State Route 24 (SR-24) Caldecott Tunnel Overnight Closure

#4 Bore Maintenance Work

Tuesday, March 11^th at 10:00 PM

Caltrans has scheduled an overnight closure of the Caldecott Tunnel number 4 bore westbound State Route 24 (SR-24).

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 10:00 PM until Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 4:30 AM, bore 4 will be closed for maintenance and RCM Fire Pump Inspection. During the work, all other bores in each direction will remain open. All work is weather dependent.

Traffic Control Measures:

Changeable message signs will be in place to assist motorists traveling in the area. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time. Please drive with caution through the construction zone. Slow for the Cone Zone.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY.

For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

For more information about the D4 Projects, go to: Caltrans D4 Current Projects

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San Ramon State of the City Address

This week, Supervisor Andersen attended the highly anticipated 2025 State of the City Address, hosted by the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce. During the event, San Ramon Mayor, Mark Armstrong highlighted both the city's achievements and the opportunities for growth. Mayor Armstrong also outlined exciting initiatives for the future, including plans for housing development, economic growth, and the expansion of community parks.

Supervisor Andersen is pictured alongside Mayor Armstrong and Danielle Cook, President of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce.

Street Smarts “Be Reel!” Video Contest Awards Night

Pictured above are the winners of the 2025 “Be Reel!” Video Contest with the event presenters: Renee Morgan, Mayor of Danville; Mark Armstrong, Mayor of San Ramon; Jesse vanZee, SRVUSD Trustee; Carol Mascali, District Representative for Supervisor Candace Andersen; and Matt Stamey, San Ramon Fire Protection Board Member.

On Monday, March 3, 2025, over 165 parents, students, staff, and elected officials gathered at the Danville Village Theatre to celebrate the creative efforts of 57 aspiring filmmakers from San Ramon Valley Middle and High Schools during the 20th Annual Street Smarts “Be Reel!” Video Contest Awards Ceremony. The contest encourages students to collaborate in teams to produce 90-second public service announcement videos focused on a traffic safety theme. This year’s theme, “Safety First!” inspired 35 video submissions from 85 students, with 19 entries selected as finalists.

Black Life in America

This news resource explores the experience and impact of Black people in America as recorded by the news media from 1704 to today. The content is sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. It covers many topical categories such as slavery and flights to freedom, voting rights and voter suppression and disenfranchisement, segregation and civil rights, prejudice and discrimination and activism and protest movements. Get free access to this resource by visiting the Digital Resources page at ccclib.org

March Animal Adoption Events and Community Activities

Supervisor Andersen Attends Oath of Office Ceremony for Assemblymember Farías

On Thursday, March 6, Supervisor Andersen attended the in-district Oath of Office Ceremony and Reception for newly elected Assemblymember Annamarie Ávila Farías, which was held in Martinez. Assemblymember Farías was sworn in by California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. She is a lifetime Martinez resident and represents District 15, which covers much of Central and Eastern Contra Costa County.

The Contra Costa Commission for Women & Girls

Contra Costa Health Expands Notification System

for Hazardous Materials Alerts

The Community Warning System (CWS) allows anyone to sign up to receive community awareness text messages about Level 1 incidents at industrial facilities regulated by Contra Costa County, including the county’s four oil refineries. For more information click here.

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.

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/.

The Meher Schools Celebrates 50 Years in Lafayette

On Sunday, February 23, more than 1,000 people gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the White Pony Preschool and Meher Elementary School. This included hundreds of graduates as well as former teachers of the school, some traveling from across the country. Located in Lafayette, the school, whose name means compassion, has nurtured generations of students since its founding in 1975.

The celebration offered video montages of school plays, photos from the past 50 years, a chance to meet the teachers, and a storytelling session that allowed alumni, teachers, and parents to share their memories and experiences of the school throughout the years.

The White Pony/Meher School began in 1975 as a one-room preschool and daycare center with nine students that evolved into a combined elementary and preschool. It is the fulfillment of Murshida Ivy Duce’s dream for a school for children based on Meher Baba's principles of love, harmony, beauty, and selfless service to life.

The preschool is called the White Pony, and the grade school is the Meher School. Together they are known as The Meher Schools.

Each year, the school has a "Founders Day," celebrating the birthdays of the school and its founders, Murshida Ivy Duce and Meher Baba.

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

John Muir Offers Inpatient Psychiatric Care

Expert Inpatient Psychiatric Care to Help You Feel Like Yourself Again

John Muir Health Psychiatric Hospital’s medical staff and care teams offer an intensive inpatient treatment program providing compassionate, acute care for children, adolescents, adults and older adults experiencing a psychiatric or substance use crisis.

In a supportive, structured environment, our experienced medical staff and care teams treat children ages 4-11, adolescents ages 12-17, adults ages 18+ and older adults ages 65+. Conditions treated include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Self-harm and suicidal ideation
• Problematic substance use
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Other mental health and well-being concerns
• 

Learn more about John Muir health Psychiatric Hospital click here. They do not provide walk-in or emergency services. If you or a loved one is having a mental health or substance use crisis, go to your nearest emergency room or call 988.

Join the Movement: Raising Awareness for the 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline in San Ramon Valley

Karen Stepper, Danville Town Council; Renee Morgan, Mayor of Danville; Carol Mascali, District Representative and San Ramon Valley Leadership Class Project Lead; and Mark Belotz, Mayor of Danville.

The San Ramon Valley Leadership Class of 2025 has created a movement in the San Ramon Valley to raise awareness of the 988 Mental Health Hotline to all residents. The goal is for our community to be aware of the value of calling 988 as we all are when we call 911. We strive to reduce barriers to mental health care by making emergency mental health support easily accessible to all members of the community, especially during crisis. Here is more information on 988 Crisis Line.

The Contra Costa Crisis Center handles all the 988 texts, chats or calls for our county. Each day, their dedicated staff provide support, counseling, and hope – helping people in emotional or psychological distress.

Please join our movement by sharing with your friends, business associates and neighbors about 988. You can also explore the full collection of 988 social posts, flyers, posters click here.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, you can call 911 or 988 and be transferred to the County's Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime "A3" Miles Hall Crisis Call Center. The direct number for the Crisis Call Center is 844-844-5544 and you can find more resources here.

State Updates Maps Showing Fire Severity Hazard Zones

Last week, the state released updated Local Responsibility Area (LRA) maps. Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ConFire), San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD), and Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) have made updates to their websites, adding both access to the map and a place for public comments

The ConFire link is: CCCFPD LRA MAPS

The SRVFPD link is: SRVFPD LRA MAPS

The MOFD link is: MOFD LRA MAPS

Also included below is a link to an interview that ConFire Assistant Chief, Chris Bachman participated in with KCRA, which includes the State Fire Marshal at the end of the news clip regarding the maps and their non-use by the insurance industry. KCRA Interview with Chief Bachman

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/

Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office Hours in Danville

Electric Bike and Scooter Laws

When selecting an e-bike or e-scooter for your child, or when enjoying motorized bikes yourself, it is important to know the state and local laws that govern use of different classes of bikes and scooters. In the Town of Danville, it is illegal for anyone to ride any bicycle, electric bicycle, electric skateboard, or electric scooter on the sidewalk in any business district. For more information click here.

Recycle Smart "Waste Capture" Study

During the weeks of March 3-7 and March 10-14, RecycleSmart is conducting a residential ‘Waste Capture’ study. During the mornings, ahead of the collection trucks, our contractor, HDR, will be in residential neighborhoods gathering samples from trash, recycling, and organics carts. The samples will be brought to the Republic Services Transfer Station in Martinez where they will be sorted and weighed. The goal of the study is to help RecycleSmart plan for outreach and education, to make program improvements, and reduce contamination. If you have concerns or questions, please contact RecycleSmart at Authority@RecycleSmart.org.

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

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