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Arroyo De La LagunaBoard of Supervisors12d 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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Sunol Water Temple GatesBoard of Supervisors12d agoJuly 15, 2026
Council Demands Caltrans Consult Preservation Office After Tree Removal Near Historic Gates
Council unanimously approved a letter demanding Caltrans consult with the State Historic Preservation Office and halt disturbance near the Sunol Water Temple Gates.
Why it matters: A mature tree was removed without community notice near gates listed in the environmental impact report as protected, echoing past controversies over Caltrans tree-cutting in the Alameda Creek corridor.
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Sunol Business GuildBoard of Supervisors12d agoJuly 15, 2026
Business Guild Event Funding Request Stalls Over Community Fund Eligibility Questions
A $1,000 request for a Sunol Business Guild community event sparked debate over whether the Community Improvement Fund can underwrite fundraising events.
Why it matters: The dispute highlights governance challenges in unincorporated areas where no city government exists to sponsor community events, and may reshape how the fund is used going forward.
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Wayfinding SignsBoard of Supervisors12d agoJuly 15, 2026
Sunol Approves $29,383 for Four Permanent Pedestrian Wayfinding Signs
Council unanimously approved Community Improvement Fund spending for four historic wayfinding signs designed by a local artist after extensive community input.
Why it matters: The signs are the first tangible result of a multi-year downtown revitalization effort, designed for generations of durability with maintenance funded by coordinated house-number sign sales.
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SB 1383Board of Supervisors12d agoJuly 15, 2026
Sunol Faces Mandatory Three-Bin Trash Service Under State Climate Law
Alameda County will require Sunol residents to subscribe to three-container waste service or certify as self-haulers under SB 1383, with Board vote August 4.
Why it matters: Residents will see new organics carts delivered in October and rate increases up to 12.3%, while a self-haul certification option preserves flexibility for rural properties.
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Copper TheftBoard of Supervisors12d agoJuly 15, 2026
Sheriff Reports 4,028 Calls and Growing Copper Theft Problem in Sunol Area
Deputy Edwards reported 4,028 calls for service, 33 traffic stops, and a rising wave of copper wire theft hitting Palomares Canyon and Sunol Boulevard.
Why it matters: Copper thieves are cutting hundreds of yards of cable and leaving low-hanging wires, creating both property crime and safety hazards in the unincorporated area.
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Scott HaggertyBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Board Unanimously Renames Fairgrounds Pavilion for Late Supervisor Scott Haggerty
Board adopted a resolution renaming the Amador Pavilion at the Alameda County Fairgrounds as the 'Scott Haggerty Amador Pavilion' in honor of the 24-year supervisor who died recently.
Why it matters: Haggerty's fiscal stewardship helped the county pay down pension liabilities, leaving the projected deficit at half what it could have been; his transportation legacy includes Valley Link and the I-580 express lanes.
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CalFreshBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
27,000 County Residents at Risk of Losing CalFresh as Federal Rules Tighten
Public commenters warned that 27,000 Alameda County residents, nearly half African American, risk losing CalFresh benefits due to burdensome federal recertification requirements.
Why it matters: Many at-risk residents lack broadband access needed to navigate digital recertification, compounding food insecurity with digital inequity.
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