Local Businesses

Alameda County Board of Supervisors allocates $5M to support small businesses

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The Alameda County Board of Supervisors announced the launch of the Alameda County CARES Grant program, which aims to provide financial support for struggling local businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will help reimburse costs that have been accumulated from March 17 to Dec. 30 for eligible businesses.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has decided to allocate $5 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act to the Alameda County CARES Grant program in an effort to financially support local businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City

East Bay leaders hold forum on police accountability

East Bay elected officials held a town hall meeting to discuss police accountability Wednesday night, giving community members the opportunity to voice concerns about the disconnect many feel exists between law enforcement officials and minority communities.
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