Alameda County was established in 1853 out of territory from two other counties that were created in 1850 — Contra Costa and Santa Clara. It now has 14 incorporated cities and several unincorporated communities. Oakland is the county seat.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is made up of five members serving their respective districts for staggered four-year terms. The current board is made up of 1st District Supervisor David Haubert, 2nd District Supervisor Elisa Márquez, 3rd District Supervisor Lena Tam, 4th District Supervisor Nate Miley and 5th District Supervisor Keith Carson.
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Several southern Alameda County elected officials join call for long-term ceasefire
Several elected officials in southern Alameda County are calling on Congress and the Biden administration to facilitate a long-term ceasefire …
Alameda County briefs | District attorney takes steps to hold wrongdoers accountable, public defenders fight for reasonable bail
Trial set to begin for slaying of Kevin Nishita 2 years ago OAKLAND — On the two-year anniversary of his …
‘Judging Juries’ highlights need to pay jurors more than $15 per day
OAKLAND — A jury of one's peers is the cornerstone of the U.S. criminal legal system, but a new documentary …
St. Rose Hospital is looking to partner with a larger health system
HAYWARD, Calif. — St. Rose Hospital is struggling financially and is looking to be absorbed into a larger health care …
Pro-Palestine rallies continue to grow as many Bay Area elected officials fail to act
SAN FRANCISCO — In the wake of the Israel Defense Forces' bombardment of Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, Bay …
Alameda County supes approve $5M for St. Rose Hospital
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — St. Rose Hospital in Hayward has been struggling financially for years, and the county supervisors are …
What AC Transit’s shift to a fully ward-based board means for your commute
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District is making big changes to how voters will choose its board of …
Oakland airport expansion raises environmental concerns
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Port of Oakland is in the middle of a major decision-making process regarding the expansion of …
Alameda County District Attorney defends record amid recall effort
OAKLAND, Calif. — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is defending her record and standing up for the progressive policies …
Watch out for mosquitoes — West Nile Virus is circulating in Alameda County
Public health officials are advising residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves against mosquitoes, which, despite their small in …
Rally planned ahead of hearing for Oakland airport expansion
As Oakland International Airport prepares for an expansion and modernization project to meet growing air travel demand, local climate activists …
Q-and-A | Meet 2nd District Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez
District 2 has a new county supervisor, Elisa Márquez, a lifelong Hayward resident and Cal State East Bay alumna. Márquez …
Essie Justice Group bails out 2 Black moms for Mother’s Day
OAKLAND, Calif. — Two Black women who would have otherwise been behind bars due to a lack of money get …
Real estate market in southern Alameda County remains sluggish
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — Southern Alameda County is experiencing a decline in real estate activity because of persistent challenges with …
Elisa Márquez sworn in as Alameda County supervisor for District 2
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Alameda County Board of Supervisors officially welcomed Elisa Márquez as the new appointee to the District …
Alameda County supes appoint Hayward City Council member Elisa Márquez to fill District 2 vacancy
Editor's note: This article was updated to include how the supervisors voted in each round. ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — The …
Alameda County supes interview candidates for 2nd district seat
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — The Alameda County Board of Supervisors held public interviews on Tuesday with four candidates vying for …
Alameda County supes establish commission to study reparations
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with studying reparations for African American people …
Tuesday storm may down more trees in Alameda County
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — Another storm is heading toward the West Coast, bringing with it the potential for more downed …
Alameda County supes pick 5 finalists for 2nd District seat
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is preparing to interview candidates for the seat of the …