Monthly Archives: February 2023

2023’s Best & Worst States for Women – WalletHub Study

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Kevin

With March being Women’s History Month and women holding only around a quarter of the seats in Congress despite making up 51% of the population, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Women, … Continue reading →

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Oakley Youth Employment Workshop

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Kevin

Join us on Saturday, March 11th from 10am-Noon for the Annual Youth Employment Workshop. This event is designed for teens ages 16 and up. The day will include free lunch, job search assistance, application tips and tricks, mock interviews and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 02/26/2023

Posted on February 26, 2023 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 homes selling below asking price for first … Continue reading →

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Ridge to Bridge registration now open!

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Kevin

Ridge to Bridge Registration Open! An Outdoor Adventure with Perks & Purpose Saturday, April 29, 2023  Join us at Ridge to Bridge, our biggest trail outing of the year — when hikers, bikers, and equestrians gather to celebrate what the Ridge Trail does … Continue reading →

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Sponsorship Opportunities for the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District’s Shoreline Festival 2023: Elements of a Watershed

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Kevin

The Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) is pleased to invite local businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations to benefit from a unique advertising opportunity: being a sponsor for the one-of-a-kind Shoreline Festival that will take place on May 20th, 2023 … Continue reading →

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Art in the Park: Calling All Local Artists!

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Kevin

Calling all local artists! If you have a passion for creating beautiful works of art, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Do you want to display your artwork at our outdoor art festival? Don’t miss out on the … Continue reading →

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Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Kevin

February 11 through April 26 Locke Boarding House Museum State Park13916 Main St, Walnut Grove 95690 Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs presents a visual history of the social, political, and judicial disenfranchisement of California Chinese – … Continue reading →

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Preliminary 2022 Grape Crush Report released

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Kevin

From the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service The 2022 crush totaled 3,620,595 tons, down 6.7% from the 2021 crush of 3,880,141 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for the largest share of all grapes crushed, at 1,885,875 tons, down 7.2% from … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 02/19/2023

Posted on February 19, 2023 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. CA’s persistently shrinking population – In 2021, it was … Continue reading →

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Delta Science Tracker

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Kevin

The Delta Stewardship Council recently announced that the Delta Science Tracker is now available online. The Delta Science Tracker is an online tool that hosts a comprehensive inventory of scientific research and monitoring activities conducted in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The website allows users … Continue reading →

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Boating safety course now available in Spanish

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Kevin

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has announced the availability of a boating safety course in Spanish. Like its English counterpart, the Curso de California para Navegación home study eBook is free and helps Californians be compliant with the … Continue reading →

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PG&E Virtual Bay Area Town Hall – Wednesday, February 22 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Kevin

We’ll share more about our regional approach to improving operations and highlight efforts within your region to keep trees and other vegetation a safe distance from powerlines. You can ask questions and share your feedback with the local PG&E team. … Continue reading →

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The New Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Heritage Area

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Kevin

Tuesday, February 211 PM to 3 PM Los Medanos College Brentwood Center1351 Pioneer Square, Brentwood, CA 94513 Interested in learning more about the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (Delta NHA)? Los Medanos College’s Lifelong Learning Center is hosting a … Continue reading →

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CPUC Accelerates Climate Credit to Assist Those Experiencing High Natural Gas Prices Throughout California

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Kevin

Every year the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) tracks natural gas prices in preparation for the winter. Since early December, natural gas prices have tripled due to a variety of factors including early cold weather in the Western states. The … Continue reading →

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BART 2023 track projects start Presidents Day weekend on the Yellow Line in the East Bay

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Kevin

BART’s next round of major trackway repairs will focus on the Yellow Line in the East Bay, which is the busiest in the BART system. The upcoming work is made possible by voter-approved Measure RR, which is providing $3.5 billion … Continue reading →

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Contra Costa County Office of Education Job Fair – Saturday, February 25, 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Kevin

Contra Costa County Office of Education will be holding a job fair on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 9:00-11:30am located at Alhambra High School (150 E Street, Martinez, CA). Onsite interviews will be held and we highly encourage you to bring your resume … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 02/12/2023

Posted on February 12, 2023 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 you have to pay federal taxes on CA … Continue reading →

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2023’s Best Places to Get Married – WalletHub Study

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Kevin

With Valentine’s Day around the corner and the average wedding costing $28,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Places to Get Married, as well as expert commentary. To help couples find the most wedding-friendly destinations, WalletHub … Continue reading →

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Cybersecurity and privacy tips you can teach your 5+-year-old

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Kevin

from Malwarebytes Everything we teach our kids starts at home—we parents are their first teachers, after all. So, why wait for them to start going to school to start learning about cybersecurity and online privacy? Though it’s hardly news that more … Continue reading →

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Restart Steps for the Reuse Project at former Concord Naval Weapons Station

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Kevin

On January 28, 2023, the Concord City Council, sitting as the Local Reuse Authority, rejected the Concord First Partners, LLC (CFP) Term Sheet to develop the former Concord Naval Weapons Station and directed staff to let the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement … Continue reading →

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