Veterans Memorial Building in Danville Celebrates 100th Anniversary
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The Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley will host a one day celebration event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the building. The celebration will be March 30 from 11am to 5pm at the Veterans Memorial Building and along East Prospect Avenue in Danville.
Since 1925, the Veterans Memorial Building has provided an activity center for the San Ramon Valley Veteran community, and Sunday’s event will continue that tradition with the following activities:
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Live music from San Ramon Valley Pep Band, 191st Army Band of the Wild West, and Monte Vista Jazz Combo
- Swing Dance Performances
- Scavenger Hunt and Art Activities for Kids
- Displays from Blue Star Moms, National Parks Service, Danville Women’s Club, and more.
- Vintage 1920’s Arcade Games
All are invited to visit the Veterans Memorial Building for a day long family friendly celebration. The UH-1 Huey Helicopter and variety of vintage vehicles will be displayed outside the building (weather permitting) along with live music, art activities for children, games, scavenger hunt and indoor displays depicting life in the 1920’s. In the event of rain, most of the activities will be moved indoors at the Senior Center and Veterans Memorial Building.
The Veteran Service Organizations organizing the event will also have 100th Anniversary Commemorative coins available as a fundraiser for the building. This classic building has played host to thousands of veteran activities as well as community events, attracting valley residents to downtown Danville for senior programs, parties, banquets, weddings, voting, library use and many other activities. In 2012, after more than eighty years of special events and wonderful memories, the Town of Danville and members of the community came together to support and celebrate the renovation and expansion of the Veterans Memorial Building at its current location, adjacent to the Danville Senior Center.
The event is free, and parking is available on surrounding public streets and in all downtown Municipal Parking Lots. To accommodate the large outdoor displays and pedestrians, East Prospect Avenue between Front Street and Hartz Avenue will be closed.
The Veterans Memorial Building is located at 400 Hartz Ave. In Danville. For event information, visit vmbsrv.org.
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Board of Supervisors to Host the 31st Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awards
Join the Board of Supervisors for the 31st Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration at 11am, Tuesday, April 1st at 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez. The event will be broadcast live on Contra Costa Television and the County’s website.
“We honor César E. Chávez and his enduring legacy of fighting injustice and uplifting the lives of farmworkers and their families.,” said Board Chair Candace Andersen. “His dedication to service continues to inspire us. In this spirit, we also recognize the outstanding 2025 Youth Hall of Fame awardees, whose commitment to service and community reflects Chávez’s mission.”
The theme for this year’s celebration is His Legacy Our Time – Su Legado Nuestro Tiempo. The festival will feature keynote speakers Antonio Quintero and Douglas Lezameta. Armando Quintero has been the Director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation since 2020. With a background in environmental sciences, Quintero has held leadership roles at the Sierra Nevada Research Institute, the California Water Commission, and the National Park Service. Douglas Lezameta is a dynamic podcast producer, host, and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Contra Costa County, leading efforts to empower Hispanic businesses and promote community growth. With a career spanning 19 years, he founded Fusion Latina Network, creating content across multiple platforms, including podcasts, live video streaming, and TV channels, to uplift and connect the Hispanic community.
The event will include presentation of the 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awards to students who make outstanding community contributions, live performances by Salseros with Arthur Murray Dance Studios and remarks from the Board of Supervisors.
Here are the County’s 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awards winners:
High School Awardees:
Volunteerism: Megan Reese Dowdy, Heritage High School
Teamwork: Christophe Davis, Miramonte High School
Perseverance: Kaelyn Matthis, Pinole High School
Leadership & Civic Engagement: Karlina J. Meyer, Carondelet High School
Good Samaritan: Arianna Shirin Bustamante, Campolindo High School
Innovation and Empowerment: Johann Webber, Stanford University Online High School
Middle School Rising Stars
Volunteerism Rising Star: Hope Huffmaster, Knightsen Elementary School
Perseverance: Maddox Lindsey-Pedraza, Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy
Innovation & Empowerment: Aalia Bachar, Knightsen Elementary School
The annual celebration honors the diversity and richness of our community. To learn more about the César E. Chávez Ceremony, click here.
| | March 2025 Prescription Drug Awareness Month | |
Supervisor Ken Carlson, Fatima Matal Sol, Alcohol and Other Drugs Program Manager, April Rovero, MEDS Coalition, Board Chair Candace Andersen, Supervisor Diane Burgis, and Supervisor John Gioia.
Each year, the Board of Supervisors along with the Behavioral Health Division, and its partners, acknowledge Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month in Contra Costa, to highlight prescription drug safety prevention efforts to increase the safety and well-being of individuals in Contra Costa. In recognition to the ongoing prevention efforts led by the Contra Costa County Medication Education and Disposal Safety (MEDS) Coalition and the Health Department to raise prescription drug safety awareness and promote well-being among individual in Contra Costa. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors encourages all community members pledge to, “Spread the Word… One Pill Can Kill”.
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Standing with the NCAPDA Capstone Students are Shelley Clark, SRVUSD Trustee, Supervisor Candace Andersen, Krista Glaser, SRV Council of PTAs, April Rovero, NCAPDA Executive Director.
Supervisor Andersen joined many parents at San Ramon Valley Unified School District to learn from students who presented their NCAPDA Capstone Projects. The presentations focused on education and warnings on fentanyl, opioids, sedatives, stimulants, and party drugs. April Rovero, NCAPDA Executive Director, led a powerful Q&A session to allow parents the opportunity to ask the students questions on how to talk to their children about drugs.
| | Board of Supervisors Proclaim National Crime Victim's Rights Week | | |
The Board of Supervisors stand with Diana Becton, Contra Costa County District Attorney, Ellen McDonnell, Contra Costa County Public Defender, and staff from both offices.
In Contra Costa County, National Crime Victims' Rights Week will be observed with the theme "Kinship" emphasizing shared humanity in supporting crime survivors. Crime Victims' Right Week is to raise awareness about victims' rights, honor crime victims, and recognize the work of those who advocate on their behalf. For more information click here.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen and Town of Danville Mayor, Renee Morgan
Mayor Renee Morgan and the Town of Danville held the State of the Town Luncheon Wednesday, March 26th. Mayor Morgan offered updates on key Town initiatives and events, such as housing, economic growth and vitality, all the amenities available in Danville and why the Danville community is such a great place to live, work and play.
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Ilena Ferrer, CCTV Media Team, assisted Town Staff during State of the Town event.
Contra Costa Television (CCTV) is the flagship channel of Contra Costa County’s cable television programming, bringing you special events, government meetings, and produced shows. CCTV broadcasts on channels Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse 99, and Astound 32 & 1027.
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District Representative, Carol Mascali, enjoyed celebrating the Norooz Spring Festival at Bishop Ranch City Center on Saturday, March 22nd. With special desserts by C’est Si Bon, dance performances, children’s activities and traditional music, the Norooz Spring Festival celebrated a time of renewal, joy, and new beginnings.
Pictured left to right with Carol Mascali, are two of the event planners Bahar Heidarzadeh and Aram Mortazavi .
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SRVUSD Celebrates Schools Named 2025 California Distinguished Schools
San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) is proud to announce that four of its schools – Creekside, Greenbrook and John Baldwin Elementary Schools in Danville, and Neil Armstrong Elementary in San Ramon – have been named 2025 California Distinguished Schools by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that demonstrate outstanding student performance or a commitment to closing the achievement gap, as evaluated through the California School Dashboard.
Superintendent CJ Cammack expressed his pride in this prestigious recognition of the students and staff at these schools. In a letter to the community, he noted, "Through my regular school visits, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the exceptional excellence present in every SRVUSD school. While we are delighted to celebrate these four distinguished schools, we also recognize and appreciate the high-quality education being provided to every student in our district. We remain committed to our mission of excellence for all."
SRVUSD congratulates the students, staff, and families of John Baldwin Elementary, Creekside Elementary, Neil Armstrong Elementary, and Greenbrook Elementary for this well-deserved honor.
The CDE will honor California Distinguished Schools in Anaheim on May 30, 2025. To learn more about SRVUSD click here.
| | San Ramon Library Hours Restored | | East Bay Economic Development Alliance 2025 Innovation Awards | | |
East Bay EDA Chair, Candace Andersen is joined by Sarah Yoell, PG&E Government Affairs Manager, Susan Muranishi, Alameda County CAO, Caitlyn Sly, President & CEO of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
Supervisor Andersen had the honor as Chair of East Bay EDA to attend the annual Innovation Awards in Oakland Thursday evening.
Globally, the East Bay is a leader in entrepreneurship and innovation. The East Bay Innovation Awards, sometimes known as the "Academy Awards of the East Bay," are the preeminent program of its type that honors and celebrates the exceptional businesses and organizations that have contributed to the innovation legacy of the East Bay. Outstanding companies that embrace innovation in production, goods, services, design, and information are highlighted at the annual awards ceremony.
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano was recognized as a 2025 Legacy Awardees for their impactful work in the community.
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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
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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.
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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.
| | A Day at ConFire Training Center | | Jim Cervantes, Lafayette City Council Member, learns how to break down a door and properly use a fire hose. | | Greg Wolff, Lafayette Planning & Building Director, learns how to use the Jaws of Life | |
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Contra Costa County Fire invited elected officials and city staff members to a "day at Con Fire Training" to see what the training campus provides for local and regional fire, EMS, and rescue training. Lafayette participated in this opportunity, sending City Council Members, Department Directors and the City Manager. Being a special district, often local city leaders aren't aware of what ConFire does, where they do it, and how they prepare recruits and members to be lifelong learners and continue their training throughout their career.
This also gave participants a chance to see the current recruit academy in action as well as offered the chance for attendees to participate in operating auto extrication equipment and other hands-on experiences.
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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.
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Opportunity to Serve on the
In-Home Supportive Services
Public Authority Advisory Committee
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:
- Vacant - Consumer Under 60 (1 seat)
- Vacant - Consumer 60 or Older (2 seats)
- Vacant - Consumer Any Age (2 seats)
Additionally, there is one District vacancy representing District II (Lamorinda, San Ramon Valley, Rossmoor). Individuals residing or working in District 2, 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
The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee provides advice and assistance to the Board of Supervisors and the staff of the IHSS Public Authority regarding the IHSS program and policies of the IHSS Public Authority. The Public Authority recruits and screens homecare providers, maintains a registry of providers, refers providers to consumers and enrolls all IHSS providers on the State Payroll.
For more information, please visit IHSS Website
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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
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In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee provides advice and assistance to the Board of Supervisors and the staff of the IHSS Public Authority regarding the IHSS program and policies of the IHSS Public Authority. The Public Authority recruits and screens homecare providers, maintains a registry of providers, refers providers to consumers and enrolls all IHSS providers on the State Payroll.
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County Service Area P-2A Citizen Advisory Committee
(Blackhawk residents only) Alternate Seat Available
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 6:00 PM, Blackhawk County Club, Lakeside Room, 599 Lakeside Drive, Danville
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County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee
(Roundhill Residents only) Alternate Seat Available
Advise the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services in Roundhill.
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