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District 2 Staff
Chief of Staff
Field Representative;
San Ramon &
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Jill Ray
Field Representative;
Canyon, Moraga & Orinda
Lauri Byers
Scheduler, Field Representative;
Lafayette
Donna Maxwell
Field Representative; Alamo, Parkmead, Rossmoor & Saranap
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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
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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Moraga Business Person of the Year
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Photo by Andy Scheck of the Lamorinda Weekly
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On Monday, February 24, 2014, Candace joined the Moraga Chamber of Commerce at the Moraga Country Club in recognizing and thanking Jason Evans, the 2014 Business Person of the Year, for his community involvement and volunteer work in Moraga.
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Street Smarts Presents the
CHP "Start Smart" Program
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CHP Start Smart event at the Monte Vista High School Theatre in November 2013. Photo by Kevin Wong
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After a successful event in November in Danville, Street Smarts is hosting another "Start Smart" presentation from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 2nd at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road in San Ramon.
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East Bay Innovation Awards
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Supervisor Andersen and
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On Thursday, February 13, 2014, Supervisor Andersen attended the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA) Innovation Award Ceremony at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Awards were presented in a variety of categories to East Bay companies and individuals who have contributed to the region's culture of innovation and prosperity.
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PG&E to Conduct
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Work
 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working with property owners and city and county leaders to increase access to the area above its natural gas pipelines. PG&E will be contacting affected property owners in certain areas regarding structures and vegetation located above the pipeline.
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What's In Our Hat?
Mark your calendars for 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2014, for the Las Trampas annual fundraiser, 'What's in Our Hat?', a wonderful event bringing together friends, families, supporters, donors, volunteers and community members. This year's theme is World Cup 2014 - Bravo Brasil! The proceeds for this fun event enable individuals with developmental disabilities to expand their horizons and lead active lives in the community.The event will be held at the Lafayette Park Hotel and will include International Cuisine, live music, a wine toss, magician, a raffle and silent auction. The grand finale will be a hat drawing for $10,000! For more information click here.
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Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team Training
Lamorinda CERT will be presenting the Basic 20-hour training on seven consecutive Wednesday nights beginning on April 16th (4/16, 23, 30, 5/7, 14, 21, 28). Basic CERT classes are offered several times each year.
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2014 Congressional Arts Competiti on All high school artists in Representative George Miller's district are encouraged to submit a piece of their own artwork. The winner of the competition and one family member, will be flown to Washington, D.C. for an official reception in June, courtesy of Southwest Airlines. Talk to your art teacher for the guidelines, or for more information contact Adrienne Ursino at (925) 602-1880 or email by clicking here. Congressman Miller's District includes Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, Alamo & Danville. ART IS DUE MONDAY, APRIL 14TH!
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Looking ahead....National Night Out
Please look ahead to your August calendar and block out time to participate in Lafayette/Moraga/Orinda Night Out. It's Tuesday, August 5, from 5 to 9 pm . This event is designed to introduce neighbors to neighbors, and neighbors to their first responders (police, fire and emergency preparedness volunteers-- MNEP, CERT, Red Cross, amateur radio). The idea is to have each neighborhood sponsor some sort of outdoor "block party" event to which civic leaders (town and city council and County Supervisor) and first responders could be invited. For more information you can contact Dennis Rein, Moraga-Orinda Fire District Emergency Preparedness Coordinator by clicking here.
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Cowboys and Cattlemen
An Exhibit at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley
The exhibit focuses on cattle ranching from a historic perspective. Cattle first came to California with the Spanish in 1769 and ranching has been a part of the state's economy since that time. In the San Ramon Valley, cattle were raised by the first American settlers whose ranches covered both hill and valley land. Some of the ranches which focused on cattle included Blackhawk, Dougherty, Wiedemann, Rasmussen and Elworthy. Many others had livestock as well as planting grains, hay and orchards, such as the Wood, Stone and Glass Ranches.
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Conserving Water
On February 11, 2014, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Board of Directors unanimously approved a preliminary dry year response plan to protect the water supplies of 1.3 million East Bay residents and businesses.The Board is calling on customers to voluntarily cut water use 10 percent and has directed staff to monitor water supply and water use and to be ready to acquire supplemental water supplies if needed.
Conservation is a way of life for many EBMUD customers, and despite our late February rain, we need a concerted effort from everyone to stretch our supply. A lot of water can be saved by fixing leaks and by managing irrigation and indoor water use. EBMUD can help with information, rebates on water efficient customer applications, and more. To learn more, please visit the EBMUD website by clicking here.
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Solid Waste Authority Thanks Outgoing Board Member Steve Glazer
At the February 18, 2014, meeting of the Orinda City Council, Supervisor Andersen presented Councilmember Steve Glazer with a plaque, thanking him for his service on the Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority Board. Steve had served on the CCSWA Board for the past 4 years. Amy Worth, Orinda City Councilmember is replacing Steve on the Board. Click here for more information at CCSWA.
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Mental Health First Aid
Discovery Counseling Center is offering a youth version of Mental Health First Aid designed specifically for those adults who work with children aged 12 to 18 on March 19th and 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A one-day 8-hour adult specific training course will also be offered on Saturday, April 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Interested in Being a Grand Juror? 
Contra Costa County is now accepting applications for service on the fiscal year 2014-2015 Grand Jury. Contra Costa County's Grand Jury consists of 19 citizens. A new Grand Jury is impaneled each year.
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March is Prescription Drug
Awareness Month
Contra Costa County has declared the Month of March to be Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month. The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse is leading a coordinated effort by several prevention agencies and organizations to sponsor activities aimed at raising awareness about the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs, promoting prescription drug safe storing and disposal, and encouraging the use of medications only as prescribed.
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Belgian Rotarians Visit Moraga Club
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L to R: Michael Stricklesse, Pres. Nora Avelar, Fernande Bellens and Jim Campbell
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Michel Stricklesse and his wife, Fernande Bellens, who are Rotarians in two different Clubs in Brussels, Belgium, were visitors to the Rotary Club of Moraga recently.
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Forest Home Farms Historic Park &
Glass House Museum Activities for March
 Come to Forest Home Farms Historic Park and the Glass House Museum for Fun on the Farm from 10:00am to 2:00pm the second Saturday of each month. On these days you can step back in time to explore the site, enjoy tours, and participate in a free activity from days gone by.
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Changes made to Parking Near
San Ramon Valley High School
At their  February 18, 2014 meeting, the Danville Town Council voted unanimously in favor of instituting a No Parking Zone on Glen Road between Van Gordon Place and Del Amigo Rd. The parking restriction will be enforced between 8:30 a.m. - 9:30a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on days that school is in session. The San Ramon Valley High School is home to approximately 2,200 students. For the 2013-14 school year, SRVHS has 506 Seniors, 558 Juniors, and 515 Sophomores. A majority of these students are of driving age.
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No "App" for That? Build It!
If you're a high school student and reside or attend school in Congressman Miller's district, you can participate in the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition.
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Rise Together to End Poverty
 At the Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting, the board voted unanimously to support the Rise Together initiative to cut poverty in half in the Bay Area by 2020. In an effort to help our neighbors escape poverty, the Employment and Human Services Department will work with community partners; nonprofit agencies, businesses, faith groups, foundations and educational institutions.
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Thirty-Second District PTA
Honors Students and Teachers
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Nancy Vandell, President, 32nd District PTA, Lauri Byers, Staff to Supervisor Andersen, Joy Ofodu, Scholarship Winner, Joan Buchanan, Assemblymember and Eva Santelli, 32nd District Scholarship Committee.
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On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, the Thirty-Second District PTA held their annual Founders Day Dinner at Scott's in Walnut Creek. Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year were guest speakers and four students were chosen from almost 50 applicants to receive $500 scholarships. The students read their winning essays at the event.
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Youth to Youth celebrates 20 Years
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Supervisor Andersen and Danville Mayor Robert Storer
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This year is the 20th Anniversary of the San Ramon Valley Youth to Youth conference. More than 80 high school leaders from the San Ramon Valley and Castro Valley attended the event held at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon on Saturday, March 1. High school leaders asked 350 middle school youth to "STAND UP. STAND OUT" against drugs on Saturday, March 1, 2014. For more information on "Youth to Youth" click here.
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Seeking Volunteers to Represent District 2
Supervisor Andersen is looking for volunteers from her district to fill seats on the following committees:
Supervisor Andersen is looking for volunteers from her district to fill the following positions:
Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board - click here
In Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee - click here
Mental Health Commission (1 Consumer Seat) - click here
Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (1 Alternate Seat and 1 youth representative-Alamo resident) - click here
County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory Committee (1 Reg. & 2 alt. seat - Residents of: Roundhill, Regency Woods and Windsor Green)
Link to the Application: Click here for more information
In addition, there are many at large seats available on a variety of advisory bodies. To find out what is available and to fill out an application, visit Contra Costa County on the web by clicking here.
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Board of Supervisors 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 January which impact the residents of District Two:
Recognized the participation and generosity of Contra Costa County employees in the 2013 Counties Care Holiday food fight.
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The full text of the articles in this newsletter follow. We have provided a preview of the articles above for easier reading.
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Street Smarts Presents the
CHP "Start Smart" Program
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CHP Start Smart event at the Monte Vista High School Theatre in November 2013. Photo by Kevin Wong
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After a successful event in November in Danville, Street Smarts is hosting another "Start Smart" presentation from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 2nd at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road in San Ramon. "Start Smart" is a two-hour driver safety education class presented by the California Highway Patrol to new and future teenage drivers and their parents/guardians. At the event, CHP officers will discuss collision factors associated with teen drivers, collision avoidance techniques, and driver/parent responsibilities. Parent and child attendance is strongly recommended. Supervisor Andersen attended it with her 16 year old son shortly before he got his license and both found it very impactful. (Note: The presentation contains extremely graphic images.)
The April 2 event is free and open to teens/parents in the San Ramon Valley and beyond. To register, click here. For more information, please contact Cathy DeLuca, Street Smarts Coordinator, at 925-314-3382 or email by clicking here.
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East Bay Innovation Awards
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Supervisor Andersen and
with Danville Council Member Karen Stepper
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On Thursday, February 13, 2014, Supervisor Andersen attended the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA) Innovation Award Ceremony at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Awards were presented in a variety of categories to East Bay companies and individuals who have contributed to the region's culture of innovation and prosperity.
- Kaiser Permanente received the Legacy Award for its contributions to healthcare as well as recognition of the industrial accomplishments of Henry J. Kaiser in the mid-twentieth century and the ongoing environmental stewardship at Kaiser Permanente's medical facilities.
- Youth radio received the Catalyst Award for its educational support programs, job training, and use of media to raise awareness of issues affecting young people.
- Techbridge received the Business and Education Partnership Award for its groundbreaking partnership with local companies to inspire East Bay girls in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Other "field specific" awards were given to:
- Aspera (Information/Communication Technology)
- Boehringer Ingleheim (Advanced Manufacturing)
- Soraa (Clean Technology)
- Meyer Sound (Engineering and Design)
- Children's Hospital and Research Center of Oakland (Life Sciences)
- Back to the Roots (Food)
To learn more about the East Bay EDA click here .
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PG&E to Conduct
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Work
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working with property owners and city and county leaders to increase access to the area above its natural gas pipelines. PG&E will be contacting affected property owners in certain areas regarding structures and vegetation located above the pipeline. Items like sheds, gazebos, trees and large shrubs can interfere with PG&E's ability to maintain, inspect and safely operate the natural gas system and will need to be removed. This pipeline safety work is taking place in communities throughout California.
PG&E's 6,750-mile natural gas transmission system delivers gas to more than four million customers throughout California. It is common for the pipelines to travel underground and beneath city streets, sidewalks or private property. The areas above the pipeline are known as rights-of-way - a common and important aspect of safely accessing and maintaining infrastructure - which need to be kept clear. PG&E will work with property owners and city stakeholders to safely restore the areas where trees and structures need to be removed.
This program is one of several ongoing PG&E pipeline safety initiatives, including testing the strength of the pipe, installing automated gas valves, conducting leak surveys and inspecting the conditions inside the pipeline.
Most private properties do not have an underground gas transmission pipeline on their property; PG&E will directly contact property owners who are involved in the program. An interactive map showing the location of PG&E transmission pipelines can be found by clicking here.
More information about this PG&E program can be found by clicking here or calling the PG&E Land Management Department at 1-(877) 259-8314.
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Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team Training
 Lamorinda CERT will be presenting the Basic 20-hour training on seven consecutive Wednesday nights beginning on April 16th (4/16, 23, 30, 5/7, 14, 21, 28). Basic CERT classes are offered several times each year. This training will be at the Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church, 10 Moraga Valley Lane in Moraga. These classes are open to residents and employees of the Lamorinda area. There is no fee but we do ask for a commitment to attend all the classes in a series, including the drill; to maintain skills through periodic practice and additional training; and to be ready to help your community in time of disaster.
There are also two-hour training classes on the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 PM in the Garden Room at the Orinda Library. The topic for March is "Ropes and Knots" and in April they will be doing a segment on "Disaster Dining". Emergency food from a variety of sources is being prepared by local Scouts for attendees to sample. Click here for more information and to register for training.
Walnut Creek residents who wish to participate in their city's CERT program can learn more about it clicking here.
Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon Valley residents who would like to participate in CERT can get more information clicking here.
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Cowboys and CattlemenAn Exhibit at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley
The exhibit focuses on cattle ranching from a historic perspective. Cattle first came to California with the Spanish in 1769 and ranching has been a part of the state's economy since that time. In the San Ramon Valley, cattle were raised by the first American settlers whose ranches covered both hill and valley land. Some of the ranches which focused on cattle included Blackhawk, Dougherty, Wiedemann, Rasmussen and Elworthy. Many others had livestock as well as planting grains, hay and orchards, such as the Wood, Stone and Glass Ranches.
There will be maps, saddles, branding irons, barbed wire and beef displays in the museum. Each saddle will include a story of its owner. Art work showing landscapes and ranch life will be shown. On Saturdays ranchers will come to the museum and talk with visitors about ranching. Several special events are planned, included a branding demonstration and ice cream social, a Cattle-women's Association program on beef, and opportunities to try using a lasso.
Museum Hours
Tuesday through Friday: 1 - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Sunday: Noon to 3pm
Free to members, modest fee for non-members - Donations Welcome
Located at the corner of Railroad and Prospect Avenues in Downtown Danville. For more information, visit their website by clicking here.
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Mental Health First Aid
Discovery Counseling Center is offering a youth version of Mental Health First Aid designed specifically for those adults who work with children aged 12 to 18 on March 19th and 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A one-day 8-hour adult specific training course will also be offered on Saturday, April 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mental Health First Aid is a public health program given in the form of an interactive 8-hour course that presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the United States and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and gives an overview of common treatments. Those who take the course learn a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care. Participants earn a Mental Health First Aid certificate upon successful completion of the course. The goal is to have this training offered several times a year in the San Ramon Valley and to create a community-wide dialogue around mental health that will help remove barriers to treatment for those facing mental health challenges. For more information or to register, please click here.
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Interested in Being a Grand Juror?
Contra Costa County is now accepting applications for service on the fiscal year 2014-2015 Grand Jury. Contra Costa County's Grand Jury consists of 19 citizens. A new Grand Jury is impaneled each year. Grand Jurors are officers of the court, and function as an independent body under the guidance of a Superior Court judge. Apart from the investigations mandated by the California Penal Code, each county's Grand Jury decides what it will investigate. Investigations may be initiated in response to letters from citizens, newspaper articles and personal knowledge. Contra Costa County residents are encouraged to apply for service on their Grand Jury. Written applications are screened for eligibility. Then judges interview potential jurors and select citizens from each supervisorial district. This process reduces the list to about 30 candidates. Jurors are then chosen by random drawing approximately one month prior to the commencement of the Grand Jury's year-long term of service, which begins July 1 of each year after a one-month comprehensive orientation program. Persons interested in applying should click here for qualifications for a Grand Jury nominee and for an application.
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March is Prescription Drug
Awareness Month
Contra Costa County has declared the Month of March to be Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month. The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse is leading a coordinated effort by several prevention agencies and organizations to sponsor activities aimed at raising awareness about the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs, promoting prescription drug safe storing and disposal, and encouraging the use of medications only as prescribed.
Awareness Month activities include; Parenting Conference Seminars at local High Schools, Teens Tackle Tobacco Conference Workshops, Police Officer Trainings, screening and discussion of the documentary, "Behind the Orange Curtain" in Orinda, San Ramon and Concord, and the "ENOUGH! Rally" on the South Steps of the Capitol in Sacramento on March 24th. The NCAPDA was founded by San Ramon Valley resident April Rovero, who tragically lost her own son Joey because of a lethal mix of alcohol and misused prescription drugs. April has devoted her life to helping educate the community, change laws, and raise awareness so that others not face what she had to. For information about these events, visit the website of The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse by clicking here, and then click on Media Center and Events. To register for the Rally, click here. Or contact April directly at info@ncapda.org or 925-980-5490.
You can help with the safe disposal of your unused and unwanted prescription drugs by dropping them in a pharmaceutical collection bin in your community. Not only does it keep them out of the wrong hands, but it keeps drugs from entering our water supply through the sewer system. You should never flush medication down toilets. Take your drugs to the green drop box at any one of the locations in District 2 listed below.
- City of Walnut Creek, City Hall Lobby, 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek
- Town of Danville, Police Department, 510 La Gonda Drive, Danville
- City of Lafayette, Police Department, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #130, Lafayette (no liquids)
- Town of Moraga, Police Department, 329 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga
- City of Orinda, Police Department, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda
- City of San Ramon, Police Department, 2401 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon
Click here for more information about pharmaceutical disposal.
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Belgian Rotarians Visit Moraga Club
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L to R: Michael Stricklesse, Pres. Nora Avelar, Fernande Bellens and Jim Campbell
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Michel Stricklesse and his wife, Fernande Bellens, who are Rotarians in two different Clubs in Brussels, Belgium, were visitors to the Rotary Club of Moraga recently. Michel is an architect attending a convention in Las Vegas, and came to the Bay Area to visit friends Jim and Linda Campbell of Moraga. They became friends after meeting at the 2009 Rotary International Convention in Birmingham, England, and have remained in contact ever since. In 2009, Jim Campbell was serving as Governor of Rotary District 5160, which then encompassed 67 Rotary Clubs from San Ramon to the Oregon border.
The Belgians brought and presented their Rotary Club banners to President Nora Avelar, and received banners from Rotary Club of Moraga, which were also signed by Cliff Dochterman, a Moraga member and the 1992-1993 President of Rotary International (World President).
Michel and Fernande have three grown children and three grandchildren. She will be President of her Rotary Club in 2015-2016. He is a principal in the architectural firm Cabinet d'Architecture & d'Expertises in Brussels. Click here to visit the Moraga Rotary website.
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Forest Home Farms Historic Park &
Glass House Museum Activities for March
Come to Forest Home Farms Historic Park and the Glass House Museum for Fun on the Farm from 10:00am to 2:00pm the second Saturday of each month. On these days you can step back in time to explore the site, enjoy tours, and participate in a free activity from days gone by.
The theme for Saturday, March 8, 2014 will be Mystery Gadgets and Tools. Over the years the patent office has been busy recording the latest ideas to make work in the kitchen and around the farm easier. See if you can guess what some of the objects in our collection were used for, and try using a few of these hand-powered devices.
Tours of the restored Victorian Glass House Museum will be held at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm and tours of Forest Home Farms Historic Park, including the tractor museum, at 11am and 1pm. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and the fee is $5 per person or $8 for both tours taken on the same day. Children ages 2 and under are free.
Scout Day on the Farm will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 29th. This day is designed for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to have a fun time at Forest Home Farms Historic Park while completing requirements toward merit badges, belt-loops, try-its, patches, and pins. Activity stations will include historic property tours, animal care, old-fashioned games, organic gardening, machines and equipment. Activities are perfect for many different scouting levels including: Brownies, Junior Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online by clicking here using activity #89403. Cost is $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Ages 6-12. Space is limited.
For more information about Forest Home Farms Historic Park call (925) 973-3284 or click here. Forest Home Farms Historic Park is located at 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., just south of Pine Valley Road in San Ramon.
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Changes made to Parking Near San Ramon Valley High School
At their February 18, 2014 meeting, the Danville Town Council voted unanimously in favor of instituting a No Parking Zone on Glen Road between Van Gordon Place and Del Amigo Rd. The parking restriction will be enforced between 8:30 a.m. - 9:30a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on days that school is in session. The San Ramon Valley High School is home to approximately 2,200 students. For the 2013-14 school year, SRVHS has 506 Seniors, 558 Juniors, and 515 Sophomores. A majority of these students are of driving age.
There are only 265 available parking spaces on campus. While some students carpool, utilize public transportation, walk, or are dropped off by parents - it still leaves a huge deficit of available parking spaces for student drivers parking near the school. Therefore, hundreds of SRVHS student drivers attempt to find available off-site parking spaces every day. Many of these students will often park on residential streets adjacent to the high school, leading to periodic conflicts within those neighborhoods.
The Danville Police Department has received some complaints of students moving garbage cans (resulting in the inability for the trash to be removed by the solid waste provider), vehicles parked across driveways (limiting access to residents' access to their home), or in unsafe locations. When a problem does occur and the Danville Police are called, the offending student is notified and the problem corrected. The Danville Police also educates student drivers on responsible driving and parking habits. Young drivers are encouraged to park safely and treat neighborhoods respectfully.
There are hundreds of young drivers arriving and leaving the area around SRVHS every day. Even with the large volume of traffic, incidents requiring police involvement are comparatively low. Much of the credit belongs to respectful student drivers who are courteous and understanding of their surroundings. In addition, SRVHS students are also strongly encouraged to participate and take advantage of the "Carpool to School" and "Student Transit Ticket" incentive programs offered through the 511 Contra Costa Transportation Demand Management Program click here for more information.
Students are eligible to receive incentives such as gas cards for carpooling, and free transit tickets for riding County Connection buses. Last year, approximately 61 SRVHS students participated in the 511 School Carpool program, and 70 students participated in the Transit Ticket program. For more information or to participate in these valuable programs, please contact the San Ramon Valley's 511 Contra Costa representative at (925) 973-2650, or click here.
Any person with questions regarding parking near the high school is encouraged to contact School Resource Officer Vince Richards at (925) 314-3700 or click here to email.
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No "App" for That? Build It!
If you're a high school student and reside or attend school in Congressman Miller's district, you can participate in the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition.
To enter the contest, you just need to create and exhibit a software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of your choice.
How to get started:
1. Brainstorm it.
Imagine, design and build a *new* software "app."
2. Code it.
This step is optional, but the judges will award bonus points for any app that has been completed and coded. We encourage you to code your app
3. Demonstrate it.
Create a video (2 min max) to demonstrate your app.
4. Explain it.
Create a video (1 min max) to describe how you created it.
5. Submit it.
Submit your app's source code online by the April 30, 2014 midnight EST deadline (that's 9:00 p.m. in California), and provide links to the two videos. The winning app will be featured in a new science and tech display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and on the U.S. House of Representative's website. For more information, call (925) 602-1880 or click here.
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Rise Together to End Poverty
At the Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting, the board voted unanimously to support the Rise Together initiative to cut poverty in half in the Bay Area by 2020. In an effort to help our neighbors escape poverty, the Employment and Human Services Department will work with community partners; nonprofit agencies, businesses, faith groups, foundations and educational institutions. Contra Costa County will monitor and consider supporting the work of the Ending Poverty and Inequality in California (EPIC) Caucus, the Mission of the EPIC Caucus is to reduce the number of people living in Poverty and to increase economic opportunity to all Californians. Three notable anti-poverty efforts with multiple stakeholders from Contra Costa are SparkPoint, the Family Economic Security Partnership and Safety Net Innovation Network.
Hundreds of organizations from all sectors of the Bay Area, including a number of leaders from Contra Costa, have pledged to join Rise Together as partners in crating pathways out of poverty. To learn more about the Rise Together initiative, click here or to see the Power Point presentation from the Board of Supervisors meeting, click here.
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Board of Supervisors 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 January which impact the residents of District Two:
Recognized the participation and generosity of Contra Costa County employees in the 2013 Counties Care Holiday food fight.
Honored John Muir Health Caring Hands Program, for receiving an Ilene Lubkin Provider Award and honored an individual volunteer, Ben Pettersson, for receiving an Ilene Lubkin Volunteer Award in Senior Transportation.
Adopted the proposed amendment to the schedule of fees for the Environmental Health Division of County Health Services effective 2/4/14.
Adjourned in memory of Thomas Smith, Jr. Police Officer, Bay Areas Rapid Transit District.
Approved the San Ramon Creek Culvert Agreement; Authorized vacating portions of CCC Flood Control and Water Conservation District easements, San Ramon Creek Culvert, Walnut Creek.
Recognized February 2014 as American Heart Month in the County.
Modified the composition of the Alamo MAC by adding one Alternate seat for a four-year term with an initial expiration of January 1, 2017.
Called/Noticed an election to fill seats on the CCC Employees' Retirement Association Board of Trustees.
Received report from the Health Services Department regarding Health Care for the Homeless.
Proclaimed February 2014 as Eligibility Workers Month.
Accepted status update from Supervisors Andersen and Mitchoff on the franchise agreement for hauling and recycling contracts currently under consideration by the Contra Costa County Solid Waste Authority.
Approved amendment to the Dougherty Valley Specific Plan and the General Plan related to the establishment of a new elementary school site within Gale Ranch and the relocation of the displaced residential units.
Approved/Authorized a Transportation Service Agreement with the Measure J Traffic Congestion Relief Agency ("Traffix") for school bus services for County Service Area T-1 residents, Danville.
Received the 2013-2014 property tax administrative cost recovery report of the Auditor-Controller, Fixed 3/11/14 at 9:30am for a public hearing on the determination of property tax administrative costs, and directed the Clerk of the Board to notify affected local jurisdictions of the public hearing and to prepare and publish the required legal notice and make supporting documentation available for public inspection.
Approved/Authorized California Homeland Security grant funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
Approved/Authorized a purchase order with 3M Library Systems to purchase self-check and self-return equipment, Radio Frequency Identification security gates, workstations and Digital Library Assistant equipment for the Dougherty Station and Moraga libraries.
Approved/Authorized the County to participate in the 2014 California State Fair.
Approved/Authorized actions to fulfill compliance requirements of the Growth Management and Improvement Program for Measure J-2004, including adoption of the proposed 2014-2020 Capital Improvement Plan and related CEQA findings, approval of the Biennial Compliance Checklist and related findings.
Received report on the Auditor-Controller's audit activities for 2013, and approved recommendations for the proposed schedule of financial audits for 2014.
Honored Judith Hayes, County Librarian, for 30 years of service.
Recognized the winners of the CCC "Poetry Out Loud" 2014 Competition.
Honored efforts to bridge the digital divide and expand wireless communication in the County, including the work of the Building Blocks for Kids Collaborative in Richmond.
Received report on operations at the Keller Canyon Landfill pertaining to their compliance with State regulations of use of alternative daily cover and other operations at the site.
Accepted actuarial valuation of future annual costs of potential changes to Retirement Benefits, lowering the pension COLA for employees in various bargaining units who become members of the retirement system on or after 7/1/14, as provided by Buck Consultants.
Endorsed the Rise Together Initiative to cut poverty in half in the Bay Area by 2020; received report on the current assessment of poverty in the County.
Received report regarding the mid-year status of the 2013/14 County Budget.
Recognized Youth-to-Youth at their 20th Anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Reappointed Paul Eykamp, Stewart Proctor, Gregory Wiener, David Hudson ,and Harry Sachs to the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Appointed Susan Heckly to the IPM Committee as the Public Member representative from the Fish and Wildlife Committee.
Received verbal update on the status of Moraga-Orinda FPD, Stephen Healy, Fire Chief, M-O FPD.
Received final operational study report of ConFire by Fitch & Associates, LLC.
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