Happy new year! May 2026 bring us joy, resilience and justice! 💙💚

Wishing all a joyous Kwanzaa as we begin the week-long celebration of African-American and Pan-African history, values, family, community, and culture, and reflect on the seven principles of unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season! May you enjoy time with friends, family, loved ones, and furry ones. For those who have lost - or are separated from - loved ones, may their dear memories bring you comfort.

Happy holidays! Check out our latest newsletter: district5.alamedacountyca.gov/newsletters I’m grateful to my family, colleagues & community for your continued support as I serve as your Supervisor. Special thanks to my dedicated & talented staff team: Dave, Aliza, Nickan, Briana, Cinthya, Agnes!

This week at Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors — last meetings of year: 📌 Mon 12/15 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration & Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting • Federal & state legislative updates, incl positions on Public Charge, PFAS, Housing BOOM Act, and SB 684 Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act

📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors: 📌 Monday 12/8, 9:30 AM: Health Committee • Measure A1 Fourth Annual Report • Measure A1 Program Income Expenditure Requirements and Draft Expenditure Plan • Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (con't)

📢 Now Californians can report misconduct by federal agents to the CA Attorney General. If you believe a federal agent is acting unlawfully, you can report it to Attorney General Rob Bonta's office at oag.ca.gov/ReportMisconduct.

📆 This week at the Board of Supervisors: 📌 Thursday 12/4, 2 PM: ACT for All Committee Meeting Update on Impacts of Federal Administration Policies and Budgets on Alameda County Communities: • HUD Homelessness Funding • Public Charge • Food Security See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast

📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors: 📌 Monday 9:30 AM: Health Committee 📌 Monday 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation Committee 📌 Monday 2:30 PM: Social Services Committee 📌 Tuesday 10 AM: BOS Work Session See meeting details at bos.acgov.org/broadcast

✊ Thousands of University of California workers across UC campuses and health centers are on strike this week, and I was proud to join them on the picket line today to support their right to a fair contract that supports housing, healthcare, and the dignity that workers deserve.

📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors: 📌 Monday 11/17, 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting 📌 Tuesday 11/18, 9:30 AM: Board of Supervisors Meeting

This Monday at 3:30, learn more about Measure W & Homelessness Solutions at our virtual townhall with Alameda County Housing and Homelessness about the County’s Home Together Plan to end homelessness and how Measure W supports that work. Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

💔My heart goes out to Coach John Beam’s family and loved ones after his tragic and untimely passing. It was inspiring to get to know Coach Beam’s legacy of mentorship and coaching. After he won the national title at Laney College in 2018, my very first ceremonial resolution as an (1/5)

Our hearts and healing prayers are with Coach John Beam and his family following today’s horrific shooting. May he pull through, and may the Laney College and Skyline High communities heal from these traumatic and senseless acts of violence. Our students, educators, and all of us deserve to feel and

Next Monday at 3:30 PM, join our office and Alameda County Housing and Homelessness for a community meeting to learn about Measure W and implementation of the Home Together Plan! This community forum will be open to all and will include presentations from the County,

No one should go hungry. Based on a federal court order, CDSS paid out full CalFresh benefits for Californians. You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663. ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...

TODAY at 3 PM, join us for our Alameda County Together for All (#ACTforAll) Committee meeting, where we will discuss: - ICE Free Zones - Immigration Enforcement Response Plan - Impacts on API Communities Meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast. www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/i...

TOMORROW at 3 PM, join us for our next Alameda County Together for All (#ACTforAll) Committee meeting. For meeting details and the complete agenda, go to bos.acgov.org/broadcast.

I want to hear from YOU, at my tele-town hall on November 5th at 6PM PT/9PM ET with @sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social. Please RSVP at simon.house.gov/RSVP to receive a call directly to your phone on November 5th.

Join Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors ACT for All Committee meeting on Nov. 6, 3pm. I will bring forward 2 items to protect #immigrantrights: - Establish ICE-Free Zones for Alameda County property - Create a County Immigration Enforcement Response Plan that keeps our communities safe & protected

I joined @sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social yesterday to provide information on Trump’s cruel CHOICE to withhold available funding for SNAP and let 44,000 households in CA-12 go hungry. Despite this cruelty, and ongoing court cases compelling USDA to fund SNAP, in Alameda County we take care of our own.

Thank you @oaklandside.org and @kqednews.kqed.org for your coverage of this morning’s press conference denouncing the federal cuts to CalFresh and announcing our plans for emergency food assistance, including additional funds, hotline, and website. Food is a basic human right. (1/3)

On Tuesday, Alameda Co Board will vote on $10M more for #foodsecurity. This will help provide more resources to the Food Bank and partners to meet the urgent need for food, especially as federal shutdown & HR1 threaten CalFresh benefits. See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast (Item 47)

While Trump called off the surge in San Francisco, and we hear deployment of Customs & Border Patrol has been called off, we must remain vigilant. Know your rights and keep organizing! An organized community is a safe community. Alameda County stands united. www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/e...

An Organized Community is a Safe Community! ICE is in the Bay Area and we’re organizing to keep our communities safe. 1️⃣ Know your rights. 2️⃣ Verify ICE activity with your local rapid response hotline. 3️⃣ Meet your neighbors! Exercise your rights, protect and defend each other.

Inspired to see thousands of people across the East Bay & country protesting #NoKings! Let’s take action against federal cuts to CalFresh by boosting #foodsecurity at Tuesday’s Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting. Agenda will be posted here on Monday: bos.acgov.org/broadcast

✊✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 What a powerful week in our communities! The Board affirmed our commitment to justice and community power. On Monday we celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on this unceded Ohlone land. October is Filipino American History Month, and I’m honored to serve as the first Pinay member of our Board. 🧵

🙌$3.57M FOR IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE JUSTICE! Alameda County, we’ve got your back. Today, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $3.57 million emergency funding allocation to support the County’s immigrant & refugee communities as ICE enforcement increases nationally & civil rights are at risk.

Everyday is Indigenous Peoples Day! Let’s support the restoration of the West Berkeley Shellmound led by @sogorea-te.bsky.social.

As Trump escalates his deportation agenda, we must escalate our community defense! At 10/14 Alameda Co. Board of Sups meeting, I’ll request $3.5 M to increase support to immigrant communities & expand rapid response hotline. See my board letter w/ Sup. Marquez: bit.ly/ImmigrantJusticeBOSLetter

DUE FRIDAY: Alameda County Social Services, w/ support from the Hellman Foundation, is pleased to announce a significant funding opportunity for established Guaranteed Income programs, designed to strengthen and augment existing programs that are actively serving Alameda County residents.

DUE FRIDAY: Corner stores in Alameda County can apply for one-time grants of up to $25,000 to expand healthy food options. Funds may be used for equipment, signage, food demos, or other improvements that make it easier for the community to access healthy, culturally relevant foods.

✏️ My team and I were honored to join First 5 Alameda County in presenting an Emergency Grant check from Measure C funds to the St. Mary's Center to support early childhood care and education. This is a pivotal moment for our community and child care providers, and Alameda County (1/2)

I joined the Citizens for East Shore Parks and other state and local leaders and advocates from Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in celebrating the CESP’s 40th anniversary. We had an engaging conversation reflecting on the history of protecting and expanding (1/2)

I was honored to join City leaders and Rep. Simon in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Oakland’s Memorial Tabernacle Church. The Church is a true pillar of the community and exemplifies efforts towards racial and economic justice through generations of faith in action.

Tomorrow, join us for a vibrant day of fall fun at the City of Emeryville’s Annual Harvest Festival! 🍂 This family-friendly event brings together the community to enjoy the best of the season, from local vendors and delicious food to live music and festive games. See you there!

Tomorrow is Oakland’s annual Black Cowboy Festival! 🤠 At the festival, expect Black cowboys parading around the park, activities for kids, vendors and artwork! The free festival takes place on October 4 from 9 AM to 6 PM at DeFremery Park (1651 Adeline Street). See you there for the line dance!

October is Filipinx Heritage & History Month! Proud to be the first Pinay rep on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and to keep pushing for people powered government that engages and lifts up our communities. #FAHM #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth

🏆⚾️💚💛 We’re so proud of our @oaklandballers.bsky.social for becoming 2025 Pioneer League Champions. Celebrate this incredible victory with us this Sunday with a rally at City Hall at 1 PM, a parade around Raimondi Park at 2 PM, and an all-afternoon party until 8 PM at Prescott Market! See you there!

🗞️ Our September newsletter is out! Read for updates on homelessness solutions, preserving our safety net, organizing & solidarity for immigrant & refugee justice, and more. Read the newsletter, see prior editions, and subscribe at district5.acgov.org/newsletters!

📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors: 📌 Monday 9/29, 9:30 AM: Joint Health & Public Protection Committee 📌 Monday 9/29, 1:30 PM: PAL Committee 📌 Tuesday 9/30, 10:00 AM: Board of Supervisors Work Session See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast

My team and I had an exhilarating day connecting with local leaders and community at one of the biggest events of the year in our district: the Solano Stroll! We loved getting to spend time with folks from all over our district and beyond, and sharing about the Board and County's resources and work.

My staff and I participated in @replsimon.bsky.social’s town halls in Albany and Piedmont last month and shared timely County-level updates related to immigration and the safety net. It was great to see the strong turnout and unity among folks in two parts of our district!

Tickets are still available for tonight’s Community Kitchens New Moon Night Market! Come for a celebration of food and community benefiting Community Kitchens' food justice programs in Oakland. Learn more and purchase tickets at ckoakland.org/gala-2025

Tomorrow, the United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley present the 22nd annual Healthy Living Festival, a free event exclusively for Alameda County older adults (60+) and their guests! Note - registration is required to attend.

📢 STATEMENT: ICE Arrest in Our Alameda County Courthouse Is an Outrage. We Must Defend Our Immigrant Communities, Our Right To Due Process, Our Democracy. Read my full statement at district5.acgov.org/media.

This Sunday, September 21, from 11 to 3 at Piedmont Park: mark your calendar for a day of autumn-themed fun at Piedmont's 27th annual Harvest Festival! New this year — there will a cider press on hand. Bring a sack of apples and press your own cider!

“IN THE RED” follows the lives of six young people eager to rewrite their troubled history by becoming first responders in Oakland, California. Join Alameda County Fire & Bay EMT this upcoming Monday 9/22 at 6:30 PM at the Grand Lake Theater! Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-red...

This Saturday, join Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington, CM Unger, CM Ramachandran, and I in celebrating the reopening of Fire Station 25, marking the reopening of all fire stations in Oakland, and learning the importance of wildfire preparedness from local and regional fire prevention officials!

I believe housing is a human right, and everyone deserves to live in safe neighborhoods. Our homelessness solutions - including policies around encampments - must be rooted in public health, human rights, and evidence-based practices. 🧵