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More I-680 roadwork
Caltrans is gearing up for the second weekend of major roadwork with multiple lane closures on Interstate 680 in the Tri-Valley in three weeks, with the southbound side between San Ramon and Dublin affected all weekend long.
The three left lanes will be shut down on I-680 southbound from Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon to the I-580/I-680 connector in Dublin and Pleasanton starting at 9 p.m. Friday (May 31) until 4 a.m. Monday (June 3). The right two lanes will remain open, but traffic conditions will be heavily impacted.
While encouraging motorists to consider alternative routes to alleviate freeway congestion through the area, Caltrans also reminded that the express lane (left-most) and the left shoulder on northbound I-680 will be closed from Amador Valley Boulevard to Alcosta Boulevard.
The work this weekend will see the contractor focus on repaving a portion of deteriorated roadway, and the duration will accomplish what could be done in about 40 nighttime closures, according to Caltrans. The closure is weather-permitting, but the weekend forecast looks clear.
Tom Petty cover band
The Town of Danville is set to host local Tom Petty tribute artists The Big Jangle Band for a concert Friday evening.
The Bay Area musicians have been bringing the classic rock icon’s hits to life since 2012, as well as that of his contemporaries including The Byrds and Stevie Nicks.
The show is set for 8 p.m. on Friday in the Village Theatre at 233 Front St. Tickets and more information are available here.
‘Behind Barbed Wire’ talk
The San Ramon Library is set to host World War II survivor Yukio Shimomura for a firsthand account and discussion of his experiences in the internment camp that was put into place at the former Tanforan Racetrack in San Bruno before he and his family were transferred to the Topaz Internment Camp in Utah.
“Yukio will delve into the challenges his parents, older brothers, and he faced, describing daily life and the complex dynamics within the camps, as well as the significant ironies they encountered,” organizers said in the event description. “He will also recount how the family eventually left the camp and where they resettled. This presentation offers a powerful snapshot of one family’s story, among the 110,000 others affected by Japanese Internment camps.”
The talk will include historic photographs from the time as well as a Q&A session with Shimomura. It is scheduled from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Monday (June 3) at 100 Montgomery St. in San Ramon.
‘Shop San Ramon’ logo
The San Ramon Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new logo and mantra for the city’s businesses aimed at encouraging residents to enjoy local shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
“With a strong customer base, thriving retail centers, including City Center, an emerging downtown, and a safe retail environment, we are attracting new restaurants and retail all the time. It’s a great time to spend locally,” Chamber president and CEO Heidi Kenniston-Lee said in a May 24 announcement.
Chamber organizers pointed to the benefits of spending at local businesses, including support for the city’s economy, jobs for the city’s residents, a sense of community, and relationships with local business owners and employees.
“Shopping locally creates compounding positive impacts in San Ramon,” City Manager Steven Spedowfski said in the chamber’s announcement. “It keeps resources local through a portion of the sales tax, which helps fund services that our community values, such as public safety, quality streets and roads, and amenities like our beautiful parks and trails.”
Walnut Creek Art and Wine fest
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce is hosting the city’s annual Art and Wine Festival this weekend in Heather Farm Park at 301 N. San Carlos Dr.
Festivities including art, music, craft beer, wine and family activities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. More information is available here.
Fish and wildlife grants
Applications are open through Aug. 1 for the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee’s grant program for efforts to support and enhance the county’s fish and wildlife populations.
In particular, the committee is seeking applications for projects that would support threatened and endangered species, public education, habitat improvement, scientific resources and resolving issues in interactions between humans and wildlife.
They are seeking to provide grants to one or more projects that would serve as a collaboration with local law enforcement, the court, and community cultural organizations that would address enforcement issues and community education.
More information and applications are available here.
