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Alameda County is gearing up for a solar revolution with new plans for utility-scale projects that could reshape the energy landscape—are we ready for the future?

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County staff outline draft ordinance and roadmap for utility‑scale solar and battery projects in East County
Planning staff presented a draft general‑plan amendment and ordinance to create a local permitting pathway for utility‑scale solar and battery storage in East County, described existing policy caps (1,000 acres for solar; 300 acres for battery) and budgeted $200,000 for CEQA consulting to support the 'roadshow' of outreach and hearings.
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October 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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Alameda County is taking a significant step forward by expanding CALICO’s contract to provide critical forensic interviews for children affected by abuse.

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Board approves expanded CALICO contract to add physical forensic interviews for children
The Board approved a contract expanding CALICO's role to provide trauma-informed physical forensic interviews for children ages 2–17, adding staff and an automatic referral process; county staff estimated 60–90 additional physical interviews per month.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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Doug Jones warns that changes to Medi-Cal could strip coverage from over 3.4 million Californians, threatening the stability of county hospitals and services.

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SEIU organizer urges county support for Proposition 40 amid Medi-Cal coverage concerns
Doug Jones, a SEIU UnitedHealthcare Workers organizer, urged the board to support Proposition 40 and warned that changes in state policy could drop coverage for millions, placing strain on county hospitals and services.
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October 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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A groundbreaking $7.9 million project aims to revolutionize wildlife connectivity in Alameda County with priority crossings that could save countless animals and reduce vehicle collisions.

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ACRCD outlines plan for wildlife crossings across I‑580 and I‑680, estimates $70–$80M for two priority sites
The Alameda County Resource Conservation District presented a plan to design at least three wildlife crossings across major East Bay corridors after winning a 2023 Wildlife Conservation Board planning grant; staff estimated construction of two priority crossings could cost about $70–$80 million, with 65% designs expected by 2027.
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October 7, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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Alameda County's child welfare department is on track to submit a crucial corrective-action plan by Oct. 1, with significant staffing improvements and new tools in place to enhance service delivery.

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Child welfare audit update: corrective action plan due Oct. 1; department reports staff gains and new tracking tools
Department leaders told supervisors they will submit a corrective-action plan to the California Department of Social Services on Oct. 1 and reported reduced vacancy rates (to about 5.8%), implementation of a digital assignment board and plans to expand emergency-response staffing while more audit items remain pending.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Alameda County is set to boost shelter bed-night rates and introduce new standards starting January 2027, aiming for better quality and compliance in care.

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Alameda County to raise shelter bed-night rates, adopt new standards with transition period
Staff told supervisors the county will increase shelter bed-night rates to better reflect service costs, will provide a three-month grace period for providers to meet new standards, and estimated roughly $38 million per year to stabilize higher rates for existing beds.
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October 4, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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Alameda County's budget presentation revealed a staggering $6.7 billion fiscal year plan, highlighting vital investments in mental health and homelessness—what does this mean for the community?

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County finance staff present FY27 figures: roughly $6.7 billion across all funds
Presenters briefed the board on the county's fiscal-year figures, noting a total across all funds of about $6.7 billion, a general fund of about $4.3 billion, and ongoing monitoring to close a roughly $185 million maintenance-of-effort gap.
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October 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Alameda County is racing against the clock to secure $74 million in HUD funding as new federal rules threaten to jeopardize over $64 million in vital homelessness grants.

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County says HUD policy changes put millions in homelessness grants at risk
County staff told supervisors it submitted a HUD application early for about $74 million but warned that federal rule changes have left roughly $64 million of annual funding at risk and that more than $26 million in prior grants may be ineligible under new criteria.
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October 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Alameda County is taking bold steps with the HomeTogether 2030 plan, aiming to cut homelessness by one-third and unsheltered homelessness by half in just five years!

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Alameda County unveils HomeTogether 2030 plan with targets to cut homelessness
County staff presented a five-pillar HomeTogether 2030 framework and set targets to reduce overall homelessness by roughly one-third and unsheltered homelessness by about half over five years. The draft is out for public comment with adoption targeted this November.
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October 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Alameda County is launching an innovative ADU pilot program designed to help seniors age in place while creating more housing options—could this be the solution we've been waiting for?

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County launches SHIFT ADU pilot to help seniors age in place and create housing
Alameda County outlined the SHIFT scalable housing infill toolkit and a senior ADU pilot that pairs CDFI construction loans, county soft loans and SB 9 lot splits so seniors can downsize into accessible ADUs while capturing equity from sale of the original residence.
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October 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Alameda County's Measure A1 has delivered 724 new affordable homes and is set to finalize its impactful report this November—what does this mean for the future of housing in the area?

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Measure A1 report: HCD says 724 homes completed; 70% of funds expended through 06/30/2024
Housing and Community Development presented the Measure A1 annual report to the Health Committee, citing 724 completed homes, 164 new commitments, workforce gains and plans to take the report to the full Board in November for final adoption.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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THIS #EBONYALERT HAS BEEN ACTIVATED BY THE CHP ON BEHALF OF THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT.

#KIERREWHITE WAS LAST SEEN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AT APPROXIMATELY 1230 HOURS, IN OAKLAND, #ALAMEDACOUNTY. WHITE IS BELIEVED TO BE ON FOOT.
October 1, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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A New York Times Executive Was Shot Dead at a Custody Exchange. Police Arrested His Wife’s Parents, Both 77.

Jonathan McKinsey, 40, head of engineering and games player experiences at The New York Times, was fatally shot Saturday afternoon at the Dublin…

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A New York Times Executive Was Shot Dead at a Custody Exchange. Police Arrested His Wife’s Parents, Both 77.
A New York Times engineering executive was shot dead in a sports park parking lot on Saturday afternoon. The two people arrested are his wife’s parents. Both are 77. What happened Jonathan McKinsey, 4...
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September 30, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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❤️ September is Sexual Health Awareness Month!

Sexual health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Alameda County Public Health encourages informed choices, prevention, testing, treatment, and access to respectful care without stigma.

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September 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Now all your emergency resources are in one place: simple, clear, and ready when you are. https://direc.to/owUv #ReadyTogether #AlamedaCounty #GetReady #PreparedNotScared #CommunityReady #SafetyStartsHere
Ready together. Prepare. respond. Recover. acalert.org Alameda County Office of emergency Services
September 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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This week at Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors:

Mon, 9/28, 2:30pm Social Services Comte Meeting
• Child Welfare Update

Tues, 9/29, 10am Special Board Work Session
• Homelessness / Measure W Update

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September 27, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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Not sure where to start? Start here: https://direc.to/owUv
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Get ready. Alameda County's emergency resources are now in one place. acalert.org Alameda County office of emergency Services
September 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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The Senate Agriculture Committee has just advanced a pivotal farm bill that delays SNAP benefit cost-sharing until 2028, while keeping the administrative burden intact—what does this mean for local programs?

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Senate Ag Committee markup would delay SNAP benefit cost-sharing but keep administrative burden
The committee heard that the Senate farm bill amendment delays the SNAP benefit cost-share until Oct. 1, 2028 and leaves administrative cost-sharing on the original schedule; an amendment allows states to use FY26 or FY27 error-rate data for FY29 calculations and raises maximum state shares for high-error states beginning FY30.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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A $4 billion funding opportunity from HUD is under fire in court as states and nonprofits challenge critical changes that could impact homelessness services nationwide.

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HUD CoC FY26 NOFO challenged in court; county staff preparing comments
Staff reported that HUD's FY26 CoC NOFO included reduced renewal protections and a new project set-aside; a coalition of states and nonprofits sued over procedural rulemaking steps, and HUD issued a notice seeking comment as it may build an administrative record.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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California's wildfire policy showdown sees a pivotal compromise falter, but the governor's new recovery measures promise hope for disaster-affected homeowners.

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State session ends with wildfire policy front and center; governor signs recovery bills
Full Moon Strategies advised the committee that wildfire liability, survivor assistance, and utility accountability were central in Sacramento; a reported SB 492 compromise failed in the Assembly and the governor signed four wildfire recovery bills on Sept. 15.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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The RPA (Richmond #progressive Alliance) has endorsed #markrendon for #california #stateassembly in AD-14!
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RPA (Richmond #Progressive Alliance) has endorses Mark Rendon for California State Assembly in AD-14
September 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Alameda County takes a bold step towards child welfare reform by hiring Baker Tilly to create a transformation roadmap aimed at enhancing safety and operational effectiveness in the Department of Children and Family Services.

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Board approves Baker Tilly assessment to map reforms for county child welfare
The board approved a rapid organizational assessment by Baker Tilly to synthesize multiple audits of the Department of Children and Family Services; staff said the roadmap will identify root causes, and the final report is expected before December.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Two Alameda County cities — Emeryville and Hayward — are asking voters to approve new business tax measures on the Nov. 3 ballot. #Election2026 #AlamedaCounty
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Voters asked to approve new business taxes this November in Hayward and Emeryville - Local News Matters
Two Alameda County cities — Emeryville and Hayward — are asking voters to approve new business tax measures on the Nov. 3 ballot. The Emeryville City
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September 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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This week at Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors:

Tues, 9/22, 9:30am Board Meeting
• Item 39: Appointment of Cynthia Cornejo as Alameda Co. Registrar of Voters
• Item 52 (3pm): Update on Child Welfare and State Audits

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September 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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#WestOakland org 'Art, Health, & Community' put out this lovely bookmark reminding us community is a verb.

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September 18, 2026 at 10:56 PM