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62-595: Alameda County ( / ˌ æ l ə ˈ m iː d ə / AL -ə- MEE -də ) is a county located in the U.S. state of California . As of the 2020 census , the population was 1,682,353, making it the 7th-most populous county in the state and 21st most populous nationally. The county seat is Oakland . Alameda County is in the San Francisco Bay Area , occupying much of the East Bay region. The Spanish word alameda means either "a grove of poplars...or

124-578: A $ 5.5 million settlement payment, $ 1M of which was paid by Alameda county, the rest by an insurer. The criminal case is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. On June 13, 2019, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California , there was a 20-second incident between Alameda County Sheriff deputy Alan Strickland and the president of the winning Canadian team, the Toronto Raptors , Masai Ujiri , seconds after

186-587: A charter. They are Alameda, Butte, El Dorado, Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange, Placer, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Tehama. Nine counties in California are named for saints, tied with Louisiana for the largest number. This count omits Santa Cruz ("Holy Cross") County, not named for a saint; Merced County and Los Angeles County, both of whose names refer to Saint Mary (Our Lady of Mercy (Merced) and Our Lady Queen of The Angels (Los Angeles)); and Ventura County, whose name

248-611: A private meeting on October 21, 2019, with Ujiri, his attorneys and Assistant District Attorney Terry Wiley, which was held at the Sheriff's Department, Assistant District Attorney Teresa Drenick announced that the District Attorney's office would not take further action in connection with the incident. Deputy Alan Strickland's body camera footage was released in August 2020. The footage showed Ujiri reaching for his game credentials, but neither

310-418: A sheriff's deputy, that the deputy had made contact in response, and that Ujiri shoved the deputy back and made contact with his face. Several bystanders and Oracle Arena security personnel intervened to separate the two. After a tense staredown between the men, Ujiri was restrained from approaching the deputy. Raptors player Kyle Lowry then came over to Ujiri and escorted him onto the court to celebrate with

372-451: A tree lined street". The name was originally used to describe the Arroyo de la Alameda; the willow and sycamore trees along the banks of the river reminded the early Spanish explorers of a road lined with trees. Although a strict translation to English might be "Poplar Grove Creek", the name of the principal stream that flows through the county is now simply " Alameda Creek ". Alameda County

434-544: Is a shortening of the name of St. Bonaventure , the namesake of the local mission. Alameda County Sheriff%27s Department As of 2008, the ACSO has approximately 1500 positions, over 600 of which are sworn peace officers. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office

496-569: Is a special district within Alameda County created to distribute water, but it is not operated by Alameda County administrators. It is operated by an elected board of directors. Alameda County Superior Court operates in twelve separate locations throughout the county, with its central René C. Davidson Courthouse located in Oakland near Lake Merritt . Most major criminal trials and complex civil cases are heard at this location or in courtrooms within

558-536: Is absent for a meeting, the vice president shall be responsible. A Board election occurs every two years for these positions. Supervisor Carson is serving currently as president; Supervisor Miley is vice president. The county's law enforcement is overseen by an elected Sheriff/Coroner and an elected District Attorney. The Sheriff supervises the deputies of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office , whose primary responsibilities include policing unincorporated areas of

620-571: Is below the national average of 12.8% (including Black Hispanics). The Black population peaked in the 1980 Census at 18.4%. Alameda county has the 2nd highest percentage of Black residents in California after Solano County at 13.4%. If Hispanics are treated as a separate category from race, Alameda County's population was 30.4% White , 30.9% Asian , 22.3% Hispanic-Latino , 10.3% Black or African American , 0.5% Some Other Race, 0.3% Native American and Alaskan Native , 0.8% Pacific Islander and 4.4% from two or more races . Asian Americans are now

682-474: Is charged with: The Sheriff-Coroner is an elected position currently filled by Yesenia Sanchez . The previous sheriff, Gregory J. Ahern , served from 2007 to 2023. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office operates one jail. Santa Rita Jail , located in Dublin, California , is the primary facility that houses most people arrested or convicted of crimes in Alameda County. The Glenn Dyer Detention Facility, also known as

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744-903: Is defined and authorized under the California Constitution , California law , and the Charter of the County of Alameda. Much of the Government of California is in practice the responsibility of county governments such as the Government of Alameda County, while municipalities such as the City of Oakland and the City of Berkeley provide additional, often non-essential services. The County government provides countywide services such as elections and voter registration, law enforcement, jails, vital records, property records, tax collection, and public health. In addition it

806-455: Is divided into 58 counties . The state was first divided into 27 counties on February 18, 1850. These were further sub-divided to form sixteen additional counties by 1860. Another fourteen counties were formed through further subdivision from 1861 to 1893. The most recent county to form was Imperial County , in 1907. California is home to San Bernardino County , the largest county in the contiguous United States, as well as Los Angeles County ,

868-555: Is part of the San Francisco–Oakland–Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , and the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area . The county was formed on March 25, 1853, from a large portion of Contra Costa County and a smaller portion of Santa Clara County . The county seat at the time of the county's formation was located at Alvarado , now part of Union City . In 1856, it

930-607: Is the local government for all unincorporated areas, and provides services such as law enforcement to some incorporated cities under a contract arrangement. It is composed of the elected five-member Alameda County Board of Supervisors (BOS) as the county legislature, several other elected offices and officers including the Sheriff , the District Attorney , Assessor , Auditor-Controller/County Clerk/Recorder , Treasurer/Tax Collector , and numerous county departments and entities under

992-653: The Diablo Range , containing the county's highest peaks, cover the very sparsely populated southeast portion of the county. The Hayward Fault , a major branch of the San Andreas Fault to the west, runs through the most populated parts of Alameda County, while the Calaveras Fault runs through the southeastern part of the county. The areas near the Bay itself have a maritime warm-summer Mediterranean climate , whereas behind

1054-560: The Free Speech Movement riots of the 1960s, the Alameda County sheriff deployed several squads of deputies. Clad in light blue jumpsuits, they quickly became known by anti-government protesters as the "Blue Meanies". In November 2010, October and November 2011, and January 2012, Alameda County sheriff's deputies were requested by the Oakland Police Department and supplied by the sheriff to assist at protests. Most of

1116-565: The State Legislature may delegate any of the functions of the State to the counties but likewise can reassume any delegated duties. California counties are general law counties by default. Still, they may be chartered as provided in Article XI, Section 3 of the California Constitution . A charter county is granted limited home rule powers. Of the 58 counties in California, 14 are governed under

1178-416: The census of 2000, there were 1,443,741 people, 523,366 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living within them, 47.0% married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1240-598: The ACFD over the years. 1993 brought in the Castro Valley and Eden Consolidated FD, and the County Fire Patrol. San Leandro joined in 1995, Dublin in 1997, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 2002, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 2007, The Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center in 2008, and Newark and Union City in 2010. Emeryville joined the ACFD in 2012. The Alameda County Water District

1302-404: The ACSO decides when to refer cases to the public administrator, such as when next of kin cannot be located. In early 2013, Ahern was one of the first law enforcement officers in California to propose purchasing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Opponents petitioned the purchase, and formed the organization Alameda County Against Drones (ACAD). The ACAD gained nationwide attention resulting in

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1364-577: The Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative, which had a 2014-2016 budget of $ 6,358,300 from San Francisco City and County funds. $ 4,901,339 of this was allocated to “Enhance Homeland Security Exercise, Evaluation, and Training Programs,” including management, oversight, and support of the Urban Shield conference. Private corporations including Verizon Wireless, Motorola, SIG Sauer, and Uber offer services and equipment in support of

1426-747: The County Administration Building across the street. In the California State Assembly , Alameda County is split between five districts: In the California State Senate , the county is split between three districts: In the United States House of Representatives , the county is split between four districts: Since 1932, Alameda County has been a stronghold of the Democratic Party, with Dwight Eisenhower being

1488-672: The North County Jail, located in Downtown Oakland was closed in 2019 for budgetary reasons. Some inmates before they go to Santa Rita Jail they stay at Eden Township Substation , located in San Leandro, California . The Alameda County Sheriff's Office operates a police academy and training exercises for the greater law enforcement community in the Bay Area. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office holds an academy for other agencies too like

1550-508: The Raptors had dethroned the San Francisco, California -based two-time defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors as National Basketball Association (NBA) champions winning the 2019 NBA Finals . Sgt. Ray Kelly, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Department, alleged that Ujiri failed to show proper credentials for access to the floor. Sgt. Kelly further alleged that when stopped, Ujiri had shoved

1612-671: The SWAT teams and police departments in attendance. In 2014, activist pressure over Urban Shield led to Mayor Jean Quan 's announcement that Oakland will not host the military weapons expo in 2015, marking the first such move since Urban Shield started in 2007. The following year, the 2016 Urban Shield conference was held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA and was also opposed by protestors, 20 of whom were arrested for trespassing and obstruction. Protesters expressed that

1674-650: The Stockton Police Department, Hayward Police Department , San Leandro Police Department , the Alameda Police Department etc... Developed by former Alameda County Assistant Sheriff James Baker, Urban Shield was a weapons expo and first response training exercise that began in 2007. The goals of the program were to prepare law enforcement tactical teams, including SWAT teams, to respond to crises and coordinate efforts between law enforcement, fire personnel and medical personnel. An additional purpose

1736-505: The board of supervisors failing to approve the purchase. With the June 2014 election, a group called "Elections for the People" expressed concern that for many decades the position of sheriff, while elected, has not been a contested election. The current sheriff, Gregory Ahern, was selected by the prior sheriff, Charles Plummer, and has run twice, unopposed. The 2012 salary for the sheriff of Alameda

1798-865: The cities within the county have their own police forces, including the Alameda Police Department, the Berkeley Police Department , the Oakland Police Department , the San Leandro Police Department, the Hayward Police Department and the Fremont Police Department. The municipal police departments provide routine law enforcement services for those cities, with the ACSO providing corresponding services for unincorporated regions of Alameda County and

1860-582: The conclusion of the game stating that only personnel with gold armbands would be allowed on the court due to a visiting team winning. Many of the gold armbands were visible on photographers and executives on the court (including members of the Raptors ownership), but are not visible in any angles of Ujiri during the incident. Following the altercation, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office stated that it would be recommending charges of battery against Ujiri. The investigation ended on September 21. Following

1922-409: The county and cities within the county which contract with the Sheriff's Office for police services; providing security and law enforcement for county buildings including courthouses, the county jail and other county properties; providing support resources, such as a forensics laboratory and search and rescue capabilities, to other law enforcement agencies throughout the county; and serving the process of

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1984-621: The county on the north. Stanislaus County borders the county on the easternmost end of its southern boundary for 250 feet (76 m). A 2014 analysis by The Atlantic found Alameda County to be the fourth most racially diverse county in the United States, in terms of closest to equal representation of each racial and ethnic group,—behind Aleutians West Census Area and Aleutians East Borough in Alaska, and Queens County in New York—as well as

2046-437: The county was $ 55,946, and the median income for a family was $ 65,857 (these figures had risen to $ 66,430 and $ 81,341 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $ 47,425 versus $ 36,921 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,680. About 7.7% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. In 2000,

2108-615: The county's Superior Court system. The District Attorney's office is responsible for prosecuting all criminal violations of the laws of the state of California, the county, or its constituent municipalities, in the Alameda County Superior Court. The current Sheriff is Yesenia Sanchez , who was elected in 2022, succeeding Greg Ahern , who had served in the post for 16 years. The Sheriff's Office operates two jails: Santa Rita Jail in Dublin , and Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland . In 2009, Nancy E. O'Malley

2170-495: The county. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office operates the coroner's bureau in East Oakland. Coroner's pathologists, deputy sheriffs, forensic death investigators, and sheriff's technicians assist law enforcement agencies to determine the cause and manner of death of persons in Alameda County. Additional duties include notifying next of kin, and when needed, the seizure and protection of decedents' assets. In special circumstances

2232-617: The event, and additional funding comes from private weapons manufacturers such as Lenco and Lockheed Martin . In the past, these manufacturers served only the Pentagon, but have expanded sales to civilian police departments and SWAT teams in recent years. Numerous first responders from around the county and the world have participated in or observed Urban Shield. It has attracted international SWAT teams, including those from Singapore, South Korea, Israel, and Bahrain in 2014. In 2010, 2011, and 2013 Israeli elite counter-terrorism unit Yamam won

2294-537: The exercise, breaking and setting records. Boston police commissioner Edward F. Davis credited Urban Shield with helping prepare the Boston Police Department for their response to the Boston Marathon bombing. There have been protests against Urban Shield prior to and during the event every year since 2013. In 2013, the Urban Shield training program was controversially held on the second anniversary of

2356-710: The first year, scenarios included an active shooter on the UC Berkeley campus, an airplane hijacking, a maritime interdiction, and a 20-mile hike. Since 2012, the Bay Area UASI tests portions of the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program as part of the full scale readiness exercise, such as the regional mass fatality plan. Urban Shield was primarily sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security , and receives additional support from

2418-583: The largest denominational group was the Catholics (with 306,437 adherents). The largest religious bodies were the Catholic Church (with 306,437 members) and Judaism (with 32,500 members). Racial Makeup of Alameda County (2019) Racial Makeup of Alameda County excluding Hispanics from racial categories (2019) NH=Non-Hispanic Racial Makeup of Hispanics in Alameda County (2019) According to 2019 US Census Bureau estimates, Alameda County's population

2480-862: The largest racial/ethnic group at 30.9% (excluding Asian Hispanics). White Non-Hispanic Americans are the largest minority group at 30.4% of the population. By ethnicity, 22.3% of the total population is Hispanic-Latino (of any race) and 77.7% is Non-Hispanic (of any race). If treated as a category separate from race, Hispanics are the third largest minority group in Alameda County. The largest ancestry group of Hispanics in Alameda County (2018) are of Mexican descent (72.9% of Hispanics) followed by Salvadoran descent (5.5% of Hispanics), Guatemalan descent (3.9%), Puerto Rican descent (3.4%), Spaniard descent (2.0%), Nicaraguan descent (1.7%), Peruvian descent (1.4%), Cuban descent (1.2%), Colombian descent (1.1%), and those of other Hispanic ethnicity or of mixed Hispanic ethnicity (6.9%). The following table includes

2542-511: The late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Key System moved commuters to and from the Key System Mole , where ferries bridged the gap across San Francisco Bay . The historical progression from Native American tribal lands to Spanish then Mexican ranches, then to farms, ranches, and orchards, then to multiple city centers and suburbs, is shared with the adjacent and closely associated Contra Costa County . The Government of Alameda County

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2604-428: The most diverse county in California. The 2020 census shows Alameda as having one of the highest Asian percentages and being the only county in the continental US, along with neighboring Santa Clara County, California , to have an Asian plurality - consisting largely of Chinese, Indian and Filipino ancestry. The 2010 United States Census reported that Alameda County had a population of 1,510,271. The population density

2666-503: The most populous county in the United States. The counties of California are local arms of the State of California , described by the Supreme Court of California as agents ("the county is merely a political subdivision of state government, exercising only the powers of the state, granted by the state…'") and the property they hold is held on behalf of all the people of the state. As such,

2728-432: The mountains, summers are significantly warmer. The climate charts below are for Oakland and inland Livermore . The City and County of San Francisco, California , borders the county on the west, and has a small land border with the city of Alameda, California due to land filling. Santa Clara County borders the county on the south. San Joaquin County borders the county on the east. Contra Costa County borders

2790-534: The number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. The Alameda County Office of Education oversees seventeen K–12 school districts and one K–8 district in Alameda County. In all, there are approximately 10,000 teachers serving 225,000 students. The ACOE also services three community college districts with a total enrollment of approximately 55,000 students. List of counties in California The U.S. state of California

2852-485: The only Republican presidential nominee to have carried the county since. Prior to 1932, the county had been a Republican stronghold. Piedmont resident William F. Knowland was the Republican U.S. Senate Leader from 1953 to 1959. Even when Ronald Reagan won the national popular vote by an 18.3% margin in 1984 , Walter Mondale won Alameda County by a larger margin. In 2004 it voted for John Kerry , who won over 75% of

2914-841: The program. In 2019, the Board of Supervisors reaffirmed their decision to end the program, and Urban Shield was defunded. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office operates a crime laboratory that is accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. The crime lab, located at the Eden Township substation, receives and analyzes evidence from law enforcement agencies throughout Alameda County. The crime lab has capabilities in controlled substance analysis, latent fingerprint recovery, ballistics, tool mark identification, and DNA extraction and analysis. Crime lab staff can also serve as crime scene investigators upon request by law enforcement agencies in

2976-429: The purple trophy credential or the yellow armband credential needed to access the court postgame is seen before the deputy shoved Ujiri twice in the chest. The footage confirmed that the deputy, not Ujiri, initiated the physical contact. Strickland separately sued Ujiri for $ 75,000, claiming to have suffered a concussion during the altercation. Ujiri countersued, and the two men later dropped their filings. During

3038-529: The removal of Occupy Oakland from Frank Ogawa Plaza . Community activists such as the Stop Urban Shield Coalition recognize Urban Shield as part of a trend of global militarization and escalated police intervention on civilians. Activists also had concerns about Urban Shield expanding direct militarization through increased weaponization, given that Urban Shield included a major arms expo where vendors market advanced, military-grade technology to

3100-402: The sixth highest "no" vote, by percentage, of all California counties, and was the second largest county, by total voter turnout, to vote against it. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 821 square miles (2,130 km), of which 739 square miles (1,910 km) is land and 82 square miles (210 km) (10%) is water. The San Francisco Bay borders the county on

3162-543: The supervision of the County Administrator. In addition, several entities of the government of California have jurisdiction conterminous with Alameda County, such as the Alameda County Superior Court . The current supervisors are: The Board elects a president who presides at all meetings of the Board and appoints committees to handle work involving the major programs of the county. If the president

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3224-465: The team. The Sheriff's Department did not release body camera footage depicting the start of the incident and announced that their footage had happened to "switch off" when Ujiri allegedly struck the officer. Several witnesses to the altercation disputed the deputy's version of events. In the videos, Ujiri can be seen with game credentials in his hand. However, the NBA had released a media advisory prior to

3286-486: The technology showcased at Urban Shield promotes police surveillance and control that specifically targets poor people and people of color. The demonstration included performances and speeches to resist the repression. Notable controversies of Urban Shield included: In 2018, the Stop Urban Shield Coalition and community organizations successfully pressured the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to put an end to

3348-406: The vote. Every city and town voted Democratic. George H.W. Bush in 1988 was the last Republican to break 30% of the county's vote and Ronald Reagan in 1984 was the last to break 40% of the vote (carrying 40.01%). On November 4, 2008, Alameda County voted 61.92% against Proposition 8 , which won statewide, and which amended the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriage . The county garnered

3410-516: The west. The crest of the Berkeley Hills forms part of the northeastern boundary and reaches into the center of the county. A coastal plain several miles wide lines the bay; and is Oakland's most populous region. Livermore Valley lies in the eastern part of the county. Amador Valley abuts the western edge of Livermore Valley and continues west to the Pleasanton Ridge. The ridges and valleys of

3472-568: Was 2,047.6 inhabitants per square mile (790.6/km). The racial makeup of Alameda County was 649,122 (43.0%) White , 190,451 (12.6%) African American , 9,799 (0.6%) Native American , 394,560 (26.1%) Asian (9.7% Chinese, 5.5% Filipino, 4.8% Indian, 2.0% Vietnamese, 1.2% Korean, 0.8% Japanese, 2.2% Other Asian), 12,802 (0.8%) Pacific Islander , 162,540 (10.8%) from other races , and 90,997 (6.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 339,889 persons (22.5%): 16.4% Mexican, 0.8% Puerto Rican, 0.2% Cuban, 5.1% Other Hispanic. As of

3534-410: Was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.31. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males. The median income for a household in

3596-687: Was 38.8% White (30.4% Non-Hispanic White and 8.4% Hispanic White ), 10.7% Black or African American , 31.1% Asian , 11.5% Some Other Race, 0.8% Native American and Alaskan Native , 0.8% Pacific Islander and 6.4% from two or more races . The White population continues to remain the largest racial category in Alameda County and includes the 37.7% of Hispanics who self-identify as White. The remainder of Hispanics self-identify as Other Race (49.2%), Multiracial (8.7%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.9%), Black (1.5%), Asian (0.9%), and Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (0.2%). The Black population continues to decline and at 10.7% (including Black Hispanics )

3658-413: Was appointed Alameda County district attorney after Tom Orloff retired. She served two terms and did not run for reelection in 2022. Pamela Price was elected as district attorney in 2022. The Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) was formed on July 1, 1993, as a dependent district, with the Board of Supervisors as its governing body. Municipal and specialized fire departments have been consolidated into

3720-465: Was moved to San Leandro , where the county courthouse was destroyed by the devastating 1868 quake on the Hayward Fault . The county seat was then re-established in the town of Brooklyn from 1872 to 1875. Brooklyn is now part of Oakland , which has been the county seat since 1873. Much of what is now an intensively urban region was initially developed as a trolley car suburb of San Francisco in

3782-501: Was over $ 547,000; this included a base salary of $ 267,871 and other benefits and payments. On November 12, 2015, 29-year-old carjacking suspect Stanislav Petrov was pushed to the ground and beaten with batons by two Alameda County Sheriff's deputies, in an alley in San Francisco . The beating was recorded on film. On May 10, 2016, the two deputies were charged with assault with a deadly weapon and battery and assault under color of authority. On April 27, 2017, Petrov's attorney confirmed

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3844-471: Was to assess the policies, procedures, organization, equipment and training of attending personnel. Hosted in the San Francisco Bay Area by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Urban Shield was the largest urban full scale readiness exercise in the United States. Police, fire, HAZMAT , EMS and EOD teams from all over the nation trained in multiple scenarios over a continuous 48-hour program. In

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