Weekly Update - October 18, 2024

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Due to the National Weather Service predicting critical fire weather conditions and issuing a Red Flag Warning, PG&E has begun de-energizing some power lines in Contra Costa County through its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program.  To learn more and find out if your home may be affected, please go to pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/psps-updates. You can look up your address here.  

Should your power go out, these are the following Customer Resource Centers

(CRCs) for charging, batteries, water, etc. The two sites are: 

·     Brentwood Balfour Guthrie Park – 1701 Balfour Rd., Brentwood

·     Clayton Community Church – 1655 Main St., Clayton (new location)

Some of the precautions our Contra Costa fire agencies are taking include:

· Securing CalOES funding for staffing of additional resources in our county

during this time period. The following resources are committed as of 8am this

morning:

·     Task Force of 4 Wildland Engines (Con Fire, Moraga-Orinda, Rodeo-Hercules,

San Ramon Valley)

·     One Additional 24-hour Con Fire Dozer (2 total)

·     Two 16-person Hand Crews 24-hours (All Con Fire hand crew personnel)

·     Two Water Tenders (Crockett and Con Fire)

·     Seven Chief Officers (4 Con Fire, 1 Moraga-Orinda, 2 San Ramon Valley) to

staff and support Incident Management Team

·     Two Additional Con Fire Dispatchers

This weekend Caltrans has scheduled a partial closure of southbound Interstate 680 between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and the I-580/I-680 connector in Pleasanton Friday, October 18 through Monday morning, October 21.

In the case of rain or unanticipated developments, the closures will be rescheduled, and the public will be notified.

For more information please visit the Alameda County Transportation Commission website at www.alamedactc.org

Contra Costa County Public Works Will Perform

Tree Trimming and Removal Along Danville Boulevard

10/22 - 11/21/24

A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform tree trimming and removal operations along Danville Boulevard from Rudgear Road to Hillgrade Avenue. Work will begin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, and last through Thursday, November 21, 2024, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays), weather permitting.

This work will improve public safety and tree health along Danville Boulevard by removing dead trees and trimming live trees that present a hazard to the public. Traffic control will be used. Drivers should expect 5–10-minute delays.

Contra Costa County Public Works, Special Districts, has worked with an arborist to develop a tree management plan for the area. This will be the second phase of a planned multi-year project along Danville Boulevard that follows the tree management plan.

About Contra Costa County Public Works Department:

The Contra County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control,r oad and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about

CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org

Race Day is Sunday, October 20, 2024

5k, 10k (around the Lafayette Reservoir), or 2 mile fun walk/run downtown Lafayette

STARTING LINE:

West bound lane of Mt. Diablo Blvd. between Oak Hill Road and Moraga Road. 5k 8am, 10k 8:15am, 2 mile 8:45am.

PARKING:

Do not park in private parking lots, do not park at Safeway. Park on public streets or in public lots. BART lots are free on weekends.

Sign up!

At the most recent meeting of the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EB EDA) Supervisor Andersen, newly appointed Chair, received an in-depth presentation from Port of Oakland Representatives, Dan Wan and Craig Simon on the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport's Terminal Modernization & Development Project.

This initiative aims to modernize Terminals 1 and 2, add a brand-new terminal, consolidate passenger processing functions, enhance international arrival facilities, improve terminal area parking, and much more. The project is expected to significantly boost our region's economy long term and in the short term, creating approximately 5,000 new jobs during the construction phase.

We encourage you to learn more about this proposal by clicking here. If you wish to support this vital airport expansion by lending your voice. Click here

Wednesday night Supervisor Andersen welcomed Monte Vista High School students and their parents to the Street Smarts sponsored Start Smart CHP presentation. High School students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are not issued on campus parking passes unless they attend this two hour program. 

Start Smart, presented by CHP Officer Daniel Gilmore, is intended to help newly licensed or soon to be licensed teenage drivers become more aware of the responsibilities that come with the privilege of getting their license. To learn more about the Start Smart program click here.

To learn more about the San Ramon Valley Street Smarts program, which provides traffic safety education to students and families at all grade levels, please go to www.street-smarts.com

Pictured below Danville Police Chief Allan Shields, Supervisor Andersen, and CHP Officer Daniel Gilmore.

Supervisor Andersen attended the Mid Autumn Asian Cultural Festival held at the Blackhawk Museum on Saturday, October 12. She is pictured above with the event organizers Andy Li and Kay Wang. There were 14 different performing groups, including the graceful and talented dancers from Xiaopei Chinese Dance, pictured below. 

Check your Smoke Alarms

According to the National Fire Protection Association almost three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that failed to operate.  A working smoke alarm cuts the risk of dying in a house fire by almost half! Please make sure you test your smoke alarms to ensure that all of them are functioning properly.

For more information go to www.firedepartment.org

Welcoming South Center

Family Justice Center

The Family Justice Center prioritizes supporting DV/IPV survivors in their communities. Access to a local Family Justice Center reduces travel stress and expense for families and helps strengthen local community networks. In more affluent areas, domestic violence victims face unique challenges as abusers wield their money, power and influence to assert control within relationships. Furthermore, immigrant victims face daunting challenges in seeking help. Many are unaware of available resources while others find themselves entirely reliant on their abusers for essential support. 

With these challenges in mind, we are working on opening a fourth Family Justice Center in Danville. After a planning process that included community-wide participation and design help from Danville architect and City Councilmember Newell Arnerich, we’re delighted to announce that our new South Center will open its doors November 1st!

South Contra Costa Family Justice Center

319 Diablo Rd #103

Danville, CA 94526

Stay tuned for contact information and office hours.

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will pay tribute to the Port Chicago sailors at this year’s Veterans Day celebration, recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of the sailors who stood against unsafe working conditions after the tragic 1944 Port Chicago Naval Magazine explosion in Concord. The event will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Board Chambers, located at 1025 Escobar St., in Martinez. 

Port Chicago Alliance Executive Director Yulie Padmore will be this year’s Keynote speaker. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, civil rights advocacy, and government affairs, Yulie Padmore has led numerous initiatives to promote racial equity and social justice. As Executive Director of Port Chicago Alliance, she is committed to honoring the legacy of the Port Chicago Sailors and played a key role in naming Thurgood Marshall Regional Park — Home of the Port Chicago 50. In 2024, she was honored with an invitation to the White House for her efforts to exonerate the Port Chicago 50.

To learn more about the Veterans Day Ceremony, click here.

Join SHELTER, Inc. as we help over 400 low-income families celebrate Thanksgiving this year! We are accepting non-perishable food donations at our Concord office until November 16th at 12pm.

Don’t have time to shop? Monetary contributions are gladly accepted and will be used for each household’s turkey purchase. Contributions can be made online or mailed to SHELTER, Inc., P.O. Box 5368, Concord, CA 94524

Donate non-perishable items from the list below

TURKEY - Gift cards ($30) to local grocery stores i.e. WinCo, Safeway, and Smart&Final.

Please NO fresh or frozen turkeys



CANNED GOODS

Candied yams

Chicken stock

Corn

Cranberry sauce

Cream of mushroom soup

Green beans

Canned fruit

French fried onions

Pasta sauce

DRY GOODS

Beans

Biscuit or bread mix

Gravy mix

Instant mashed potatoes

Pasta noodles

Rice

Stuffing mix

Cake or brownie mix

EXTRAS - Can openers, oven mitts, napkins, aluminum foil, and kitchen tools

ALL FOOD DONATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL NOVEMBER 16 at 12 p.m.

at SHELTER, Inc. 1333 Willow Pass Rd. Ste., 206 Concord, CA

Questions? Contact Yareth Rodriguez at Yareth.rodriguez@shelterinc.org

Alamo-Lafayette Cemetery District

Terms Expiring

https://www.alamolafayettecemetery.com/ 

An Independent California Special District, the Board of Trustees operates the Alamo-Lafayette Cemetery District. The District includes parts of Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, and Diablo. The Board is made up of three trustees, who serve 4-year terms. Trustees must reside within the district. Meetings are on the 2^nd Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

County Service Area, P-2A Citizen Advisory Committee (Blackhawk residents only) Terms Expiring

The County Services Area, P-2A Citizens Advisory Committee 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, at the Blackhawk Police Service District Office at 1092 Eagle Nest Pl.

Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (CSA P-2B) Terms Expiring

To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo/Danville community for police services.

County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents only) Terms Expiring

To advise the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services for Roundhill.

Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment -

The Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety 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. 

Submit an Application Online here. Questions? Contact The Office of Reentry & Justice, by phone at (925) 313-4087.

For more information on CAB membership duties and activities, please visit their website.

Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) Terms Expiring

To advise on issues and concerns related to services provided by the County

or other local agencies located within Alamo, which includes parks & recreation, lighting & landscaping, land use, code enforcement, public safety, and transportation. For more information go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3595/Alamo

Find out more information about volunteering for an advisory body here co.contra-costa.ca.us/3418.