[Summer Newsletter] Protecting our Children, Feedback on Homelessness Plan, LGBTQIA+ Health Equity & More

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Message from Supervisor Fortunato Bas

Dear Friend,

This Labor Day Weekend, let's enjoy our time off and workplace rights because workers before us fought hard and won. And let's keep fighting together for working people and thriving communities.

Early Care & Education

One year after First 5 Alameda County began implementing Measure C –  the community-led, voter-approved half-cent sales tax generating approximately $150 million annually for early care and education – Alameda County is seeing early results from a historic investment in children, families, and the early care and education workforce while building the stronger, more coordinated early childhood system Alameda County families deserve. To commemorate this significant milestone, First 5 hosted a celebratory event at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland on August 7, with community members, advocates, families, and providers.

Meas C

These Measure C investments include more than $54.7 million in Early Care and Education (ECE) Emergency Grants, which have already flowed directly into the hands of child care providers. With 87% of early childhood educators classified as very low-income, Measure C has also been critical in supporting teachers and educators by directing funding to early educators that have not been adequately compensated for the role they play in our society. Measure C strengthens Alameda County’s early care and education workforce while laying the groundwork for establishing a minimum wage floor of $25 an hour which will be implemented in the current fiscal year. Read more below or in this press release


Child Welfare

In August, the Board released an independent investigation into the death of eight year old Sophia Mason. Alameda County’s child welfare system failed Sophia Mason. We cannot fail another child. The wellbeing of our children is our greatest responsibility. We must go beyond compliance with recommendations from the County’s independent investigation and state reports. We must transform our child welfare system so that every child is safe and protected. Read more below or in our recent update


Share Feedback on the Draft Home Together Plan 

Home Together Flier

In August, Alameda County Health's Housing & Homelessness Services (H&H) began hosting a series of virtual, district-based community meetings to gather public input on the draft Home Together 2030 Plan, which serves as the County's roadmap for preventing and ending homelessness over the next five years. View the draft plan here and share your feedback by October 1, 2026.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our District 5 community meeting on Shelter and shared feedback. View information about the next community meetings, as well as recordings and presentations on Alameda County Health's Housing & Homelessness Services website.


Board Updates

New LGBTQIA+ Health Equity Initiative

As the Summer came to a close, we celebrated Pride in Oakland and Berkeley, and Emeryville Pride will be September 18-20. Last summer, our Alameda County Together for All Committee held a hearing to discuss threats and inequities facing the LGBTQIA+ community. On August 4th, the Board unanimously approved and launched a $1.5 million LGBTQIA+ Community Health Access, Navigation & Health Equity Initiative – a coordinated countywide effort to increase access to gender-affirming healthcare, mental health support, crisis response and prevention services, and healthcare navigation for transgender, nonbinary, and LGBTQIA+ residents. 

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Through collaborative partnerships with the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, Pacific Center for Human Growth, Side by Side Youth, LifeLong Medical, and Bay Area Community Health, the initiative will continue to improve care coordination and supportive services for LGBTQIA+ communities in Alameda County, with a prioritized focus on transgender, nonbinary, queer, Black, Latinx, and youth populations. For more information, view our press release. 

Russell City Redress Fund

Russell City Redress Fund Bd Mtg

At our August 4th meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a formal agreement with the City of Hayward to jointly administer a Russell City Redress Fund for the benefit of residents who had property seized during redevelopment of Russell City. Thank you to the Reparations Commission, Supervisor Márquez, and Supervisor Miley for your leadership in reaching this milestone. For more information, view the press release. 

Alameda County $30 Minimum Wage Ballot Measure

Also at our August 4th meeting, the Board of Supervisors deliberated on placing a measure on the ballot that would raise the minimum wage to $30 by 2030. I strongly support living wages. No one should have to work more than one job to make ends meet. A coalition of advocates collected over 100,000 signatures to place the measure on the November ballot. I believe the Board should honor the will of these voters and place the measure on the November 2026 ballot, however the Board voted 3-2 to instead conduct an economic impact study and place the measure on a future ballot, likely March 2028. The study was just completed and will be discussed at the September 15th Board meeting. View the Ballot Measure Impact Analysis here. Read more in The Oaklandside

In community, 

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Nikki Fortunato Bas  勵琪 (she/her)
Supervisor
Alameda County, District 5

In this newsletter:


Protecting our Children – Transforming our Child Welfare System

The wellbeing of our children is our greatest responsibility. Alameda County failed Sophia Mason. We cannot fail another child. We must go beyond compliance with recommendations from the County’s independent investigation, the State Auditor’s Report, and the Report of the State Department of Social Services. We must transform our child welfare system so that every child is safe and protected.

As a member of the Board of Supervisors and the Board’s Social Services Committee, I am fully committed to ensuring sustained improvement and quality services so that our children are safe. That means that all cases of abuse and neglect are investigated in a timely fashion, that we have adequate staff - and reasonable caseloads - to do this important work, and that we have safe homes to place children.

We are actively addressing these concerns and increasing oversight:

  • Staff vacancies have declined from 32.8% to 21.2%.
  • Case backlog has been reduced by 57%, from approximately 3,900 cases to about 1,500. 
  • The Department continues to recruit bachelor's- and master's-level child welfare workers and is strengthening retention, training and career-development efforts.
  • Current Department leadership and staff have, and will, undergo extensive new training, be held to new documentation standards, and new accountability for oversight and accuracy in safety and risk assessments. 
  • The Department has implemented new policies and procedures to identify, assess, and address physical abuse injuries and expanded its ability to use an investigatory search warrant for a medical exam or interview to gain insights into protecting children. 
  • The Board approved a new service contract to support family finding to increase child placements with family members, and a report on its implementation should be heard by the Social Services Committee at our next meeting. 

Continuing and sustaining these improvements will take greater collaboration – across our county agencies and with our service providers, advocates, and families. Transformation of our child welfare system will take all of us committing collectively to the leadership and accountability necessary to center children's wellbeing. 

For background, visit our full statement. For complete information and updates, visit the Social Services Agency website, which includes reports, Board information, and a public dashboard to track progress on the recommendations of the state audit.


Healthcare is a Human Right

Preserving Healthcare Access

Important Updates to Medi-Cal Eligibility 

Alameda County's Public Health Department recently hosted a community information session about upcoming changes to Medi-Cal eligibility (Slides in English / Diapositivas en Español). Recent changes in both the federal budget (H.R. 1) and the California state budget will significantly affect who qualifies for Medi-Cal and how people maintain their coverage.

Some of these changes only apply to people with Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) - individuals who are not U.S. citizens and do not fall within certain immigration categories, such as refugees, asylees, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), U visa holders, T visa holders, and others.

Key Medi-Cal Changes 

  • Work Requirements, starting January 1, 2027: Most adults ages 19–64 will need to demonstrate that they worked, volunteered, or attended school for at least 80 hours (or earned at least $580) during the month before enrolling in Medi-Cal. The work requirement DOES NOT apply to individuals who are:
    • Age 65 or older
    • Already meet CalFresh or CalWORKS/TANF work requirements
    • Pregnant or within 12 months postpartum 
    • Parents or guardians of a dependent child age 13 or younger​
    • Caregiver for a person with a disability
    • Medically frail or other qualifying medical conditions 
  • More Frequent Renewals, starting March 1, 2027.  You will need to re-enroll in MediCal every six months instead of the current 12 months renewal.
  • Dental Benefits Ending for Many Immigrants, starting July 1, 2027. People with UIS will lose Medi-Cal dental coverage. If this applies to you, now is the time to schedule your dental care  before your benefits expire - click here to find a dental provider near you.
  • Asset limits for Medi-Cal, starting July 1, 2027. To qualify for Medi-Cal, individuals must have assets no greater than: $21,000 for 1 person and $10,000 for every additional person. This applies to all Medi-Cal recipients, including those 65+ and with a disability. Your primary home, one vehicle, and most retirement accounts are not counted toward the asset limit. However, additional savings, bank accounts, cash, investment accounts, or extra properties and vehicles may count. 

Find Out if These Changes Affect You

Alameda County Public Health has created an anonymous questionnaire to help residents understand whether these upcoming policy changes may affect their Medi-Cal eligibility. The questionnaire does not collect any personally identifying information.

Take the anonymous questionnaire here.

Medi-Cal + CalFresh billboards

Need Health Insurance? Help Is Available.

Alameda County's Health Insurance Technicians (HIT) provide free, confidential enrollment assistance to all Alameda County residents. Even if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may still qualify for health coverage or low-cost healthcare services.

HIT staff can help determine whether you qualify for:

  • Medi-Cal, a free health insurance program for low-income children, adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
  • HealthPAC, a locally funded low-cost program that helps cover the cost of medical services.
  • Covered California: California’s insurance marketplace that offers a range of plans for individuals and families. You may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay your monthly premium.
  • Kaiser Community Health Coverage Program, persons that do not qualify for Medi-Cal, Covered California or employer-sponsored insurance may qualify for free health services.

To enroll or see if you qualify for these programs, contact the Enrollment Assistance Department of Alameda County at 1-800-422-9495 or hitassist@acgov.org. The information you share during the screening and enrollment process is kept confidential.


Housing Justice and Homelessness Solutions

Home Together Flier

Draft Home Together 2030 Plan - Share your feedback!

In August, Alameda County Health's Housing & Homelessness Services (H&H) began hosting a series of virtual, district-based community meetings to gather public input on the draft Home Together 2030 Plan, which serves as the County's roadmap for preventing and ending homelessness over the next five years. View the draft plan here and share your feedback by October 1, 2026.

The Home Together 2030 Plan builds on the County's existing Home Together Plan and will guide how the County invests resources, measures progress, and partners with cities, service providers, and community members to reduce homelessness. The plan is especially important as Alameda County invests the Measure W Home Together Fund in our homelessness response system. 

The draft plan is organized around five strategic pillars:

  • Prevention: Keep people housed by preventing homelessness before it begins.
  • Access: Make it easier for people experiencing homelessness to connect with services and housing.
  • Shelter: Expand access to safe, dignified interim housing and emergency shelter.
  • Housing: Increase permanent affordable and supportive housing opportunities.
  • Health Care: Improve access to physical health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment services that support long-term housing stability.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our District 5 community meeting on Shelter and shared feedback. View information about the next community meetings, as well as recordings and presentations on Alameda County Health's Housing & Homelessness Services website.

Public Land for Public Good

Tax Defaulted Properties at Board Mtg

In July, the Board of Supervisors approved the sale of a tax-defaulted property in East Oakland to the Black Cultural Zone for $10 so it can be developed into affordable housing. The vacant lot had accumulated years of unpaid property taxes, fines, and fees that far exceeded the value of the land. After multiple unsuccessful public auctions, the County used a rare Chapter 8 tax sale, which allows tax-defaulted properties to be transferred to nonprofit organizations or public entities for projects that serve a public purpose.

This action reflects my commitment to a Public Land for Public Good approach- finding creative ways to turn vacant, underutilized properties into community assets. Rather than allowing abandoned properties to sit vacant, this sale is an opportunity to partner with community organizations and put public land to work for the public good.


Alameda County Food Sovereignty Roundtable

Food Roundtable 1

My Office reconvened the Food Sovereignty Roundtable for several calls and an in person meeting (held at the County Department of Public Health office in San Leandro). Key highlights:

  • Community based organizational and County administrative staff partners celebrated $17M we collectively advocated for and secured for food services over the next two fiscal years
  • Oakland Thrives and the Alameda County Community Food Bank continued to gather input for, and share initial information on, upcoming County Essential Food Services RFPs for food services 
  • Social Services Agency staff continued to strategize with the Roundtable’s Workforce Development Working Group amidst CalFresh work requirements. My staff conducted a CBO-designed survey to synthesize work opportunities for folks to look up in our CalFresh Resource Guide, which is coming soon. Stay tuned by Following Me @supervisor.nikkifortunatobas. I appreciate staff from the City of Emeryville as well as Assemblymember Bonta’s Office for participating in this Working Group alongside my staff, Social Services staff, and various CBOs.
  • The Budget Advocacy Working Group and other partners continued to clarify our Roundtable definition of “food sovereignty,” which we will be posting about on social media in the coming months. They also discussed how to build awareness across Cities and the County during September (Hunger Action Month). My Office will lead a County proclamation in the coming weeks. Connect with my staff if you would like to join the Working Group in advocating for a Hunger Action Month proclamation or resolution in your City: Aliza.kazmi@acgov.org.
  • The Emergency Rapid Response Working Group continued building an in-the-works food search and mutual aid tool to complement FoodNow.net in case of an emergency. Particularly thinking about an emergency in which much more home delivery of food could be needed, the Working Group is exploring how to leverage existing assets and assess gaps to Drop, Add, Keep, and Improve systems and protocol and refine emergency planning. They are consulting ACCFB and other Roundtable partners.
  • The Production and Procurement Working Group continues to crucially bring more farmers and growers to the different Roundtable efforts, ahead of a special December 4 convening which they and Public Health staff will host for growers. If you’re interested in getting involved in supporting outreach for the December convening, please email Aliza.kazmi@acgov.org
Round Table 2

I also supported Market Match program funding within the state budget. In addition, my advocacy with CBO partners including Oakland Thrives secured a $100,000 food system investment by the Akonadi Foundation.

My staff also continues to meet and liaise with different County partners to discuss how to make use of high-demand, County-owned refrigerated vans. Also, my staff along with Fullwell convened with the Sheriff’s Office and also the Probation Department to discuss and plan around the County’s Good Food Purchasing Policy. 

Food system partners who are interested in getting involved in this part of my work: sign up today at bit.ly/acfoodsov to be added to the email list and meeting invitations. Email my staff, Aliza Kasmi, with questions or to learn more: Aliza.kazmi@acgov.org.


ACT for All Committee – Immigrant Justice

Thank you to everyone who attended our ACT for All committee meeting on July 16! Our committee received and discussed important updates on strengthening support for immigrant communities and ensuring continuity of critical services, enforcement trends and policy changes at the federal and state levels, as well as updates from our local community organizations and County staff. Here is a link to the agenda and presentations as well as the meeting video. 

We received updates on the County’s ICE-Free Zones Policy and Immigration Enforcement Response Plan, including the installation of 96 signs on County property, employee guidelines for responding to immigration enforcement, and guidance regarding SB 580, “Promoting Safe and Secure Government Access for All.”

We also discussed the importance of stable, long-term funding for community-based organizations and uninterrupted services, as well as the proposed contract extensions for the three coalitions serving our immigrant and refugee communities with rapid response, deportation defense & legal services, and community education & mutual aid. We emphasized that the timeline for ongoing services and any future RFP process should be reviewed and decided by the Board.

We heard updates from ACILEP, ACCORD, and ACUDIR, our three County-contracted community coalitions, and discussed using demographic data and emerging trends to inform our strategies; developing consistent protocols for responding when community members are detained, including when cases are not reported through the rapid response hotline; and ensuring impacted families receive coordinated support. Check out this resource: First Steps After Someone You Care About is Detained by Immigration

Bay Area Sups Aug 2026

Our office continues to reaffirm our commitment to protecting and supporting all our residents, regardless of immigration status. As federal immigration enforcement continues to create fear and tear families apart, we must continue to stand together, support one another, and ensure our communities have the resources and protections they need. Thank you to everyone who continues to show up, organize, and advocate for our neighbors. Together, we will keep building a safer, stronger, and more welcoming Alameda County for all. And, we will also continue to partner with our neighboring Bay Area Counties to share the message that We All Belong!


Childcare is a Public Good – Measure C’s First Year of Impact

Meas C

More than $135 million invested to strengthen child care today while building the early childhood system families deserve for generations

One year after First 5 Alameda County began implementing Measure C, the community-led, voter-approved 0.5% sales tax generating approximately $150 million annually for early care and education, Alameda County is seeing early results from a historic investment in children, families, and the early care and education workforce while building the stronger, more coordinated early childhood system Alameda County families deserve. To commemorate this significant milestone, First 5 hosted a celebratory event at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland on August 7, with community members, advocates, families, and providers. 

These Measure C investments include more than $54.7 million in Early Care and Education (ECE) Emergency Grants, which have already flowed directly into the hands of child care providers. With 87% of early childhood educators classified as very low-income, Measure C has also been critical in supporting teachers and educators by directing funding to early educators that have not been adequately compensated for the role they play in our society. Measure C strengthens Alameda County’s early care and education workforce while laying the groundwork for establishing a minimum wage floor of $25 an hour which will be implemented in the current fiscal year.

As administrator of Measure C, First 5 Alameda County has worked to move these investments into communities while building the partnerships, accountability, and infrastructure needed to ensure long-term impact. These early investments respond to a long-standing challenge. Alameda County is home to more than 107,000 children under age six, yet thousands of families continue to struggle to find affordable, high-quality child care. Rising costs, workforce shortages, and decades of fragmented, under-resourced systems have made access increasingly difficult. Measure C was designed not simply to provide funding, but to strengthen the systems families depend on, from expanding child care availability and supporting providers to improving coordination, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

In its first year, Measure C investments have already begun making a difference across Alameda County:

  • Keeping child care providers open: More than $54.7 million in Early Care and Education Emergency Grants reached more than 1,100 sites and helped programs remain open, retain staff, and continue serving families. These grants impacted over 16,300 children and 3,900 educators, helping preserve one of Alameda County’s most essential sources for child care.
  • Investing in neighborhood caregivers: more than 2,600 Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers received relief grants totaling almost $11 million, impacting more than 4,300 children. 
  • Supporting children experiencing homelessness: 18 family-serving shelters received $1.25 million in grants, connecting 319 children ages 0–5 and their families to early childhood services and strengthening pathways to care.
  • Making the system easier to navigate: Resource and Referral partners connected 3,771 families to child care options, while enhanced child care referral services helped families overcome barriers to finding care.
  • Investing in the workforce: 2,400 workforce registry accounts created, and 281 educators enrolled in apprenticeship pathways that will help strengthen Alameda County’s future early childhood workforce.
Meas C Year 1 - small group

While Year One focused on stabilizing a child care system still recovering from years of disruption, Year Two will accelerate long-term change. Building on the momentum of the first year, First 5 Alameda County will:

  • Implement Measure C’s countywide $25 per hour minimum wage floor for early educators at participating sites
  • Award operating grants for participating Measure C providers to support infrastructure for the implementation of the minimum wage floor.
  • Expand subsidized child care slots so more families can access affordable, high-quality care.
  • Launch additional facilities investments to improve and expand child-serving spaces across Alameda County.
  • Continue investing in Family, Friend and Neighbor caregivers, recognizing the essential role they play in supporting children and families.
  • Advance quality improvement efforts and strengthen accountability through data, evaluation, and continuous system improvement.
  • Strengthening existing registered apprenticeship programs, stabilizing the career pathways into early care and education.
  • Continuing to build out inclusion supports for providers and families with special needs.

One year in, Measure C is demonstrating what is possible when a community invests in young children. By pairing immediate support with long-term system building, Alameda County is creating an early childhood system that is stronger, more equitable, more connected, and better equipped to serve families for generations to come. Learn more at: First 5 Alameda County.


East Bay Wildfire Coalition

East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Govts Mtg

The East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments  met in July and debriefed July 4th fire prevention measures. I confirmed that Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) reported no fireworks-related injuries in Alameda County. ACFD also provided an update on the 1000-acre Sunol-Pleasanton fire response, including mutual aid across agencies. We also learned about the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority including their fire detection and evacuation programs, vegetation management, grants management and public education in partnership with FireSafe Marin.

Also, I submitted letters of support for state legislative bills AB 1960, SB 894, and SB 959 to promote wildfire prevention and preparedness.

Check out the September meetings of the Oakland FireSafe Council, including  a FireWise Webinar: Organizing Your Neighbors and the monthly community meeting. 

Save the date for the Berkeley FireSafe Council’s Annual Hillside Potluck on Sunday, October 3 at 3pm at Hillside School. 

Stay tuned for a virtual town hall this fall in which my office and ACFD will share more about wildfire prevention and preparedness efforts.


Boards and Commissions Openings - Apply!

ALCO Boards + Comms

Serving on a County Board or Commission is an important way for Alameda County residents to be civically engaged and impact our local decision making process. Our nearly 100 Boards, Commissions, and Committees span a wide range of topics and objectives. 

In August, the Board appointed Robyn Parker to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. She brings to the Advisory Board her lived experience as someone who has been unhoused and who advocates for affordable housing. I had an opportunity to thank her as she was sworn in to serve.

Commissioner Robyn Parker

We welcome applications from District 5 residents representing diverse backgrounds and interests. Our district has the following vacancies:

We also have a vacancy on the Alameda County Transportation Commission’s Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee and the Independent Watchdog Committee. For more information, click here and email: dist5@acgov.org.


Events & Announcements

Home Together Flier

Share your feedback! View information about the next community meetings, as well as past recordings and presentations on Alameda County Health's Housing & Homelessness Services website.

9/10/26

Laney & Merritt College are merging into Oakland City College! Learn more.

chinatown night market

The Chinatown Street Festival/Night Market returns on September 12th for an unforgettable night of incredible food, culture, and community!

solano stroll

The Solano Avenue Association presents the 50th Solano Avenue Stroll, a free, one-mile-long street festival taking place on Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our District 5 Office will be tabling, some say hello!

Oaktown Thursdays

Every third Thursday evening, through October, Downtown Oakland comes alive with live music, main stage performances, art, local vendors and food makers. and lounge spaces built for connection. Check it out Oaktown Thursdays on  September 17th and October 15th!

Emeryville Pride 2026

Join the annual Pride festivities in Emeryville from September 18th - 20th.

Healthy fest

The 23rd Annual Healthy Living Festival returns to the Oakland Zoo on Thursday, September 24th •  9 AM - 2 PM for Alameda County Adults 55+, Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. 

Click Here For Free Tickets for the 23rd Annual Healthy Living Festival! 


Around the District

Meas C

What a beautiful celebration of Measure C’s first year serving kids, families, childcare providers, and educators. (8/7/2026)

Lincoln

I was thrilled to join the ground breaking of the expanded Lincoln Rec. Center and Resilience Hub in Oakland Chinatown, a project I advocated for with the community while on the Oakland City Council. (7/30/2026)

7/4 Piedmont parade

Fourth of July Piedmont Parade with Mayor Anderson and my husband Brad. (7/4/2026)

AC Fair

Enjoying a day at the Alameda County Fair. (7/5/2026)

TH

Rep. Lateefah Simon's Town Hall in Albany on July 7th. 

SEI

Agnes attended SEIU 1021's Alameda Health System Rally on July 8th.

ACFD Graduation

Aliza snapped this great photo at the Alameda County Fire Department Academy Graduation on July 10th! Congratulation to the grads!

st. fair

The Temescal Street Fair was a blast to attend on July 11th. (Pictured here with Mayor Lee and Jwalt).

black panther party

I enjoyed attending and presenting a commendation at the Temescal Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary on July 11th.

Golden Gate Fields

On July 12th our office attended the Albany Community Meeting on Golden Gate Fields.

Wood st

My staff and I appreciated the Wood Street film premier at the Grand Lake Theater on July 15th.

EBHO Academy 2026

Agnes and I participated in the EBHO Leadership Academy on July 16th.

oaktown thursdsay

Oaktown Thursdays are always so much fun. You still have the chance to catch one on September 17th or October 15th this year!

port

Briana represented our office at The Waterfront: A Conversation About What It Means to Be a Port City, hosted by Derrick H. Muhammad on July 25th.

Food bank academy

The Alameda County Community Food Bank Leadership Academy Graduation took place on July 28th. Congratulations to the grads!

groundbreaking

Briana and Agnes represented our office at the St. Paul Terrace Affordable Housing Project Groundbreaking on July 30th. Learn more in The Berkeleyside

child support

August was Child Support Awareness Month!

NNO

Our District 5 team joined our neighbors for National Night Out on August 4th across our D5 cities - Albany, Berkley, Emeryville, Oakland, and Piedmont.

wicnic

Cinthya and I attended the Berkeley WICnic event on August 7th.

Moore Hope

Our team attended the Moore Hope Plaza Dedication Ceremony that took place on August 12th.

food distrbution

Aliza joined the East Oakland Collective Food Distribution on August 13th.

pride breakfast

I enjoyed the Oakland Pride Breakfast hosted by East Bay Stonewall Dem. Club & Fluid510 on August 16th.

pride

 We always have a blast at the Oakland Pride Parade & Festival on August 16th!

co-op

I enjoyed visiting the Emeryville Artists Co-op on August 21st.

interagency

I appreciated joining the Alameda County System of Care Interagency Joint Retreat on August 21st.

rock n stroll

We enjoyed the Rockridge Rock N Stroll on August 22nd.

melanie moore

Dave Brown and I commended Melanie Moore for her outstanding leadership with Oakland Thrives on August 25th.

Piedmont TH

Aliza represented our office at Rep. Lateefah Simon’s Piedmont Town Hall on August 26th.

vets in vans

Aliza represented our office at the Vets in Vans Berkeley site sisit on August 27th.

turning basin

We enjoyed participating in the Port of Oakland signing ceremony for the Turning Basin Widening on August 27th.

public bank

It was an honor to join the Public Bank Listening Session, hosted by End Poverty in California (EPIC) was held on August 27th.

Mr B Jackson - ALC

Congrats to the awardees of the Alameda Labor Council Unionist of the Year Celebration on August 28th, including Mr. B. Jackson with SEIU 2015. 

town nights

Our Office was proud to co-sponsor the Community Healing Resource Fair with Hoover-Foster Resident Action Council & Town Nights in West Oakland on August 29th.

flea market

We enjoyed the Berkeley Flea Market Music Festival aka Soul & Culture Fest on August 29th.

Berkeley Pride 2026

It was wonderful to connect with so many people at Berkeley Pride 2026: From Joy to Justice on August 30th.


County Resources

Find Alameda County resources here: ACGOV - Services | Alameda County.

Find Information on Board of Supervisors meetings here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast/. NOTE: Our Board meetings will resume the week of September 14th.