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Daily Summary
2026-08-15
City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-21
The City of Hayward's AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee will meet on August 21, 2026, with agenda items focused on high-impact infrastructure projects. This regional meeting is a key upcoming decision point affecting transit and infrastructure planning in Alameda County.
Recently, Alameda County officials approved $1.5 million to support gender-affirming care and LGBTQ health services, reflecting ongoing county investments in public health amid federal challenges. Separately, opponents of Eden Housing in Livermore lost a legal bid to recover over $775,000 in attorneys’ fees related to housing development litigation. Residents following county health and housing issues should watch for further developments in these areas, while those interested in transit infrastructure should note the Hayward committee meeting next week for potential updates on regional projects.
News: Alameda County officials approve $1.5M for gender-affirming care, LGBTQ healthNews: Opponents of Eden Housing in Livermore lose bid for reimbursement of $775,000+ in attorneys’ feesNews: $1.5M for LBGTQ+ health services approved by Alameda County Board of Supervisors - dailycal.orgMeeting: City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee • City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee
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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 archiveBoard 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…
Alameda County Social Services Committee
7/27/2026 • 2:30 PM
Alameda County Social Services Committee
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What's Scheduled Alameda County Social Services Committee's 2026-07-27 agenda is scheduled to cover INFORMATIONAL ITEM: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Update for the 2025-2026 Tax Season Presenters:... a…
Alameda County Transportation Commission (Commission)
7/23/2026 • 2:00 PM
Alameda CTC Commission
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What's Scheduled Alameda County Transportation Commission (Commission)'s 2026-07-23 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, Total Total External Funds Leveraged = $136.2 million East Bay Greenway…
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Alameda County officials approve $1.5M for gender-affirming care, LGBTQ health
The Oaklandside • 2026-08-14
Alameda County officials approve $1.5M for gender-affirming care, LGBTQ health The Board of Supervisors greenlighted the funding amid federal threats to transgender care.
$1.5M for LBGTQ+ health services approved by Alameda County Board of Supervisors - dailycal.org
Google Oakland • 2026-08-14
$1.5M for LBGTQ+ health services approved by Alameda County Board of Supervisors dailycal.org
Opponents of Eden Housing in Livermore lose bid for reimbursement of $775,000+ in attorneys’ fees
Pleasanton Weekly • 2026-08-13
Community group Move Eden Housing is on the hook for over $775,000 in attorneys’ fees associated with years of litigating the Downtown Livermore Apartments project, an Alameda County Superi…
Festivals in San Francisco draw thousands of people to the city over the weekend - NBC Bay Area
Google Alameda • 2026-08-10
Festivals in San Francisco draw thousands of people to the city over the weekend NBC Bay Area
Alameda County supervisors approve $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare - Pleasanton Weekly
Google Oakland • 2026-08-09
Alameda County supervisors approve $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare Pleasanton Weekly
Alameda County supervisors approve $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare
Pleasanton Weekly • 2026-08-09
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a countywide health initiative last week that earmarks $1.5 million for expanding healthcare and support services for LGBTQ+ res…
Amid concerns over federal cuts, Alameda County OKs $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare
Bay City News / Local News Matters • 2026-08-07
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a countywide health initiative earlier this week that earmarks $1.5 million for expanding healthcare and support services for LG…
Alameda County settles for $12M with family of girl killed in child abuse case
Pleasanton Weekly • 2026-08-06
Alameda County reached a settlement with the family of an 8-year-old girl who died after child welfare allegedly failed to intervene in her neglect and abuse by her mother.
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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