Oakland Coliseum Vaccine Site to Be Extended
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Alameda and Contra Costa County will partner with the State to extend the Oakland Coliseum vaccination site. Under the agreement announced April 6, the two counties will continue serving their respective residents. Personnel and equipment currently at the Coliseum will remain in place for the next four weeks. Perhaps most importantly, the State will continue providing half of the weekly vaccines for the site while the remaining half will come from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This site is expected to deliver up to 6,000 vaccines per day.
We thank all our elected officials and community partners who advocated for an extension of services after it was announced that the site would close on April 11. This extension allows us to complete transition feasibility planning without disrupting service to our community while a vital role in vaccinating our residents.
To sign up for an appointment at the Coliseum, please visit myturn.ca.gov. New appointments will be open every evening.
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My collaborative efforts to combat illegal dumping are showing incredible results!
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, the Alameda County District Attorney's office - an integral partner in manifesting the Enforcement part of the Three E's approach to end illegal dumping - initiated an operation that also involved the DA's Environmental Crimes Unit, the Oakland Police Department, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oakland Public Works. The results speak for themselves:
- Officers caught a business and an individual in two separate incidents of illegal dumping and also issued citations for previously investigated dumping activity resulting in a total of 8 citations.
- Officers also conducted two warrant arrests for misdemeanor illegal dumping, both of whom were cited to appear in court.
- Police also arrested one suspect on charges of felony receipt of stolen property, and at least 16 additional citations were issued by police.
- The Oakland Public Works Department issued at least 9 administrative citations for activity related to illegal dumping and two notices for inadequate garbage services.
This is a powerful testament to the years of groundwork spent engaging residents in East Oakland, local businesses, and various public service agencies in the name of combating illegal dumping comprehensively. Illegal dumping is a scourge on our communities, and difficult to contain and prevent due to many overlapping contributing factors. This operation was a big step towards lasting change!
Read the full press release put out by DA O'Malley's office here.
I'm thrilled to announce that Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley will be the opening keynote speaker for the Inaugural Statewide Conference on Illegal Dumping!
Nancy is a core collaborator in the effort to address illegal dumping using my "Three E's" strategy (Education, Eradication, Enforcement), and has been a valuable partner in our pilot program in East Oakland.
Don't miss the chance to hear from her, and other leaders on how to address illegal dumping with best practices! This FREE virtual conference will take place over three days between April 21-23, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
More information can be found on the Eventbrite page including registration and contact information.
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Don't miss the latest installment of The People's Health Briefing. In it, Roots Community Health Center CEO and founder Dr. Noha Aboelata breaks down the impact of COVID19 on Alameda County, Oakland and East Oakland in particular.
This week's episode features critical Covid updates aimed at cutting through the noise and bringing residents of Oakland and beyond useful and factual information.
View all installments of "The People's Health Briefing" here in the "All Videos" section.
To learn more about Roots Community Health Center, visit their website.
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Alameda County Assessor Phong La is hosting the 2nd annual Homeowners Expo on Wednesday April 24th at 12pm.
Last year’s Expo brought 200+ community members together to hear about resources and programs available to them. This year they have another great lineup of speakers to not only share resources for homeowners, but also for folks looking to buy their first home.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share valuable information and connect with organizations who can assist with the refinancing process, seek loans for home upgrades or kickstart their homeownership journey. Register here.
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OAKLAND
Acts Full Gospel Church 1034 66th Avenue., Oakland, CA 94621 Tuesday and Saturday: 9am - 4pm Drive Thru or Walk up accepted No appointment necessary Pre-register here (510)567-1300
CORE and Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 11:00am – 5:00pm Register here
Lifelong Medical Care Foothill Square 10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland Wednesdays: 9:30am - 3pm Closed on Monday, January 18th and Monday, February 15th By appointment only Register here
Lifelong Medical Care Eastmont Mall 7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30am – 3pm Closed on Monday, January 18th and Monday, February 15th By appointment only Register here
Native American Health Center Parking Lot 3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601 Monday, Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday: Closed Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met
- Identification is required for all adults 18 years and older
- Legal parent or guardian must accompany children between the ages of 1-12 years old
- Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Register here Language assistance available at 211
Roots Community Health Center 9925 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94603 Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30am – 4:00pm Fridays: 9:30am – 1:00pm Appointments are preferred but not required! Register here or email admin@rootsclinic.org
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UNINCORPORATED AREA: Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview & Hayward Acres
La Familia Cherryland Testing Center 20095 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541 Monday-Friday: 9am - 3pm Testing will be closed February 15 Register here Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
La Familia and Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St, Hayward, CA 94541 Thursdays: 1pm - 6pm; Fridays: 3:00pm – 7:00pm; Saturdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm Testing will be closed on February 4, 5 and 6 Register here Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
PLEASANTON
Axis Community Health 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Register here
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The Hayward Adult School Vaccine Community POD is successfully up and running with outstanding results in reaching the surrounding community and getting Ashland and Cherryland closer to community immUNITY.
My longtime staffer and legendary community organizer, Claudia Albano, is pictured here with key stakeholders from Eden Church, My Eden Voice!, RCD Housing, Padres Unidos, La Familia, and Alameda County Health Care Services. Big thank you to everyone involved in setting up this invaluable community service!
Check out vaccination hours and more information on the flyers below.
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Join Elder Justice at Their Next FREE Web Event!
Elder Health Care Abuse: Fraud and Scam Prevention April 15, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
In the April Lunch & Learn Session, Health Care Fraud and Prevention expert, Micki Nozaki, will be joining the session to take a closer look at scams, fraud, and prevention. Micki is the director of Senior Medicare Patrol, a Health Care Fraud Prevention and Education Program from the non-profit California Health Advocates.
Join in to learn the latest information on COVID-19 scams, how to spots scammers and fraud schemes, and what steps to take to report this type of abuse to help protect those you serve.
Register here.
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Looking for fun virtual and in-person activities for the whole family like art, dance, and sports classes? Look no further than Hayward Area Recreation District's Spring and Summer programs! Find more information including online registration here
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Most Tuesdays, the Board of Supervisors holds a Regular Meeting during which the public is allowed to speak to the Board on items not on the agenda starting at or around 9:30am for the time being. (Please note that the BOS meetings do not start at a set time! More information appears closer to the meeting date and time, but be prepared to wait for it to begin.)
Agenda items in particular represent decisions made about our communities, and while we might not always agree on the best path forward, I am fond of saying that reasonable people will disagree and also that I get some of my best ideas from my constituency base. I am honored to serve on the Board as a County Supervisor and take the ideas, concerns, and feedback of the public very seriously.
Please, consider tuning into these meeting and encouraging your family, friends, and neighbors to do the same. We are stronger as a County when we are connected to one another, and engaged with the civic process.
The meeting calendar, including links to the agenda when it is available, can be found here.
The links to the livestream broadcast of the meetings, including a Zoom link in the event that Granicus is experiencing technical difficulties, can be found here.
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