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Alameda
Alameda is a city of 78,000 on a Bay island connected to Oakland by tunnels and bridges — a charming, walkable community of Victorian homes and naval history, built on the former Alameda Naval Air Station. Incorporated 1884, governed by a five-member Council, with its own municipal utility.
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2026-08-15
$1.5M for LBGTQ+ health services approved by Alameda County Board of Supervisors - dailycal.org
Alameda County’s Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 million in funding for LGBTQ+ health services, including gender-affirming care. This decision comes amid ongoing federal challenges to transgender healthcare access. The funding aims to support vital health programs for the LGBTQ+ community within Alameda County, which includes Alameda city residents.
Also reported by The Oaklandside, this funding approval is part of broader county efforts balancing homelessness services and incarceration alternatives under the “Care First, Jails Last” policy. While Alameda city’s Planning Board has no upcoming meetings directly related to this topic, residents may want to note the City of Hayward’s AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee meeting on August 21, which will discuss high-impact infrastructure projects affecting the region. This could have indirect effects on Alameda’s transit and infrastructure planning.
News: $1.5M for LBGTQ+ health services approved by Alameda County Board of Supervisors - dailycal.orgNews: Alameda County officials approve $1.5M for gender-affirming care, LGBTQ healthMeeting: Alameda Planning Board • Alameda Planning Board
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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
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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Balanced with structural pressure. Alameda's adopted FY 2026/27 budget keeps reserves intact, but ongoing General Fund costs exceed ongoing revenues before one-time support.
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