Alameda County

Alameda County is accused of a pattern of sex abuse in juvenile facilities. Over 100 individuals incarcerated by the county as minors claim they were subjected to rape, strip searches, and other violations.

Alameda County approved a $2.4 million surveillance contract with Flock after the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2, following the discovery that county surveillance data was illegally shared with federal authorities.

East Bay residents are purchasing 'Safe and Sane' fireworks as July 4 approaches. Dublin, Calif., has opened fireworks stands but enforces strict usage rules, while Alameda County increases enforcement to fine illegal fireworks and prevent fires and injuries.

PG&E is warning customers about a new barcode scam linked to over $211,000 in losses for Bay Area residents in 2026, with most victims reported in Alameda, Santa Clara, and Contra Costa counties.

Two men released from Death Row are suing Alameda County for $572M, alleging wrongful exclusion of Black and Jewish people from juries led to their imprisonment. Prosecutors' actions resulted in several men being freed, prompting a legal reckoning for the county.

The Calhoun Fire burned 25 acres in Alameda County near Cal State East Bay. No injuries were reported, and no nearby structures were threatened. Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit personnel assisted in containing the blaze.

Voters in Alameda County held a special election to replace disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell. The election followed allegations of rape and sexual assault that ended his political career.

California's 14th Congressional District will hold a special primary to fill the remaining 15 weeks of Eric Swalwell's term, with multiple candidates competing for a Democratic and Republican nomination. The top two candidates will advance to a general election on August 18. The district's boundaries were recently redrawn via Proposition 50, but voter registration remains heavily in favor of Democrats.

California’s special congressional primary on Tuesday will narrow down nearly a dozen candidates to replace Eric Swalwell in the 14th District, with top-two finishers advancing to a general election. The race includes Democratic candidates like Melissa Hernandez and Aisha Wahab, and Republicans like Wendy Huang and Dena Maldonado. Redistricting via Proposition 50 slightly altered voter demographics in the district, which remains heavily Democratic.

Fire officials are urging caution as the Bay Area faces triple-digit heat, with the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory for parts of Alameda County starting Thursday at noon. Temperatures may reach triple digits inland.

A teenager was shot on I-580 in Alameda County, sustaining a gunshot wound to the arm and being taken to a local hospital. The incident occurred between Oakland and San Leandro around 2 a.m., with the California Highway Patrol investigating the ongoing case.

A 37-year-old woman was found dead stuffed inside a suitcase in her Berkeley apartment. Her 28-year-old boyfriend, Damarcus Jones, is charged with murder and scheduled to appear in Alameda County court.

Oakland voters rejected Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase, with 45.9% support, falling short of the majority needed. Measures C and D, a business tax waiver and police/fire retirement system reform, passed with 76.5% and 72% approval, respectively. Supporters of Measure E argued it would fund basic services, while opponents criticized it as a union-driven tax grab.

Recalled former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is running against incumbent Ursual Jones Dickson in the DA race. Newcomer Gopal Krishan is also a candidate. Jones, a former judge and prosecutor, previously served in the role.

Alameda County voters are participating in an unusual election cycle by casting ballots twice due to the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell. The election involves selecting both an interim and full-term replacement for the vacant position.

California voters are selecting candidates for various positions, including a replacement for termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom, with the top two finishers in each race advancing to the November general election. Polls are closing at 8 p.m. after a voting period that began with mail-in ballots in early May. Local elections include district attorney races in Alameda County, San Jose City Council seats, and San Francisco measures on earthquake safety and Board of Supervisor seats.

The article provides updates on the June 2026 election results for Alameda County and other California counties, including Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Results for the California governor's race in the June 2026 primary will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Homelessness has decreased across Alameda County except in Livermore, where rising rents are displacing longtime residents, particularly seniors, despite a median household income over $160K.

Alameda County officials have released a term sheet outlining a potential $100 million sale of the Oakland Arena to the Oak View Group. The deal comes as local leaders seek redevelopment plans following the departures of the Golden State Warriors, Las Vegas Raiders, and Oakland A’s.

Alameda County will pay $36 million to the family of Maria and Benison Tran, who were killed by a sheriff's deputy. The payment is related to a double murder and 911 cover-up. The county is taking responsibility for the deputy's actions.

Three men from Northern California were arrested at gunpoint by Irvine police outside a bank and charged with conspiracy, with two facing robbery charges. The men are from Contra Costa County and Alameda County. A woman had withdrawn cash from the bank near Culver Drive and Alton Parkway last month.