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I generally use my weekly newsletter as a way to keep my constituents up to date on what is happening in District 4 during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is an important topic of national importance that I know is on the minds of many people that I need to address here.
The last few days have been deeply painful as we grieve the murder of George Floyd. Mr. Floyd died needlessly, and I share the pain of the nation as we bear witness to his death.
From what I saw in the video those police officers should be arrested and charged. Their actions were neither warranted, justified, nor lawful under the circumstances. Mr. Floyd was a father, a son, a brother, a community member, and a human being, and there must be accountability for his brutal killing. My heart goes out to his family and community who have suffered an incomprehensible loss.
We as a nation cannot accept a status quo where unarmed African Americans continue to be killed by law enforcement. We should not settle for systems where there is no accountability for police officers who abuse their power. We must call out for immediate justice for George Floyd.
If you live in Ashland and Cherryland, there are resources available to you during the COVID-19 crisis. Below is a list of some ways you can get support.
- The Basic Needs and Food Response Working Group flyer that consolidates local resources for residents in the area is posted below. Flyer attached in English and Spanish.
- Hayward Resource Grid has resources that are accessible for local residents. Link here.
- Eden I&R is the local organization to call for a directory of all the local resources. Please encourage residents to call 211 or go here. Email info@edenir.org for submissions to 211.
- Here's an intake form that support child care payments for essential workers
- REACH Arts and Creativity Program is providing art kids for youth. Please sign up here.
- Eden Church’s Cherryland Computer Cafe is offering Census Assistance appointments and academic tutoring from bilingual Spanish / English Cal students/grads. Appointments may be made right on their FB page.
- Residents that want to get involved in community organizing around renter protections via the Eden Renters Union, please have them contact Leo Esclamado @ lesclamado@rcdhousing.org.
- For small businesses, please check out the Economic and Civic Development website. Staff can assist with connecting small businesses to resources and the small business development center.
- DSAL has a few great programs right now, including the Food Recovery Project and virtual programs. Check out their website for more information.
PS: The San Lorenzo Library will be launching its lunch program for summer. Details will be released soon.
If you know of residents needing legal support regarding eviction here are resources:
- Bay Legal: https://baylegal.org/ (888) 382-3405
- Centro Legal de la Raza - (510) 437-1554
- East Bay Community Law Center - (510) 548-4040, ext. 629
- Eviction Defense Center - (510) 452-4541
- Legal Assistance for Seniors - (510) 832-3040
- Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach - (510) 251-2846
 The Alameda County Library is excited to announce that the highly anticipated “Kind, Connected Summer” program is kicking off soon. Running June 15 – August 15, 2020, the free activities gameboard can be downloaded on our website or collected safely at any of our 10 community libraries. No sign-ups or registration required. All ages are welcome to participate. Engage the entire family, school, or neighborhood! Find activities that can easily be done from the safety of your own home. Get to know your public library’s virtual resources and tap into educational experiences that have been carefully curated by library staff. Explore at your own pace.
But wait, there’s more. Win weekly prizes! To enter, share a story/video/photo/drawing/project you created inspired by one of the activities from the game board.
But wait, there’s even more. Enjoy the Alameda County Library’s free gift this summer: a customized Kindness Journal. Find out how to add yours to the new library digital collection.
 Mark your calendar for the June 23rd Virtual Community Workshop!
RSVP: Tuesday June 23rd, 2020
The San Lorenzo Creekway will be a multi-use path for walking and biking, connecting communities in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward, and Castro Valley! The Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) want to create a path that achieves the priorities of the community and your participation can make it happen.
HARD will be holding our second and final Virtual Community Workshop on Zoom where you will be able to:
- Learn more about the San Lorenzo Creekway Project
- See how the designs of the San Lorenzo Creekway are progressing
- Join breakout sessions with other community members and the project team
- Most importantly, give us your feedback on how to have a successful project in your community
For more details on the project and Zoom meeting details click here
 East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is our local electricity supplier, providing cleaner energy at competitive rates to the people of Alameda County. EBCE's CEO Nick Chaset provides regular updates on their work, how they are expanding renewable energy in the region, and how they are giving back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For information on
- New cities that have joined their services area
- The local elected officials who serve on their board and support their work
- COVID-19 Relief
- Procurement of new renewable energy
...click here and sign up for their newsletter.
Oakland Office
Phone: 510.272.6694
Eden Area District Office
Phone: 510.670.5717
Or visit https://www.acgov.org/board/district4/
For information on COVID-19 in Alameda County visit http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx
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