Weekly Update - August 19, 2022 |
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Please note that our Danville office phone number has been changed to (925) 655-2300. |
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Supervisor Andersen's Office is No Longer Distributing Covid-19 At Home Test Kits or Masks. Free Test Kits are Now Available for Pick-up at the Contra Costa Health Services San Ramon Drive-Thru Clinic in Bishop Ranch or at a Library Near You
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San Ramon Valley Group from Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Donates 30 Backpacks to the VESTIA School Backpack Drive |
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A wonderful group of volunteers from Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA stopped by our Danville office to donate 30 backpacks, filled with school supplies for the VESTIA school backpack drive. These backpacks will assist local students and families who are having difficulty making ends meet. A new backpack will help make a difference in the life of a child.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh is a non-profit, social, educational, and cultural organization for Hindus living outside India. The student and adult volunteers who put together and delivered the backpacks are from the San Ramon Valley.
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Save the Date - Alamo Town Hall on September 8th |
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Please Join Us to Discuss Envision 2040 at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8th at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Boulevard, Alamo, CA 94507.
For more information and to share your ideas online, please visit:
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Eligible People in Contra Costa can Now Schedule Monkeypox (MPX) Vaccine Appointments Online |
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People at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox (MPX) can now schedule vaccination appointments online through Contra Costa Health.
Previously, people in Contra Costa had to submit an appointment-request form to get on a waiting list for vaccines. Increased vaccine supply is allowing Contra Costa Health to now let community members directly schedule their own appointments without having to get on a waiting list.
MPX vaccinations will be offered at the COVID vaccine sites in Richmond and Concord; appointments are currently required, although they are planning for walk-in service as soon as vaccine supply increases. Contra Costa Health is also planning pop-up vaccination clinics with community partners serving the LGBTQ community in the near future. Private and community healthcare systems are starting to carry the vaccine, so people should check with their regular healthcare providers about getting vaccinated.
The MPX vaccine, Jynneos, can be given preventatively or up to four days after exposure to the virus. After symptoms appear, it’s too late and the vaccine won’t help. Antiviral treatment known as TPOXX may be available to people sick with MPX; people should check with their regular providers about treatment options.
Overall vaccine supply remains limited. Contra Costa Health is prioritizing vaccination for people at higher risk of exposure or infection to MPX, such as close contacts of known cases, sex workers and gay, bisexual, and other men or trans people who have had more than one sexual partner in the past 14 days.
While anyone can get MPX, not everyone is at equal risk. The large majority of current cases are among men who identify as gay or bisexual, particularly men who recently have had sex with multiple men. The virus primarily spreads through skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact.
The Bay Area has the highest MPX case rate [cdph.ca.gov] in the state. As of August 16, there have been 40 confirmed or probable MPX cases in Contra Costa.
Most people recover from the illness at home, although the rash or sores can be very painful. There have been no deaths in California or the United States from MPX this year.
MPX belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox. Infected people develop rashes or sores that can look like pimples or blisters. Someone is contagious from the time symptoms appear until they no longer have symptoms and rashes have fully healed, a process that can take 2-4 weeks. Those infected with the virus should isolate at home while they’re contagious.
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New COVID-19 Vaccine, Novavax, Now Available to Those Who Have Not Previously Been Vaccinated |
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The Novavax vaccine is different from the Pfizer and Modern vaccines, which use mRNA technology to teach the body to fight against COVID-19. Novavax is a protein-based vaccine similar to others that have been used for decades, such as the hepatitis B and shingles vaccines.
Novavax requires two doses given at least three weeks apart. It has not been approved by the FDA for use as a booster, so it is only available to people ages 18+ who have never gotten a COVID-19 vaccine.
Unvaccinated people can request Novavax when they come to County clinics. To schedule a vaccination appointment, go online or call 833-829-2626.
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Danvllle |
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Street Smarts San Ramon Valley Hosts
Community Bike Rodeo and Festival
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Are You Interested in Sustainability, Local Cities, or the Environment? Join the Climate Careers Chat |
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Join the Climate Careers Chat at 6:30 p.m. on August 25th. This free, online program is especially helpful for high school/college youth who want to learn about careers in sustainability.
If you are interested in sustainability, local cities, or the environment, join in and meet Michael Cass and Cindy Darling and hear about their sustainable career paths. Learn more and sign up at ClimateCareersAugust.
This event is a collaboration between Sustainable Leaders in Action, Sustainable Contra Costa's youth-led branch, and the Contra Costa County Library.
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Senior Services Community Awareness Survey |
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Help Contra Costa Senior Legal Services with their community survey. They want to establish baseline data to enable them to reach more underserved seniors on our community. |
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Volunteers Needed for Local History Preservation Projects |
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Do you enjoy local history? Do you enjoy discovering new tidbits about people and places of a different era? Perhaps you enjoy assisting others with their research. If any or all of this sounds interesting to you, please volunteer at the Contra Costa County Historical Society.
They are seeking volunteers to assist with the following:
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Archival Aide: help in archiving of their vast collection of the County's historical records
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Historical Preservation Aide: scan and catalog historical charts, maps, and other documents
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Photographic Assistant: scan and catalog historical photographs
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Research Aide: help visitors conduct research into family histories, immigration records, property records, and everything else associated with the history of Contra Costa County
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Membership Aide: assist the Membership Committee in their efforts to recognize, retain and recruit new members
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Administrative Assistant: assist the Executive Director with general administrative office duties
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Data Entry Aide: add information to the database according to specific protocols. Accuracy and attention to detail required
LOCAL HISTORY PRESERVATION PROJECTS
Available Times:
Tuesday-Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM
1st and 3rd Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM
The amount of time you donate is up to you.
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Contra Costa County Pipeline Safety Information
Request For Input
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The Alamo Improvement Association (AIA), along with the Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) and the Hazardous Materials Commission of Contra Costa County, are requesting your input to help improve pipeline safety and access to education and resources regarding pipeline safety in the County.
The AIA has been awarded a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and is currently working on a project to gauge the level of interest in various types of content for a Contra Costa website devoted to pipeline safety.
This survey is being sent to potential users of such a website in order to gain feedback on this project and to help determine next steps moving forward. Your participation in the survey will be very beneficial in learning how a site such as the one being proposed could be as helpful as possible to a wide range of users.
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Council on Homelessness Seats Opening |
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Every year approximately half of the seats on the Council on Homelessness are open to new applicants. The Council on Homelessness will begin accepting applications for the following seats on September 16th.
· Affordable Housing Developer
· Behavioral Health Representative
· City Government Representative
· Person with Lived Experience Representative
· Educational and Vocational Services Representative
· Emergency Solutions Grant Representative
· Healthcare Representative
· Homeless Service Providers
· Veteran Administration Representative
· Workforce Development Representative
· Youth Representative (between the ages of 18-24)
Stay tuned for more details about how to apply and an Application Completion Workshop!
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Would You Like to Serve on the Measure X
Community Advisory Board?
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The Measure X Community Advisory Board was established on February 2, 2021, following the passage of Measure X – a countywide sales tax measure providing general purpose revenue for County programs estimated to generate over $80 million annually.
Supervisor Andersen is seeking an individual from District 2 that represents broad and diverse voices, perspectives, and expertise, including but not exclusive to: children’s services, community health, consumer budgets, advocacy, faith leadership, senior services, fire and public safety protection, housing and homelessness, employment, legal advocacy, local businesses, mental health services, non-partisan civic organizations, policy organizations, public health, racial justice and equity, safety net services, substance abuse services, taxpayers, and youth services.
The Measure X Community Advisory Board is composed of 10 Supervisorial District seats and 7 At-Large seats, for a total of 17 seats.
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.
Members of the Community Advisory Board will receive no compensation for their service and must complete State required ethics training as well as County training on the open meeting laws, including the Ralph M. Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance. Initial members of the Committee shall serve staggered terms of two or three years, with subsequent appointments serving three-year terms, with a maximum of six years served consecutively by any member. Currently elected or appointed public officials, including, but not limited to, Mayors, City Council Members, City Managers, and Fire Chiefs are not eligible for appointment.
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District 2 Volunteer Opportunities |
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Now is a great time to consider ways you might want to give back to your community. If you are interested in participating in government, then perhaps one of these volunteer opportunities is of interest to you:
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.
Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC)
Alternate Seat
To advise on issues and concerns related to services provided by the County or other local agencies located within Alamo, which includes parks & recreation, lighting & landscaping, land use, code enforcement, public safety, and transportation.
Assessment Appeals Board - co.contra-costa.ca.us/2924/Assessment-Appeals Established to decide disputes between property owners and the Assessor's Office. Disputes are heard by the Assessment Appeals Board, which is composed of members appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
The primary purpose of the Commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and to the Mental Health Division and its staff. Mission Statement: To influence the County's Mental Health System to ensure the delivery of quality services that are effective, efficient, culturally relevant, and responsive to the needs and desires of the clients it serves with dignity and respect; and to be the advocate with the Board of Supervisors, the Mental Health Division, and the community on behalf of all Contra Costa County residents who are in need of mental health services.
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