Dear District 1,
As August arrives and a new school year approaches, it’s a time of fresh beginnings and renewed energy. Whether you’re preparing for the first day of classes, wrapping up summer travels, spending precious time with loved ones, or soaking in the final golden days of the season, I’m grateful for the ways you continue to stay connected with our communities and District 1.
In this newsletter, you’ll find important updates, upcoming events, and valuable resources to help you start the school year and the fall season informed and engaged.
As always, if there is anything that my office can do to assist you regarding County-specific matters, please feel free to reach out at bosdist1@acgov.org.
Sincerely,
David G. Haubert
Alameda County Supervisor
District 1
South County Housing Resource Center
Foster Family Support & Prospective Parent Town Hall
 Mark your calendars to save the date for our next Foster Family Support & Prospective Resource Parent Town Hall. Join me in hearing from our County's Social Services Agency about the process to become Resource Parent/s to children in the foster care system. If you have ever considered providing housing and support to a child needing love, safety, and guidance, please join us to learn about the need for Resource Parents and the process of becoming one. Hear from current Resource Parents, get your questions answered, and leave with a better understanding of the next step to take if you want to open your heart and home to a foster child. Additionally, if you are not able or ready to become a Resource Parent, but you want to learn about other ways to support foster kids and foster families, this Town Hall is absolutely for you too. Anyone wanting to learn more about foster care and supporting those in it is welcome. Please RSVP.
Healthy Living Festival 2025
The Healthy Living Festival is a free event for older adults, 55 and above, living in Alameda County. This annual event, promotes health and wellness for aging adults, and includes free food, music, fun and more. Join us in taking collective action to improve the quality of life for seniors throughout Alameda County. Together, we can make a positive change!
Friends and family of guests are welcome to attend and must be registered in advance.
When: Thursday, September 25th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Where: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland CA
Alameda County Library is proud to announce Anika Mangla of Fremont as the 2025 Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate and Anjanae Lewis of Dublin as Vice Youth Poet Laureate. Now in its fifth year, the competition honors teen poets for their artistic excellence and civic engagement. Winners were celebrated at the August 1 ceremony at REACH Ashland Youth Center and selected for the power, craft, and voice of their work. Mangla, a rising senior and author of Embers and Flame, and Lewis, a recent graduate, will serve as literary ambassadors through August 2026. For more details visit this link: Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate | Alameda County Library.
Global AVA Updates
The Global AVA is growing—and so is their digital presence!
Stay connected with them as they share stories from artisan vintners, industry insights, and updates on global wine culture. Follow on Facebook and Instagram at @theglobalava and connect on LinkedIn at
The Global AVA - Artisan Vintners Alliance.
Follow the Global AVA adventures around the world by subscribing to the quarterly e-newsletter, https://bit.ly/43KT6oh.
Important Resources
Affordable Housing Resources (Fremont)
Doorway Housing Portable
Guide to Finding Affordable Housing
Learn more about affordable housing in Fremont by visiting the City’s Affordable Housing webpage. To receive information when affordable housing opportunities become available in Fremont, sign up for the City’s Affordable Housing Interest List.
Updated Affordable Housing List
The San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services has updated its compiled a list of affordable and low-income housing opportunities for seniors and adults with disabilities.
It includes Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo counties. Details and application links are included. View the List
Utility Assistance
Help for Power Bills: Ava Community Energy, Fremont's electricity provider, has an Energy Bill Payment Assistance web page. It is designed to help you better understand what programs are available and the eligibility requirements for each. You can enroll in the program that is right for you. Visit their website to learn more.
Help with Water Bills: Alameda County Water District Help on Tap customer assistance program provides qualifying single-family residential accounts a $63.75 credit on their bi-monthly water service charge. Credit will be applied upon approval of your application. Learn more.
Caltrans will close one direction of Interstate 680 (I-680) at the I-680 and Mission San Jose (SR-238) Separation/Overpass in Fremont for two weekends to perform critical bridge and pavement work. Segment of Southbound I-680 will close the weekend of July 25, 2025, and will close a segment of Northbound I-680 weekend of August 8, 2025.
These 55-hour closures are necessary to safely and efficiently complete key construction activities, including full bridge deck resurfacing and approach slab repairs. This phase of work involves heavy machinery and the resurfacing of the entire bridge deck. This work must be performed without live traffic to ensure worker and motorists safety. Concentrating these operations during weekend closures will help reduce the overall duration and impact of the project.
During these weekend closures, only one direction of travel on I-680 will be closed at a time with detours set in place. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternative routes.
Learn more here
Tri-Valley Critical Services Resources
Check out our website to learn more about critical services in the Tri-Valley!
https://district1.acgov.org/tri-valley-critical-services/
Find food resources here:
Tri-Valley Food Resources | District 1 | Board of Supervisors | Alameda County
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