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San Leandro
San Leandro is a city of 90,000 on the East Bay's western shore between Oakland and Hayward — a diverse, working-class community reinventing itself as a tech and maker economy hub anchored by Ghirardelli's historic factory. Incorporated 1872, governed by a Mayor and six-member district Council.
CivicCause organizes issues, meetings, elections, and public activity around San Leandro so you can see what is happening locally and how it connects to broader county decisions.
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2026-08-08
Amid concerns over federal cuts, Alameda County OKs $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1.5 million initiative this week to expand healthcare and support services for LGBTQ+ residents. This funding move comes amid worries about federal budget cuts affecting local health programs. While this is a countywide decision, it directly impacts San Leandro residents by supporting inclusive healthcare access in the community.
Separately, Alameda County decided not to place a $30 minimum wage measure on the November ballot, opting for further study on its potential effects. Residents interested in regional transit and access issues should watch the General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC) meeting scheduled for August 11, which may influence service decisions affecting San Leandro. These developments highlight ongoing county-level decisions that shape economic and health policies relevant to San Leandro households.
News: Amid concerns over federal cuts, Alameda County OKs $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcareNews: $30 minimum wage won’t be on November ballot in Alameda CountyMeeting: General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC) • General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC)
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Meeting archiveREGULAR MEETING
6/15/2026 • 7:00 PM
San Leandro City Council
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What's Scheduled REGULAR MEETING's 2026-06-15 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP and PUBLIC HEARINGS. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions …
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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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.
$30 minimum wage won’t be on November ballot in Alameda County
Pleasanton Weekly • 2026-08-06
Alameda County’s Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to delay adding a $30 minimum wage proposal to the November ballot, opting instead for additional study to be conducted on the measure’s …
Alameda County settles with family of 8-year-old killed in child abuse case
Bay City News / Local News Matters • 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. “Sophia Mason wa…
Alameda County supervisors postpone $30 minimum wage measure until at least 2028 - Local News Matters
Google Oakland • 2026-08-06
Alameda County supervisors postpone $30 minimum wage measure until at least 2028 Local News Matters
Alameda County supervisors postpone $30 minimum wage measure until at least 2028
Bay City News / Local News Matters • 2026-08-06
Alameda County’s Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to delay adding a $30 minimum wage proposal to the November ballot, opting instead for additional study to be conducted on the measure’s …
Alameda County Supervisors Delay $30 Minimum Wage Ballot Initiative - KQED
Google Oakland • 2026-08-05
Alameda County Supervisors Delay $30 Minimum Wage Ballot Initiative KQED
Alameda County Supervisors Delay $30 Minimum Wage Ballot Initiative
KQED — News • 2026-08-05
Supervisors voted 3-2 to study the economic impacts of the initiative, which would raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour in unincorporated areas and on county property, before sending it to…
CivicCause budget overview
San Leandro Budget
Balanced with structural pressure. San Leandro's FY 2026-27 plan shows $235.3M in citywide operating expenditures and a $160.8M General Fund, with reserve pressure continuing.
FY2025-26 to FY2026-27 - Biennial budget
$239.0M$235.3M-$3.7M