Social Media and Web links:
| CCRCD Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ccrcd/?hl=en |
| RCA Website | https://rodeocitizensassociation.org/ |
| Laurel Court Webpage | https://rodeocitizensassociation.org/meetings-events/ |
| RCA Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580321353590 |
| RCA Laurel Court Community Garden Facebook page | https://www.facebook.com/RCAsLCCG |
| RCA Public Calendar | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=cm9kZW9jaXRpemVuc0BnbWFpbC5jb20 |
| RCA Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rodeocitizensassociation/?hl=en |
Donation Resources:
Donate to RCA on GoFundMe to support the Laurel Court Community Garden and all of the amazing things we’re planning to do with the property at 861 Laurel Court.
| Givebutter | https://dashboard.givebutter.com/accounts/251884 |
| Candid. nonprofit listing | https://app.candid.org/profile/9360761/rodeo-citizens-association-46-3736125 |
| Gofund me donation page | https://www.gofundme.com/u/rcagarden |
| GoFundme profile | https://gofund.me/e6fdfdd55 |
| Paypal payments link | https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5TBRY39SKCSHW |
| Paypal charity fundraiser | paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2129685 |
RCA Partners and Supporters:
Laurel Court Community Garden (LCCG) Project :
CCRCD – Contra Costa Resource Conservation District – Project and Grant partner organization – currently leading the Laurel Court Community Garden (LCCG) project. Active current grants include TAG and CARB Cycle 5 (see below).
Organizations participating in the project planning and construction:
CCRCD.org and California Climate Action Corps Fellows/EcoStewarts
Top LCCG Funding/Support from:
Phillips 66, Four Fools Winery, RMAC
Also California Climate Action Corps
Additional supporters:
Rodeo Youth Mentoring Program (RYMP)
Rodeo Baseball Association
John Swett Unified School District (JSUSD)
Crockett Cocina – 1207 Pomona St, Crockett, CA 94525
Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC) – 501(c)(3)
Contra Costa Health
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks
Cultivating Self
From CCRCD.org, shot outs to supporters of Farmworkers day held at our LCCGarden:
“We would like to thank Mountain Mike’s Pizza and Crockett Cocina for donating food. Thank you to CREEC for donating California native plants to support new habitat at the garden. Thank you to Phillips 66, Rodeo Baseball Association, Contra Costa Health, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks for donations and supportive participation and outreach. And a HUGE thank you to Mr. Somos representing Community Schools Action Team with the John Swett Unified School District, the Rodeo Citizens Association, CCRCD staff, California Climate Action Corps fellows, Cultivating Self, and Marina Ramos with the Rodeo Youth Mentoring Program for being amazing collaborators and teachers! This event would not have been possible without these wonderful community heroes!”
Current GRANT Project links:
1. CARB Cycle 5 Grant funded by California Air Resources Board
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/capp/fund/cag/community-air-grants
Forum #1 Rodeo – April 18, 2026 – Zoom meeting notes
Forum #1 Crockett – April 21, 2026
Forum #1 for Vallejo, Saurday May 16th, 2026 at 11am
Vallejo remote option on Zoom
Community Air Forum #2 coming soon.
2. Technical Assistance Grant (Selby Slag) funded by the Department of Toxic Substances Control. Site: Selby Slag located at Shoreline & Marsh Adj to Carquinez Strait, Selby, CA, 94802. Assisting people and organizations include Heidi Petty of CCRCD.org and technical contract with Gunkelman, Ltd. Geologic Services
Grant Stats: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/technical-assistance-grant-tag/
Grant Purpose: To hire independent Technical Advisors (TAs) to help the community understand and participate in the cleanup process. RCA is one of the recipients of a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) to monitor the Selby Slag site cleanup in Selby, CA. The site is undergoing evaluation/cleanup of contamination under DTSC oversight.
Selby Slag: Profile Map
Selby Smelter Offsite Area: Profile Map
Rodeo Community Resources and Organizations:
RODEO MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (RMAC) This Board serves as OUR advisory body to the CCC Board of Supervisors. Their meetings are the 4th Thursday of each month at 7pm and now having in person meetings again at the Rodeo Senior Center. For meeting agendas please go to RMAC agenda page for info. Do you have concerns or questions about Rodeo, please attend and ask them directly.
Rodeo Food Bank resources: https://www.foodbankccs.org/map-city/rodeo/
OTHER USEFUL CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LINKS
- PUBLIC WORKS – (925) 313-7000
- OR download the MOBILE CITIZEN APP (on Apple App Store or Google Play) to report illegal dumping etc in Rodeo. This handy App is an easy way to directly report to the CCC Public Works Dept illegal dumping, potholes, graffiti and more in Rodeo and Crockett too. The requests can contain photos, GPS coordinates, the address of a problem and comments. For more info: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7875/Request-Services
- OR download the MOBILE CITIZEN APP (on Apple App Store or Google Play) to report illegal dumping etc in Rodeo. This handy App is an easy way to directly report to the CCC Public Works Dept illegal dumping, potholes, graffiti and more in Rodeo and Crockett too. The requests can contain photos, GPS coordinates, the address of a problem and comments. For more info: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7875/Request-Services
- SUPERVISOR SHANELLE SCALES-PRESTON OFFICE – Call Brandon Evans (925) 608-4200 brandon.evans@bos.cccounty.us
- Goal-Setting Workshop – District-5-Community-Goal-Setting-Workshop (included plans to build community garden at laurel court)
- Subscribe to Supervisor Scales-Preston’s
Newsletter
Environmental links and resources:
BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Odor Complaints: Call at 1-800-334-ODOR(6367) or Online Complaint Form (Click Here)
(Did you know: It takes 3 complaints to have inspectors come out to investigate)
Report Smoking Vehicles: Call 1-800-EXHAUST or Online Complaint Form (Click Here)
AIR WATCH BAY AREA – Interactive Tool/App
Learn more about air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area and report air pollution. Download their interactive tool.
The RCA supports other important groups or organizations in the local area. We urge you to visit these sites to find out what is happening in your area and get involved.
Citizens for a Better Environment (CBE)
CCC CAER (Community Awareness Emergency Response) Register to receive emergency alerts at www.cococws.us
Crockett-Rodeo United to Defend the Environment (C.R.U.D.E)
Bay Area Refinery Corridor Coalition (BARCC)
Environmental Protection Agency
Rodeo Citizens Association 