Alameda County Health Order
The California Department of Public Health announced that effective January 25, 2021 the Bay Area region meets the criteria to exit the Regional Stay at Home Order due to encouraging long-term projections for ICU bed availability.
Alameda County is now in the Purple Tier of the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The County has issued a new Health Officer Order to align with the State's Blueprint, and activities and businesses permitted in the Purple Tier may resume operation immediately.
Thanks to the commitment and sacrifice of Alameda County residents, workers, and businesses under the State's Regional Stay at Home Order, we avoided the worst of the winter surge and helped our health care workers to continue serving all of us through this difficult period. However, the number of new cases reported daily is still more than double the summer peak, and residents must continue to comply with COVID-19 safety precautions. To protect their families, friends and neighbors from this debilitating and deadly virus and to reopen more activities, residents must continue to wear masks whenever leaving home, keep at least six feet of distance from anyone they don't live with, wash hands frequently, and stay home if they don't feel well.
It is also important to note that as more activities and businesses open again and more people from different households gather, the risk of COVID-19 may increase again. To ensure Alameda County can move forward through the State's color-tiered framework and to allow more activities and businesses to reopen, residents are strongly encouraged to continue to stay home as much as possible and avoid gathering with other households. Residents are reminded of the state prohibition on gatherings of more than three households and should avoid Super Bowl parties and similar activities.
The State's list of permitted activities and businesses is available at https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/. Businesses and activities permitted to open include:
Outdoors only, with modifications
- Campgrounds
- Cardrooms and Racetracks
- Family Entertainment Centers and Movie Theaters
- Gyms
- Museums
- Places of Worship and Cultural Ceremonies
- Restaurants, Wineries, and Tasting Rooms
- Zoos and Aquariums
Indoors, with modifications
- Hair Salons and Barbershops
- Hotels and Lodging (indoor gyms and fitness studios remain closed)
- Personal Care Services, including Massage, Nail Salons and Skin Care Services
- Grocery Stores may increase capacity to 50 percent
- Other Retail may increase capacity to 25 percent
Schools are not impacted by the lifting of the Regional Stay at Home Order, and Alameda County is following the State's newly released framework and guidance on school reopening.
Gatherings: Small and time-limited private gatherings among no more than three household are now permitted outdoors under State guidance. Masks and physical distancing are still required for these gatherings, and anyone who is experiencing symptoms must not attend. Singing, shouting, chanting, cheering, or exercising are strongly discouraged. Those at high risk of severe illness are strongly encouraged not to attend. Large gatherings and gathering indoors are still prohibited.
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Please check back on the Alameda County Public Health Department's dedicated COVID-10 website for updates and clarifications: acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx
For general inquiries, please email ncov@acgov.org or call (510) 268-2101.
If you would like to report a "non-essential" business operating during the Shelter-in-Place Order, please email COVID19compliance@acgov.org.
Click here for downloadable flyers and posters, available in multiple languages.
District 5 COVID-19 Resource Guide
Supervisor Carson's office has put together a COVID-19 Resource Guide for District to help centralize the information and resources you need to know about the COVID-19 Pandemic. It will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.
https://covid19district5.wordpress.com/
The site is organized into categories so you can get connected to resources specific to you (i.e.: Testing, Financial Help, Food Assistance, Faith Community, Seniors, etc)
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
With the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, we have entered a new phase of the pandemic—one that brings hope alongside continued need for precautions during this current surge. Vaccine administration began in Alameda County the week of 12/14/20. We are following the State’s prioritization framework, which is based on CDC recommendations and is evolving.
Sign up to be notified when it is your turn to get the vaccine:
CITY OF BERKELEY RESIDENTS:
http://bit.ly/39kSZot
ALL OTHER ALAMEDA COUNTY RESIDENTS:
https://covid-19.acgov.org/vaccines
Residents and representatives from a variety of organizations across Alameda County have been invited to support safe, equitable vaccine distribution. While the State’s framework prioritizes vaccination for different groups of people over four phases, Alameda County has some local control over how those priorities are put into practice. We are seeking input on: vaccine prioritization, how to build more trust, effective messaging and managing misinformation. Learn more HERE.
For answers to frequently asked questions, click HERE.
Enroll Today in CA Notify
In this time of alarming rises in cases and hospitalizations, it is more important than ever that all Californians do their part to stop the surge.
Launched on December 10, CA Notify is a new program that enables Californians to receive COVID-19 notifications informing them if they have been exposed to
someone who has tested positive for the virus.
The technology is available through the Google Play Store on Android devices or through iOS settings on their Apple devices.
CA Notify will alert users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. With that information, they can make responsible decisions around quarantine and testing, which is essential for
stopping the surge.
If you opt-in and get a positive test result, you will receive a code via text message from the California Department of Public Health.
This technology was built with public health and public trust in mind: it’s easy to use, and it protects your privacy. Californians must opt in to use it. No location data or personally identifiable information is ever collected, stored
or transmitted.
We need Californians to get this technology on their phones. The more people using it, the better we can stop the surge and save lives.
For more information about CA Notify, visit: www.canotify.ca.gov.
Do you have Alameda County housing to lease?
Every day there are thousands of individuals and families in the Bay Area looking for a chance to call a place home. Alameda County is seeking property owners/housing providers who can help our neighbors who need a home. Our program will provide financial as well as supportive services to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial housing process.
- Housing providers will receive guaranteed on-time monthly payments from nonprofit organization
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Financial incentives for property owner/housing provider
- A single point of contact assigned to property owner/housing provider to help with any tenant issues
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Resident support services — tenants will be offered a case manager to support the long term success of the tenant
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24-hour emergency phone number for after hours support
If you would like to participate or want more information, call 510-777-2100 or email ACHomes@acgov.org.
Click here for program flyer.
Face Coverings Required at All Times
Face coverings must be worn at all times by all members of the public, including outdoors while engaged in physical activities (walking, running, biking, etc.) and within 30 feet of people outside of their household.
Children aged 12 and younger are not required to wear a face covering, and any child two years old or younger should not wear a face covering. The County Order does not apply if a person is only with members of their own household and does not expect to come into contact with a member of the public. A person engaged in walking, hiking, bicycling, running, and other physical activities is not required to wear a face covering during the entire duration of their activity, but that person must carry a face covering that is easy to access so they can wear it once they are within 30 feet of other people.
Click here to read the Order.
New SSA Public Website
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is ecstatic to officially announce the launch of its newly designed public website:
alamedacountysocialservices.org
Our new website features a fresh new look with easy navigation of the Agency’s programs and services. With enhancements like dynamic resizing for desktop and mobile viewing, organization of content by service area, and a simple but appealing user interface, the website was designed with the user in mind.
We welcome your suggestions, feedback or comments! To offer your thoughts, please complete a website feedback form.
California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
The State of California has created a dedicated website for COVID-19. Here, you can learn about the Statewide Order to Shelter-at-Home, the latest virus statistics, state resources available for impacted individuals and businesses (including how to apply for Unemployment and State Disability), and how you can best protect yourself and your community. You can also find an extensive social media toolkit to help share vital information with your local networks.
Visit:
https://covid19.ca.gov/
Dedicated COVID-19 Websites for District 5 Cities
District 5 cities have set up their own websites with relevant information, resources, and updates regarding COVID-19. Whether you want to know about what essential services will remain open, if parking rules will be enforced, or how you can help support your neighbors and local businesses in need of assistance, be sure to check back regularly on these websites for the most up-to-date information:
City of Albany
https://bit.ly/2wDbofF
City of Berkeley
https://bit.ly/2xptQsk
City of Emeryville
https://bit.ly/2UdCDpY
City of Oakland
https://bit.ly/2JernUc
City of Piedmont
https://bit.ly/2QYmLWD
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 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM.
Visit the Board of Supervisors' website to access the agenda: http://acgov.org/board/
While in-person participation is limited to essential personnel, the Board of Supervisors is committed to providing the public with live broadcast and remote opportunities to participate in public comment during the Shelter in Place order.
Click here for public participation guidelines.
Procedures for Board of Supervisors meetings are subject to change. Please check back on the the Board of Supervisors' website for the most up-to-date guidelines.
Honoring Black History Month
Celebrating the Music & Art of Oakland
Celebrate Black History Month and the Music and Art of Oakland at one of four "must see events" on Thursdays throughout the month:
February 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
11:00 AM -12:00 PM
Presentations and performances by Street Spirit, Youth Spirit Art Work, and others.
Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 857 0496 8720
Passcode: 472245
RSVP to jcastillo@stmaryscenter.org.
Hosted by St. Mary's Center Senior Advocates for Hope and Justice.
Tarea Hall Pittman Social Justice Series:
The Legacy of Rainbow Sign
Join Berkeley Public Library for a virtual panel discussion about the legacy of Rainbow Sign.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
6:00 - 7:00 PM
While it lasted, Rainbow Sign was Berkeley’s Black Cultural Arts center, a place where artists and activists converged to form a vibrant community invested in honoring the past and building faith in the future. Rainbow Sign (1971-1977) hosted talks by James Baldwin, concerts by Nina Simone, exhibits of world-class Black Art, and civic meetings with everyone from the Black Panthers to Warren Widener, Berkeley’s first Black mayor. The center served as an inspiration to Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris who called her family's visits "a citizen's upbringing."
Panelists include:
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Eugene Redmond, Poet Laureate of East St. Louis, Illinois & Emeritus Professor of English at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Halifu Osumare, Professor Emerita of African American Studies at UC Davis
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Dezie Woods-Jones, President of Black Women Organized For Political Action
REGISTER HERE
How to Talk About Race: Creating Opportunities for Everyday Conversations
In this online training, participants will be introduced to the science behind early foundational concepts of ethnic identity formation, and overlay these ideas on early brain development. After unpacking the science, participants will learn how to translate this information into their own practice, with concrete steps on how to approach their work with very young children and families, and how to start, support, and continue these conversations.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
10:00 - 11:30 AM
PRESENTER: Dr. Wanjiku Njoroge, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, faculty member at PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) Fellowship at CHOP, medical director of the outpatient Young Child Clinic (YCC) at CHOP.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Providers, parents, and caregivers working with young children ages 0-5 and their families.
1.5 CEUs available for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, and RNs.
REGISTER HERE
PBS | The Black Church
Sneak Peek and Community Conversations
The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song is a two-part series that reveals the broad history and culture of the Black church and explores African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change.
Community Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Watch a sneak peek of PBS's new limited series, hosted by KQED Community Advisory Board Panelist, Nicole Blake.
Join her following the preview as she explores how congregations have adapted to the challenges of the pandemic and confronted civil unrest after the George Floyd murder.
Special guests include Susan D. Anderson, History Curator and Program Manager at the California African American Museum; Pastor, Mustafa Muyhee, Basic Ministries; and Rev. Dr. Lawrence VanHook, Community Church.
REGISTER HERE
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song airs in two parts on February 16 and February 23 at 9pm on KQED 9.
Crisis Support Services Agency
Information Presentation
Learn about Crisis Support Services of Alameda County and the services we provide. These include: the 24/7 crisis line, youth text line, clinical program, community education, and volunteer opportunities.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Alameda County organizations & community members are invited! Space is limited.
REGISTER HERE
6th Annual Black History Month Celebration
The Albany Unified School District Black Parent Advisory Group invites you to a celebration of the successes and contributions of black people that portray pride in the black community.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
5:30 - 7:00 PM
This event will feature AUSD student speakers and performances, as well as a panel discussion with AUSD Board of Education Vice President Brian Doss, Trustee Melissa Boyd Esq., Albany Mayor Ge'Nell Gary, and AUSD Superintendent Dr. Frank Wells.
For more information contact ausdbpag@gmail.com or visit on the Black Parent Advisory Group on Facebook facebook.com/AABPEC.
REGISTER HERE
Finding Affordable, Accessible Housing
Join the Center for Independent Living (TheCIL) for a webinar as we talk to three individuals about the housing crisis, what to look for when conducting a housing search, new housing opportunities available, and more when it comes to people with a disabilities in the Bay Area.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Moderator: Jocelyn Mapp, Receptionist/I&R Specialist at TheCIL
Panelists:
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Stephen Beard, Realtor and Accessibility Specialist at Keller Williams Realty
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Janet Brown, Housing Consultant at TheCIL
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Teela Carpenter, Assistant Director, Leased Housing at Oakland Housing Authority
There will be Closed Captioning and American Sign Language interpretation for this webinar.
REGISTER HERE
No-Cost Tax Preparation Services
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is providing no cost IRS certified tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income taxpayers from February 1, 2021 through April 14, 2021.
Tax preparation will be completed by our qualified IRS-certified preparers through a combination of customer document drop-off/pick-up and virtual appointments. Social distancing, face masks, and workspace sanitation will protect customers and volunteers alike.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
You will need to create an account using either a cell phone number or e-mail address
For details, including what materials you will need and location sites, CLICK HERE.
Questions? Call (510) 271-9141 or email vita.eitc@acgov.org
Hidden Genius Project:
Intensive Immersion Program
Our Intensive Immersion Program is a 15-month holistic mentorship experience that provides computer science, software development, entrepreneurship, and leadership training to Black male high school students.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Black male youth entering 9th grade through 11th grade
- 15-month commitment
- Previous computer programming experience is NOT required
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Thursday, February 16, 2021
For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.
District 5 Boards & Commissions
Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF FEBRUARY 2021
Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions:
- Alameda County Fair Association Board of Directors (1)
- Consumer Affairs Commission (1)
- Veterans Affairs Commission (1)
This is an opportunity to serve your community and represent District 5! Please note the eligibility requirements and commitments associated with each position.
For more information and to apply, visit the Boards and Commissions site: https://acgov.org/bc/ |
