Oil Pollution Disaster Photos

City Oil Tank Farm EIR Public Comment Period Ends Tomorrow

The 45-day public comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Report, entitled, "WesPac Pittsburg Energy Infrastructure Project," ends at 5:00 pm, 7/27/12.  The documentation is made available to you through this article on this blog.

SENATOR BOXER -- NEWSLETTER ACCUMULATOR -- 7/6 to 7/26/12

Protecting All Women from Domestic Violence, 7/26/12

Protecting Our Communities (against gun violence in wake of Aurora), 7/26/12

Helping Veterans to Become Entrepreneurs, 7/19/12

Bringing American Jobs Home, 7/19/12 

Grants Outreach Newsletter, 7/16/12

Judiciary Committee Approves Bernal Nomination, 7/12/12

Lead`s Impacts on Children and Public Health, 7/12/12

What Repealing Health Care Reform Would Mean to America`s Families, 7/11/12

Protecting Public Lands, Promoting Tourism, and Creating Jobs, 7/11/12

Introducing Two Outstanding Judicial Nominees, 7/11/12

Creating Jobs, Investing in Growth, and Increasing Wages, 7/10/12

Creating Jobs and Moving America Forward, 7/6/12

Tag: "US Congress - California Delegation"

City of Pittsburg: Special City Council Meeting

Special City Council Meeting

Date: 7/30/2012 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Council Chambers
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, California 94565

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NEW BLOG FEATURE -- HOAX and SCAM-CRUSHER! (Update: 6/5/14)

Posted:  21 July 12
Updated:  5 Jun 14

PURPOSE

In an effort to help keep you aware of the hoaxes, scams, and other unfortunate byproducts of human imagination that are known to be at work -- from time to time, I will place the relevant links I may find, below.   I hope this proves helpful to you:

From "Snopes.com:"  Reputable leader in the "online fact-checking industry"

From "Hoax-slayer:"  Latest Information - Internet Scams - Email Hoaxes - True Stories

For "General Criminal Attacks"


David Nelson

U.S. FLAGS: Half-staff Alert -- 7/25/12 - Aurora Tragedy

This has to do with the vicious massacre in Aurora, Colorado, this date, 7/20/12 and, as alluded to in this link.

Subject: Flag at half-staff

The American Legion Still Serving America •   E M A I L   N O T I F I C A T I O N  • Flag at half-staff As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, President Obama has issued a proclamation for the flag to be displayed at half-staff until sunset, July 25, 2012. The full text of the proclamation can be found on the White House website by clicking here. Learn more about The Citizens Flag Alliance: www.cfa-inc.org

Tag: "Flag etiquette" 

City of Pittsburg: Successor Agency Oversight Board Meeting

Successor Agency Oversight Board Meeting

Date: 7/26/2012 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Location: Council Chambers
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, California 94565

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Breakfast with County Supervisor Glover

 Tag:  "Contra Costa County"

A PUBLIC APPEAL: Attending Los Medanos CC while enrolled at Pittsburg HS

This important notice is from the County Library Commissioner who serves our part of the County, Greg Enholm, and is a request for City Council intervention.

Before the Pittsburg City Council
Presented in person for Public Comment at the Regular Meeting held at Pittsburg Civic Center
Monday, July 16, 2012

TO PITTSBURG CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ben Johnson, Mayor
Nancy Parent, Vice-Mayor
Salvatore Evola
Dwaine “Pete” Longmire
Will Casey
CC Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
James F. Holmes, City Treasurer
Joe Sbranti, City Manager
Ruthann G. Ziegler, City Attorney
Garrett Evans, Assistant City Manager

BY Greg Enholm gbenholm@hotmail.com cell 925 878 5515

RE CITIZENS REMARKS – High school students in Pittsburg should be able to attend Los Medanos College

My name is Greg Enholm and I reside in the unincorporated community of Bay Point.

1.  While I have been the District 5 County Library Commissioner for Pittsburg since 2004, I am here today because I have been a high school math teacher for 2000-2009 and a Heald College Concord math professor for a year.


2.  Los Medanos College used to allow hundreds of Pittsburg High School students to take college courses concurrently with their high school courses. As a teacher and now professor, I strongly encourage high school students to take at least one college course.


3.  By attending, as your County Library Commissioner, the City’s May 15th meeting, held at Marina Vista Elementary School’s Library, I learned from Pittsburg Unified School District Superintendent Linda Rondeau that there are only about 50 Pittsburg High School students currently allowed to take courses at Los Medanos College. PHS students are increasingly going directly to 4-year colleges and universities after graduating so taking an LMC course would be a great experience for them.


4.  The college course experience is invaluable for high school students because college is very different from high school. For instance, one college credit typically counts for two high school credits.


5.  As you may know, all high school students are eligible to take community college courses subject to criteria and space available under rules clearly laid out in the course catalog requiring an Age Waiver Form or Unit Limit Waiver Form signed by the principal and parent. There are specific rules which must be met by the student.


6.  You know PUSD has made dramatic improvements in recent years. PUSD’s high school graduation rate rose to 66.3% in 2011 from 64.3% in 2010 but remained below the County averages of 82.2% and 79.9% and the Mt. Diablo Unified School District averages 81.8% and 74.8%. MDUSD serves Oak Hills.


7.  I believe the Pittsburg City Council is the best forum for asking the College District to explain how more high school students living in Pittsburg can take courses at LMC rather than have separate meetings with PUSD, MDUSD, and other groups. 


8.  Such a request is particularly important because the College Board is planning to ask voters to approve a parcel tax about $11 in the November 2012 election to allow more classes to be offered. 


7.  I believe Pittsburg voters would be more willing to vote for this tax if more of the city’s high school students could take courses at LMC.  Having more Pittsburg high school students take LMC courses is good for the City. An increasing high school graduation rate is good for the City. 


8.  Encouraging Pittsburg residents to take LMC courses which lead to good, highpaying
jobs in Pittsburg is good for the City.


7.  So, I am asking the City Council to request a presentation in the near future by the College District (contact Tim Leong, District Director of Communications and Community Relations, 925 229-1000 ext. 1211) covering both how to increase the number of high school students attending LMC and to provide information on a College District parcel tax.


Thank you.

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Lindsay Wildlife Museum == July 2012 Newsletter

On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 9:43 AM, Lindsay Wildlife Museum <Lindsay_Wildlife_Museum@mail.vresp.com> wrote:

Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Wildlife Connections :: July, 2012

Connecting people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. What's in this issue? » Even Closer to Wildlife » Investigate the natural world » Become a museum docent » An Evening at the Bistro » Foxy Fun » Young Philanthropist » Cars for Wildlife Quick links » Donate today » Museum hours » Upcoming classes » What's happening » Volunteer opportunities Stay connected » Subscribe » Send to a friend » View in browser Many thanks to our annual sponsors Buena Vista Energy, LLC Chevron City National Bank Cole European East Bay Nature Green Ridge Power, LLC Heller Jewelers Jelly Belly John Kikuchi and Debra Coggins Livingston Law Firm Main Street Research, LLC Mark Brown, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Banking Mechanics Bank Michael Stead Porsche PG&E Royal Motors Sloat Brothers Ltd. Tesoro Golden Eagle Refinery Walnut Creek Magazine Wells Fargo Advisors You are receiving this email from Lindsay Wildlife Museum because you are one of our supporters. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, add socialmedia@wildlife-museum.org to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails at santacruz01pca@gmail.com, simply click on the unsubscribe link below.

New Adventures and New Beginnings   Get Even Closer to Wildlife The Animal Encounters department is offering two exciting new opportunities to explore what it's like to work with our unique collection of animal ambassadors. In Eagle Encounter, come face to beak with our resident bald and golden eagles. Learn from eagle handlers what it is like to work with these magnificent birds, help prepare an eagle meal and get premium seating for the exhibit hall presentation of Raptors! This program is offered Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, 12 – 2. Keeping up with the Keepers brings you behind the scene to experience first hand what it is like to be an animal keeper. Meet resident animal ambassadors (reptile, bird and mammal) up close and help animal keepers prepare meals, create enrichment activities and even assist with a public presentation. This program is offered Thursdays and Saturdays, 2 – 4. Cost: $150 per person for members, $175 for non-members. Guardian/child combinations are $250 for members and $275 for non-members. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. For more information visit our website or call Michele at 925-627-2916.   Summer is great time for children to investigate the natural world. Sign the kids up now to have a blast winding up their summer vacations! July days are long and hot—just perfect for Splash Bash or Animal Hide & Seek mini camps! In August, we are celebrating the Olympics with our very own Animal Olympics. Find out who flies, runs or swims the fastest! Kids can also learn how to capture great images of live, moving animals in Photographing Live Animals mini camp.   Share Your Love and Knowledge of Nature with Kids Become an education docent and provide interactive programs both in the museum and in the school classroom. Education docents connect children with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. Training begins September 10 and continues on Monday mornings until November 26. For more information, contact Polly Gusa at pgusa@wildlife-museum.org or 925-627-2944.   An Evening at Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar Sunday, September 9 at 5 PM Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 9 for a delightful evening at Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar in Walnut Creek, recognized for the eighth year running as a Top 100 Bay Area Restaurant by the San Francisco Chronicle. Proceeds will help fund the rehabilitation and education programs at the museum. For reservations visit our website or call 925-627-2950   Foxy Fun Kin-tah, our resident gray fox, is in training! He's been working hard to prepare for upcoming public fox programs. Come visit on members-only Tuesdays at 3:15 to watch him work with his keeper and learn more about how we interact with our wild animals.   Young Philanthropist We were recently approached by an amazing 5-year-old philanthropist, Naomi, a little girl with a big heart for animals. At her preschool, each graduating student is tasked with fundraising for a charity, and Naomi selected Lindsay Wildlife Museum as her recipient because she wants to help sick and injured animals. Through her lemonade stand and associated outreach, she raised $2,560 for the museum! Thank you, Naomi!   Cars for Wildlife Know of an unused vehicle sitting around? Put it to good use helping wildlife by donating it to the museum! All car donation proceeds support the museum's wildlife hospital and education programs. For more information, contact Catherine Millar at cmillar@wildlife-museum.org or 925-627-2940.

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City of Pittsburg: BIRDS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS

BIRDS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS

Posted Date: 7/17/2012

 

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 17, 2012 Contact: Deborah Bass Public Affairs Mgr. (925) 771-6112 - office (925) 260-4670 - mobile dbass@ContraCostaMosquito.com www.contracostamosquito.com

BIRDS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS IN PLEASANT HILL AND KNIGHTSEN Public is urged to wear mosquito repellent and report neglected swimming pools and other mosquito sources CONCORD, CALIFORNIA - - The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District announced today that two more birds tested positive for West Nile virus. The birds, both American crows, were found near Sunset Road and Eden Plains Road in Knightsen and Viking Drive and Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill. "The risk of West Nile virus is elevated due to several factors," said Deborah Bass, public affairs manager for the District. "Those include hot weather, the presence of infected dead birds, as well as high populations of mosquitoes in the area." Bass urges residents to check their properties for mosquito sources and to report any neglected standing water to the District, especially neglected swimming pools since they can produce more than 1 million mosquitoes and affect people up to five miles away. Reports may be made anonymously. "We just want to know where the mosquitoes are so we can reduce the risk of West Nile virus and protect people," Bass added. Residents are urged to wear mosquito repellent when outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are present. West Nile virus symptoms of the mild form include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks. Less than one percent of individuals (about 1 in 150 people) infected with West Nile virus will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent. West Nile virus infection can be fatal. Residents are urged to help reduce their risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases by following these guidelines: Don't produce mosquitoes on your property. Dump or drain standing water. Mosquitoes can't begin their life without water. Defend yourself against mosquitoes using repellents containing DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are present, typically Dawn and Dusk. Report neglected swimming pools by calling 925-771-6195 or visiting www.ContraCostaMosquito.com Anonymous calls accepted. Just one neglected pool can produce more than 1 million mosquitoes and affect people up to five miles away. The District makes every effort to notify residents about West Nile virus activity and adult mosquito spraying events. People wishing to be notified about adult mosquito spraying in residential areas have several options. They may visit the District's website and opt to receive the maps and notifications automatically by email.There is also an option to receive media releases and the Mosquito Bytes newsletter. These communications are posted directly on the District's website. Spray schedules are also available by calling the District at (925) 771-6195 and listening to a recorded message. Since 2005, 39 people in Contra Costa County have been diagnosed with West Nile virus. In 2006, two people died from the disease. A recent study has shown that the majority of cases are undiagnosed and grossly under reported. This year, two groups of mosquitoes and six dead birds have tested positive for the virus. Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District, an independent special district and public health agency, is located at 155 Mason Circle in Concord. Call the District to report mosquito problems at (925) 771-6195 or visit their office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to get FREE mosquitofish for ornamental ponds, horse troughs or neglected swimming pools. For information concerning human West Nile virus symptoms, prevention, or testing, please call the Contra Costa Health Services department at (888) 959-9911. For information concerning West Nile virus and horses, please call the California Department of Food and Agriculture Animal Health Branch at (916) 654-1447.

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City of Pittsburg: City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

Date: 7/16/2012 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: City Council Chambers
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, California 94565

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Supervisor Glover -- Public Safety Town Hall -- 7/12

Tag:  "Contra Costa County"

City of Pittsburg: City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

Date: 7/16/2012 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: City Council Chambers
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, California 94565

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CRIMINALITY ALERT!! 7/9/12 FBI-Expected Malicious Computer Attack

‎0709 0910 --  You all may have heard the news, but just in case, the FBI is expecting some nasty things to happen, very soon. I'm sorry it didn't occur to me to pass this word sooner.

But, rest easy. They have figured out an easy fix. Go to the following website and carry out their elegantly simple procedure. Good luck to us all. Society is still learning all the advantages of this wondrous new technology, but sadly, the miscreants are hard at work, too. Things WILL get better -- good prevails over evil:

Here is that site: http://dcwg.org/

Tag:  "Criminality Alert"

Changes to Pittsburg Muni Code Affecting Landlord and Tenants

Posted Date: 7/5/2012 3:00 PM

Effective March 1, 2012, the City Council adopted changes to the Municipal Code Title 13 "Waters and Sewers" Ordinance.  A summary of the changes along with a link to the new applications may be viewed at:

Summary of Changes to Muni Code title 13 "Waters & Sewers" 



Tag: "Municipal Code"

AREA-WIDE "4th OF JULY FIREWORKS" DISPLAYS

What's going to happen, 

within our territory, 

to help celebrate the 

2ND GREATEST BIRTHDAY TRADITION

OF ALL TIME!

FIREWORKS IN TOWN:  The City of Pittsburg will not have a public fireworks display  -- AND, LET'S ALL SINCERELY HOPE THERE WON'T BE ANY PRIVATE, AMATEUR ONES, EITHER!!!  Roofs and lawns and unwary people are often known to burn when ignited.

FIREWORKS ALL OVER THE PLACE:  Here's what The Contra Costa Times says about the day's goings-on. (a Google search).  And, here's what Google, itself, says about the doings in the Bay Area

FIREWORKS ON TELEVISION: Google, again.

FIREWORKS IN SPORTS:   The G-people, again. Who else?

Please remember:

• THAT Consumer Fireworks are illegal for very sound REASONS -- born of profoundly heart-breaking experiences -- which have damaged or destroyed -- real people and other valuable things;
• THAT the conditions are PERFECT for creating BRAND NEW tragedies to lament:   (1) It's hot.   (2)  It's dry.   (3)  There is much super-fuel from all the brown, dead vegetation -- on lawns, streets and hills.   (4)  Buildings and other things (including people) often burn very efficiently.    (5)  Overly busy fire departments, on ever-tightening budgets have plenty to do already and would not be amused by yet more inconvenient challenges.   (6)  It's so unpleasant to suddenly have to find another place to stay -- and safely store whatever remains of one's stuff -- especially, if it involves pain, hospitals, or more permanent accommodations.
• THAT children (of all ages) don't necessarily know what the "no-no's" are, automatically.  These things often have to be made clear to them, quite deliberately -- for this is all far too dangerous (and expensive) to leave to chance, poor example, or lax enforcement of the rules.  Anyone detecting illegal fireworks should call 911 to trigger a police response. (As more citizens complain, it RAISES "POLICE-RESPONSE" priorities and SPEEDS THINGS UP!!!)
• THAT innocent people, trying to mind their own business, are often the ones who have to suddenly pay for another's thoughtless or deliberate acts -- and that such a thing still is not very sporting.
• THAT a tragedy can forever change a joyous, national event -- transforming things, such that each subsequent July 4th is virtually guaranteed to be draped with profoundest sorrow and viewed with deepest dread.  There should only be room for great joy -- on the anniversary of the day when humankind gained -- such an ENORMOUS ADVANTAGE in this life -- still not all that long ago. (In the great scheme of things, less than two and a half centuries is a fraction of a heart-beat.)
• THAT things need not turn out badly, AT ALL.  Everyone simply must realize that our entire great human existence is such a chain-reaction -- one good or bad act can really, really  energize or spoil the whole thing -- or affect a big enough part of it, so as to matter, deeply.  

It's serious business insuring that life remains a fun thing to have, keep, and make the most of -- and which doesn't end prematurely or inconveniently.

Let's make the 236th Anniversary of the "Day Everything Changed" the best one ever (and maximize our chances of seeing the 237th one)!

Tags: "Fire, Fireworks, 4th of July, Holidays"