chances of winning vouchers that include international destinations. Visit eastbayeda.org for program information, key dates, FAQs, and more.
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Preparing for Wildfire Season |
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March is a great time to prepare for wildfires by reviewing your home insurance coverage. California Insurance Commissioner Lara is working to increase available incentives for wildfire safety. To learn more about the new "Safer from Wildfires in 1-2-3" program and insurance companies currently offering discounts see www.insurance.ca.gov
United Policyholders, a non-profit organization, is conducting a confidential survey about home insurance availability and costs in the State of California. The data will help households and communities find good insurance options in order to be prepared for and rebound after disasters. To participate in the survey www.uphelp.org/cahomesurvey
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Community Invited to Lend-A-Hand
Spend a day helping Danville seniors with home projects
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Community volunteers are being sought for the 18th annual Lend-A-Hand Day on Saturday, April 23, 2022. This event is designed to help local Danville seniors with basic yard clean-up, such as mowing, raking, and weeding.
The Town of Danville, along with an estimated 150 volunteers, will join forces to provide this service and help neighbors in need. Volunteers ages 13 years and older are encouraged to register at www.danville.ca.gov/volunteer.
Community members not able to volunteer on Lend-A-Hand Day can still get involved with other upcoming volunteer opportunities. The Town is also seeking volunteers for upcoming special events, including Eggstravaganza, May 4 Be with You, Kids Night Out, or ongoing programs at the Danville Senior Center or the Village Theatre & Art Gallery. It’s a great chance to serve your community and get involved.
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Commission Volunteers Sought
Town of Danville Recruiting for Several Commission Positions
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The Town of Danville is looking for residents interested in serving on one of several commissions seeking new volunteers. City Clerk Marie Sunseri said the following commissions are in the process of accepting applications for two and four-year terms beginning July 1, 2022.
- Bicycle Advisory Commission - Youth Commissioner (2-year term)
- Bicycle Advisory Commission – 5 regular members (2 and 4-year terms)
- Contra Costa County Library Commission – 1 regular and one alternate member (4-year terms)
Applications are available on the Town website at www.danville.ca.gov/Commission-Recruitment. The deadline to file an application is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022. Applicants have the options to interview with the Town Council on May 31 and June 21, 2022.
For additional information, contact City Clerk Marie Sunseri at (925) 314-3401 or [email protected].
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Now Accepting Proposals for Animal Benefit Fund Contracts |
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There are three areas of funding available to qualified groups: Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced nonprofit agencies to receive Animal Benefit Fund funding to provide needed services for Contra Costa County pets.
Deadline for submitting RFPs: April 30, 2022
Medical Assistance Program ($21,000 Available)
This program is for medical assistance and emergency veterinary care for animals that are in the Contra Costa County and/or animals that have been accepted into the shelter's care.
Shelter Intervention Program ($21,000 Available)
Often, Contra Costa County families in a crisis turn to surrendering their pet to a shelter due to lack of financial resources. The intervention program helps to provide resources to keep animals in their homes. Examples of intervention tools: spay/neuter, behavior training assistance, fence repair and grooming. This program may also be used to help domestic violence victims or seniors on limited incomes to keep their pets in their lives when they may otherwise have had to consider relinquishment due to lack of funds for basic daily needs or medical concerns.
Spay Neuter and Wellness Program ($150,000 Available)
This program would make spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips more affordable and accessible in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa Animal Services will accomplish this by establishing partnerships and developing programs to reach into the areas of our county in greatest need, targeting the species/breeds of animals most likely to be found in our shelter, and supporting healthy community cats through TNR/RTF (Trap-Neuter-Return / Return- To-Field) and Working Cat Adoptions.
How to Apply
Application for FY 2022-2023 funding must be submitted ONLINE at www.citydataservices.net. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read this RFP document completely before starting the application. If there are any questions you can contact City Data Services at (650) 533-5933 or via email at [email protected].
CURRENTLY FUNDED AGENCIES
Agencies that are currently funded by Contra Costa Animal Services in FY 2021-22 that wish to apply for FY 2022-23 funding will find a link to the application in the "Applications" column when they log in at www.citydataservices.net.
NEW APPLICANTS
Agencies that are not currently funded by the Contra Costa Animal Services should log onto www.citydataservices.net and use CCAS2022 (case sensitive) as both their Username and Password. Applicants will be prompted for some basic information and then issued and emailed a unique Username and Password. By logging on with these new credentials, the FY 2022-23 Application will be available as a link in the "Applications" column.
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Would You Like to Serve on the County's
Treasury Oversight Committee?
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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals with sound knowledge and experience in the field of public and private finance, to serve on the Treasury Oversight Committee (Committee) for the Alternate seat representing the County Board of Supervisors and two Public Representative Seats for terms May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2026. To be considered, candidates must be County residents, may not be employed by an entity that has contributed to the reelection campaign of the County Treasurer or a member of the Board of Supervisors in the previous three years, may not directly or indirectly raise money for the County Treasurer or a member of the Board of Supervisors while a member of the Committee and may not work for bond underwriters, bond counsel, security brokerages or dealers, or financial services firms with whom the county treasurer does business, either during his or her tenure on the committee or for one year after leaving the Committee. (Government Code §27132.3).
The Committee meets at 3:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month following each quarter at 625 Court St, Room B001, Martinez, CA 94553. Each meeting lasts approximately one hour. Currently, meetings are conducted via teleconference per Government Code section 54953(e). The Committee’s duties include reviewing and monitoring the County Treasurer’s annual investment policy, and ensuring an annual audit is conducted to determine the County Treasurer is in compliance with Government Code §§27130-27137. The annual audits, meeting agendas and minutes of the Committee are available online: contracosta.ca.gov/690/Treasury-Oversight-Committee. Members of the Committee receive no compensation for their service.
Application forms can be obtained from the Contra Costa County Clerk of the Board by calling (925) 655-2000 or by clicking on the following link: Submit an Application Online. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553 no later than Wednesday, March 23, 2022 by 5 p.m. Interviews will be held at the Internal Operations Committee (IOC) meeting, which will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on April 11, 2022. More information about the Treasury Oversight Committee can be obtained by visiting the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s website at www.contracosta.ca.gov/690/Treasury-Oversight-Committee.
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Contra Costa County Juvenile Justice
Commission Seeks Members
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Are you interested in being involved in your community by providing citizen oversight for youth who are caught up in the juvenile justice system or placed in congregate care (i.e., group homes)? Joining the all-volunteer Contra Costa County Justice Commission is a rewarding opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth!
PURPOSE: The Commission’s purpose, as defined by state law, is to be a public conscience in the best interest of justice for youth in the county.
WHAT WE DO: The Commission reports to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court for the county and makes recommendations to the Probation Department related to public policy regarding in-custody and at-risk youth. Our primary responsibility is to provide citizen oversight of the juvenile justice system, which includes inspecting juvenile hall, police departments holding youth, and group homes in the county.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMMITMENT: You must be a Contra Costa County resident to be considered for appointment to the Commission, and you cannot be a current employee of the County. Commissioners must be willing to attend a monthly Commission meeting and will be expected to help conduct between four to six weekday inspections of juvenile institutions throughout the year with another Commissioner.
HOW TO APPLY OR LEARN MORE: The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 PM at the Walnut Creek Superior Court, Department 38, 640 Ygnacio Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA. Feel free to come and observe our public meetings.
Applications are always accepted for Commissioner vacancies. To apply, please visit www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/2335/Juvenile-Justice-Commission. Following a successful interview with members of the Commission, qualified candidates will be reviewed by the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge for an appointment to the Commission.
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Contra Costa County
Hazardous Materials Commission Seeks Applicants
Do Hazardous Materials Policy Issues Interest You?
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The Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission is seeking applicants to fill an Environmental Justice Seat.
You may apply if you …
- Have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the principles of Environmental Justice, as defined in County policy;
- are a layperson from a community in Contra Costa County that is highly impacted and burdened by hazardous materials facilities and releases, and will be able to represent community interests;
- have an interest in hazardous materials issues; and
- can attend monthly Commission and committee meetings.
The Commission is a voluntary body appointed by the Board of Supervisors and makes policy recommendations to the Board and County staff on issues concerning hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
The Commission’s 14 members and alternates serve four-year terms and include representatives of industry, labor, civic groups, environmental organizations, environmental engineers, the general public, cities and Environmental Justice communities.
To obtain an application form, or for further information, contact Michael Kent, Executive Assistant to the Commission, at (925) 250-3227 or [email protected]. Applications may also be obtained from the Clerk of the Board located at 1025 Escobar Street 1st Floor, Martinez CA 94553.
You may also submitt an application by mail, e-mail or on-line:
Applications must be received by May 31, 2022 and, if mailed, mailed to the Clerk of the Board.
Interviews for qualified applicants will take place from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on June 10, 2022.
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Opportunity to Serve on the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
IHSS Public Authority Poised to Fill Several Vacancies
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The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Advisory Committee currently has four (4) volunteer vacancies for individuals who are current or past users of IHSS or Personal Attendant Services. Individuals who are in the following categories can fill the vacancies:
- Consumer 60 or Older - Two (2) vacancies
- Consumer Any Age - Two (2) vacancies
Additionally, there are two (2) District volunteer vacancies representing Districts II (Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, and Canyon), and District V (Hercules, Martinez Pittsburg, Antioch). Individuals residing or working in either of these two (2) Districts, with professional experience in the following categories, may apply:
- Senior Advocate
- Advocate for Younger Persons with Disabilities
- Representative from the Developmental Disability Community
- Social Worker
- Nurse
- Representative from a Community Based Organization
- Representative from a Home Health Agency
- Current or Previous IHSS Provider
Individuals who reside or work in Contra Costa County who are interested in applying for these Volunteer Vacancies on the IHSS Public Authority Committee can obtain an application from Monique Rodriguez by calling (925) 363-6670 or emailing [email protected].
Applications should be returned to the IHSS Public Authority as soon as possible. All applicants will receive acknowledgement in writing. Following the review of applications, the review committee will forward recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for appointment.
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Now is a great time to consider ways you might want to give back to your community. 2020 saw our advisory bodies pivot to virtual meetings, which has continued throughout 2021 and into 2022. The benefit of these meeting platforms is that more people can participate than ever before.
If you are interested in participating in government, then perhaps one of these volunteer opportunities are of interest to you:
Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (CSA P-2B/APSAC)
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo/Danville community for police services.
2 Alternate Seats
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo community for police services.
County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents only. One alternate seat available)
The P-5 Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services for Roundhill.
In-Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee (IHSS)
1 Seat
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