Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in San Leandro public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in public safety
Police Data Integration and AI Software Procurement
Public safety
Feral Cat Colony Management and City Codes
City Council Recognition
ALPR Transparency and Outside Expert Presentations
Public Safety and City Services
Fulton Avenue Encampments
Public Safety and Homeless Encampments
ALPR Misuse and Privacy
Surveillance and Police Priorities
Automated License Plate Readers
Speaker Policies and Privacy
Council Dispute Resolution and Discipline Policy
Discussion to Consider Implementation of Restorative Justice Mediation Into the City Council Discipline Policy
Review of Draft FY 2025-26 Annual Report
Constitutional Policing and Surveillance Data
Police Leadership and Board Vacancies
Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report
Police Department's Report
IPA Training on Constitutional Policing
Police Leadership
City Workplace Culture
Parking Restrictions
Workplace Harassment and Safety
Workplace Harassment
City Hall Workplace Culture
Police Department Oversight and Critical Incident Review
Discussion of Flock Public Safety Cameras
Public Safety Camera Surveillance and Data Privacy
Surveillance Technology and Automated License Plate Readers (Flock)
Automated License Plate Readers and Flock Safety Contract
Lake Chabot Road Reopening and Evacuation Safety
Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Uncontrolled Crosswalk Enhancements
SB 707 Brown Act Compliance and Meeting Policies
Public safety and youth behavior
ADA compliance and remote meeting access
Police Accountability
Police oversight
Internal Investigations
Police Support
Police Transparency
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Deficit and Reductions
Lake Chabot Road Evacuation Route and Gate Closures
Lake Chabot Road Emergency Gate Closures and Evacuation Safety
Annual RIPA Report
Council Ethics and Workplace Conduct Disciplinary Proceedings
Critical Infrastructure and Road Maintenance
Ethics and Governance
Council Infighting and Mediation
Council Accountability
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of San Leandro from local and regional media.
🌱 Patch AM: How a $3.36M virtual power plant could reshape San Leandro’s grid
Good morning San Leandro! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️ In today's newsletter:How a $3.36M virtual p...
Oct 21, 2026Endorsement: Back Prop. 43 to restore voter-approved restrictions on local taxes
California voters have twice approved initiatives making it harder to raise local government taxes — only to have the courts erode them. Proposition 43 would undo the latest judicial meddling by once again rest...
Oct 17, 2026🌱 Patch AM: How safe will San Leandro’s new Greenway bike lanes really be?
Hi there, San Leandro! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️ In today's newsletter:How safe will San Leandro's new Greenway bike lanes really be?Also on today's calendar: 4th Annual Fa...
Oct 16, 2026East Bay cop investigated for sending gorilla emoji during Black man's arrest. He says it's misconstrued
DUBLIN — An Alameda County Sheriff’s deputy is under administrative investigation — and scrutiny from the local public defender — after his own body camera recorded him sending gorilla emojis to someone while b...
Oct 14, 2026Suspect Fleeing Police On Scooter Dies After Crashing Into Street Fixture
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Oct 13, 2026San Jose to present first draft of data center standards
In an effort to curb the environmental and neighborhood impacts of large data centers, San Jose on Friday released their first draft of uniform standards for these massive tech facilities. Under the draft regul...
Oct 9, 2026San Leandro Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
SAN LEANDRO, CA — Election day is Nov. 3, but Californians are already receiving their mail-in ballots for an election that will determine the next governor, which party will control Congress, the future of vot...
Oct 8, 2026First Cannabis, Now AI: Cities Keep Searching for a Fiscal Miracle
First Cannabis, Now AI: Cities Keep Searching for a Fiscal Miracle East Bay Insiders Newsletter
Jun 22, 2026San Leandro: Welfare Check Ends In Fatal Police Shooting At Marina; 3 Cops Placed On Leave
San Leandro: Welfare Check Ends In Fatal Police Shooting At Marina; 3 Cops Placed On Leave SFGATE
May 7, 2026🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen this missing 63-year-old near Washington Plaza?
Hey hey San Leandro! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️ In today's newsletter:Have you seen this missing 63-year-old near Washington Plaza?How will San...
May 6, 2026San Leandro settles lawsuit with former city manager
San Leandro settles lawsuit with former city manager The Mercury News
May 6, 2026🌱 Patch AM: Missing At-Risk 63-Year-Old Last Seen In San Leandro
Hello San Leandro! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️ In today's newsletter:San Leandro police search for missing at-risk senior manWhat the Primary School's shutdown...
May 5, 2026