Weekly Update - October 28, 2022 | |
|
National Prescription Drug TAKE BACK
Saturday, October 29, 2022
| |
|
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
“The Take Back event addresses not only a public health issue but also public safety,” said Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston. “These drugs could fall into the wrong hands and harm family members and friends. This is an opportunity for everyone to help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.”
Needles and sharps cannot be accepted; only pills, patches, and liquids sealed in their original container will be accepted. Vape pens or other e-cigarette devices from individual consumers are accepted only after the batteries are removed from the devices.
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Bring your pills for disposal to the following sites:
Office of the Sheriff Valley Station
150 Alamo Plaza, #C, Alamo
Danville Police Department,
510 La Gonda Way, Danville
Lafayette Police Department
3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Orinda Police Department
22 Orinda Way, Orinda
Office of the Sheriff Muir Station
1980 Muir Road, Martinez
Office of the Sheriff Bay Station
5555 Giant Highway, Richmond
| |
Discuss Halloween Safety Before Trick-or-Treating | |
Studies continue to show that Halloween is the deadliest day for young pedestrians, including teens. This is not because of poison-laced candy, but because they are struck by cars. Before your Halloween trick-or-treaters hit the neighborhood, review these safety tips to help keep kids safe. | |
November 8 is General Election Day in Contra Costa | |
|
Contra Costa Voters, the General Election is on Tuesday, 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!
| |
Your Roadmap to Voting 2022 | |
|
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
| |
|
Please Join Us at the County's Veterans Day Ceremony
on November 8
| |
|
Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors honors Veterans and invites the community to the Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers at 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA.
The keynote speaker is Brigadier General Bart Gilbert. Gilbert is a retired United States Army Officer with over 40 years of Army and Reserve service. Gilbert also served 27 years in Contra Costa as Director of the County’s General Services Department.
The celebration event will also feature a color guard ceremony by Heritage High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC). Concord High School’s Ladies First will be performing a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, the Service Medley, and American the Beautiful. Ladies First is a select barbershop group comprised of singers from grades 9-12.
This year, the ceremony will feature a special recognition for the 75th anniversary of the Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office and the assistance they have provided to the veterans in our community. In 2021, 2,279 new veterans’ claims were submitted and $17,683,945 was awarded to the veterans, with an average claim of $7,760 awarded.
Following the Veterans Day Ceremony in Board Chambers, the public can continue the celebration at the Martinez Veterans Memorial Building at 930 Ward Street (corner of Court Street and Ward Street) in Martinez for lunch.
To learn more about Veterans Day Ceremony, visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6035 on the Contra Costa County website. The community can also watch the event live online at www.contracosta.ca.gov/6086 or www.contracostatv.org. The celebration will be broadcast live on Contra Costa Television channels: Comcast Channel 27, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and Astound Channels 32 and 1027.
| |
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. | |
|
Contra Costa Health Services (CHSS) and the Contra Costa Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) will be holding a series of 3 joint Town Halls to get input on what housing-related and homelessness-related services should be prioritized in the first year.
Measure X is a voter-approved 20-year tax initiative that will provide funding for many critical services in Contra Costa County, including services for people at-risk of homelessness and experiencing homelessness. On November 16, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved and committed a portion of Measure X funds for the creation of the Measure X Housing Fund to support the development of new affordable housing, housing-related services (including homeless prevention services), innovation/capacity building activities, and homeless crisis response services.
Please just register for/attend one (1) of the sessions listed below.
Town Hall #1
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register: https://homebaseccc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuyqqDMjG9K8ldkZKJsPJPt3BEWknaLz
Town Hall #2
Monday, November 7, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register: https://homebaseccc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcOqsqj4tGdEgX_QZ-dlHiFHej7WSdq2_
Town Hall #3
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Register: https://homebaseccc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-yvqT4oHdcLr6twos0-rmpOpG3q7OUQ
Q: What are we asking the community to provide input for?
A: We’re connecting with unhoused residents, persons/households at risk of homelessness, and community providers in Contra Costa County to understand which housing prevention services and homeless crisis response services should be prioritized; we’re seeking input on community needs and priorities, and are looking to understand how we can build a user-friendly application process for organizations
Q: Why do we need your input?
A: The Contra Costa County community voted to pass the Measure X tax initiative; it’s important that residents and service providers inform the funding process to ensure the County allocates funding in a way that meets community needs and expectations
Q: What will we do with your input?
A: Your input will be used to identify priorities for available funding and to create an application process that is streamlined and responsive to community needs
| |
Supervisor Andersen Speaks to Rotary Club of Alamo | |
Supervisor Andersen provided a county update to the Rotary Club of Alamo on October 26th at Forli Restaurant.
Topics discussed included rising liability costs for Sheriff Deputies affecting Alamo Police Districts; the County's Housing Element, and how it affects the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for Alamo; and an update on the Alamo Roundabout that will be built in 2023, with the request for proposals from contractors now being advertised. The photo above features Rotary President Peter Waldron.
| |
|
Community Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Held in San Ramon
| |
|
Supervisor Andersen attended a Community Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month sponsored by Rewire Community and PFLAG on October 27 in front of San Ramon City Hall. Candace joined others in sharing experiences and thoughts on interpersonal violence.
Local non-profit Rewire Community is based in San Ramon and serves communities across the Bay Area to raise dialog and action around gender-based and interpersonal violence. Find out more at rewirecommunity.org.
PFLAG Danville-San Ramon Valley is working to make sure that all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer are not only valued by society, but take pride in and value themselves. They do this through providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws. Find out more at srvpflag.org.
Rewire Community Founders Yamini Dixit and Roohi Agarwal are shown with Candace in the photo above.
| |
Local Blood Drives - Help Save Lives! | |
Volunteer Drivers Needed to Deliver Life-Saving Blood | |
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 | |
|
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
| |
|
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.
| |
|
Contra Costa County Library Program
Provides 24/7 Tutoring Service
| |
|
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.
| |
SRVUSD Seeks Access to Excellence Ambassadors | |
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) announces the Access to Excellence (a2e) Ambassador application is now open.
SRVUSD a2e Ambassadors will have the key role of promoting that academic excellence and a broader definition of success are a priority in SRVUSD. Ambassadors can be current SRVUSD high school juniors or seniors, staff members, parents/caregivers, or interested community members.
Individuals are encouraged to apply who are interested and invested in spreading the message that SRVUSD’s excellent schools enhance the quality of life in our community. It is an opportunity to build awareness around how great schools contribute to a great community, and why it’s important to be involved in our schools and help us reimagine success. Watch their video to learn more about being an a2e Ambassador. Spread the word and apply today.
| |
|
Danville Alamo Walnut Creek AAUW Presents
TITLE IX: FAST FORWARD 50 YEARS!! with Alison Kern
| |
|
Join the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek branch in an informative FREE presentation by speaker, Allison Kern, Director of Athletics, Cal State East Bay. Alison has been both a student-athlete as well as a university leader. Join in to learn about the impact of Title IX on Women’s athletics in our local universities. The presentation will take place on Thursday, November 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Greenbrook Clubhouse located at 300 Greenbrook Drive, in Danville.
In August 2021, Allison Kern was named Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics at Cal State East Bay. Kern will lead the Pioneers' 15 intercollegiate athletics programs which consist of more than 230 student-athletes competing in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference (PCSC), and the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA).
See their branch website for details daw-ca.aauw.net/2022nov.
| |
Funding Applications are now Being Accepted for Consideration for the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund | |
|
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:
-
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 maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us.
| |
Would You Like to Serve on a Contra Costa County Committee, Commission, or Board? There are Opportunities Available | |
District 2 Volunteer Opportunities | |
|
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.
Fish and Wildlife Committee - The Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications from individuals to fill two (2) At-Large Member Seats on the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee. Existing members seeking reappointment and individuals seeking a new appointment may apply. Applications are due by November 30, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. For more information regarding the Fish and Wildlife Committee, please visit the Committee’s website at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/4317/Fish-Wildlife-Committee-FWC. A fillable application is available on the website for your convenience.
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/.
| | | | | |
