Weekly Update - October 21, 2022 | |
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Save the Date for the County's Veterans Day Ceremony
on November 8
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Omicron Booster Shots Available for Kids | |
Getting Tested in Contra Costa County | |
To Read the Latest Contra Costa Covid-19 Information and To See the Data Summary, Visit COVID-19 updates | |
Discuss Halloween Safety With Your Kids | |
Before your Halloween trick-or-treaters hit the neighborhood, review these safety tips to help keep kids safe. | |
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Contra Costa County Seeks Nominations for
Humanitarians of the Year
Student and Adult Humanitarians to be Recognized at
45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony
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Contra Costa County will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. In the spirit of Dr. King’s work, this year’s theme is “The Future Belongs to All.” The County now seeks nominations for a Student and Adult Humanitarian of the Year.
To learn more go Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year .
The deadline to submit candidates for consideration is Friday, November 4, 2022. To submit online nominations and learn more about the County’s celebration and past honorees, visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony website.
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November 8 is General Election Day in Contra Costa | |
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Contra Costa Voters, the General Election is on November 8th, 2022. Lots of federal, state, local, and hyperlocal offices are on the ballot. Check for details, locations, and key dates at November 8 elections.
Do not miss this important opportunity to vote!
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Your Roadmap to Voting 2022 | |
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Community Conversations, a partnership of The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, The League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa County Library, and CCTV produced a webinar called "Your Roadmap to Voting 2022" that was recorded on September 15th on Zoom.
County Election Office representatives shared information with participants about the changes the County has made to enhance security and improve the efficiency of counting ballots, as well as timely information about tools their office provides to voters.
Marian Shostrom shared information on the League's Voter’s Edge unbiased online guide and how voters can use it to inform their choices for the midterm election.
They also produced a webinar which aired on October 13th "Get the Lowdown on the 2022 Propositions Pros/Con" which includes 5-minute video presentations of each proposition written by the League of Women Voters Diablo Valley and produced with St. Mary's College with their students as narrators.
The links for the two webinars are:
Your Roadmap to Voting 2022
Get the Lowdown on 2022 Propositions Pros & Cons
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Contra Costa County Library Program
Provides 24/7 Tutoring Service
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Contra Costa County Library is encouraging patrons to take advantage of its live online tutoring service that is now available 24/7.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers access to math, reading, and writing tutors who are fluent in English and Spanish. Live tutors fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog are available from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Levels of support range from K-12, college, language assistance, and support with filling out FASFA.
Library users can additionally access a writing lab, ask questions, and receive answers within 24 hours, and have the ability to schedule private sessions with friends in a virtual study room. For more information, go here.
To access Brainfuse HelpNow, go to ccclib.org. Sign in with your library card to get started.
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Free Rides in October on All County Connection Routes | |
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All County Connection buses and paratransit are free to ride for the entire month of October, with no payment required for any passenger.
A month of free rides is made possible by federal stimulus funding and is intended to not only help essential workers save money but encourage commuters to take public transit.
While public transit ridership numbers remain below pre-pandemic levels, County Connection has doubled its passenger count in the past two years.
For more information on County Connection routes serving your area, visit countyconnection.com or call Customer Service at (925) 676-1976.
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Operation Documentation III | |
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder office is pleased to announce that Operation Documentation is back. All veterans are invited to bring their DD 214 (discharge paperwork) to the Clerk-Recorder office and they will record it at no charge for safe keeping and peace of mind. Whenever the Veteran needs a certified copy of the form, they can get one from their office – free of charge. | |
Bike Turnouts on Mt. Diablo Completed | |
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On October 15th, elected officials, Mount Diablo Cyclists, and the Bay Area Bicycling Committee celebrated the completion of 45 bike turnouts on Mount Diablo. The completed turnouts will prevent biker vs vehicle collisions and save lives. Supervisor Andersen's Chief of Staff, Gayle Israel, attended the celebration and is in the photo above, bottom row, third from the left.
View more information at mountdiablocyclists.org/.
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Free Virtual Composting Workshop | |
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The County Department of Conservation & Development is sponsoring a free Home Composting virtual workshop. All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. This event will be hosted live online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link the week prior to the event.
Click on the date below to register. If you do not see the email, please check your junk folder or contact them directly at 925-655-2909.
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Meals on Wheels Keeps Delivering after Fire | |
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On Saturday, September 24th, Meals on Wheels (MOW) Diablo Region had a fire in its Walnut Creek headquarters, rendering it inoperable for at least a year. Despite this setback, no senior has missed a meal, friendly visit, exercise class, or fall risk assessment.
Currently, the entire staff is working remotely but the organization is working to secure temporary office space while repairs are being done. MOW Diablo Region continues to see more demand for its services and the fire has caused unanticipated expenses that make its work even more challenging. In addition to needing more volunteers, the organization welcomes donations to help them continue their important work. Help them recover by donating to their Fire Fund or visiting www.mowdiabloregion.org.
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Funding Applications are now Being Accepted for Consideration for the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund | |
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The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is pleased to announce that completed funding applications are now being accepted for consideration for the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
The Fish and Wildlife Committee strongly encourages applications related to:
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improving habitat
- scientific research
- public education
- threatened and endangered species
- resolving human/wildlife interaction issues
In addition to the above areas of interest, the Fish and Wildlife Committee wishes to fund one or more projects that increase collaboration with law enforcement agencies and community cultural organizations on enforcement issues and education focusing on communities that may be unaware of local fish and game laws. Projects that provide multilingual signage and educational materials are encouraged.
Due to the current drought conditions, proposals should seek to minimize water usage and address the project’s water requirements in the grant application.
Click here to access more information and the application: contracosta.ca.gov/Fish-and-Wildlife-Propagation-Fund-Grant.
Should you have any questions about the Fish and Wildlife Committee or this funding program, please contact Maureen Parkes at 925-655-2909 or [email protected].
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Town Hall on the Future of Water in Central Contra Costa
to be held on October 26
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With drought the new norm in California, how can we ensure Central Contra Costa County has a reliable water supply for the future? What are the opportunities and challenges of using recycled water to help meet our community’s water needs?
Join community leaders along with our local water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities for a town hall forum exploring the future of water in the central county area. Representatives of East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) will share what they are planning and doing to make the most of our precious water resources.
The town hall will take place Wednesday, October 26, from 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette. Lunch will be provided.
All are welcome. The event is free, but space is limited, so pre-registration is requested by October 19th.
To register, visit townhallwater or contact (925) 988-7780 or e-mail [email protected].
The town hall is sponsored by Rossmoor in partnership with EBMUD and Central San to benefit the local central county communities of Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and Walnut Creek that do not have access to recycled water.
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Council on Homelessness Seeking Applications for Open City Representative Seat | |
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOON, WEDNESDAY 10/26
The Contra Costa Council on Homelessness (COH) is seeking candidates for the eleven open seats on the Council! We are looking for great people willing to bring their time and talents to the important work we are doing to end homelessness in Contra Costa County.
City Government Representative: Applicants must work for a city government located in Contra Costa County. Representatives in this position will be asked to share their knowledge of local city governments during decision-making process and share information from the Council on Homelessness with cities across the community.
Click here: forms.office.com/ to complete the initial application.
For more information about the Council on Homelessness and how to apply click here.
If you have questions, please contact email [email protected] or call Jaime Jenett, Staff to the Council at 925-464-0152.
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Serve on a Contra Costa County Committee, Commission, or Board? There are Opportunities Available | |
District 2 Volunteer Opportunities | |
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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.
1 Regular Seat
1 Alternate Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo community for police services.
The Measure X Community Advisory Board - Supervisor Andersen is seeking an individual that represents broad and diverse voices, and perspectives. To be considered for this seat, candidates must either live or work in District 2. The Community Advisory Board currently meets monthly. Currently, the meetings are via online conferencing. For more information about Measure X, please click here.
Find out more information about volunteering for an advisory body here co.contra-costa.ca.us/3418. To apply online go to www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/.
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