Monthly Archives: June 2020

Contactless parking payment now available systemwide

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Kevin

As part of our 15-step plan to welcome back riders as the region reopens, we are expanding contactless parking payment via the official BART app to all stations that offer parking. With the feature, riders can park at any station and pay … Continue reading →

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2020’s Best States for Racial Equality in Education – WalletHub Study

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Kevin

With nationwide protests over racial inequality sparking public discourse about government funding priorities, and predominantly non-white school districts receiving $23 billion less funding per year than predominantly white districts, WalletHub today released its report on the Best States for Racial Equality … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 06/28/2020

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Bay Area cities must build nearly 450K homes, the … Continue reading →

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Contra Costa Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Kevin

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How much more housing do we need?

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Kevin

In 1969, the state mandated that all California cities, towns and counties must plan for the housing needs, regardless of income, in their community. Every eight years the state goes through a process to determine how much more housing units … Continue reading →

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10:00 PM on Friday, June 26, through 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 28, 2020 – Full Highway Closure on State Route 12 for Mokelumne River Bridge Repairs

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Kevin

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is planning an additional, 44- hour, full highway closure of eastbound and westbound State Route 12 (SR12) between SR-160 and Interstate 5 (I-5) for repair work on the Mokelumne River Bridge located at the … Continue reading →

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Update on the District’s Mosquitofish Service

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Kevin

Since the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District office closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents seeking mosquitofish could not pick up fish in person. The District’s mosquitofish service changed to allow residents to request mosquitofish as they … Continue reading →

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Summer 2020 Heat Tips

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Kevin
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Sunday Reading – 06/21/2020

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Will COVID kill off the office? – The most … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice 2020: The First Day of Summer

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Kevin

Saturday, June 20, at 2:44 P.M. PDT. This date marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt (about 23.5 … Continue reading →

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States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest – WalletHub Study

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Kevin

The latest job report released a few hours ago shows new unemployment claims 78% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help put these numbers in context, WalletHub just released its report on the States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering … Continue reading →

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Summer time disaster safety tips

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Kevin

It’s been a challenging year thus far and looking back at the recent past we know what might be heading our way in the next few months. No one expects to be caught in a potentially dangerous and extreme situation … Continue reading →

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Alert: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) – Discovery Bay & Big Break Regional Shoreline

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Kevin

There are currently “Danger” level advisories for harmful algal blooms in parts of Discovery Bay and at the Big Break Regional Shoreline kayak launch in Contra Costa County. It is recommended to stay out of the water in these areas … Continue reading →

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California Is 2020’s 10th Least Federally Dependent State – WalletHub Study

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Kevin

With Tax Day postponed to July 15 and states having received hundreds of billions of dollars in federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for 2020’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States (along with accompanying videos). … Continue reading →

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EcoRestore: 5 Years, Thousands of Acres of Restored Habitat

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Kevin

This spring marked the fifth anniversary of the California EcoRestore initiative, a coordinated effort across state agencies to deliver 30,000 acres of restored fish and wildlife habitat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, an immensely important landscape that five years ago only … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 06/14/2020

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Lack of Transparency in Our State Government – …Legislators … Continue reading →

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June is Great Outdoors Month – Get outside and enjoy the great outdoors in the Delta

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Kevin

Get outside and enjoy the great outdoors in the Delta — the heart of California! There is something for every bird lover, fishing enthusiast, and avid cyclist. Moreover, the Delta is a boater’s paradise, offering more than 1,100 miles of … Continue reading →

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Exercise, Diet, Alcohol: New Guidelines Detail Best Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Kevin

From Healthline The American Cancer Society released new guidelines today for reducing the risk of cancer. The recommendations include the latest research on diet and physical activity, as well as policy and systems changes that reduce barriers to healthy living. The update … Continue reading →

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Updated: California Is the State with the 2nd Most Coronavirus Restrictions – WalletHub Study

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Kevin

With all states having at least partially reopened as new COVID-19 cases have seen a slow decline, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions, as well as accompanying videos. To identify which states … Continue reading →

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States That Need the Most Financial Help Due to COVID-19 – WalletHub Study

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Kevin

The coronavirus pandemic has consumed states’ resources at an unprecedented rate as they struggle to provide both medical and financial support to their residents, despite taking in far less tax revenue than usual. For example, New York, the state hit … Continue reading →

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