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Contra Costa Superior Court Chatbot
The Contra Costa County Superior Court recently announced a new chatbot and virtual assistant feature that individuals can use when navigating the court’s website.
According to a press release from the county, the chatbot and virtual assistant, which the county is referred to as “Coco”, will help improve accessibility to court services for all Contra Costa residents.
“Coco provides general information about Court-related services, forms, and processes in plain language to assist users in navigating the website and accessing content directly relevant to their needs,” according to the press release.
However, the county noted that Coco is currently in the beta stage and that it might experience “errors and downtimes and may not answer questions as effectively as a human court employee.”
It also said that Coco can’t provide legal services and that individuals seeking legal help should contact an attorney or visit the court’s self help portal that is available on the court’s website.
San Ramon earthquake roundtable
The San Ramon Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a town hall meeting next Friday (Feb. 27) where seismologist Dr. Angie Lux, a project scientist who specializes in earthquake early warning systems at the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, will go over some of the latest swarms of seismic activity that has been affecting the San Ramon Valley.
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District’s Fire Chief Jonas Aguiar, along with elected officials such as San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong and Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich, will also be there to provide remarks and answer any questions from the public.
The town hall, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the San Ramon Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Click here to register for the event.
Veterans town hall
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) will be hosting a veterans town hall this Friday (Feb. 20) at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center Ridge View Room in San Ramon.
Veterans of all ages are invited to discuss what DeSaulnier is doing in Congress to support them. The town hall portion of the event will begin at 1:30 p.m. Local and federal veteran organizations will also be on site from 1 to 3 p.m. to provide additional information and to answer questions about accessing veteran benefits.
To register, email CA10.RSVP@mail.house.gov or call DeSaulnier’s Walnut Creek District Office at (925) 933-2660.
Lend a Hand Day
Danville is currently seeking volunteers to help local seniors during the upcoming Lend a Hand Day, which takes place on April 25.
“This rewarding community event offers an opportunity to provide yardwork assistance to seniors in need, fostering connections and lending a helping hand to those who could use a little extra support,” according to a town press release.
Volunteers can choose between three shifts: a partial morning shift and two full day shifts, one of which involves taking on the role of project manager for the entire day. According to the press release, tasks could range from raking leaves, taking out weeds, spreading mulch and other yard maintenance duties.
Seniors who live in Danville and need these types of services can submit a request form on the town’s official website. Only a limited number of homes will be serviced, according to the town.
Volunteers looking to participate must be 16 years of older — those between the ages of 12 and 15 can also volunteer but they must be accompanied by an adult.
To sign up, visit danville.ca.gov/volunteer.
Fentanyl forum
The city of Dublin is hosting a Prescription Drug and Fentanyl Safety community forum this Saturday (Feb. 21) at Emerald High School.
The free event, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. to noon, invites individuals of all ages — but particularly parents and high school students — to learn about general safety and the risks surrounding drug use, according to a press release from the city.
Hosted by Dublin Police Services and the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse, the event will provide “practical steps families can take to stay informed and recognize warning signs.” Attendees will also receive safety resources and a demonstration on how to administer Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdoses.
Attendees will also receive free Narcan kits. To register for the forum, visit the city website.
HEALFest
If your new year resolutions for 2026 include getting healthier or losing weight, then the upcoming HEALFest might be just the thing for you.
The one-day, transformative health fair will feature dozens of speakers, workshops and booths where attendees can learn more about how to reach their 2026 health and weight loss targets from renowned doctors, scientists and wellness visionaries,
According to a flier for the fair, the event will take place this Sunday (Feb. 22) at the San Ramon Marriott hotel from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.healfests.com.
