Alameda County
Alameda County is a jurisdiction of 1.7 million anchoring the East Bay — governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors delivering public health, social services, courts, and regional infrastructure across 14 cities from Oakland and Berkeley to Fremont and Livermore, spanning bay shoreline to the Tri-Valley.
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Daily Summary
2026-09-05
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-09
The Board of Directors has a regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. This upcoming session is a key regional decision point for Alameda County residents to watch, as it will address ongoing county and regional matters.
Separately, Alameda County supervisors are considering legal action in response to a new state law aimed at increasing spending transparency. This development ties into broader county debates over budget priorities, including the balance between homelessness funding and incarceration policies. Residents should also keep an eye on how these transparency issues and budget challenges evolve, especially with the November 2026 elections reshaping the Board’s direction on major issues.
News: Alameda County supes weigh legal action in wake of new law on spending transparencyMeeting: Board of Directors - Regular Meeting • Board of Directors - Regular Meeting
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November 2026 Elections — A Board Reshaped by June's Results
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Alameda County's political landscape is being reset by a combination of June 2026 primary results and November 2026 general elections that will determine the Board of Supervisors' direction on every major issue. Incumbent District 2 Superv…
Homelessness Funding vs. Incarceration — The Ongoing "Care First, Jails Last" Debate
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Alameda County adopted a "Care First, Jails Last" resolution in 2021 committing to prioritize behavioral health and social services over incarceration — a principle that is now being tested by every budget decision the county makes. The te…
Santa Rita Jail & the Behavioral Health Crisis — Federal Oversight Continues
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Santa Rita Jail — the fifth-largest county jail in the United States — remains under federal court oversight following a landmark settlement over the treatment of people with mental disabilities. The Babu consent decree placed the county u…
Homelessness — A $33–60 Million Federal Funding Hole
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Alameda County's homelessness response is one of the most ambitious in California — and it is now facing a potentially devastating federal funding reversal. HUD announced it will limit funding for permanent housing programs that prioritize…
The $91.4 Million Budget Gap — Closed for Now, Fragile Going Forward
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Alameda County is navigating one of the most significant budget challenges in its recent history — and a near-miss was averted largely thanks to voter-approved local revenue. The Board of Supervisors was presented with a $6.7 billion budge…
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Meeting archiveDeferred Compensation Plan Committee
8/26/2026 • 10:00 AM
Deferred Compensation Plan Committee
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What's Scheduled Deferred Compensation Plan Committee's 2026-08-26 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-387 Brokerage Account Plan Staff Contact: Alan Parello, Internal Audit Manager Presenter: Lisa Braun-Ward, Sr..., 26-386…
City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee
8/21/2026 • 10:00 AM
City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee
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What's Scheduled City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee's 2026-08-21 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-367 A. The State of AC Transit. (15 minutes) Presenter: AC Transit B. Transit Priority Policy for …
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting
8/12/2026 • 5:00 PM
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting
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What's Scheduled Board of Directors - Regular Meeting's 2026-08-12 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, 26-362 Consider authorizing the following for President Shaw: 1. Attendance at the Calif…
General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC)
8/11/2026 • 1:00 PM
General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC)
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What's Scheduled General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC)'s 2026-08-11 agenda is scheduled to focus on General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC). This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and …
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
8/4/2026 • 9:30 AM
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
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What's Scheduled Alameda County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting's 2026-08-04 agenda is scheduled to cover Community Development Agency - Approve the following recommendations: A, Community Development Agency - Adop…
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Alameda County supes weigh legal action in wake of new law on spending transparency
Bay City News / Local News Matters • 2026-09-04
Alameda County supervisors are mulling over their legal options in the wake of a newly minted state law designed to strengthen transparency rules governing their discretionary spending. Gov…
Pleasanton fairgrounds welcoming 160th Scottish Games this holiday weekend
Pleasanton Weekly • 2026-09-03
The Tri-Valley will be immersed in the culture and tradition of Scotland this Labor Day weekend as the Scottish Highland Gathering & Games makes its annual pilgrimage to the Alameda County …
BIGBANG fans in Bay Area get first hands at exclusive merch for long-awaited comeback tour
KRON4 • 2026-09-03
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- K-pop icons BIGBANG are set to perform for the first time in the Bay Area. The second-generation group will take over Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Friday, Sept…
Newsom signs off on Alameda County discretionary spending bill
Pleasanton Weekly • 2026-09-02
With Aisha Wahab off to Washington to complete the remaining congressional term of disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, she has notched a final win in Sacramento with the successful passage…
Recent Dougherty Valley grad identified as victim in fatal Livermore solo crash
Pleasanton Weekly • 2026-09-01
A former student athlete and competitive chess player from San Ramon was killed in a solo crash in Livermore last week, with the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau identifying Ashwin Punaroor …
New law places limits on Alameda County supervisors’ discretionary grants
Oakland Voices • 2026-09-01
A new state law will increase transparency of Alameda County discretionary grants. The post New law places limits on Alameda County supervisors’ discretionary grants appeared first on Oakla…
County holds 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games
Tri-City Voice • 2026-09-01
The 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, California’s longest-running and largest Scottish Games event, is quickly approaching. The games take place on Sept. 5 and 6 at the Alameda Co…
Convicted drug trafficker arrested in SF, 8 kilograms of narcotics seized
KRON4 • 2026-08-31
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A five-time convicted drug trafficker was arrested in San Francisco amid an investigation that uncovered more than 8 kilograms of narcotics, the Alameda County Sheri…
CivicCause budget overview
Alameda County Budget Overview
Alameda County's FY2026-27 proposed budget is balanced on the County's official tables, with modest General Fund growth and much larger movement in capital projects, special funds, and infrastructure-heavy areas.
Fiscal posture · FY2026-27 proposed
$6.71B total funds$4.30B General FundBalanced with caveats