Across all neighborhoods in District 3, our youth have needed a space built specifically around their lived experiences, creative interests, and physical and mental health needs.

The project behind this long-held vision is officially underway with the support of Measure X funding. At the corner of Lone Tree Way and Windy Springs Lane in Brentwood, Contra Costa County is developing the District 3 Youth Center. The county has launched a new project dashboard where you can bring yourself up to speed on all of the current happenings at the site.

This 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art flagship campus designed entirely for local youth ages 12 to 18 and is scheduled to open in 2029. More than a standard municipal facility, the center's preliminary blueprint reflects a home-like, collaborative atmosphere:

• Creative Expression: Architectural plans feature a full music and media recording studio, instructional classrooms, and quiet study nooks designed for academic support and creative exploration.
• Community & Connection: A central living room and lobby welcome visitors, anchored by multipurpose activity rooms, a community teaching kitchen, and open outdoor recreation areas.
• Holistic Wellness: Recognizing the unique pressures facing teens today, the facility includes dedicated wellness zones and private consultation rooms for youth therapy, mental health guidance, and peer support.

Follow the dashboard and messaging for exciting project updates and news for the District 3 Youth Center.

RESOURCES:

District 3 Youth Center Landing Page (Sept 2026): https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/10697/District-3-Youth-Center

California non-profits are facing a major update in how they maintain their legal compliance. The state has retired its legacy charity renewal system, meaning paper forms, physical checks, and the previous online renewal portal are no longer accepted. Moving forward, all organizations must submit and pay their Form RRF-1 annual renewals using the California Registry of Charities and Fundraisers' new Online Filing Service. 

Failing to transition to the new system poses significant operational risks including, being legally prohibited from soliciting donations or operating within the state.

Delinquency can cause a loss of eligibility for state grants and potentially lead to the revocation of tax-exempt status.

To avoid disruption, non-profit administrators should take immediate action to verify status. Non-profit leaders are encouraged to share this compliance update with funders, grantees, and community partners to ensure all organizations remain in good standing.

RESOURCES: 

Office of Attorney General - Charity Information: https://oag.ca.gov/charities

Office of Attorney General - Renewal Information: https://oag.ca.gov/charities/renewals

At the request of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Delta Science Program is facilitating an independent scientific peer review of new lines of evidence for effects on fish from the long-term operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, and the resulting impacts on their populations.

Interested parties are invited to submit no more than two pages of input relevant to the charge questions by October 16, 2026, via email to reviewadvice@deltacouncil.ca.gov or mail to Delta Science Program (Peer Review Unit), 715 P Street, 15-300, Sacramento, CA, 95814.

Input deemed relevant by the Delta lead scientist will be provided to the independent panel of experts as supplemental review material and posted on the peer review’s web page. It may also inform the panel’s final report, expected in December 2026, at the panel’s discretion. 

More information about this peer review, including the charge questions, is available here.

Additionally, the Delta Science Program is proud to share its inaugural Research Impact Report, highlighting the emerging science and management impacts of the 2019 Delta Research Awards and 2020 Delta Science Fellowships. This new report introduces a framework for tracking research influence over time and shares examples of how funded research is contributing to scientific understanding and informing management in the region.

Access the report here to explore the findings.

Join local families at Waldie Plaza and the U.E. “Compy” Compomizzo Fishing Pier in historic downtown Rivertown for a favorite local tradition, the Antioch Kids Fishing Derby. Open to youth ages 4 to 15, the annual event offers children and parents a fun morning outdoors on the waterfront.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Waldie Plaza & U.E. “Compy” Compomizzo Fishing Pier (Downtown Rivertown, Antioch, CA)

Youth ages 4–15 (must be accompanied by an adult)

Admission: Free (Registration on the day of the event)

The event provides free admission, free lunch for participating children, and a variety of prizes and raffles. Young anglers will compete across multiple age divisions for trophies and fishing gear, while learning the basics of fishing and water conservation.

First organized in memory of Antioch resident Uril E. “Compy” Compomizzo, the derby carries on his vision to “get kids hooked on fishing, not drugs or gangs”. Hosted through a partnership between the City of Antioch Recreation Department and the California Striped Bass Association (West Delta Chapter), the event aims to foster a lifelong appreciation for nature and community involvement.



Equipment loans will be available on-site for children who do not have their own fishing poles.

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To ensure no survivor feels isolated, the City of Antioch is gathering residents, advocates, and families for a morning of solidarity, recovery, and togetherness.

Empowerment & Healing Walk

Saturday, October 17, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Contra Loma Estates Park

Mahogany Way & Manzanita Way in Antioch

Following the walk, attendees are welcome to stay for a free lunch and resource fair. 



Advance registration is strongly encouraged to assist organizers with lunch and activity preparations. Residents can sign up by scanning the QR code on event flyers or visiting https://bit.ly/https://bit.ly/3UNgiBB..

Community members are urged to turn awareness into action by sharing event details across social media, newsletters, and local networks.

Ready California, a statewide preparedness initiative of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), is hosting the Disaster READY Regional Summit in San Ramon.

The summit brings together local emergency managers, first responders, voluntary organizations active in disaster (VOADs) partners, and community based organizations (CBOs) to strengthen operational capacity and build enduring trust across the region. Attendees will engage in cross-sector alignment with Cal OES leadership, interactive scenario-planning and resource-mapping workshops, and the development of sustained community resilience strategies.

October 7, 2026

8:00 am – 3:30 pm

San Ramon (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Community organizations, first responders, and regional emergency leadership are invited to participate and help shape a more coordinated regional response. Registration is now open.

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Bethel Island residents gathered at Sugar Barge RV Resort & Marina for one of many California Coastal Cleanup Day events held around the county in the month of September.

Local families, boaters, and neighbors worked side by side to pull single-use plastics, fishing gear, and roadside litter out of Piper Slough and surrounding levee paths before fall rains could carry debris deeper into the Delta watershed.

The event drew hands-on support from California State Senator Christopher Cabaldon, who joined his staff to pick up litter alongside community members.

Following the cleanup, participants gathered at the Sugar Barge Grill Top Deck for a volunteer appreciation lunch, celebrating their shared commitment to protecting local waterways.

Keep a look out for clean up events in your community during the 2027 Coastal Clean Up next year!

A local resident’s quick thinking helped uncover a potential public health concern in Discovery Bay after they handed captured mosquito samples to visiting Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control technicians. District laboratory staff confirmed the specimens as Aedes aegypti—a non-native, daytime-biting mosquito capable of spreading viruses like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

Now, vector control officials are calling on the Discovery Bay community to help stop the invasive pest before it takes root. Early detection makes all the difference: while previous detections in Martinez and Concord were successfully eliminated with neighborhood help, delayed reporting in other areas allowed the mosquitoes to spread widely.

“Community participation is essential,” said Dr. Paula Macedo, District General Manager. “We need Discovery Bay residents to report daytime-biting mosquitoes, remove standing water from their properties, and allow District employees access when inspections are needed.”

How You Can Help Your Neighborhood:

• Dump Standing Water: Check front and back yards weekly.
• Drain bird baths, plant saucers, buckets, toys, and unmaintained spas because even tiny amounts of water can host mosquito larvae.

Protect Yourself:

Wear CDC recommended repellent (DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, or IR3535) when spending time outdoors.

Report Mosquito Activity:

If you notice aggressive, daytime bites, contact the District online or call 925-685-9301

RESOURCES:

"Invasive Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Found in Discovery Bay" full press release from Contra Costa County Vector Control (October 1, 2026)

Offered through the Measure X Youth Centers Project., the YMCA of the East Bay’s California Youth & Government – Model Legislature & Court (MLC) program is one of the youth services funded.

Submission deadline extended to September 29, 2026

The program gives students hands-on experience modeling California’s legislature and courts while building skills in critical thinking, public speaking, writing, research, and leadership through weekly local meetings and two in-person events.

The program is completely free to participants through Measure X Youth Centers funding, and there are currently 13 spots available.

How do you receive emergency information during wildfires, earthquakes, refinery incidents, or other emergencies?

With summer heat, dry winds, wildfire risk, earthquakes, and other local emergencies always a possibility, staying informed matters.

Contra Costa County is conducting a public survey to learn how residents get alerts and prepare for emergencies. Your input will strengthen future preparedness and emergency communication strategies across our communities! 

Take the survey today

RESOURCES:

Contra Costa County Hazard Mitigation Plan

www.cwsalerts.com

www.cocosheriff.org/disaster-preparedness

www.contracosta.ca.gov/6415/Local-Hazard-Mitigation-Plan

www.ready.gov

https://www.fema.gov/

The East Contra Costa Non-profit Capacity Building Initiative is a three-year effort dedicated to strengthening community organizations across East County through free professional development, leadership training, and $500,000 in total grant funding.

Conceived by Supervisor Burgis, approved by the full Board of Contra Costa County Supervisors and in collaborative partnership with Los Medanos College, this initiative utilizes Measure X funding to deliver crucial financial and structural support to local groups. Applications are now open for our 2026 sub-grant cycle. These funds will directly benefit non-profits serving Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, and Bethel Island.

Grant Highlights:

• Funding: $240,000 total allocated across 10–12 awards ranging from $10,000 to $20,000.
• Categories: Capacity Building Projects (strategic planning, tech, operations) or Workforce Development Internships.
• Eligibility: 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored groups with operating budgets under $2 million primarily serving low-to-moderate income or marginalized East County residents.
• Deadline: October 18, 2026

If your organization is working to lift up our East County neighbors, we encourage you to learn more and submit an application. Please pass this along to any local leaders, partners, or friends in your network who could use a boost.

RESOURCES:

Capacity Building Grant Opportunity Information website

Every great community is built on the voices, ideas, and passion of its people. We invite you to take an active role in shaping the future by joining one of our many boards or commissions.

Why join?

• Empower change: Your insights can guide policies and programs that touch lives every day.
• Grow personally and professionally: Collaborate with dedicated leaders and expand your network.
• Leave a legacy: Be part of something bigger than yourself—help shape the future for generations to come.

Current Openings: Click on a link and follow corresponding instructions to apply. On the Contra Costa County Boards and Commissions page, click in the upper corner on the magnifying glass to search of a specific board or commission to apply. Questions? Email our office at Supervisor_Burgis@bos.cccounty.us.



Assessment Appeals Board

FULL PDF announcement

Aviation Advisory Committee

Contra Costa County Council on Homelessness

Instructions

Application

Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee

Contra Costa County Community Corrections Partnership - Executive Committee

In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee

Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee (Applications Due October 30, 2026 by 5:00 pm)

Knightsen Town Advisory Council (KTAC)

Library Commission

Merit Board

Sustainability Commission

Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls

FULL PDF announcement

Did you know that areas of the county are categorized into 5 different districts? Each has its own amazing collection of community groups, resources, sites, activities, and of course...residents! Where there is continuity across the county on many matters, there are unique aspects to each that make them beautifully diverse.

Below you will find information on how to find your Supervisor, connect to their websites and offices, and learn about how to participate in the collective Board of Supervisors meetings held in Martinez throughout the year.

Finding your Supervisor:

To find your Supervisor using a simple address search, click this "Find My Supervisor" link which can be found on the County website.

Connecting to your Supervisor:

After you determine who your Supervisor is using the search tool above, click a link below to connect with their office.

District 1 - Supervisor John Gioia

District 2 - Supervisor Candace Andersen

District 3 - Supervisor Diane Burgis, 2026 Chair

District 4 - Supervisor Ken Carlson, 2026 Vice-Chair

District 5 - Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston

Participate in Meetings:

Whether you want to attend, comment, or just observe, all are invited and welcome to all public county meetings. You can find a full list of available meetings, including the Board of Superviors' by checking out the calendar here. While you are there, you can see an option to subscribe to updates and notifications from any or ALL of the meetings listed.

Board of Supervisors' meetings are typically held in person at the County Administration Building 1025 Escobar Street, 1st floor, Martinez. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings.

The Board meetings are also accessible via television, and via live-streaming to all members of the public. Board meetings are televised live on Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, Astound Channels 32 & 1027, and can be seen live online at www.contracosta.ca.gov or www.contracostatv.org.

Persons who wish to address the board during public comment or with respect to an item on the agenda may comment in person or may call in during the meeting by dialing 888-278-0254 followed by the access code 843298#. A caller should indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item, by pushing "#2" on their phone. Access via Zoom is also available using the following link: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/87344719204. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. To provide contact information, please contact Clerk of the Board at clerkoftheboard@cob.cccounty.us or call 925-655-2000.

Meetings of the Board are closed-captioned in real time. Public comment generally will be limited to two minutes. Your patience is appreciated. A Spanish language interpreter is available to assist Spanish-speaking callers.

See information about parking and access to the County Administration Building at 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553.

"This is a time for bold measures. This is the country, and you are the generation.”

— Bono