| Dear District 3 Community,
The County of Alameda is committed to keeping the public informed as we work together to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this bulletin, you can read updates from the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) and find resources for community members who have been affected by COVID-19.
For up-to-date data and answers to frequently asked questions, visit ACPHD's dedicated COVID-19 web page.
It is an honor to serve you. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any comments, questions or concerns that you may have regarding the district or Alameda County.
Sincerely,
 Wilma Chan
Supervisor, Third District
Reaffirming Alameda County as a Welcoming County
I was proud to to introduce a resolution reaffirming Alameda County's commitment to providing a welcoming home for our racially and ethnically diverse community and condemning acts of hate and discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, or cultural basis.
Today’s vote comes on the heels of another spike in racially motivated crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, who have been targeted during the COVID-19 pandemic due to false claims the AAPI community is at fault for this public health crisis.
There is no racial, ethnic or cultural basis for COVID-19.
In an effort to encourage our AAPI communities to speak up and report hate crimes, the Alameda County District Attorney’s office has partnered with community members from the Oakland AAPI community to provide services in Cantonese and Mandarin.
If you have witnessed or been the victim of a hate crime, please contact the Hate Crime Hotline at 510-208-4824.
It is up to all of us, to protect our health and well-being by addressing systemic racism and working on community-centered solutions. We call upon all residents and businesses to reject racist rhetoric, promote the health and safety of all people living in our communities, and educate each other on the facts. Furthermore, we call upon the entire Alameda County community to promote proactive education and exchange of ideas and facts in an effort to increase mutual understanding.
Alameda County COVID-19 Response Programs Extended
Earlier today, the Board of Supervisors voted to extend the Alameda County Responsibility to Community Health (ARCH) and Emergency Food Vendor Pool programs.
The ARCH program will provide a one-time stipend to Alameda County residents who test positive for COVID-19 and do not have paid sick leave or unemployment benefits, allowing these workers to stay home when they are sick without having to worry about the loss of income.
The Emergency Food Vendor Pool provides services including grocery pickup and distribution, meal pickup and distribution, and grocery and meal delivery to Alameda County residents and families experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weekly Vaccine Update
 The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency (HCSA) reminds Alameda County residents to be aware and avoid potential COVID-19 vaccine scams. HCSA reminds Alameda County residents that:
- The COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone free of charge and you will not be asked to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine or to put your name on the vaccine waitlist.
- Potential could come in the form of online advertisements on social media, through email, text messages, telephone calls, or from unsolicited or unknown sources.
- Marketing scams may offer to ship doses of the vaccine for payment.
Legitimate invitations to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine will only come from the public health department or your healthcare provider.
Sign up for a notification when it is your turn to receive your vaccine with:
- The Alameda County Public Health Department:
- The State of California Department of Public Health:
For additional information, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department's dedicated COVID-19 Vaccines page.
East Oakland Public Transportation Workshop
The Unity Council and Link21 invite you to participate in a community workshop on public transportation impacts in your neighborhood, especially in East Oakland neighborhoods.
Link21’s aim is to transform passenger rail service throughout Northern California to better connect residents throughout the region. The Unity Council and Link21 want to hear from community members on how they may benefit or be harmed by new transportation projects in their neighborhoods.
This workshop will be held over a Zoom video conference and by phone.
Individuals or households (no limit) can sign up and each person who participates in the session will receive a $75 Visa gift card.
The Unity Council Now Accepting Head Start and Early Head Start Applications
The Unity Council’s offers Head Start and Early Head Start services in at least eight languages throughout seven sites, and teachers make every effort to speak with children and their parents in their home language.
Fill out an eligibility application in English or Español and one of the Unity Council’s Family Advocates will contact you.
If you have questions call (510) 535-6102 or email headstart@unitycouncil.org
Shattuck Senior Homes
Waitlist Open
Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) has opened the waitlist for Shattuck Senior Homes. Applications for the waitlist open on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 and close Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
Shattuck Senior Homes
2425 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Phone: (510) 666-8430
TTY: (510) 653-0828
In order to be eligible for Shattuck Senior Homes, the Head of Household must be age 55 years or older. Additional members must be age 45 or over, or if under age 45, must meet an exception. A list of exceptions is available on SAHA’s informational flyers in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
The waiting list for studio and 1-bedroom units at Shattuck Senior Homes opens on February 24, 2021, at 9:00 AM. Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on March 3, 2021.
A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. Only the top 210 applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. If additional applications are needed, SAHA Homes reserves the right to process the next applications in lottery order.
People with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process.
Stay Informed
For updates on COVID-19, visit one of the following dedicated web pages from trusted public health agencies:
For updates on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans in Alameda County, visit the following page from the Alameda County Public Health Department:
To receive a notification of when vaccine might be available for you, please fill out one of these forms:
Please note, this is NOT a registration to receive vaccine.
ACPHD will contact you with further details about where vaccine will be available when it’s your turn.
Volunteers Needed for
Vaccine PODs
The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) is
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California Health Corps: Register for the California Health Corps which is a State program for trained medical and healthcare workers to sign up and provide availability to assist in the COVID-19 response.
Sign up for the Alameda County Unit
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Medical Surge Volunteer Sign Up: Register as a volunteer with the County of Alameda to assist with the COVID-19 response. Medically and non-medically trained volunteers will be needed.
NOTE: Non-medical volunteers only need to complete this form
At this time, we are fortunate to have a large number of volunteer offers which may cause delays in our vetting system and background check process.
ACPHD will process these as quickly as possible in anticipation of needing additional volunteers as our vaccine allocation from the state increases. Thank you for your patience.
Earn It! Keep It! Save It!
Free Tax Preparation Services
Low-income families and individuals can now schedule appointments for no-cost tax preparation through the Social Services Agency’s 2020-2021 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program!
The Social Services Agency (SSA) participates in Earn It! Keep It! Save It!, a coalition of Bay Area organizations that provide free tax preparation to households earning less than $56,000 a year.
Tax services are provided by appointment only
No exceptions
In order to schedule an appointment, you will need to create an account through the online Appointment Scheduler using a cell phone number or e-mail address. For more information contact SSA at (510) 271-9141 or email vita.eitc@acgov.org.
Please bring required documents at your designated appointment time and complete a phone or virtual interview. You will be notified of a day and time to pick up your completed tax return.
Community members and volunteers are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines
Locations and Operating Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Eden Area Multi-Service Center
24100 Amador Street Hayward, CA 94544
Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center
8477 Enterprise Way Oakland, CA 94621
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thomas L. Berkley Square
2000 San Pablo Avenue Oakland, CA 94612
Covered California Special Open Enrollment Period
If you still need health coverage for 2021, Covered California has established a special enrollment period to give uninsured California more time to enroll in health coverage.
The special-enrollment period runs from February 1, 2021 through May 15, 2021.
Affordable health insurance coverage is within reach. Get started with Covered California today to see if you are eligible for financial assistance:
Once the open enrollment period ends, you will not be able to apply for coverage until the next open enrollment period at the end of this year. If you experience a qualifying life event, you may apply for coverage outside of the open enrollment period.
Testing for COVID-19 in Alameda County
In partnership with community partners, ACPHD is operating free COVID-19 testing locations throughout the county.
Testing is free and available to anyone with or without symptoms at all community testing sites in Alameda County, and is highly recommended for health care, front line, or essential workers and anyone who attended protests or other large public gatherings.
You will not be asked about immigration status and do not need insurance at any of these locations.
Community testing sites located in District 3:
La Clinica de la Raza
Fruitvale BART Station
E 12th Street and 36th Avenue
Monday-Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM
Drive-through and walk-up available
Testing is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 510-535-3370 (Spanish and English).
Native American Health Center
3050 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
Tuesday & Thursday, 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM
This is a pedestrian-access site.
Make an appointment at color.com/nahc
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
10 – 10th Street, Oakland, CA
All Adult Community Members
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:30 am-11:30 am; 12:30 pm-4:00 pm
Essential Workers Priority Testing
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am-11:30 am
**Essential Workers include those who work in: health care, emergency services, food & grocery stores, retail or manufacturing, public transportation, and education**
Adults and Children 2 Years and Older
Saturday: 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Additional free testing locations:
Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
Monday - Wednesday, Friday: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Outdoor walk-up COVID-19 testing
Registration is not required, but appointments can be made online or at 510-777-1177
NOTE: there is no drive-up option at this site, and street parking is limited.
West Oakland Health Center
700 Adeline St., Oakland, CA
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 AM-1 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Testing is by appointment only and can be made online at https://www.oaklandca.gov/wohc.
Skywest Golf Course
1401 Golf Course Rd.
Hayward, CA 94541
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Register here or call (510) 583-5333
Alameda County Fairgrounds (Gate 12)
4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA
Gate 12 is off of Valley Ave. and follow signage to testing site
Monday – Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM
Testing is only open to residents of Pleasanton, Dublin, or Livermore who are 10 years of age or older.
For more information and guidance on COVID-19 testing, visit ACPHD's Testing for COVID-19 page.
CA Notify: Add Your Phone.
Stop the Spread.
The CA Notify app is available for Californians to opt-in to receive COVID-19 exposure alerts directly to their smartphones. Android users can download the CA Notify app from the Google Play Store, and iPhone users can enable CA Notify in their device’s settings.
For iPhone users, follow these steps to opt-in:
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Update your iOS to version 12.5 or later
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Scroll down to Exposure Notifications
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Turn on Exposure Notifications
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Select United States> California
Through the CA Notify app, users will be notified if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The CA Notify app is an added layer of contact tracing designed to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
All information is confidential and you must opt-in to receive notifications. No location data or personally identifiable information is ever collected, stored or transmitted.
Get Involved:
Community Board and Commission Positions Available
Alameda County Board and Commission Openings
Apply today for one of the District 3 vacancies on the following Alameda County Boards and Commissions. For more information or to apply, visit the Clerk of the Board's Get Involved page.
Alameda County Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP) Board Openings
AC-OCAP is now accepting applications for community representatives from CDBG District 1 in Oakland. These open seats must be filled by a representative from the low-income community. Visit AC-OCAP's website for the Board Opening applications.
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CDBG District 1 (Oakland) encompasses North Oakland. Please review the City of Oakland Application Guidelines for selection criteria and a map of CDBG districts in the City of Oakland (note: these districts have different boundaries from the City Council districts).
The AC-OCAP Board is comprised of 18 members that represent public official representatives in Oakland and Alameda County, private groups and interests, and not fewer than a third are democratically elected/selected representatives from the low-income community.
Community Resources
I am committed to ensuring District 3 residents receive the services and supports they need. My District Office team is available to provide information on resources and connect you to services. Please contact my Main Office at
510-272-6693 for further assistance.
Alameda County Care Connect has provided the community with a COVID-19 Rapid Response Resource Guide, which will be updated on a weekly basis. This document provides information on numerous services available from local, state, and federal government agencies, public transportation agencies, and utility companies.
Food Access Resources
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Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB): ACCFB’s helpline can help connect you to a source for groceries or a hot meal today. Call the helpline at 1-800-870-FOOD (3663) or 1-510-635-3663. The helpline is available in multiple languages and operates Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. You can also visit FoodNow.net for an online directory of food distribution sites near you.
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School Meals: The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) maintains a list of school districts in Alameda County that offer free meals to families who have children enrolled in the district’s schools. Visit ACOE’s “Meal Service by District” page for more information on your child’s school district.
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Dig Deep Farms (DDF) Food Hub food distribution: The DDF Food Hub is distributing food every Friday from 1 PM-2 PM at 2700 Fairmont Drive in San Leandro. Food delivery is also available for families in need. If you need food delivered, please fill out the Deputy Sheriff's Activities League (DSAL) sign-up form.
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Trybe food and COVID-19 relief supplies distribution: Trybe is providing food and other basic supplies to low-income Oakland residents and families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food delivery is also available: sign up online for food delivery.
Resources for Immigrant Communities
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Oakland Undocumented Relief (OUR) Fund: Offers financial support for immigrant Oaklanders who have lost income due to COVID-19. To apply for or donate to OUR Fund, visit Centro Legal’s website.
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Legal Aid at Work (Ayuda Legal Laboral) Resource Guide: offers a list of financial services available to undocumented workers in California who have been impacted by COVID-19. This resource guide is updated on a weekly basis and is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
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Immigrants Rising resource guide provides a list of resources available for undocumented immigrants. Recursos para inmigrantes sobre COVID-19 en español—utilice este enlace
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California Immigrant Policy Center’s (CPIC) COVID-19 Resource Guide provides information on accessing health care, obtaining information on COVID-19 in multiple languages, economic resources, and information on immigration rights.
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Keep Your Benefits provides a guide for California's immigrants to see if their public benefits could affect their different immigration options. The website is also available in Spanish and Chinese.
Public Comment Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings During Shelter in Place
Procedures for Board of Supervisors meetings are subject to change to improve videoconferencing tools. Please check the Board of Supervisors' website for the most up-to-date guidelines.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will continue to conduct essential government business at our regularly scheduled Board meetings.
While in-person participation is limited to essential personnel, we are committed to providing the public with live broadcast and remote opportunities to participate in public comment during the Shelter in Place order. The following guidelines allow for public participation in Board meetings while following safe social distancing practices:
Remote Viewing/Listening:
Members of the public who wish to watch the Board of Supervisors meetings, are encouraged to view the live stream online at:
http://acgov.org/board/broadcast.htm.
We recommend against using Internet Explorer to view the meetings. We recommend using Google Chrome or other browsers to view the meetings.
Public Comment via Teleconference:
Members of the public may address the Board of Supervisors on a matter on the agenda or during the Public Input portion of the meeting on a matter not on the agenda but is an issue within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction.
To observe the meeting by video conference, please click on this link to join the webinar at the noticed meeting time.
- If you are using a laptop:
Use the "Raise Hand" button to indicate you would like to speak or provide public comment. When you are called to speak, unmute your speaker.
- If you are listening to the meeting by phone:
Use the numbers listed on the Zoom/Teleconferencing Guidelines.
Dial *9 to raise your hand to speak.
If you decide not speak, you may hang up and dial back into the meeting or simply notify the Clerk you do not wish to speak when you are unmuted and asked to speak.
Written Comment (accepted until the start of the meeting at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda).
To provide written comment on an item on the agenda or to address the Board about an issue during Public Input, you may send an email to CBS@acgov.org.
Please include your name and note the agenda item number you want to address or whether you intend for comment to be included in Public Input. Copies of all written comments will be provided to the Board Members and will be added to the official record.
ADA Accessibility: If you require a reasonable modification or accommodation for a disability, please email the Clerk of the Board at CBS@acgov.org or call (510) 208-4949.
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