Alameda County

An 80-year-old woman named Edith Egas was reported missing after she was last seen Monday around 7:30 p.m. in Oakland near Lyon Avenue and High Street. The California Highway Patrol activated a Silver Alert in Alameda County following the report.

Proposition 43 would raise the threshold for local tax measures from a simple majority to two-thirds, enabling minority rule by potentially complicating how local governments fund services. Opponents argue this change could significantly hinder the ability of local governments to fund vital functions like public safety and emergency services in areas such as Sonoma County.

Alameda County has agreed to a $12 million settlement with the grandmother of Sophia Mason, the 8-year-old Hayward girl who was found dead in 2022. The settlement follows multiple abuse reports prior to her death.

Alameda County supervisors voted to study a proposal that could make the county the first in the nation to adopt a $30 minimum wage.

A jury convicted David William Denton of arson after he used a pocket torch to burn a Jewish mezuzah scroll at a religious study center in Berkeley on February 6.

Alameda County's June election was described as 'smooth' by the new registrar. The upcoming Nov. 3 general election will include races for Oakland's mayor, three council seats, and three school board seats.

Vehicle thefts in California declined by nearly 25% in 2025, with Alameda County leading the reduction. Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the second consecutive annual decline in vehicle thefts statewide.

Alameda County, California, voters approved Measure C in 2020, a half-cent sales tax generating $150 million annually to build an early childhood care system. The initiative has already invested $135 million, supporting 20,000 children, 6,400 educators, and childcare infrastructure. The effort aims to address systemic underinvestment in childcare, with challenges including a shortage of subsidized care and preparedness gaps for kindergarten.

A $30-an-hour minimum wage initiative for Alameda County is advancing to the November ballot after the Alameda County Registrar of Voters certified the signatures collected by the Alameda County Living Wage for All coalition. The coalition confirmed it gathered sufficient signatures to qualify for the ballot.

A firefighter was injured in a rollover accident while battling the 'Little Fire' in the Pleasanton hills of Alameda County. The incident occurred as crews worked to contain the fast-moving wildfire.

California and federal agriculture officials have declared a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation in and around San Jose eradicated, lifting a 241-square-mile quarantine that was in place for nearly a year. The announcement was made by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the agricultural commissioners for Santa Clara and Alameda counties.

A brush fire near Sunol Ridge in Alameda County has expanded to 75 acres. The fire, visible on the ALERT California Wildfire camera, is near homes on Little Valley Rd, with a crew en route.

The Alameda County Fair attracted almost 400,000 attendees and generated $312 million in local economic impact, supporting nearly 2,000 jobs and $14.3 million in sales tax revenue for Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley area, and Alameda County.

Alameda County in California has passed a reparations plan for Black residents, despite a budget blackhole. The plan was approved by the county, as stated in the news.

Alameda County, California, officials approved a reparations action plan addressing systemic discrimination against Black residents, with cash payments not ruled out. The plan prioritizes institutional reforms in housing, education, criminal justice, and economic development over immediate individual payouts.

Measure C has allocated $53 million to Alameda County childcare centers through sales tax revenue, supporting preschools in Oakland and other areas. The measure will also establish a $25 minimum wage for childcare workers.

Oakland may implement the highest minimum wage in the country, with a proposed $30-per-hour rate. Alameda County is described as the starting point for this change.

Alameda County, California, approved a reparations action plan focused on institutional reforms to address systemic discrimination against Black residents, following stalled efforts in the Oakland school district. The plan prioritizes structural changes like affordable housing and criminal justice reforms over direct cash payments, while a separate Russell City Redress Fund provides direct compensation to descendants of a displaced community.

Expanded pretrial services in Alameda County reduced repeat arrests from 43% to 18%, according to court data. The program’s funding is set to expire in December.

The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert in Alameda and Sonoma Counties for 77-year-old Brenda Hall, last seen Friday afternoon. She is described as 5'6", 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a pink beanie and black and white sweatshirt.

The California Highway Patrol activated a Silver Alert in Alameda County for 21-year-old Emalee Anna Bennett-Hofmann, an autistic woman from Oregon who may be in the Oakland area. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, 300 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

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.