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District coordinator
State Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda), whose district includes the Tri-Valley, on Wednesday appointed Concord City Councilmember Dominic Aliano as his new district coordinator.
Aliano, whose first day will be Monday, is succeeding George Escutia, who served in Glazer's office since 2015 including the past 3-1/2 years as district director.
"I'm excited to bring Dominic on board to lead our district office," Glazer said. "Dominic has a strong background in delivering on the needs of local constituents. And he brings a personal history to my Senate District, having been raised in Concord and serving their residents on the City Council."
Aliano's previous experience includes working as district representative for Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover and former supervisor Karen Mitchoff. His duties focused on economic development, sustainability, environmental health, and zoning and code enforcement.
He has served on the Concord council since December 2018, including a turn as mayor. Aliano graduated in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in political science from Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash.
30th Trails Challenge
The East Bay Regional Park District this month is launching its annual Trails Challenge, a popular outdoor program that is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023.
"The free program connects people to nature through hiking and biking by providing 20 designated trails ranging from easy to challenging. The Trails Challenge is part of the global Healthy Parks Healthy People movement that underscores the connection between a healthy green environment and community health," EBRPD officials said.
To complete the challenge, a person must hike five of the 20 trails, or traverse 26.2 miles worth of trails within the district, and log their progress by Dec. 31 in order to receive the commemorative pin — while supplies last.
To learn more, visit www.ebparks.org/trails-challenge.
Grief support
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Pleasanton is hosting a grief support program on select Thursday evenings this winter open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation.
"The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Whether the death was sudden and tragic, or one with warning and preparation, the reality of death leaves most of us in a state of shock, confusion and sadness," officials said. "Grieving people need time and space to honor their grief and figure out how to keep on living when our loved one is gone."
The dates for the 7 p.m. sessions are Jan. 12 and 26, Feb. 9 and 23, and March 9 and 23. The church is located at 4001 Stoneridge Drive. No advance registration required.
