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Children And Family ServicesBoard of Supervisors14d agoJuly 28, 2026
Child welfare vacancy rate drops to 21% but timely investigations trend worse
The county has completed 7 of 15 state audit recommendations and reduced child welfare staff vacancies from 33% to 21%, but timely investigation and closure rates continue to decline.
Why it matters: A corrective action plan is due to the state by October 1 amid biweekly oversight meetings, a new CDSS on-site review, and ongoing tension with a state senator who has publicly pressured the department.
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Russell CityBoard of Supervisors14d agoJuly 28, 2026
Russell City reparations fund shifts to county auditor after nonprofit exits as fiscal partner
The Russell City Redress Fund will now be administered by the County Auditor-Controller instead of Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, keeping the 2% admin fee in the fund for direct payments.
Why it matters: Two Russell City elders died in the past month — one aged 104 — before receiving payments, underscoring the urgency of finalizing the MOU and beginning disbursements to survivors of a 1960s forced displacement.
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Capital Improvement PlanBoard of Supervisors14d agoJuly 28, 2026
Board eyes future bond measure to close $504M gap in aging infrastructure plan
GSA presented a $2.5 billion five-year capital plan covering roads, flood control, Santa Rita Jail, and county buildings, with a $504 million funding gap after tapping existing reserves.
Why it matters: The county's 38-year-old jail, deteriorating downtown government center, and deferred maintenance across facilities require massive investment; the Board directed staff to dust off a pre-COVID real estate master plan for potential bond financing.
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FY 2626-27 BudgetBoard of Supervisors14d agoJuly 28, 2026
County balanced $6.8B budget but structural deficit looms as one-time savings expire
The county closed a $185 million maintenance-of-effort gap using $93 million in pension prepayment savings, but heavy reliance on one-time strategies creates a structural shortfall for next year.
Why it matters: Five state ballot initiatives in November 2026 could restrict local taxing authority while federal budget reconciliation threatens healthcare and social services funding that Alameda County depends on.
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Office Of Immigrant And Refugee AffairsBoard of Supervisors14d agoJuly 28, 2026
Consultants propose $10M immigrant affairs office; Board signals cautious support
A community advisory board recommends a seven-person Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a $10 million budget to coordinate fragmented services for the county's one-in-three immigrant population.
Why it matters: Alameda County's immigrant services currently rely on ad hoc emergency responses and expiring contracts; the proposed permanent office would centralize coordination as federal immigration enforcement intensifies.
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Chew V. County Of AlamedaBoard of Supervisors14d agoJuly 28, 2026
Board settles Chew lawsuit for $250K; returns to closed session for remaining items
The Board unanimously approved a $250,000 settlement in Chew v. County of Alameda and returned to closed session for additional unfinished business.
Why it matters: The settlement draws on public funds to resolve litigation, and multiple other cases including Coliseum property negotiations remain in closed session.
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Brown ActBoard of Supervisors14d agoJuly 28, 2026
Public commenter alleges pattern of Brown Act violations in Board scheduling
A caller accused the Board of posting a special meeting agenda with only 23 hours notice, scheduling decoy items, and routinely starting meetings late.
Why it matters: Repeated allegations of Brown Act noncompliance could invite legal challenges or erode public trust in the Board's transparency practices.
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Arroyo De La LagunaBoard of Supervisors27d agoJuly 15, 2026
Caltrans Promises No Further Damage to Water Temple Gates During Bridge Rebuild
Caltrans presented bridge reconstruction progress, confirmed no plans to disturb the Water Temple gate structure, and committed to monthly community updates.
Why it matters: A potential 55-hour weekend bridge closure looms for September, and community trust remains fragile after the tree removal incident and past Caltrans controversies in the area.
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