Weekly Update - June 29, 2023 | |
Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July! | |
Fireworks are Illegal in Contra Costa County | |
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Contra Costa County is a 'fireworks-free zone'. All fireworks, regardless of type or labeling, are illegal in Contra Costa County. Remember, there are no "Safe & Sane" fireworks. They are all dangerous and uncontrollable. The fireworks ordinance Chapter 44-2 of the County Ordinance Code, and numerous city ordinances have strengthened enforcement abilities. This includes the unincorporated areas as well as the cities. Residents are urged to report all use of illegal fireworks immediately to their local law enforcement agency’s non-emergency phone line.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District also announced a toll-free hotline to report illegal fireworks use in the County: 1-833-885-2021.
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4th of July Fun in Orinda | |
Moraga 4th of July Activities | |
Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley Annual 4th of July Parade | |
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The Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley will again host the popular 4th of July parade in downtown Danville on Tuesday. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will run for 2.5 to 3 hours.
The Parade will take place along Hartz Avenue and San Ramon Valley Boulevard from approximately, starting at San Ramon Valley High School at Railroad Avenue. The Parade route will end at Town and Country Drive like last year. The parade can be seen from either side of the street and there is always plenty of room for everyone!
This year's parade theme is Celebrating our Educators and the Grand Marshal is Diablo Vista Middle School's Chavonta Edington, Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year.
Everyone is more than welcome to bring their own seating after 6 p.m. on Monday, July 3, but unattended items found before 6 p.m. are subject to removal. Using chalk or tape to reserve an area for seating can also be removed.
Parking is available at downtown Municipal Parking lots and nearby streets, but space is limited and alternative transportation such as biking or walking is recommended.
Several streets near the parade route will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4 including:
- Danville Boulevard between El Cerro Boulevard and Railroad Avenue
- Railroad Avenue between Hartz Avenue and Love Lane
- La Gonda Way between El Cerro Boulevard and Danville Boulevard
- Prospect Avenue between Hartz Avenue and Front Street
- East Linda Mesa Avenue between Hartz Avenue and the Rose Street Parking Lot
- Hartz Avenue between Railroad Avenue and Hartz Way
- San Ramon Valley Boulevard between Hartz Way and Town and Country Drive
- Town and Country Drive between San Ramon Valley Boulevard and the Town and Country Parking Lot entrance
For more details about the parade, click on the button below.
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July 4th Celebration in San Ramon with 5K/10K Run & Eagles Tribute Concert at Central Park | |
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Kick off your 4th of July with a
Healthy Run!
Start and finish at the San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. The 5K/10K paved and looped course through San Ramon, starts at 8:00 a.m. The Fastest Mile is an out-and-back and starts at 7:30 a.m. All participants will receive a short sleeve commemorative shirt, bib, and participation medal.
The Run San Ramon is a chip-timed race. Participants may receive their shirt, and bib prior to the event start at packet pick up hosted by San Ramon Sports Basement, located at 1041 Market Place on Sunday, July 2nd, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Race registration is available during packet pick up. Register by clicking on the button below.
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On Tuesday, July 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., join friends and neighbors at the San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., in San Ramon, for a Celebration Concert, featuring The Boys of Summer and a celebration of the City of San Ramon’s 40th Anniversary.
The San Ramon Arts Foundation will have food, wine, beer, soda, and water available for purchase. Shade structures, tents, and umbrellas will only be permitted at the top of the ridge/hill to ensure lines of site remain open.
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Supervisor Andersen Welcomes Summer Intern | |
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The District 2 office is delighted to welcome Sami Tripasuri, an incoming freshman at UC Berkeley, planning to study Political Science and Public Policy. Her interests in these subjects’ stem from her passion for supporting the community by advocating for equity within all groups. She served as a member on the San Ramon Teen Council, where she worked under the Social Media Ad Hoc Committee to promote teen involvement and activities in the community. She was the Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper, The Californian, and plans to continue pursuing journalism at Cal.
As an intern at Supervisor Andersen’s office, she hopes to learn about the efforts and work put in at a district level to keep our communities running while gaining experience with local government office duties.
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The Contra Costa County Elections office is partnering with high school students from the county to interview local elected officials.
Supervisor Andersen interviewed with Komal, a rising junior at Miramonte High School in Orinda on June 26th. Through this interview series, the elections department is working to give future leaders an opportunity to learn more about positions in local politics and shed light on the important and oftentimes under-appreciated work our local elected officials do.
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Summer Energy Checklist Challenge | |
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Get energized! Make your energy more efficient this Summer. Complete at least 5 of the 20 actions from the link below by August 31st to be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card- your choice of store from the list.
The $50 Gift Certificate Winner will be announced the first week in September.
Be sure to check out the BayREN Resources at the bottom of each energy action link for rebates, vetted contractors and more. Click here to play! or click on the button below.
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Board of Supervisors Recognizes
"People Who Make a Difference Awards"
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Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Community Forum
Scheduled for July 18
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The Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Community Forum to discuss civil immigration enforcement activities is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting.
The discussion will focus on local immigration enforcement activities in 2022 as well as law enforcement interactions with the U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The annual event has been held since 2017 as part of California’s State Assembly Bill 2792, the Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act, which aims to increase transparency and accountability among federal and local law enforcement agencies. The Board meeting will also include a discussion of the Sheriff’s Oversight Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.
For language access at the forum:
- Spanish language interpretation is available.
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To request a language other than Spanish, contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by Tuesday, July 11, at TRUTHAct@cob.cccounty.us.
- The meeting will be closed-captioned in real-time.
Watch the forum at www.contracostaca.gov or on CCTV channels: AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, Comcast Channel 27, or WAVE Channel 32. Send comments or questions to TRUTHAct@cob.cccounty.us or to Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1025 Escobar St, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA, 94553.
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TRAFFIX San Ramon Valley School Bus Passes | |
Help ease traffic congestion and get your kids to school safely this upcoming school year with a TRAFFIX bus pass! Traffix is a clean-burning bus program operated jointly by the Town of Danville, the City of San Ramon, Contra Costa County, and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. For more information on routes and passes, click the button below.m | |
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A special silent auction will be held on July 15 at the Contra Costa Historical Society booth at the downtown Martinez Maker's Market.
This auction will focus on a small collection of rare/unusual books with topics such as Bay Area bridges, Engineering, Public Works, and historic Bay Area planning documents.
The small collection of 20-25 specialty books is gently used and comes from the archives of the Contra Costa County Historical Society.
Details of the silent auction:
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time: Bidding starts at 11:00 a.m., bidding closes at 2:00 p.m.
For more specifics about the collection, you may call or text the APWA NorCal Chapter Historian John Mercurio at (925) 876-0327.
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Nominations Due July 1 for Sustainability Awards | |
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Do you know an individual, nonprofit, government program, school, or business that deserves to be recognized for being a sustainability hero?
The Award nominations will close on July 1st. Nominating is fast and easy, and you can nominate others or yourself or your organization.
All the details are here. The awards will be presented at the 15th Annual Sustainability Awards Event on September 19th. Nomination form HERE
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Annual Gala at the Tassajara One Room Schoolhouse | |
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Join friends for an evening of delicious food, live music by Brother Khalil and Friends, and a raffle with amazing prizes.
This year the Tassajara One Room School Class of 1946, the last class to attend the school, will be honored. It is particularly meaningful to acknowledge the Class of 1946 as an integral part of the Living History of the San Ramon Valley. Our history is all around us and they are an important part of that historical tapestry.
This year's special guest and MC will be KTVU Sportscaster/Reporter Joe Fonzi.
Purchase Tickets
Click HERE to purchase tickets. The cost is $150 per person. Tables of 8 or 10 are available for purchase.
Make a Donation
Unable to attend the gala? Please consider supporting us with a donation. Your donation will help us continue to present interesting and impactful exhibits as well as our enriching educational programs for the schoolchildren in our community. Please consider making a donation to support the Museum by clicking HERE.
Online Auction: July 10 - 16
Our online auction opens on Monday, July 10 and closes on Sunday, July 16. Make sure you are registered to bid. We will send reminders with your link to bid so you don't miss out on your favorite items.
Register for Online Auction
Bidding begins Monday, July 10. Click HERE to go to the online auction. Click on Get Started. You'll be asked for your contact information and to enter your credit card to our secure system. Once registered, you'll be set to bid once the auction opens.
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2024 Fish & Wildlife Propagation Fund Grants Available | |
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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 (Fund). All application materials and guidelines are attached. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 (a postmark of September 27, 2023, does not satisfy the submission deadline). Proposals may be emailed or mailed. Any applications that are received after the due date or without a signature will not be considered. Staff will acknowledge receipt of each grant application. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt contact Maureen Parkes at 925-655-2909 prior to the deadline. The recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Committee will be forwarded to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, which maintains final decision-making authority for expenditures from the Fund.
The Fish and Wildlife Committee considers grant awards for prospective expenditures from non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies. The Committee generally does not recommend funding for operating costs and overhead, such as staff salaries, benefits, or utilities.
The Committee appreciates your interest in this opportunity to improve the fish and wildlife resources in Contra Costa County. 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 maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us
To learn more about the Fish and Wildlife Committee click on the button below.
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District 2 Summer Concerts & Movies | |
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Alamo Concert Series at Livorna Park
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
July 7 - Mike Amaral’s California Beach Boys
July 21 - The David Perez Band
August 4 - The Sun Kings
Alamo Movies at Livorna Park – Movies start at 8:45 p.m.
June 30– The Goonies
July 28– Shrek
Danville Music at Oakhill Park - Concerts: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
July 8– The Shania Twain Experience
July 22– Project 4, R & B, Soul and Funk
Danville Movies at the Town Green – Movies begin at 8:15 p.m.
June 30 – Lightyear
July 14 – Emperor’s New Groove
July 28 – The Karate Kid
Moraga Summer Concerts the Bandshell at Moraga Commons – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
July 4 – Houserockers
July 13 – Native Elements
July 20 – Zebop
July 27 – The Big Jangle
August 3 – The Sun Kings
Orinda Summer Movies at the Orinda Community Center Park – Movies begin at Dusk
July 7 – Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 14 – Night at the Museum
August 18 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
August 25 - Encanto
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Contra Costa Alcohol & Other Drugs Services Advisory Board Seeks New Members | |
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The Contra Costa County Alcohol & Other Drugs Services (AODS) Advisory Board seeks applicants to fill several open seats. The board is comprised of 11 volunteer members and three volunteer alternates. All members are appointed by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors.
The advisory board addresses family and community needs regarding prevention, treatment and recovery from alcohol and other drug use. It reports its findings to Contra Costa Health (CCH), the Board of Supervisors and community partners.
Applicants must be 16 or older and live in Contra Costa County. We currently seek applicants from Supervisorial Districts 1, 2, and 4, as well as for at-large and at-large alternate seats.
Advisory board members meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-6:15 p.m. and also serve on subcommittees that meet monthly. Meeting times and locations may vary to encourage participation from various segments of the community. Terms are three years.
The advisory board offers the opportunity to directly address substance use in Contra Costa County by helping local government identify gaps, develop, and improve policies regarding alcohol and other drugs. The board produces an annual report and selects recipients for the annual People Who Make a Difference award.
For more information or to access the application, click here: AOD Advisory Board.
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Juvenile Justice Committee Seeks Applicants | |
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Contra Costa County Seeks Applicants for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council - The following positions will be held for a two-year term residing or working within the County of Contra Costa.
- Two At-Large representatives residing or working within Contra Costa County
- Two At-Large youth, 14 to 25 years old and residing or working within Contra Costa County
The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council is multiagency advisory body that informs the development and implementation of a countywide juvenile justice plan composed of several critical parts, including, but not limited to an assessment of existing law enforcement, probation, education, mental health,
health, social services, drug and alcohol and youth services resources, which specifically target both at- promise as well as system-involved youth, and their families.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or by visiting the County webpage at www.contracosta.ca.gov. Completed applications should be emailed to ClerkoftheBoard@cob.cccounty.us. Applications can also be mailed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office at 1025 Escobar Street, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553.
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