California Water Quality Agency questions Disco Bay compliance
August 26, 2008
Halfway To Concord has obtained an e-mail, dated August 18, 2008, to a Discovery Bay CSD representative, from Jim Fischer of the State Water Quaity agency, who wrote—
“Attached is the most recent NOI we have for your agency. In looking at the data in CIWQS, it appears your agency was enrolled back on 2006, is not complying with the General Order (No. 2006-0003-DWQ) and could be subject to enforcement action. As an enrollee covered under the SSO program General Permit, the Order requires you (CSD) to (at least) monthly report data to our system(CIWQS), either a no-spill certification if you didn’t have any overflows or actual SSOs. More information can be found in the Order here. Secondly, the Order requires you to complete (within 30 days of receiving your access data to CIWQS), the Sewer System Questionnaire for your sanitary sewer system online, before you can enter and Certify any SSOs. Last, the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) elements must be certified in CIWQS online (the Development Plan/Schedule, Goal and Organization sections state water quality agency questions disco bay compliance were all due May 2, 2008). Please complete the Questionnaire and submit your data (either SSOs or no spill certification) back to May 2, 2007 (when mandatory reporting for your geographical area (Region 3) was required per the Order (we have a table on our website for more info). Please call me if you have any questions and we look forward to helping you comply with the Order.”
Recycle cell phones to benefit Habitat for Humanity
August 26, 2008
Through a partnership with GRC Wireless Recycling, the Habitat for Humanity East Bay can help you divert electronic waste from landfills while supporting homeownership opportunities. GRC provides postage to send in your old phones for recycling while earning a donation to Habitat programs in the East Bay.
Shit hits fan in Disco Bay
August 25, 2008
Residents of the Lakeshore Development in Discovery Bay are up to their necks in airborne feces while the Community Service Directors “pooh pooh” the problem. When a recent sewage spill took place July 17, it was reported as less than 10,000-gallon spill of raw sewage in the lake at Lakeshore. According to a resident of Discovery Bay, “There was no notice to the general community. The local paper only published what they were told by CSD and not the whole story. As time went on and more people started asking questions about public safety, the spill volume was finally admitted to be 50,000 gallons of raw sewage!” Worse, for six days sewage was spewing from fountains that sprayed crap out over the lake and residences. Residents were not properly notified to stay away from the contaminated water. Read more
Food Bank announces September Food Drive
August 22, 2008
The Contra Costa-Solano Food Bank has announced its September Hunger Action Month Food Drive. Businesses, organizations and individuals can donate a different food item each week in September.
Visit the Contra Costa-Solano Food Bank website to find a drop off location near you. Or host your own food drive! Call 925-771-1315.
August 31—September 6 Tuna Week
September 7—13 Peanut Butter Week
September 14—20 Baby Week (baby food or gift cards for formula)
September 21—27 Cereal Week (iron-rich cereal)
September 28 – October 4 Soup Week (canned soup)
For more information about Hunger Action Month, these events, or just the Food Bank in general, please call 925-676-7543, email info@foodbankccs.org or visit us on the web at www.foodbankccs.org.
Golf tournament to benefit wounded vets, Sept 8
August 20, 2008
Two Contra Costa County businessmen have found a meaningful way to give back to the wounded military men and women who have fought for our freedom and liberties. Together, with the assistance of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (CSAH) out of Washington, D.C., they are instituting an inaugural charity golf tournament to raise money for our wounded soldiers returning from war. Chairman Gregory Di Loreto, President of Bravo Building Co. Inc. (Pittsburg, Ca.) and Co-Chairmen Brandon Day, Vice-President of Wachovia Securities (Walnut Creek, Ca.) chose CSAH, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to rebuilding the lives of severely wounded war veterans and their families, as the charity for the tournament.
The tournament, dinner and silent auction will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive in Clayton. Shotgun start begins at 10:30 a.m., dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. A raffle will be held for a trip for two to Washington, D.C. Sponsorships, foursomes and single-player golf tickets are available. For more information or to sponsor, donate or volunteer, contact Bonnie Seck at GiveandGolf@yahoo.com or call 925-586-1358.
Agopian Supervisor campaign picks Gary Gilbert as campaign manager
August 19, 2008
Gary Agopian, candidate for County Supervisor in the 5th Supervisorial District, announced today that he has named Gary Gilbert as his Campaign Chairman. Gilbert is the Founder of United Citizens for Better Neighborhoods (UCBN) and Antioch’s 2006 Citizen of Year for his advocacy for the Antioch Police and neighborhood safety. According to Gilbert, “The citizens of District 5 deserve leadership we can trust and leadership we can believe in. As a resident of East County, I am confident that Gary Agopian completely understands the financial and public safety challenges facing Contra Costa County and I am certain that Gary will act in the best interest of all District 5 residents. Gary Agopian is the best choice to represent us for the next four years.”
College planning seminars help families find financial aid
August 15, 2008
According to College Planning Specialists, financial aid applications have risen 20% across the state of California. Families are having to choose between staying in their homes, saving for retirement, or paying for college now that getting into top colleges is so competitive? College Planning Specialists offers a number of College Planning seminars in Walnut Creek, Danville, Clayton, and Pleasant Hill that help parents access financial aid money, achieve financial aid for high income households, even send your child to a private school for less than the cost of a Junior College. See the web site for full seminar schedule and more information.
California Assembly Speaker, Karen Bass, to headline Buchanan campaign fundraiser, Sept 10
August 15, 2008
Speaker of the California Assembly, Karen Bass, will headline a special dinner, Wednesday, September 10, from 6 to 9 p.m., to benefit Democratic candidate for the 15th Assembly District, Joan Buchanan. To be held at Patrick David’s Event Center in San Ramon, tickets begin at $150. Download the PDF to RSVP.
eBay Education Specialist offers East Bay How-To seminars
August 14, 2008
Angela Loyd-Fiorelli is a Gold Powerseller on eBay and an Education Specialist Trained by eBay certified to teach “The Basics of Selling on eBay” and “Beyond the Basics of Selling on eBay”. She has 12 years of retail management experience prior to starting opening her e-commerce eBay business and fashion design firm. Learn how you too can start or grow a thriving e-commerce business by selling full or part-time on eBay! See schedule for classes in August and October to be held at the Brentwood Adult Education Center. For more info contact Email: fashionmommy@gmail.com or call: 925-783-0957.
