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District 4 Newsletter | April 2025
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Happy Spring!
There are many great recent and upcoming events highlighted in this newsletter, along with announcements and press releases so be sure to read on for more information.
We commemorated Women's History Month in March. We honor the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history and today. From breaking barriers to shaping the future, women continue to inspire change and progress across all fields.
April is Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month. Alameda County believes that arts, culture, and creativity are essential to a thriving community. The Arts inspire discovery, lifelong learning, and joy. Culture creates connections and strengthens communities. Creativity sparks innovation and positive change. Click HERE for more info on celebrating the arts in our county.
Please stay involved and engaged and feel free to contact any of our offices regarding county-related business. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve and enjoy the warmer weather!
Board of Supervisors meetings:
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 9:30AM - Early Budget Work Session
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 9:30AM - Regular meeting
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 9:30AM - Regular meeting
Click HERE for more information regarding BOS meetings.
Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council meetings:
Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council meetings:
Fairview Municipal Advisory Council meetings:
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Interested in representing District 4 on a Board or Commission? It's a great way to get involved and vacancies exist in many different areas.
Click HERE for a list of current Board and Commission vacancies and how to apply.
*Registration information will be included in an upcoming newsletter.
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Voters in Oakland will be voting in a Special Election to pick a new Mayor, a new Councilmember, and whether to approve Measure A, which would increase Oakland’s sales tax by 0.5%. All voters will receive a ballot by mail and voting is now underway. Mail in your ballot postage free, or use one of the 24-hour drop boxes listed HERE. To vote in-person, visit one of the nine vote centers listed HERE. One can also vote at the Alameda County Registrar's Office. The deadline to vote is April 15th at 8pm. |
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Quest Science Center - Innovation Fair: Saturday, April 12th, 10am-5pm, Alameda County Fairgrounds
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Easter Carnival - hosted by Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins, April 19th 12pm-3pm, Arroyo Viejo Rec Center,
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Castro Valley History Festival & Rowell Ranch Parade, Rowell Ranch, Castro Valley, Saturday, May 10th, Festival starts at 3pm and Parade starts at 6pm.
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Join us for a chance to connect, share, and discuss issues that matter to you and the older adults in your life.
 Click HERE to RSVP
 Click HERE for more information
 Click HERE to sign up!
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Alameda County Behavioral Health is hosting a Care Fair. Come and learn about all things related to wellness. For more information about the Behavioral Health Dept, visit their webpage HERE.
 Click HERE for more info
There are currently 1,100 youth ages 0 until 21 in the Alameda County child welfare system. Alameda County CASA (ACCASA) pairs volunteers 1:1 with youth in foster care. After comprehensive, free training to become skilled advocates for children, often a CASA is the only stable and reliable adult in a child’s life. At this time ACCASA can only support 25% of those eligible.
ACCASA wants to increase the percentage of children with an advocate, with a commitment to diversifying its volunteer base to better reflect the communities served. CASAs advocate, report, research resources, mentor, and often have a lot of fun in the process of building a strong bond with their assigned youth. Please consider finding some time in your heart and schedule for a young person in foster care.
Click HERE to find out more
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Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District finds California's first West Nile virus positive bird of the year.
If you see a dead bird, no matter where, please contact the California Dead Bird Hotline online here - California WNV Report Line. The best way to reduce the risk of West Nile virus is to prevent mosquitoes from developing in the first place. Residents can help by draining, treating, or covering any containers that hold water—or by reaching out to our district if there is standing water. For more information from the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District, click HERE.
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Winifred "Winnie" Thompson, is a valuable leader who has made significant contributions in arts and culture in our community. As a visual artist herself who has her paintings exhibited at many local venues, she supports local artists as well. She was involved in the planning of free art demonstrations at the Adobe Art Center. Winnie has a self-published series called "My Name is America" where she shares life stories of community members. She has supported literacy and is a Learning Center instructor at the Hayward Adult School, and she is also an English tutor at the Hayward Library. She has been involved with the Diablo/Alameda branch of the National League of American Pen Women, the National Arts Credential Officer, the Hayward Literacy Plus Council, as well as a Board Member for both the Hayward Arts Council and A.R.T. in Castro Valley. Winne has been recognized for numerous awards. The Hayward City Council has recognized her with the Ruby Hearts of Hayward award, the Hearts of Hayward award, and the John N. Pappas Humanitarian Award. She has also received the Distinguished Citizen Award by the Hayward Lions Club and the Teacher of the Year Award by the Hayward Adult School. Winnie has the distinct honor of receiving the Alameda County Arts Leadership Award in 2018 for our very own District 4.
On behalf of District 4, and this is especially fitting as it is Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Winnie for her generous contribution to the arts in our community. Her support not only helps sustain creativity and expression - it inspires it. Because of Winnie's involvement, artists have a platform to showcase their work, there is more access to art education, and there are more efforts to advance literacy. Winnie's belief in the power of the arts uplifts us all and reminds us of how vital creativity is to the soul of a community. Thank you, Winnie, for investing in that spirit and helping it thrive.
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