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Jul 14, 2026, 7:38 PM
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.
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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 and reflects the county's commitment to supporting these vital services for residents, including those in San Leandro.
Also reported by The Oaklandside, the funding approval highlights the county's focus on health equity during a time of political pressure. Separately, residents may want to watch the upcoming City of Hayward AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee meeting on August 21, which will discuss high-impact infrastructure projects that could affect regional transit options for San Leandro commuters. Meanwhile, San Leandro continues to navigate its own fiscal challenges and development plans, though no immediate city council decisions are scheduled in the next few days.
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: City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee • City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee
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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
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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 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
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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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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