Event
Math and Science FAIRyland Day 9/14 in Oakland
The East Bay Economic Development Alliance hosts its 3rd Annual "Math and Science FAIRyland" Day on Friday, September 14, at Children's Fairyland in Oakland to teach youth about the excitement and rewards of education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Press release...

Opportunity
Applicants Sought for Assessment Appeals Board
Alameda County is seeking to fill several vacancies on its Assessment Appeals Board. Created by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the Assessment Appeals Board hears appeals by Alameda County taxpayers who disagree with the taxable value assigned to their property by the County Assessor. This value determines the amount of property taxes to be paid by the property owner. Press release...

Health
County Opens State-of-the-Art Vector Control Laboratory
The Alameda County Vector Control Services District (ACVCSD) has opened a newly constructed state-of-the-art laboratory in Alameda. The $2.5 million laboratory project was completed in May. The laboratory is composed of seven rooms where research is conducted to support the ACVSD's epidemiologic and surveillance programs. Press release...

Finance
Assessor Delivers 2018-19 Fiscal Year Assessments
The Alameda County Assessor's Office has completed the FY 2018-19 local assessment roll, which totals $300.1 billion. That is $19.9 billion, or 7.11 percent, more than last year. The local assessment roll reflects assessments of more than 515,000 taxable properties in Alameda County. Press release...

Finance
Final Budget for FY 2018-19 Approved
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Friday approved a $3.2 billion Alameda County Budget for FY 2018-19 that is balanced and closes a $65.9 million funding gap without significant reductions to services or staff. Press release...

Recognition
Alameda County Wins Big in National Awards Program
Alameda County made a stellar showing in this year's National Association of Counties (NACo) awards program, drawing national distinction with 19 Achievement Awards for innovations and accomplishments covering a wide range of services. Learn about our award-winning projects...