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Dear District 3 Community,
July was a vibrant month of community engagement and celebration in Alameda County’s District 3. Highlights included a tour of Fire Station 22, the inaugural Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Community Ambassadors meeting, and the City of Alameda Fourth of July Parade. Family-friendly events like Outdoor Movie Night and Showtime in San Lorenzo brought residents together. The Board of Supervisors honored employees with 30 years of service and recognized Child Support Awareness Month and Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. Community support was strong at the SEIU 1021 healthcare rally and the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber Mixer. We also proudly supported students at the Lend a Hand Foundation’s Stay in School event and the Grant Avenue Foundation’s Backpacks for Kids Expo, concluding the month by honoring Alameda County District 3 Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Alameda County District 3 Boards, Commissions, and Committees Recognition Event Night 1
Alameda County District 3 Boards, Commissions, and Committees Recognition Event Night 2
Alameda County District 3 Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Unincorporated Communities Representatives
Alameda County made history this month with the adoption of a Measure W funding framework that will generate $1.8 billion in local general sales tax revenue through 2031, including an unprecedented $1.4 billion dedicated to reducing homelessness. Approved by voters in 2020 and upheld by the courts in April 2025, Measure W is a 10-year, half-cent general sales tax that provides critical support for addressing the homelessness crisis and maintaining essential county services, particularly in the face of harmful changes to state and federal policy. The measure is guided by the Home Together 2026 Community Plan and was shaped through collaboration with local cities, county agencies, community-based organizations, and individuals with lived experience. In addition to the major investment in homelessness solutions, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $260 million for vital county services and created a $170 million prudent reserve fund. Moving forward, continued coordination among local governments will be essential to ensure Measure W fulfills its promise to protect the health and safety of Alameda County’s most vulnerable residents. I am deeply grateful to all the stakeholders who worked with me and county staff in pursuit of this shared vision for a more resilient and thriving community.
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Come visit us at the following upcoming events!
Coffee with Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Alameda County District 3 Office
(103 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577)
(Please note that the date, time, and location may change due to unforeseen circumstances.)
Stay connected by adding your information to our contact list!
Have questions, concerns, or comments?
Complete the Constituent Form and RSVP to the Event: https://forms.office.com/g/5FeLg3y2Tc
Point of Contact:
Ryan Hughes
Policy Advisor
Email: ryan.hughes@acgov.org
Phone: (510) 387-7819
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Café con la Supervisora del Condado de Alameda, Lena Tam
08/27/2025
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Oficina del Distrito 3 del Condado de Alameda
(103 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577)
(Tenga en cuenta que la fecha, hora y ubicación pueden cambiar debido a circunstancias imprevistas.)
¡Mantente conectado agregando tu información a nuestra lista de contactos!
¿Tienes preguntas, inquietudes o comentarios?
Complete el formulario de constituyente y confirme su asistencia al evento: https://forms.office.com/g/5FeLg3y2Tc
Ryan Hughes
ryan.hughes@acgov.org
(510) 387-7819
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與阿拉米達縣參事 Lena Tam 譚蓮娜喝咖啡
08/27/2025
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
阿拉米達縣第三選區辦公室
(103 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577)
(请注意， 日期、時間和地點可能会因不可预见的情况而有所变动。)
將您的資訊添加到我們的聯絡人清單中，保持聯繫！
有問題、關注或意見嗎？
填寫選民表格並回覆是否參加活動：https://forms.office.com/g/5FeLg3y2Tc
Ryan Hughes
ryan.hughes@acgov.org
(510) 387-7819
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San Lorenzo: Lorenzo Theater Groundbreaking
Join us for the groundbreaking of the Lorenzo Theater! Renovations coming soon! In September 2025, Phase II of the fire rehabilitation project will begin. This phase includes interior reconstruction, restoration of the historic black-light murals, and preservation of the theater’s iconic façade features, such as the marquee, tower, and ticket booth. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2026.
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lorenzo Theater
(16080 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580)
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San Leandro: Emergency Preparedness Fair
Join us for a free Emergency Preparedness Event at the San Leandro Main Public Library! This event is hosted in partnership with Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam’s Office, the Alameda County Fire Department, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services, and the City of San Leandro. Learn how to stay safe during emergencies through expert presentations and interactive breakout sessions where you can create your own emergency plan. Admission is free, and lunch will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and prepared!
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: San Leandro Main Public Library
(300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577)
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We encourage you to take a moment to read through the entire newsletter, which contains important information, including key highlights from District 3 cities and unincorporated communities, local resources, back-to-school supply giveaways, scholarship opportunities, grants, upcoming events, free summer meals, summer reading programs, text scam alerts, vaccine resources, Small, Local, and Emerging Business (SLEB) Program Certification, and much more. As we look forward to the next month, we hope to see you at the upcoming events. If you happen to see me or my hardworking staff, please feel free to come over and say hello. My team and I are committed to showing up, engaging, standing with you, and addressing your needs. I invite you to share your stories, insights, and suggestions as we work toward solutions. Your input and engagement are crucial to our ongoing efforts. Please do not reply to this email acgov@service.govdelivery.com, as it is not monitored. Should you have any comments, questions, or concerns related to District 3 or Alameda County, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at bos.district3@acgov.org. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are here to assist and support you. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Formerly Twitter) for the latest updates.
Thank you for standing with us, for showing up, and for building a better future together.
Sincerely,
 Lena Tam
Alameda County Supervisor, Third District
The Alameda City Attorney’s Office has received the 2025 American Bar Association’s Hodson Award, a national honor recognizing one public-sector law office each year for outstanding performance and service. The award highlights the Office’s commitment to justice, innovation, and public safety, particularly its efforts to preserve affordable housing. The ABA praised the Office for protecting 50 families from displacement at Barnhill Marina in 2021 by extending rent control protections to floating homes. The Alameda City Attorney’s Office handles civil litigation and provides expert legal counsel to the City, driven by a mission to serve the community with excellence and integrity. For the full press release, please visit here.
On July 26, 2025 the City of Alameda will begin construction on accessibility improvements at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal parking lot. The project will relocate accessible parking spaces closer to the terminal building and add a van-accessible space.
Approximately 25 parking spaces are expected to be closed from July 31 to August 1, 2025 for construction. During weekday closures, the City will temporarily lift time limits and street sweeping restrictions on Adelphian Way, from Mecartney Road to Sweet Way. All other parking restrictions will remain in effect.
Work will include removing and replacing concrete, asphalt, signs, and striping. Users can expect some pathway closures with detours, as well as a minor increase in noise. The project is expected to be completed by August 23, 2025.
Learn more at the Harbor Bay Business Park Bus Stop and Ferry Terminal Improvements webpage.
This project helps fulfill the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation and Transition Plan, which you can learn about on the Making Alameda Accessible webpage.
The City is continuing to work toward launching improved security and paid parking at ferry terminals. In May 2025, a new security guard began service at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal, and pay stations were installed but not yet activated. Paid parking is expected to launch at Harbor Bay this fall, after construction is complete. Seaplane Lagoon is scheduled to follow in the fall or winter, along with enhanced security.
In addition to offsetting security costs, paid parking aims to free up spaces for later ferry riders and encourage biking, walking, or transit use. Both ferry terminal lots are now frequently full or overflowing, highlighting the need for better parking management.
Paid parking will be in effect on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, the busiest days. The rate will be $3 per day, with payment available via app, text, or pay station. More information will be shared closer to launch.
Learn more at the City's Ferry Terminal & Transit Parking webpage.
AC Transit will implement a new bus service network starting on August 10, 2025 with several changes to Alameda service.
AC Transit Line 21 will be renamed/replaced by Line 31, which will continue to serve the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal. Your ride is free with a Clipper transfer to the ferry!
Apply Here
AC-OCAP is currently accepting membership applications for CDBG Oakland Districts 4 and 6, as well as two Alameda County Community seats.
Members of the AC-OCAP Administering Board are responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the local Community Action Plan aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting institutional change to help low-income residents achieve self-sufficiency in Oakland and Alameda County (excluding the City of Berkeley). AC-OCAP’s priority focus areas include family self-sufficiency, entrepreneurship, job training and placement, low-income housing, community economic development, supportive services, civic engagement, advocacy, and capacity building.
The Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at Oakland City Hall. Community board members are eligible for reimbursement of participation-related expenses, including childcare and transportation.
Please refer to the area-specific materials below to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.
View the Administering Board's past meeting agendas and minutes.
For more information, please visit here.
Apply Here
Community-Led Traffic Safety (CLTS) is a permitted program that lets community members help to make their streets safer, developed in response to community advocacy given limited City resources. This three-year pilot program launches in July 2025, but our work doesn’t end there. The OakDOT team will continue to learn and adjust as we work with applicants. Please visit here often for up-to-date program information.
Apply Here
If your business is located in the City of Oakland, even if it’s based in your home, you will need a Zoning Clearance Permit to approve the business activity in your proposed neighborhood. If you are changing location or ownership of an existing business, you will also need a Zoning Clearance. Please note you will need a separate Zoning Clearance for each location where your business plans to operate.
On July 11, 2025, more than 3,000 people came together to celebrate love, equality, and inclusion at the second annual San Leandro Pride Celebration! The event featured fabulous drag performances on the main stage, live music, dancing, vendors, delicious food, a pup strut and costume contest, and booths from local community outreach organizations.
Thank you to our community sponsors for making this event possible, including: the City of San Leandro, San Leandro Optimist Club, West Coast Makers, Port of Oakland, Kaiser Permanente, WM Waste Management, Chase Bank, Ava Community Energy, and Alameda County Industries!
Due: Friday, August 8, 2025
Survey Here
The City of San Leandro is updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to strengthen infrastructure and reduce risks from hazards like floods, wildfires, severe storms, and cyberattacks. An up-to-date LHMP helps the city qualify for State and federal grants and outlines strategies to reduce local threats.
Residents are invited to take a short survey—13 questions, taking 5–10 minutes—to share concerns and priorities. The survey is open from July 10 to August 8, 2025. Please share the survey with neighbors and community members. For more information, please visit here.
April 2, 2025, Alameda County, CA—Following years of community advocacy, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recently changed a 60-year-old naming convention impacting nearly 29,000 mailing addresses in Alameda County’s urban unincorporated communities. Residents of Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward Acres, Fairview, San Lorenzo, and Castro Valley will now see their unincorporated community name accurately reflected as the default “Place Name” on USPS.com. A “Place Name” (also called a “Preferred Last Line”) is the "City, State" line in a USPS mailing address.
This significant change, driven by the Eden Area Livability Initiative and championed by Supervisor Nate Miley of District 4 and Supervisor Lena Tam of District 3, is an important step toward addressing longstanding community identity issues in unincorporated Alameda County. When ZIP Codes were first established in the 1960s, many unincorporated communities were assigned USPS address Place Names and ZIP Codes associated with larger neighboring cities for convenience (i.e. Hayward and San Leandro). In September 2023, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a formal request to USPS to officially recognize Alameda County’s urban unincorporated communities as USPS Place Names. USPS implemented these changes in March 2025, and Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and Hayward Acres are now the official mailing address Place Names for their respective urban unincorporated Alameda County communities.
“This is a major milestone for our unincorporated communities,” said Supervisor Nate Miley. For decades, residents have faced confusion about where to get services – do I call the police, or do I call the Sheriff? Do I get a book from the city library or the county library? It clears up issues of identity – what community do I live in, is it in a city or unincorporated area - and what does that mean? Not to mention the impact of data collection by ZIP Code due to incorrect Place Names in their USPS addresses. This change is easy because residents and businesses don’t have to change their ZIP Code, it stays the same, no change-of –address is needed. You can use your old Place Name if you want to. And over time, Google Maps and others business that use USPS data to populate their databases will pick up the correct community names too. Its a win-win!”
What This Means for Residents
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Correct Place Names on Mail: Residents in the affected communities will now see their unincorporated community name in official mailing addresses on USPS.com. Mail using the old Place Name will still get delivered, see Flexibility in Usage, below.
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No Change to ZIP Codes: ZIP Codes in the County’s unincorporated communities remain the same, ensuring uninterrupted mail service.
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Flexibility in Usage: While the new Place Names are the official default on USPS.com, USPS will continue to deliver mail addressed with the previous Place Name as long as the correct ZIP Code and street address are used.
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No Impact on Essential Services: School districts, tax rates, and public safety services in the unincorporated communities remain unchanged.
Integration into Other Address Systems
While USPS is the official source for mailing address data, agencies and private companies acquire address data updates through a variety of sources, including through third-party address vendors and services. Due to the decentralized nature of address data in a digital world, it will take some time before these USPS Place Name address changes are universally reflected in mapping applications, address verification systems, and elsewhere outside the USPS databases. Residents may notice inconsistencies across various platforms until these decentralized systems are fully updated, but this will not impact mail delivery as long as residents continue to use the correct street address and ZIP Code.
Community Engagement & Feedback
The County conducted extensive community outreach prior to requesting this change. The outreach process, conducted by the Alameda County Community Development Agency, included a public survey and eight public meetings, ensuring that residents had the opportunity to weigh in before any decisions were made. The Board of Supervisors carefully considered the community’s input before approving the request to USPS.
To inform residents of the changes to USPS Place Names, Alameda County is launching a multimedia outreach campaign in early April that will include mailers to impacted addresses, social media posts, billboards, grassroots outreach via community-based organizations, and more.
Next Steps for Residents
Residents may begin using their unincorporated community name on their mail immediately. While there is no requirement to update address labels or notify service providers, residents who wish to align their records with the new Place Name can do so at their convenience. Residents may notice that their new Place Names are not yet reflected in all address verification systems; the County urges patience as decentralized address systems are updated to reflect this correction to unincorporated-area addresses.
For additional information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit Alameda County’s address change project website at https://www.acgov.org/cda/addresschange.htm.
By request of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors (Resolution Number R-2023-669), the United States Postal Service (USPS) recently corrected a 60-year-old address data error impacting Alameda County’s urban unincorporated communities. When it established ZIP Codes in the 1960s, the USPS assigned incorrect “Place Names” (the City, State line in a mailing address) to nearly 29,000 unincorporated area addresses based on the post office branch delivering mail to each ZIP Code. This included many unincorporated-area addresses that were mistakenly assigned Place Names associated with the neighboring cities of Hayward and San Leandro. In September 2023, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a formal request to USPS to correct this error and officially recognize Alameda County’s urban unincorporated communities as USPS Place Names. USPS implemented these corrections in March 2025, and Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and Hayward Acres are now the official mailing address Place Names for urban unincorporated Alameda County, replacing the incorrect place names of “San Leandro” and “Hayward”. Here’s the County's website for the project, with FAQs, if you’d like to learn more.
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The Alameda County Public Works Agency (ACPWA) is responsible for the management and operations of infrastructure including streets, bridges, flood control facilities, pump stations, and stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
With the exception of Flood Control services that are provided throughout the County, ACPWA primarily serves the unincorporated areas of Alameda County.
The Alameda County Public Works Agency encourages residents to sign up for an account through the Mobile Citizen App to track inquiries and follow up on the status of the reported concerns. It is highly recommended that residents report their concerns online or through the mobile app before contacting individual staff members.
Please report public works issues to the Alameda County Public Works Agency (ACPWA) through the Mobile Citizen App, website, phone, or email:
Main Phone: (510) 670-5480
Maintenance Phone: (510) 670-5500
Email: info@acpwa.org
Report Online
Mobile Citizen App
Address: 399 Elmhurst Street, Hayward, CA 94544
Website
Message from Alameda County Public Works Agency (ACPWA):
Awarded (Recently Completed/Under Construction):
- San Leandro Creek Tree Management, San Leandro (recently completed)
- Lake Merritt Pump Station Underground Storage Tank Replacement and Electrical System Rehabilitation, Oakland
- San Leandro Creek Trail between Hegenberger Road and 0.2 miles upstream of 98th Avenue, including two traffic signal crossings, Oakland
Under Design:
- Lake Merritt Pump Station Flood Resiliency, Oakland
- San Lorenzo Creek Concrete Side Slope and Crack Repairs Behind Via Hermana, San Lorenzo
- San Leandro Creek Storm Damage Repairs behind 1045, 1073 Lee Ave., and 881 St. Mary’s Ave., San Leandro
Other Projects:
- Estudillo Canal Tidegate Structure Reconstruction and South Levee Modification, San Leandro – Project advertisement for bids is pending receipt of the FEMA funding award package and execution. No updates from FEMA on when the award package will be provided.
- San Lorenzo Creek Concrete Channel Temporary Stabilization Downstream of Washington Ave. – This project results from PG&E/EBMUD pressure line leaks on 12/29/2024. Permanent reconstruction will occur in summer 2026. The District will seek reimbursement from the utility companies for all work associated with their leaks.
- Installation of an underground full trash capture device on Via Arriba. A press release was sent on 3/17/2025, and a public notice was mailed to adjacent property owners on 3/18/2025.
Resurfacing Projects:
The following streets in Alameda County District 3 are scheduled for resurfacing in the upcoming Summer of 2025. At this time, it is not possible to provide a specific timeline.
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Roadway
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Microseal
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Via Escondido
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Channel Street
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Via Nueva
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Microseal
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Via Amigos
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Via Harriet
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Via Vecinos
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Microseal
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Keller Avenue
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Bockman Road
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SW to End
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Microseal
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Bandoni Avenue
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Bockman Road
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SW to End
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Microseal
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Bockman Road
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Channel Street
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Via Amigos
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Microseal
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Via Mesa
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Via Frances
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Via El Cerrito
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Microseal
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Via Frances
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Via Carreta
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Via Sarita
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Microseal
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Via Annette
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Via Carreta
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Via Buena Vista
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Microseal
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Via Carmen
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Via Carreta
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Via Sarita
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Microseal
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Bockman Road
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Via Arriba
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Via Media
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Microseal
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Via Alamitos
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Bockman Road
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S End
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Microseal
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Via Honda
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Bockman Road
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Via Estrella
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Microseal
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Via Acalanes
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Paseo Del Campo
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Paseo Largavista
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Microseal
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Paseo Largavista
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Grant Avenue
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Paseo Grande
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Microseal
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Via Enrico
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Lorenzo Ave
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SW to End
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Microseal
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Via Vega
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Via Enrico
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Via Bregani
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Slurry Seal
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Via Harriet
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Via Catherine
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Via Natal
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Slurry Seal
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Via Catherine
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Bockman Road
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S End
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Slurry Seal
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Via Milos
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Via Amigos
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Via Natal
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Slurry Seal
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Via Karl
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Via Natal
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Via Owen
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Slurry Seal
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Via Natal
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Via Redondo
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Via Harriet
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Slurry Seal
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Via Buena Vista
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Via Chiquita
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San Lorenzo Park
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Slurry Seal
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Via Susana
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Via Mesa
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Via Sarita
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Slurry Seal
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Via La Jolla
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Via Mesa
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Via Sarita
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Slurry Seal
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Via Estrella
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Via Honda
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Via Nube
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Slurry Seal
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Via Palma
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Via Alamitos
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Via Coralla
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Slurry Seal
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Via Dolorosa
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Via Alamitos
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Via Nube
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Slurry Seal
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Via Nube
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Via Estrella
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Via Dolorosa
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Mill & Overlay
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Grant Ave
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Southern Pacific RR
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W End
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Mill & Overlay
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Paseo Grande
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Via Granada
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Meekland Ave
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The W. Sunset Blvd project is currently in the design phase, with an anticipated completion target in Fiscal Year 2026.
California’s Summer EBT program, known as SUN Bucks, is returning in 2025. This food program provides families $40 per month for food in June, July, and August ($120 total) when children do not have access to school meals.
Most children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application or Universal Benefits Application, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, and/or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. Children in foster care, experiencing homelessness, attending Head Start, and/or are considered a runaway are also categorically eligible and are automatically enrolled. Some children may need to sign up. Participating in SUN Bucks does not affect a family’s immigration status. Visit our FAQs page for more information.
For cardholder assistance, the SUN Bucks helpline is available at (877) 328-9677. The helpline provides automated support 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Live agents are available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. To check your benefit balance and claim status, visit the California EBT cardholder website.
How to Find Summer Meal Sites:
California Meals for Kids Mobile App
USDA Summer Meals Site Finder
2025 California Summer Meal Service Sites Webpage
Alameda Unified School District (AUSD)
- Dates: Starting 06/09/2025 (Closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day))
- Locations:
- Alameda Point Collaborative (2471 Orion St, Alameda, CA 94501)
- Date: Monday - Friday, 06/09/2025 - 08/08/2025
- Time:
- Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Academy of Alameda (401 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501)
- Date: Monday - Friday, 06/11/2025 - 08/01/2025
- Time:
- Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Alameda Boys & Girls Club (1900 3rd St, Alameda, CA 94501)
- Date: Monday - Friday, 06/16/2025 - 08/01/2025
- Time:
- Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Shinsei Garden Apartments (401 Willie Stargell Ave, Alameda, CA 94501)
- Date: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Only, 06/16/2025 - 08/01/2025
- Time:
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Ruby Bridges Elementary School (351 Jack London Ave, Alameda, CA 94501)
- Date: Monday - Friday, 06/23/2025 - 07/18/2025
- Time:
- Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Academy of Alameda (401 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501)
- Date: Monday - Friday, 06/11/2025 - 08/01/2025
- Time:
- Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Website
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
- Dates: Monday - Friday, 06/09/2025 - 07/11/2025 (Closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day))
- Time:
- Elementary School Sites - Breakfast: 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Secondary School Sites - Breakfast: 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Locations: Various Locations
- Website
Oakland Public Library - Lunch at the Library
- List of 2025 Summer Food Service Sites
- Dates: Monday - Friday, 05/27/2025 - 08/01/2025 (Closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day))
- Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Locations:
- 81st Avenue
- César E. Chávez
- Eastmont
- Elmhurst
- Main Library
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Melrose
San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD)
- Dates: Monday - Friday, 06/16/2025 - 07/18/2025 (Closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day))
- Time:
- Breakfast: 8:15 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Locations:
- Jefferson Elementary School (14300 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578)
- Bancroft Middle School (1150 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577)
- Dates: Monday - Friday, 06/16/2025 - 08/07/2025 (Closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day))
- Time: 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Lunch Only)
- Locations:
- Chabot Camp (Estudillo Ave, Sylvian Cir, San Leandro, CA 94577)
- Halcyon Park (1245 147th Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578)
- Cherry Grove Park (1600 Williams St, San Leandro, CA 94577)
- Website
San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
- Dates: Monday - Thursday, 06/11/2025 - 07/17/2025 (Closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day))
- Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Location: San Lorenzo Public Library (395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580)
- Website
Alameda County Library (San Lorenzo and Hayward Acres)
Alameda Free Library
Oakland Public Library
San Leandro Public Library
Discover & Go is a program provided by your library that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations. You must meet your library's minimum age requirement and live within your library's service area to use the Discover & Go Service.
Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have two active reservations per library card. If you reserve a pass and do not use it or cancel the reservation, the unused pass will count towards your limit. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation. Pass is non-transferable. Valid ID is required.
This month, we had the privilege of attending many exciting events. Click on each event to view photos, videos, and descriptions. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Formerly Twitter) for the latest updates.
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There are many exciting events coming up in the community. For full details, please visit our website calendar, where you can view all events or select specific locations such as Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward Acres, and other districts. Events can also be added directly to your personal calendar for easy access.
Please visit here to see the 2025 Alameda County Backpack Giveaways List.
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Laney College
(900 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94607)
Register Here
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Willie Keyes Recreation Center
(3131 Union St, Oakland, CA 94608)
Point of Contact:
Phone: (510) 692-9978
Email: oaklandhumanitarianday@gmail.com
Date: Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8, 2025
We’ve got exciting news: every volunteer who joins us for Back-to-School Beautification Week will receive a free ticket to an Oakland Ballers game, thanks to our generous partners at the Ballers!
Join Oakland School Volunteers for Back-to-School Campus Beautification Week, Aug. 4-8. We’re teaming up with families, educators, and community members to help prepare more than 20 Oakland public schools for the new school year.
From sweeping floors and organizing classrooms to decorating bulletin boards and creating welcoming spaces, there are ways for everyone to help — no experience needed!
As a thank you, all volunteers will receive a free ticket to an upcoming Ballers game.
Help us welcome students back to vibrant, ready-to-learn campuses — and then enjoy a night at the ballpark.
For more information, please visit here.
Join the San Leandro Davis Street Annual Community Outreach & Resource Fair for a fun, free, family-friendly day filled with activities, resources, and community connection! Enjoy a bounce house, petting zoo, raffles, prizes, and lunch provided by Alameda County Firefighters. Over 20 community vendors will be on-site offering information and support. Discover services including child development and care programs, free health and dental screenings, food and clothing assistance, senior resources, and more. Learn about programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities and connect with neighbors while exploring valuable local services. For more information, please visit here.
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Davis Street Community Center
(3081 Teagarden St, San Leandro, CA 94577)
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lake Merritt (Across from the Cleveland Heights Stairs)
(2300 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94606)
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Oakland Arena
(7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621)
Register Here
Illegal dumping is a widespread crisis impacting communities across the Bay Area—urban, suburban, and rural alike. Addressing this growing issue requires strong coordination among jurisdictions and a unified regional approach. For over a decade, Alameda County has led efforts to combat illegal dumping, including organizing a monthly task force and hosting the Statewide Conference on Illegal Dumping (IDCon). The upcoming regional convening marks a significant step in advancing these efforts, providing an opportunity for local and regional leaders to collaborate, exchange strategies, and work together to develop lasting, effective solutions to this pressing problem.
Date: Tuesday, October 29th
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: Alameda County Training and Conference Center
125 12th St., Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94607
Space is limited to the first 100 in-person RSVPs.
Register Here
Point of Contact:
Name: Erin Armstrong
Phone: (510) 272-3691
Email: Erin.Armstrong@acgov.org
In a press release published on May 29, 2025, the Superior Court of Alameda County issued a warning about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim to be from the Court seeking payment for unpaid traffic citations. These messages are not legitimate and are designed to deceive recipients into providing personal or financial information. For information, please visit here.
Key Takeaways
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The Court Does Not Send Payment Requests via Text: The Superior Court of Alameda County does not contact individuals through text messages to request payment for traffic citations.
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The Court Does NOT Seek Personal or Financial Information via Text or Phone Call: If you receive a suspicious text or phone call claiming to be from the Court and requesting payment or personal information, do not respond.
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Verify Outstanding Citations Safely: To check for any outstanding traffic citations, visit the Court’s official website at http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov and click on “Pay Your Traffic Ticket.” You can enter your name and driver’s license number to view any citations
The program aims to reduce violence related to hate, firearms, intimate partner violence, and youth suicide.
The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) has launched an innovative program to address violence through a public health lens. Led by the Office of Violence Prevention, the program targets hate-related violence, firearms, intimate partner violence, and youth suicide. It focuses on identifying root causes, supporting intervention efforts, and shifting community narratives. Nearly $5.7 million in funding will be distributed to community-based organizations to support violence prevention programs, youth suicide prevention, and the wellbeing of violence intervention workers. This multiyear initiative involves nearly 20 local nonprofits working together to build a safer, healthier Alameda County. For more information, please see the full press release here.
The Association of Bay Area Health Officials (ABAHO) issued a joint press release this morning encouraging residents to vaccinate their children before the upcoming school year.
The full press release includes:
- The importance of vaccines as part of preventive health care
- A reminder that vaccinations are required for children to attend school or daycare
- Guidance on how to access a child’s vaccination records
- A list of vaccine resources, including those offered by the Alameda County Public Health Department
Free recommended vaccinations for the following types of clients ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Children (3-18 years):
- Uninsured – no public or private health insurance coverage
- Enrolled in Medi-Cal
- Alameda County resident
Adults (19 and older):
- Uninsured – no public or private health insurance coverage
- If you have health insurance or Medi-Cal, please contact your primary care doctor for your TB test, physical exam and vaccination needs.
- Alameda County resident
Vaccines Offered:
For Children Only: (3 years and older)
- Hib
- DTaP
- Polio
- MCV4
- Men B
- Mpox
For Children and Adults:
- Td/Tdap
- Hep A
- Hep B
- MMR
- Varicella
- PCV 20
- COVID-19
- Flu
For Adults Only:
Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Address: 470 27th St, Oakland, CA 94612
By Appointments Only!
To book your appointment:
Call: (510) 267-3230 OR
Email: immunize@acgov.org
For more information, please visit here.
For a list of additional clinics, please visit here.
Know Your Rights and immigration resources can be accessed here. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, we hosted Know Your Rights Virtual Workshop for Alameda County Community-Based Service Providers. The presentation slides can be accessed here. The recording can be accessed here. Please note that the video has been translated into over 25 languages using YouTube’s auto-translation feature, but there may be some inaccuracies. To use YouTube’s transcription and translation features, enable captions by clicking the “CC” button, then click the gear-shaped Settings icon, select “Subtitles/CC,” and choose the language you want to display as subtitles.
Here is the Post-Meeting Summary from the Know Your Rights Virtual Workshop for Alameda County Community-Based Service Providers. The summary is available in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Thai.
Spanish (Español):
Puede acceder a los recursos sobre Conozca sus Derechos e inmigración aquí. El miércoles 5 de marzo de 2025, organizamos un Taller Virtual "Conozca sus Derechos" para Proveedores de Servicios Comunitarios del Condado de Alameda. Las diapositivas de la presentación se pueden acceder aquí. La grabación se puede acceder aquí. Tenga en cuenta que el video ha sido traducido a más de 25 idiomas utilizando la función de traducción automática de YouTube, pero puede haber algunas imprecisiones. Para utilizar las funciones de transcripción y traducción de YouTube, habilite los subtítulos haciendo clic en el botón "CC", luego haga clic en el ícono de Configuración en forma de engranaje, seleccione "Subtítulos/CC" y elija el idioma que desea ver como subtítulo.
Aquí está el resumen posterior a la reunión del Taller Virtual "Conozca sus Derechos" para Proveedores de Servicios Comunitarios del Condado de Alameda. El resumen está disponible en inglés, español, chino tradicional y tailandés.
Traditional Chinese (繁體中文):
您可以在此處查閱有關「了解您的權利」和移民資源的資訊。2025年3月5日（星期三），我們為阿拉米達縣的社區服務提供者舉辦了一場「了解您的權利」線上論壇專為阿拉米達縣社區服務提供者。簡報幻燈片可以在此處訪問。會議錄影可以在此處訪問。請注意，該視頻已使用YouTube的自動翻譯功能翻譯成超過25種語言，但可能會有一些不準確的情況。若要使用YouTube的字幕和翻譯功能，請點擊「CC」按鈕啟用字幕，然後點擊齒輪形狀的設置圖標，選擇「字幕/CC」，並選擇您希望顯示的語言。
以下是「了解您的權利」線上論壇專為阿拉米達縣社區服務提供者的會後總結，提供英語、西班牙語、繁體中文和泰語版本。
The Alameda County Law Library offers a wide range of resources to support individuals navigating immigration issues. From self-help guides and legal databases to trusted print materials and referrals to community organizations, we are here to help you access accurate and up-to-date information.
Resources cover topics such as visa applications, citizenship, asylum, and more. We also offer reference assistance in multiple languages through our Language Line interpreter services.
Explore our new Immigration Resources webpage to see available materials, or contact our law librarians for personalized support.
The 2024-2025 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report is now available. The report can be accessed online here.
This year’s report includes:
- Foreword – City of Oakland
- Bad Roads and No Building: Oakland’s Budget Problems Mean No Bonds for the City’s Needs
- Oakland’s Potholes: A Bumpy Road and Inadequate Oversight
- Oakland’s Poor Stewardship of Measure Q Funds Jeopardizes its Effectiveness
- Adding Insult to Injury: Oakland Issues Parking Tickets to Stolen Vehicles
- Oakland’s Wildfire Preparedness: Good Vegetation Management but Emergency Access Needs Improvement
- The Registrar of Voters Does an Impressive Job, but More Transparency Needed in Alameda County
Please Note: Responses to Findings and Recommendations in this report are due by September 23, 2025. For agencies that are required to respond, a separate letter will be sent with additional information,
along with a copy of the full report and response instructions.
Point of Contact:
Casey Bates
Grand Jury’s Legal Advisor, Assistant District Attorney
Phone: (510) 272-6209
Email: Casey.Bates@acgov.org
Alameda County has been awarded First Place in the 2025 Digital Counties Survey for counties with populations over one million, its second consecutive win. Presented by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo), this prestigious award recognizes Alameda County’s leadership in digital innovation, improved service delivery, strengthened cybersecurity, and responsiveness to its diverse communities.
Special thanks go to the Information Technology leadership team for their dedication to innovation and collaboration with County departments in developing impactful, forward-thinking solutions.
Read the full announcement and article from the Center for Digital Government here.
Realign Service Changes Coming August 10
AC Transit is updating its service to better reflect how the East Bay travels today. The new bus network will launch on August 10, 2025. Most bus lines across the AC Transit service area will be affected. Changes may include updated routes, schedules, frequency, hours of operation, or line replacements.
To help riders navigate the new network, AC Transit has published a Service Change Chart detailing updates for each line, including any replacements. Riders are encouraged to visit the AC Transit website to learn more about how these changes may affect their regular bus lines.
Next Drawing Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Apply Here
Ava Bike Electric is an incentive program designed to expand access to e-bikes, reduce carbon emissions, and support local businesses. Learn how the program works and apply now for an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 toward the purchase of a new e-bike. E-bikes help reduce car use, promote better health, and offer a flexible, eco-friendly way to get around. Income-qualified residents enrolled in programs such as CARE, FERA, or EAP may also receive an additional $250 for safety equipment. Eligible applicants will be entered into monthly drawings through September 2026. For more information, please visit here.
Due: Monday, September 15, 2025
Survey Here
Alameda County and the City of San Leandro are partnering on the Bay Fair Community-Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) to improve travel to and from the Bay Fair BART Station, schools, and other key destinations. The plan will engage residents, businesses, and community groups to identify transportation challenges and recommend improvements within the public right-of-way. To get involved, visit the project website to learn more and complete a short online survey by the deadline. It takes only 10–15 minutes. Survey participants may be randomly selected to receive a gift card. Your feedback is vital to building a safer, more connected Bay Fair. For more information, please visit here.
Point of Contact:
Dominic Lucchesi
Planner
County of Alameda, Community Development Agency
Phone: (510) 670-6517
Email: Dominic.Lucchesi@acgov.org
Angelica Gonzalez
Senior Planner
County of Alameda, Community Development Agency
Phone: (510) 670-6570
Email: Angelica.Gonzalez@acgov.org
Due: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Apply Here
The Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation College Scholarship aims to reduce financial obstacles to higher education for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students in California. Eligible applicants must complete all application questions and upload unofficial transcripts. Incoming freshmen are required to submit proof of acceptance.
Apply Here
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Scholarship Program. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to Peers and Family Member Peers for costs related to initial training, application and exam fees, exam retakes, specializations, renewals, and reinstatements.
The County of Alameda’s Small, Local, and Emerging Business (SLEB) Certification Unit is excited to announce a newly enhanced, streamlined, and sustainable certification application process.
What’s New?
- Fully online application and renewal process
- Quick 3-step prequalification for faster approvals
- Easier, more efficient experience for businesses
Why Certify? The SLEB Program helps increase opportunities for small local businesses to participate in County contracts for goods and services — supporting local growth and community investment.
Get Started
Apply Here
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District’s Foundation offers limited scholarships to assist individuals with financial needs. Scholarships are awarded based on need and available funds. To apply, complete and submit the application along with a registration form to the District Office. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee space in the requested program. All information will remain confidential.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must reside within the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Hayward Acres, Fairview, Cherryland, Ashland).
- One scholarship per applicant per calendar year.
- Scholarships are primarily for youth, as funds allow.
For more information, please email scholarships@haywardrec.org or visit here.
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Alameda County Agencies and Departments
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Alameda County Housing Portal: Affordable Housing Rentals
Alameda County Housing Secure: Tenant and Landlord Housing Resources
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Alameda County Language Access Solutions
Alameda County Law Library
Alameda County Public Works Agency (ACPWA): Request Services/Report a Problem
Alameda County Registrar of Voters: Register to Vote
Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA):
Abuse & Protection | CalFresh | COVID-19 Information and Resources | Job Opportunities / Financial Assistance | Medi-Cal Enrollment | Older Adults and Disabled | Refugees, Immigrants and Asylees | Shelter & Housing | Youth | Veterans | VITA Free Tax Preparation Services
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Alameda County Weather Advisory, Warming and Cooling Centers, and Resources for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Alameda County Workforce Development Board: Job Resources
Alameda Health System
Community Resources: Other Resources
COVID-19
Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council (EMAC)
Emergency Preparedness Resources: AC Alert and Other Emergency Resources
Employment Development Department (EDD)
Events: Community Events
Government Agency Contact List: Contact List
Mental Wellness Resources
Unincorporated Community Resources
Public Comment Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings: Information on how to participate in public comment is available on the LIVE Broadcasts page on the Board of Supervisors' website.
ADA Accessibility: If you need a reasonable modification or accommodation for a disability, please email the Clerk of the Board at cbs@acgov.org or call (510) 208-4949 or (510) 834-6754 (TDD) at least 72 hours before the meeting start time to request a sign language interpreter.
Language Interpretation Services: If you require language interpretation services, please email the Clerk of the Board at cbs@acgov.org or call (510) 208-4949 at least three business days before the meeting start time to request a language interpreter.
Servicios de interpretación de idiomas: Si necesita servicios de interpretación de idiomas, envíe un correo electrónico a la Secretaría de la Junta a cbs@acgov.org o llame al (510) 208-4949 al menos tres días hábiles antes de la hora de inicio de la reunión para solicitar un intérprete de idiomas.
語言口譯服務：如果您需要語言口譯服務，請在會議開始前至少三個工作日向理事會秘書發送電子郵件至 cbs@acgov.org 或致電 (510) 208-4949 請求語言口譯員。
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