News from Around the District  - December, 2014
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District 2 Staff
Gayle Israel
Gayle Israel
Chief of Staff
Field Representative;
San Ramon & Danville

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Jill Ray
Jill Ray
Field Representative; Canyon, Moraga & Orinda
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Lauri Byers
Lauri Byers
Scheduler, Field Representative; Lafayette

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Jennifer Quallick
Field Representative; Alamo & part of Walnut Creek, including; Parkmead, Rossmoor & Saranap
 


District Offices

San Ramon Valley Office  

309 Diablo Road

Danville, CA  94526

 

Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Phone: (925) 957-8860

FAX: (925) 820-3785

  

Danville Office
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Lamorinda Office

  Fire Station #15

3338 Mt. Diablo Boulevard

Lafayette, CA  94549

 

Hours:

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   

and by appointment, please call

 

Phone: (925) 646-6067

FAX: (925) 646-6068
 
 
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Holiday Open House
Please join Supervisor Candace Andersen and her staff for a Holiday Open House from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at our office at 309 Diablo Road in Danville.

We will also be gladly accepting any contributions to the Food Bank of Contra Costa County. No family should be without food for the holidays, and with your generous donations, 96 cents of every dollar donated goes directly towards food programs. Or for only a $5 donation you can purchase one of our fun "Peace, Love and Veggies" totes, with all of the proceeds going to the food bank.

We hope you can stop by for some appetizers, hot cocoa and holiday cheer. RSVP to (925) 957-8860 or email by clicking here.
How You Can Help During the Holidays

If you are busy, but still want to help those who might be struggling during the holidays, the easiest and most effective way to donate is to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano in the 2014 "County Cares Holiday Food Fight." This is the 11th anniversary of the challenge between Contra Costa and Solano counties.

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WWII Veterans Honored in San Ramon
WWII Veteran, Arthur Gaskins, US Army, and Supervisor Andersen, at the ceremony on Sunday, November 9 held at the San Ramon Memorial Veterans Building, honoring Veterans who served in World War II.
Alamo School Field Moratorium

After a busy season of baseball, soccer and other field sports it is the time of year to let Alamo Elementary School Field rest.  From December 1st through March 1st, the sports and playing field will be closed for restoration.   

 

Moraga Honors Veterans

US Air Force Veteran Richard Macy, Mayor Ken Chew, Supervisor Andersen, Councilmen Mike Metcalf and Phil Arth, Veterans John Haffner, and Herbert Lederman, along with Moraga Boy Scout Troops 212, 234 and 246 honored all of our Veterans for their service to our Country at a ceremony held at the Moraga Commons Veterans Memorial, on November 11th.
Lafayette Chamber Presents a Holiday Celebration

Arrive early and plan to stay! This fun and festive event includes visits with Santa, an official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, crafts, holiday treats and a holiday sing-a-long. 

  

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES?

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants for the Public Law Library Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees was established pursuant to State law and County Ordinance to maintain a law library in Martinez and a branch library in Richmond.  

 

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San Ramon Government 101 is BACK!

The San Ramon City Clerk's Department will host the 7th session of San Ramon Government 101 in the spring of 2015. The class goal is to enhance understanding of local government and departmental functions and encourage participation in the City's various Committees and Commissions.

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Troop 36 Visits the Supervisor's Office
Boy Scouts from Mt. Diablo-Silverado Troop 36 visited Supervisor Andersen on Thursday, November 6th, 2014. The boys were working on their 1st class rank; the requirement was to learn from an elected official what their constitutional rights and obligations are as U.S. Citizens.
Lafayette Community Breakfast
Long time Lafayette resident and volunteer, Marechal Duncan, also VP of the Lafayette Historical Society, and Supervisor Andersen staff member, Lauri Byers, enjoying the breakfast. 
The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce hosted the 36th Annual Thanks
giving Community Breakfast on Friday, November 21st at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lafayette. The breakfast was catered by Dave's Cuisine and Harpist Wendy Tamis serenaded the breakfast crowd. This year's keynote speaker was M.J. Marggraff, author, speaker, and suborbital spaceflight traveler.

Holiday Events for Youth and Tweens!  

Danville youth can create homemade gifts at holiday themed craft workshops

It's that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us and the Town of Danville has great ways for youth and tweens in the community to create gifts for family members.  The Town of Danville offers two different events for the youth in the community: 
Storm Preparations - Be Ready!
Winter seasons bring unpredictable conditions that can change at a moment's notice.  Rain, hail, snow and ice conditions all exist in the San Ramon Valley and places we travel.  Be prepared to "brave the elements" at home and on the road.  Consider the following steps to better prepare yourself.
  • Clean gutters and storm drains around your property.
  • Insulate your outdoor exposed plumbing and water fixtures.
  • Request a professional inspection for older roofs.
  • If traveling to the mountains remember emergency items including chains, small snow shovel, ice scraper, food and water.
  • Before traveling check 5-1-1 for road conditions.
WHIAAPI Offering Summer Internships
in Washington, DC

Application Deadline: Sunday, January 11, 2015 
 

 

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) is offering Summer and Fall internships in Washington, DC. The Initiative is mainly looking for full-time applicants (32-40 hours a week), but will consider part-time applicants (over 20 hours a week).  

 

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 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration:  Humanitarian and Student Humanitarian
of the Year

Each January, as part of our County's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemoration, Contra Costa recognizes a Humanitarian and Student Humanitarian of the Year.  These inspiring individuals represent the best of the best that our community has to offer, with contributions and accomplishments that embody the humanitarian spirit of Dr. King's life and work. 

 

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Warren W. Eukel Teacher Trust Awards
Terry Koehne and Narsai David.
Since 1992, the Warren W. Eukel Teacher Trust has honored 55 teachers with monetary awards totaling more than $450,000.  The Trust's main fundraising event is an annual award banquet hosted by the acclaimed food and wine critic, Narsai David, and this year's Master of Ceremonies, Terry Koehne. This community-based organization supports the efforts to honor the truly gifted educators that make such a difference in our children's lives. 
 
This year, on November 20, 2014, three teachers were honored, Karen Kreider-Short from St. Francis of Assisi School in Concord, Michael Meneghetti from Stanley Middle School in Lafayette and Paul Verbanszky of Campolindo High School in Moraga.
RXSafe LAMORINDA 

Lamorinda Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Initiative

 

Are you concerned about prescription drug abuse and its impacts in Lamorinda? It's something you should be. . .more American's die from prescription drug overdoses than from traffic accidents! 

 

BUILDING A BRIDGE TO CALIFORNIA'S
21ST CENTURY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
This informational forum is presented by The Department of Public Affairs and Administration, California State University East Bay, and the Healthcare Association of California State University East Bay.

 

Key Note Speaker: Wright Lassiter III
Incoming President of

Henry Ford Health System

 

Industrial Association Annual Luncheon
Gina Del Carlo, Supervisor Andersen, Patience Ofodu, Stephen Baiter, & Phil Teng. 
The Industrial Association hosted their annual Supervisors Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, 2014.   Each year the members of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are invited to meet with their member companies, hear their most pressing challenges and concerns, and share with them their goals and plans for the coming year. 
Helping Seniors Get Around

The Orinda Association's "Seniors Around Town" Ride Program Seeks Volunteer Drivers! Volunteer drivers for Seniors Around Town provide an invaluable service to Orinda senior neighbors in need.  As a volunteer, you decide how often and how far you want to offer rides. The program offers rides Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you are an Orinda resident between the ages of 25 and 75, you can be a driver!  

To register as a driver, visit the Orinda Association office at 26 Orinda Way, Orinda Library Plaza, Monday-Friday, from 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.  Or call for an appointment at 925-402-4506. For additional information, you may also visit them on the web by clicking here.

Canine Corral to Close for Winter Moratorium
During this year's winter moratorium, the Town of Danville will be renovating the grass in the large and small dog parks at Hap Magee Ranch Park.  


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Volunteers Needed to Sit on
District 2 Advisory Boards

In addition to the District 2 vacancies listed below, Supervisor Andersen would like to draw your attention to the following list of countywide advisory bodies that currently have At Large Seats available, such as the Advisory Council on Aging, Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affordable Housing Finance Committee, Agricultural Task Force Committee, Alcohol & Other Drugs Advisory Board, Countywide Bicycle Committee, County Connection Citizen Advisory Committee, Economic Opportunity Council, Emergency Medical Care Committee, Family & Children's Trust Committee, Fish & Wildlife Committee, Hazardous Materials Commission, Homelessness Advisory Board, Local Child Care & Development Planning Council, Managed Care Commission, Public & Environmental Health Advisory Board,  and the Workforce Development Board. To apply for any of these seats, you can click on this link. 

 

In Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee: click here. 

 

County Library Commission (1 Alternate Seat) - click here. 

 

Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (1 youth representative-Alamo resident) - click here. 

 

Women's Commission (District 2 Seat) -  click here.

County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory Committee (1 Alternate Seat - Residents of: Roundhill, Regency Woods or Windsor Green).

 
November Board Actions

Ever wonder what your Supervisor does at that weekly Tuesday Board of Supervisors Meeting?  Here are some of the board actions from the month of November which impact the residents of District 2:    

 

Accepted report on the award of HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers to the Housing Authority from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

Approved/Authorized execution/assignment/assumption agreement to transfer 21 Rental Rehabilitation loans from the Housing Authority to County of Contra Costa.

 

Honored Bette Boatmun for her 40 years on the Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors.

 

Launched the 2014 "Contra Costa County Cares" Holiday Food Fight.

 

Supported the Great American Smoke out in Contra Costa County, and acknowledged the ongoing efforts of County staff to promote smoking cessation.

 

Approved and endorsed Forging Ahead Towards Preventing and Ending Homelessness: An Update to Contra Costa's 2004 Strategic Plan.

 

Adopted ordinance to allow for the establishment of emergency shelters and single room occupancy facilities.

 

Adopted the 2015 meeting schedule for the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, including the cancellation of those meetings at which it is anticipated that there will not be a quorum of Board members present, as well as fixing the dates for the specified events planned for the year.

 

On a 4-1 vote, Adopted ordinance amending the salary of members of the Board of Supervisors and provide such salary shall equate to seventy percent of the salary of California Superior Court judges. Supervisor Andersen voted against this ordinance and is only accepting a 4% increase.

 

2014 Veterans' Day Celebration and Presentation of Colors to honor the men and women of Contra Costa County who have served and are currently serving in our United States Armed Forces.

 

Accepted as complete the work performed by Telfer Highway Technologies for the 2014 Micro-Surfacing Project, Walnut Creek and Alamo.

 

Accepted as complete the work performed by Grade Tech, Inc., for the Camino Tassajara Shoulder Widening Project, Danville.

 

Approved the Final Map for a project being developed by Shapell Homes, San Ramon-Dougherty Valley.

 

Approved/Authorized Pacific Gas and Electric Company Proposal to replace high pressure sodium vapor lights with light emitting diode street lights on all County-owned street lights, beginning in December 2014 through February 2015.

 

Proclaimed November 5, 2014 as the Contra Costa County Shelter-in-Place Education Day.

 

Recognized Contra Costa County Veterans and the War Ink Project.

 

Honored the East Bay Leadership Council's 2014 Philanthropy Award recipients.

 

Authorized the collection of a plan review fee for plan review and inspection of food facilities and public swimming pools and Fixed December 2, 2014, for adoption.

 

Fixed Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. for a public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution establishing and updating the itemized professional and service rates for the Environmental Health Division of the Health Services Department, to be effective January 1, 2015.

 

Approved/Authorized application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections, to reduce violent crime and recidivism within the County.

 

Approved/Authorized application for and acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, DNA Program Backlog Reduction Grant.

 

Approved/Authorized contract with Shelter, Inc. to pay the County for the Veterans Administration Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program.

 

Approved/Authorized funding from the Assistance League of Diablo Valley for the Independent Living Skills Program, Senior Year Expenses Scholarship Program for foster youth residing in Contra Costa County.

 

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foodbankHow You Can Help During the Holidays

If you are busy, but still want to help those who might be struggling during the holidays, the easiest and most effective way to donate is to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano in the 2014 "County Cares Holiday Food Fight." This is the 11th anniversary of the challenge between Contra Costa and Solano counties. Since the Challenge began in 2004, a total of 1.16 million dollars has been collected. County employees hope to raise over $100,000 again this year, which will take the accumulated total dollars raised by Contra Costa County employees and friends to well over one million dollarson their own. This year's theme is "Peas, Love & Veggies."

 

Although canned goods are appreciated and accepted, the Food Bank asks County employees and their friends and families to donate money in order to assist the Food Bank's purchase of fresh produce, which now accounts for nearly half of the food distributed. Also, because they buy in bulk, for every $1 donated the food bank is able to provide two meals to an individual.

 

Please join this Food Fight by clicking here and at the bottom of the page designate your donation to " Friends of Contra Costa County Employees" and Dedicate it to "County Supervisor, District 2." The Food Fight challenge between the counties runs through December 31. 
alamofieldAlamo School Field Moratorium

After a busy season of baseball, soccer and other field sports it is the time of year to let Alamo Elementary School Field rest.  From December 1st through March 1st, the sports and playing field will be closed for restoration.   

 

Field moratoriums are necessary to give Public Works crews the opportunity to conduct routine maintenance on the fields by aerating, re-seeding and giving the turf time to rest, heal and grow in preparation for Spring activities.

 

For more information, contact Victoria Skerritt at Contra Costa County Public Works at (925) 313-2272 or e-mail by clicking here.

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lafwonderfullifeLafayette Chamber Presents a Holiday Celebration

Arrive early and plan to stay! This fun and festive event includes visits with Santa, an official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, crafts, holiday treats and a holiday sing-a-long. Festivities begin at 4pm. Santa is scheduled to parade on Lafayette's treasured Old Betsy fire engine, starting from the Lafayette Historical Society, traveling down Golden Gate Way and arriving at Lafayette Plaza Park at 4:30pm. A must-not-miss for the little ones!

 

The official lighting of the Lafayette holiday tree is planned for 5:30 p.m. The tree, decorated with environmentally friendly LED lights, will be lit each evening throughout the season. There will be live entertainment throughout the event, including local student musicians and singers (pre-school on up), performers from the Peter Pan Foundation, Town Hall Theatre performers and a fun holiday sing-a-long, too. Complimentary hot chocolate and treats will be provided. Food trucks will offer dinner items for purchase.

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lawlibraryWOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES?

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants for the Public Law Library Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees was established pursuant to State law and County Ordinance to maintain a law library in Martinez and a branch library in Richmond. The Board of Trustees is the governing body for the Law Library with the authority to determine personnel, fiscal, and administrative policies to fulfill the legal information needs of the community. County residents who are members of the State Bar and have an interest in public policy and library administration are encouraged to apply for this non-paid volunteer opportunity. The County Board of Supervisors will appoint to fill up to two vacancies for a one-year term ending on December 31, 2015.   The Board of Trustees normally meets on the last Thursday of the month at 12:15 p.m. in Martinez.

 

Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 335-1900 or by visiting the County webpage by clicking here. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 106, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553 no later than Friday, December 12, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. More information about the Contra Costa Public Law Library can be obtained by calling Carey Rowan at (925) 646-2783 or visiting the Law Library website by clicking here.
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srgovSan Ramon Government 101 is BACK!

The San Ramon City Clerk's Department will host the 7th session of San Ramon Government 101 in the spring of 2015. The class goal is to enhance understanding of local government and departmental functions and encourage participation in the City's various Committees and Commissions.

 

The class will be presented on six consecutive Mondays starting on February 23, 2015. Sessions will be held in various City facilities based on the presenting department. There will be a formal recognition of class participants at the Tuesday, April 14, 2015 City Council meeting.

 

The class is free but space is limited. Registration information is available in the Winter Recreation Guide. Contact the City Clerk's office at 925-973-2538 for additional information.

 

Summer 2015 Employment Opportunities

The City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Department will begin recruiting for summer jobs in early January, 2015.

Opportunities Include:

  • Recreation Leaders I-II-Camps
  • Lifeguards I-IV
  • Senior Lifeguards
  • Assistant/Pool Managers

Lifeguard training classes available, visit www.SanRamonRecGuide.com to register. Visit our website by clicking here in January, 2015 or call 925-973-2608 for more information. Testing and interviews will take place in March, 2015.   

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lafbrekfstLafayette Community Breakfast
Long time Lafayette resident and volunteer, Marechal Duncan, also VP of the Lafayette Historical Society, and Supervisor Andersen staff member, Lauri Byers, enjoying the breakfast. 
The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce hosted the 36th Annual Thanks
giving Community Breakfast on Friday, November 21st at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lafayette. The breakfast was catered by Dave's Cuisine and Harpist Wendy Tamis serenaded the breakfast crowd. This year's keynote speaker was M.J. Marggraff, author, speaker, and suborbital spaceflight traveler. M.J. has a new book due out in 2014. She is a mom who learned to fly and spoke of the importance of having a passion, with humor and insight. She is drawn to and passionate giving back through community outreach programs, STEM advocacy, and teaching Engineering and Math outreach to young students through The Space Station Museum. 

elfworkshopHoliday Events for Youth and Tweens!  

Danville youth can create homemade gifts at holiday themed craft workshops

It's that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us and the Town of Danville has great ways for youth and tweens in the community to create gifts for family members.  The Town of Danville offers two different events for the youth in the community: 

Elf Workshop (ages 1-9):  Children can create hands-on holiday crafts and get a chance to visit and take a photo with Santa.

The Elf Workshop will be held in two shifts on Saturday, December 13, 2014. The first shift goes from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and the second from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. When registering, attendees will need to choose one of those two time slots.  Fees are $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents.

A Homemade Holiday (ages 9-12): Tweens will love the holiday craft workshop created especially for them. They can get into the holiday spirit by creating homemade gifts that come straight from the heart.  Homemade Holiday will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The cost is $9 for residents and $11 for non-residents. 

Both events are very popular each year and fill up fast so be sure to pre-register now! Unfortunately, due to space limitations and the popularity of the event, no walk-ins are allowed.  Registration for this event is online or mail-in only. Online registration is recommended by clicking hereFor more information contact the Danville Community Center at (925)314-3400 or visit their website by clicking here.

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internshipWHIAAPI Offering Summer Internships
in Washington, DC

Application Deadline: Sunday, January 11, 2015 
 

 

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) is offering Summer and Fall internships in Washington, DC. The Initiative is mainly looking for full-time applicants (32-40 hours a week), but will consider part-time applicants (over 20 hours a week). Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time. The ideal candidate will be familiar with AAPI issues and have outstanding research, writing, communications, and computer skills. 

 

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program's mission is to make the "People's House" accessible to future leaders from around the nation.

 

The application for the Summer 2015 White House Internship Program is now available and is due on Sunday, January 11, 2015.To learn more
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mlkjr Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration:  Humanitarian and Student
Humanitarian of the Year

Each January, as part of our County's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemoration, Contra Costa recognizes a Humanitarian and Student Humanitarian of the Year.  These inspiring individuals represent the best of the best that our community has to offer, with contributions and accomplishments that embody the humanitarian spirit of Dr. King's life and work. 

 

You are invited to submit names of deserving people in our area for consideration. Nominations can be submitted online and are due no later than Friday, December 12, 2014. The honorees will be introduced at a special ceremony to be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.  To get more information or to submit a nomination online, visit the County's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ceremony webpage by clicking here.    

 

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rxsafeRXSafe LAMORINDA 

Lamorinda Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Initiative

 

Are you concerned about prescription drug abuse and its impacts in Lamorinda? It's something you should be. . .more American's die from prescription drug overdoses than from traffic accidents! 

 

Take part in launching community awareness programs that will help curb this health crisis in our local communities.

 

Sponsored by:

  • Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition
  • National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse
  • RXSafe Lamorinda
  • Lamorinda Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Initiative

Wednesday, December 10

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Orinda City Hall

 

RSVP and Questions:

Jaime Rich 925-349-7338 or email by clicking here  

 

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healthcareBUILDING A BRIDGE TO CALIFORNIA'S
21ST CENTURY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
This informational forum is presented by The Department of Public Affairs and Administration, California State University East Bay, and the Healthcare Association of California State University East Bay.

 

Key Note Speaker: Wright Lassiter III
Incoming President of

Henry Ford Health System

 

Saturday, December 6, 2014
8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
California State University East Bay
University Union Multi-Purpose Room
25800 Carlos Bee, Blvd.

Hayward, CA 94542


Registration is FREE and a light lunch is included. Registration limited to first 75 registrants. Register by clicking here.

 

The purpose of this forum is to further elevate student, faculty and staff, business, civic and community leaders' awareness and understanding of the unprecedented transformation of California's health care systems and their journey to improve the physical and financial health of individuals, families, businesses, communities, and education and community-based organizations. 
At this forum, learn from health care industry experts how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Covered California (the state's nationally recognized health benefit exchange), and consumers, employers, and health providers are profoundly changing the landscape of California's heath care systems. 
canineCanine Corral to Close for Winter Moratorium
During this year's winter moratorium, the Town of Danville will be renovating the grass in the large and small dog parks at Hap Magee Ranch Park.  


The moratorium, affecting all natural grass fields in Danville as well as the Canine Corral at Hap Magee Ranch park begins in December.

Maintenance Services Director Jed Johnson said the Bermuda grass blend that was installed during last year's moratorium withstood the wear and tear of the heavily utilized park much better than previously used grass types.

This year, the park will be renovated through a combination of sodding and seeding, and taking advantage of the increased amount of grass that remains in the large dog park at the end of the year compared to previous years. The winter closure will allow the existing grass to become more established and the new grass to take root prior to re-opening.

In addition to rehabilitating the grass, Town personnel will be performing other necessary maintenance during the winter moratorium, including replenishing bark mulch, fence and gate repairs, and refinishing or cleaning park amenities such as benches, drinking fountains and garbage receptacles.

The grass renovation is scheduled to take place in early December. Both the large and small dog parks will re-open following the winter moratorium on March 1, 2015, weather permitting.

For more information email Maintenance Supervisor Dave Casteel by clicking here or call (925) 314-3434.  

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advisoryboardsVolunteers Needed to Sit on
District 2 Advisory Boards

In addition to the District 2 vacancies listed below, Supervisor Andersen would like to draw your attention to the following list of countywide advisory bodies that currently have At Large Seats available, such as the Advisory Council on Aging, Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affordable Housing Finance Committee, Agricultural Task Force Committee, Countywide Bicycle Committee, County Connection Citizen Advisory Committee, Economic Opportunity Council, Emergency Medical Care Committee, Fish & Wildlife Committee, Hazardous Materials Commission, Homelessness Advisory Board, Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission, Local Child Care & Development Planning Council, Managed Care Commission, Public & Environmental Health Advisory Board, Commission for Women, and the Workforce Development Board. To apply for any of these seats, you can  click here.  

 

� Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board - click here 

  

� In Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee -click here 

  

� County Library Commission (1 Alternate Seat) - click here 

  

� Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (1 youth representative-Alamo resident) -click here 

  

� County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory Committee (1 Alternate Seat - Residents of: Roundhill, Regency Woods or Windsor Green)   

 

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District II Supervisor Candace Andersen
 309 Diablo Road | Danville | CA | 94526| (925) 957-8860
3338 Mt. Diablo Blvd. | Lafayette | CA | 94549 | (925) 646-6067