News Digest: Candidates can apply on Monday | Permit Center hours changing | Early care grants from county

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Candidates can apply

The nomination period for candidates hoping to qualify for local elections on the Nov. 8 ballot opens on Monday (July 18).

In the Tri-Valley, positions will be available on the city councils and mayoral chair for Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and San Ramon, as well as the Danville Town Council. Seats will also be up for grabs for the Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore Valley, San Ramon Valley and Sunol-Glen school districts.

Other elected bodies with positions on the ballot include the Chabot-Las Positas and Contra Costa community college districts, Dublin San Ramon Services District, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, East Bay Regional Park District, East Bay Municipal Utility District, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District and BART Board of Directors.

Across the board, the initial nomination deadline is open until Aug. 12, but if an incumbent doesn't submit candidacy paperwork in time, the filing period will be extended five calendar days (Aug. 17) and remain open only to non-incumbents. There is no extension period if the seat is currently vacant or opening up due to term limits.

Contact the individual public agency or the county elections office for more information.

Permit Center hours

Starting Monday (July 18), the city of Pleasanton's Permit Center at 200 Old Bernal Ave. will institute a pilot schedule, with in-person services open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Permit Center staff will be available by phone still from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on workdays to answer calls, provide information and make appointments. The phone number is 925-931-5630. To learn more, visit cityofpleasantonca.gov/PermitCenter.

Early care grants

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors recently approved the distribution of $4 million in one-time federal relief grants to support local early care and education system needs and infrastructure with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, officials said.

Large family child care and center-based licensed programs can qualify for a minimum grant of $3,350 and small licensed facilities can qualify for a minimum award of $2,350, county officials said.

To apply for grants, licensed child care providers will be required to complete a general county online application. Visit acgov.org/providergrant.