CoCo Tax meets Aug 22, to discuss County budget and November ballot issues
August 13, 2008
View Larger Map The Contra Costa Taxpayers Association will meet on Friday morning, August 22, when it discuss and take positions on the issues of interest to CoCoTax on the November ballot. Updates on the County and state budgets
will also be discussed. The breakfast buffet and discussion begins at 7:45 a.m., at the recently updated(sic) Greenery, located at 1551 Marchbanks, in Walnut Creek, off Ygnacio Valley at the Diablo Hills Golf Course. $20 includes full breakfast and program. Make reservations by calling
925-228-5610, or by e-mailing krishunt@cocotax.org
Forum to connect volunteers with local community services
August 11, 2008
Have you or someone you know said, “I want to help out in my community but don’t know how? Starting September 9, then again on November 11, Hearing And Doing, a new speaker series for Central County, will offer participants an expert overview of some of the pressing social service and mercy needs in our community.
Each session meets at a location central to the topic, whether it’s literacy, hunger, aging, etc. A panel of service providers and volunteers will offer a wide range of experience and perspective. Agencies will be on hand to explain how you, or your family, office, church, or social club can get involved so you can make a difference.
The September 9 forum will discuss Literacy, and will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 at Cambridge Elementary, located at 1135 Lacey Lane, in Concord. Then, On November 11, a forum on Hunger needs in our community will be held at the Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank Warehouse, located at 4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, from 6:30 to 8:30. For more information, visit the Hearing And Doing web site or e-mail service@hearinganddoing.com
County Supervisors consider further budget cuts, Aug 12
August 11, 2008
Contra Costa County Supervisors (BOS) will consider options for further county budget cuts and possible “revenue enhancements, on Tuesday. The BOS will hear a staff report that outlines the increasing drop in revenues from distressed property and finance markets, as well as the spiraling increase of energy, employee and retiree benefits. Among the options outlined in the staff report: across the board program cuts (nuclear strike), eliminate specific programs (surgical strike), spend reserves (pre-emptive strike), enhance revenues (three strikes), reduce salary, benefits, or introduce rollbacks (labor strike).
Navy changes truck route to Concord Naval Weapons Station during cleanup, Aug 11-13
August 9, 2008
View Larger MapEdi Birsan reports that The Navy has made a change to the Site 1 truck route. The trucks will now enter the Inland Area of Naval Weapons Station Concord via a temporary gate located on Evora Road. The trucks will use Kinne Blvd then cross North Port Chicago Highway and enter the base at the Main Gate on Taylor Road. The tentative start date for this project has been changed from Monday, August 11, 2008 to Tuesday, August 12, 2008 or Wednesday, August 13. There should not be any significant dust emissions, traffic problems or public road damage from our trucking operations. Once the project commences, members of the public may contact the project hotline at (925) 305-4428 with any concerns. The Navy will work with its contractors to ensure that any issues raised are addressed quickly and to the greatest extent possible.
Birsan says “there had been considerable friction between the Navy and the community over the route of the 100 daily truck loads (figuring on 20-25 trucks making 4-5 round trips). The previous plan was to use Hwy 4 to Port Chicago and then up Port Chicago right next to the town of Clyde. This routing is an improvement over the previous route and can be seen as a success of community pressure.”
Newspaper Guild to hold online chat, Aug, 13
August 8, 2008
The Northern California Media Workers Guild plan to commemorate the Bay Area News Group East Bay’s (BANG-EB) birthday with a live moderated online Web chat on Wednesday, August 13, from Noon to 1:00 p.m., www.onebigbang.org This is the place to raise your questions to newspaper employees about what you see — and don’t see — in your local paper, and whether quality journalism can be sustained amid the historic downturns of the newspaper industry? The Guild wants to hear from you — please join the conversation:
PeopleFest 2008 at Martinez Waterfront, Sept 6-7
August 8, 2008
PeopleFest 2008, a faith-based, spiritual, and humanitarian movement sponsored by individuals and local churches, hits the Martinez Waterfront September 6 & 7. The FREE event includes top Christian rock artists, xTreme Sports demonstrations, and a kids’ zone with multiple bounce houses. Organizers say the “natural outdoor amphitheater, combined with state of the art sound, lighting and giant video screens, makes PEOPLE Fest the highlight of the year for thousands.” Information about and opportunities for community service will also be available. E-mail or call 925-945-0395 for more information.
Pavement resurfacing on Marsh Creek Road, Aug 14-25
August 8, 2008
View Larger MapContra Costa County Public Works Department will perform roadwork on Marsh Creek Road from Camino Diablo Road to the Clayton city limits on August 14-25, 2008 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday for the purpose of pavement resurfacing. Motorists can expect long delays of up to 45 minutes and are encouraged to use alternate routes. Drivers should be aware of loose gravel and street sweepers in the roadway.
Diablo Dems celebrate Walnut Creek headquarters with Ice Cream Social, Aug 23
August 7, 2008
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club will celebrate the opening of the United Democratic Campaign Office with a Sweet Treat Social at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the campaign headquarters, 1501-A N. California Blvd., at Bonanza, Walnut Creek. Guests will enjoy sweet refreshments, meet neighbors, learn about the club from its officers and acquaint themselves with the activities of the headquarters during the upcoming election 200 campaign season. Read more
Kevin Barry Dever, featured artist during Livermore Wine Harvest Celebration, Aug 31-Sept 1
August 6, 2008
Livermore’s Bodegas Aguirre Winery will feature the work of abstract artist, Kevin Barry Dever, August 31 and September 1, during the 27th Annual Livermore Harvest Wine Celebration where over 40 wineries are participating in providing wine tasting, live music and food. The event includes: Live bands, complimentary wine tasting (at least two wines per location), 40 participating wineries, complimentary shuttle buses, food vendors on each site. Purchase tickets for the festival or for more Info visit: www.livermorewine.com. Contemporary abstract painter, Kevin Barry Dever’s art has been shown in many East Bay locations, such as the four-diamond, Renaissance ClubSport Spa and Resort in Walnut Creek, Calif. Kevin has also been attracting the attention of important art galleries in 2008. His work can be found at Lesa Johnson’s Art Gallery, in Lafayette, (925)377-0332. You can see more of Kevin’s art work online at: www.finethingsart.com
