Wheels Celebrates Transit Month
September is Transit Month! Wheels joins San Francisco Transit Riders and Seamless Bay Area in supporting various activities celebrating the region’s public transit. It is more important than ever before to show our elected leaders how important transit is for our region and that it needs continued funding to thrive. The month is full of exciting and interactive family friendly events. See all the events here and follow along on social media @SFTRU and @SeamlessBayArea. Wheels is supporting this year’s
Zone 7 Increases Water Conservation Rebate Limits to Help Customers Be Water Efficient
Zone 7 is making it easier than ever before for customers to make their landscapes more water-efficient by significantly increasing the amount available for two of its popular rebate offerings. Effective October 1, 2025, the Water-Efficient Lawn Conversion Rebate and the Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate will have increased limits. The new Lawn Conversion rebate was doubled to $2.00 per square foot. The maximum rebate was increased to $3,000 for single-family and multi-family properties, and $20,000 for
Las Positas College to Host First Alarm Girls+ Fire Camp, Empowering the Next Generation of Firefigh
Las Positas College is proud to host the First Alarm Girls+ Fire Camp on September 20–21, 2025, an innovative program designed to inspire and prepare youth for careers in the fire service. Nationwide, women make up only 4.5% of career firefighters. The First Alarm Girls+ Fire Camp, which is staffed entirely by female and nonbinary firefighters, aims to change that by creating opportunities for high school students to gain hands-on experience with firefighting tools, techniques, and teamwork. From
Wheels Updates Systemwide Schedule
LAVTA will implement minor schedule adjustments to Wheels services beginning August 9 as part of an effort by all Bay Area transit agencies to make transfers smoother and improve on-time performance. These changes, often referenced as “The Big Sync”, are coordinated with BART and other agencies to align transfer windows. The new schedules synchronize timing for better systemwide reliability and connectivity to Wheels local services and partner agencies by moving them forward by an average of 3 minutes. The
Invitation to Join Dublin USD Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
The Dublin Unified School District is seeking a member of the local business community to serve on its Parcel Tax Oversight Committee — a vital body that ensures transparency and accountability in the use of voter-approved parcel tax funds. The Committee’s purpose is straightforward but critical: to verify that funds collected through the District’s parcel tax are used exactly as promised — to enhance educational programs, resources, and opportunities for Dublin students. We are currently seeking to fill
Switch to Reusable Foodware with Mini-Grants from StopWaste!
Local public agency StopWaste is offering mini-grants to food businesses in Alameda County that are currently using disposable cups, plates, utensils and other foodware for dine-in customers, to switch to reusable foodware. Participating businesses receive up to $500 worth of reusable foodware and hands-on support from the Reuse Assist Program by StopWaste partner Environmental Innovations.LEARN MORE & SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION Here’s how the program works:StopWaste provides the incentive: The Reuse
CalSavers Update: Campaign Offers $500 Incentive for Early Action
Earlier this year, CalSavers shared information about California’s retirement savings program and the upcoming registration requirement for businesses with at least one employee. CalSavers is promoting an Early Incentive Campaign (EIC), designed to encourage newly mandated employers to register early for a chance to win $500. The campaign runs through November 30, focusing on small businesses with 1–4 employees that must comply with the CalSavers mandate by December 31, 2025. In total, $1 million will be
An Exhibit at the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums
DISCOVER THE FORGOTTEN HEROES OF EARLY DUBLINAn Exhibit at the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums August 2025 through February 2026
John Muir Health’s Concord Medical Center Ranks First in California and in the Top 10 Nationally for Heart Bypass Surgery Outcomes
The John Muir Health cardiac surgery program is among the best in the nation for survival rates after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery — commonly known as heart bypass surgery. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), John Muir Health’s Concord Medical Center has the highest 30-day survival rate in the state of California and is ranked #8 in the country alongside other prestigious hospitals and health systems. To earn these top rankings, the Concord Medical
CalSavers - Act Now: Avoid Penalties and Secure Your Employee's Future with CalSavers
Act Now: Avoid Penalties and Secure Your Employees' Future with CalSavers Time is running out to comply with California's CalSavers Retirement Savings Program, and failure to act could cost you. The mandate creates a legal requirement and many employers with an average of five or more employees are past their deadline to register or certify an exemption. The Program is open for employers with as few as one employee and soon it will be required for them as well – if they do not offer a qualified retirement
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Sunflower Hill Corporate Volunteer Days
Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity? Bring your corporate team to volunteer at the Sunflower Hill Garden! Sunflower Hill provides valuable vocational, educational, and life-skills programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year, the Sunflower Hill Garden produces thousands of pounds of fresh, organic produce planted and harvested by our program participants. Corporate Volunteer Days offer your team an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in the
