Celina for San Leandro City Council, District 1

Advisory Message for Residential Properties Adjacent to County of Alameda Flood Control Wall.

Out of an abundance of caution, it is advised to relocate personal property (e.g., portable sheds, patio furniture, plants, dog houses, etc.) from the residential backyard edges adjacent to the flood control wall. This action intends to prevent debris blockage if the wall collapses during the next rainstorm.

Note: On Sunday, January 8th, after 9 a.m., a team of volunteers, organized by City Council Members, will go door-to-door to inquire if residents need physical support relocating personal property.

Mensaje de advertencia para las propiedades contiguas al muro del Canal de Control de Inundaciones del Condado de Alameda

Como medida de abundante precaución, recomendamos reubicar toda las pertenencias personales (ej. cobertizos portátiles, muebles de jardín, plantas, casas de mascotas, etc.) que se encuentren en las orillas de su patio al lado del muro del canal de control de inundaciones. Esto es para prevenir una obstrucción de escombros si el muro llegará a colapsar en la siguiente tormenta.

Nota: El domingo, 8 de enero después de las 9 a.m., un grupo de voluntarios, organizado por miembros del consejo municipal, irán de puerta en puerta preguntando a los residentes si necesitan ayuda reubicando sus pertenencias personales.

Let’s keep each other safe today. Please check the city website www.sanleandro.org for updates and preparation tips. As of 10:00 am today sand and sand bags are available at the Public Works Service Center (14200 Chapman Rd) and Fire Station #12.

To report flooding between 7-3:30 Monday-Friday call Public Works at (510) 577-3440. After hours call police dispatch at (510) 577-2740.

Do not call 911 to report flooding unless rising water poses an immediate threat to life or safety.

You can report PG&E pier outages to 1 (800) 743-5002.

During a flood, water levels and the rate at which water is flowing can quickly change. You are safest staying indoors, or seeking higher ground if shelter isn’t available. Never cross flood waters by vehicle or on foot. weather.gov/safety/flood

Tips to Prepare for Upcoming Rainstorm and Sandbag Availability.

Storm drains have limited capacity, and flooding may occur in low-lying areas and/or at high tide during an initial downpour based on the storm's severity. Since Public Works crews may take several hours to respond to reports of flooding, clogged storm drains, or downed tree limbs, you can assist by:

Checking drainage systems and removing debris as necessary.

Collecting and properly disposing of heavy leaf falls before storms occur.

Removing leaves and debris from storm drain inlets with a rake or shovel. Join Adopt A Drain to regularly check the drain closest to your house. The City offers a limited supply of tools to adopters to keep inlets clear.

Using sandbags and plastic sheeting to protect flood-prone entrances to homes.

Driving slowly and carefully, particularly where water has accumulated on roadways.

Stay tuned to local radio and television sources for the latest weather information. The City of San Leandro posts emergency information on the local radio channel AM 1610.

Tree crews will respond to downed trees and limbs based on the seriousness of the hazard. During a storm, priority is given to removing trees and limbs from streets and sidewalks. Crews will also prioritize street tree and limb removal from homes, cars, and power lines.

Property owners are reminded that clean-up of privately owned trees and branches is the owner's responsibility, whether the clean-up is on the owner's property or neighboring property, including City property. City trees that have fallen on private property are the responsibility of the City to clear.

Property owners should contact private tree trimming/removal companies, their insurance companies, and utilities directly if their private tree falls and causes damage to their property. Private trees should be properly trimmed and maintained in advance of storm season to prevent tree failure and serious damage to private property during storms.

The City advises residents to be cautious when using City parks since park paths may not be clear of debris and broken branches and unstable trees could pose a danger to park users.

Contacts

If you experience emergency flooding or if a downed tree or limb causes a hazard, please use the following contact numbers:

During regular business hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday), call (510) 577-3440 (Public Works Department)

After hours and on weekends and holidays, call (510) 577-2740 (Police Dispatch)

Do not call 911 to report flooding unless rising water poses an immediate threat to life or safety.

For PG&E power outages, please visit, https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/current-outages/report-view-an-electric-outage/find-or-report-electric-outages.page or 1-800-743-5002

If you live near a flood control wall, it is more than likely the jurisdiction of Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. For more information, please visit their website at https://acfloodcontrol.org/the-work-we-do/resources/ or call 510.670.5480.

Sandbags

Sand and Bags are available to San Leandro residents at the Public Works Service Center located at 14200 Chapman Rd.

Bags and sand are available 24/7 (While Supplies Last)
Limit 10 bags per San Leandro household
To expedite the filling process, please bring your own shovel
Residents must show ID
Bags must be filled by a resident with sand outside the gate

Sand and Sand Bags are available to San Leandro residents at the Public Works Service Center (14200 Chapman Rd) and Fire Station # 12 (1065 143rd Ave - Sand and Sand Bags are located down the driveway behind station # 12).

Sand and Sand Bags are available 24/7 (While Supplies Last)
Limit 10 bags per San Leandro household

To expedite the filling process, please bring your own shovel
Residents must show ID

Bags must be filled by a resident with sand outside the gate

Merry Christmas to all celebrating - may your days be merry and bright! 🎄

Happy fifth night of Chanukah for all those celebrating! I had a wonderful time witnessing the menorah lighting tonight at .

Now Accepting Student* Board Member Applications: Community Police Review Board

*Students must be aged 18 to 22 and in their 3rd or 4th year of secondary school or college and able to attend in-person monthly meetings

The purpose of the board is to increase public trust, increase accountability, ensure that police operations reflect community values, and, in cooperation with the Independent Police Auditor, ensure prompt, impartial, and fair investigations of complaints brought by members of the public against San Leandro Police Department employees, including, but not limited to, complaints under California Penal Code Section 832.5.

Apply: SanLeandro.org/Boards

Another powerful vigil tonight. Thank you .

Yesterday was full of joy as I took the oath of office to serve as San Leandro City Councilmember for District 1. Thank you Teddy, Ms. Addie Kitchen, and everyone else who came out last night so we could celebrate the start of this journey together.

Peep my letter to the editor in the San Leandro Times! I would like to invite you to our meeting this Monday (12/12) at 6:30 to take the oath of office. .addie will be swearing me in, and I couldn’t be prouder. Reception begins at 5:30.

New Affordable Below Market Rate Homes For Sale in San Leandro - Application Period to Apply for Lottery Now Open Until January 6
Link: https://www.sanleandro.org/DocumentCenter/View/7816/Press-Release-Maple-Lane-BMR_112922?bidId=

YES, we won!

I am so proud to have earned the trust of San Leandro voters, and I can’t wait to begin serving with the community in this new role once the election is certified.

I want to thank my family for their steadfast love and support, and the many volunteers who made this grassroots campaign possible. There is more to say—but for now I am excited to celebrate the holidays with my loved ones and prepare for the work ahead.

Thank you Castro Valley Pride for the powerful candlelight vigil yesterday for Transgender Day of Remembrance. We read the names of hundreds of beautiful humans who have been killed worldwide this year. We mourn their deaths and we fight for the living.

Want to make sure this food drive is on everyone’s radar as we approach the holiday season! Thank you San Leandro Food Pantry and for coordinating this service event.

It’s heartbreaking and infuriating to wake up to yet another mass shooting hate crime targeting the LGBTQ community.

Hug your LGBTQ+ friends and siblings tight today—we are going to need the support.

Live updates: At least 5 killed in shooting at LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs police said that 18 people were injured in the shooting at the Club Q nightclub, and that the suspect is in a hospital.

Shocked to hear about recent wage theft and eviction allegations against owner of Joe’s Pho. Stories of abuse like this are why I will be championing a citywide rent control and just cause eviction ordinance from DAY ONE of my term.

Recent Immigrants Allege Wrongful Eviction and Wage Theft by San Leandro Restaurant Owner Three recent immigrants who worked at the popular San Leandro restaurant Joe’s Pho say they toiled for long days in “appalling” conditions and were wrongfull...

After over a year of campaigning, I could use a cat nap or two myself!

We are still in the lead!

It’s unclear how many votes are left to count, but the Registrar is updating every day at around 5:00 PM. Hopefully we can make an announcement later this week!

Thank you, veterans. Here are some pictures of my avô, Luiz Carlos, in uniform.

We're 7.23 points ahead based on the latest update (not accounting for RCV) from the Alameda County Registrar!

With many votes still to count, we are optimistic that our lead will continue growing. We expect the next update on Monday at 5:00 PM. https://www.acgov.org/rovresults/248/

ELECTION UPDATE

With most of the mail-in and Election Day votes counted, we are currently in the lead by 6 points! We are optimistic and incredibly grateful to the many volunteers, supporters, and organizations who gave endorsements, knocked on doors, texted, made phone calls, wrote letters to the editor, and more.

Win or lose, we ran an ethical, issue-based, grassroots campaign that prioritized people over special interests and brought mental health, police reform, and housing rights to the center of political conversations in San Leandro.

The next update from the Registrar will occur at 5:00 PM on Thursday. Until then—and from the bottom of my heart—thank you for being a part of this campaign!

Had a fun time celebrating our campaign’s progress last night at Bag o’ Crab! Hopefully we will have an announcement to make in the next few days! 😊

Today is the day! For information on how to vote, visit https://www.sanleandro.org/476/San-Leandro-Voting-Locations

Had an amazing time walking precincts with my fellow Democratic Party and Labor-endorsed campaigns. We reached SO MANY PEOPLE today. Together we can!

Thank you for the endorsement, East Bay Women’s Political Alliance!

I am the ONLY woman running in District 1 during a year when all of our female representatives are terming out. You can help support our campaign and a slate of Democratic and Labor-endorsed candidates this weekend by signing up to walk here: tinyurl.com/teamcelina29

🚨VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! 🚨 Join us this Saturday @ 9:00 AM at Memorial Park as we walk San Leandro and talk to voters! I need 20 volunteers to hit our goal - can you be one of them? tinyurl.com/teamcelina29

What a week between seeing my first ad in the San Leandro Times to preparing for a massive lit drop happening TODAY! Luckily I had a furry little helper.

You can still sign up to drop lit here: tinyurl.com/litdrop1015.

Have a good weekend!

🚨VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🚨 I'm so excited to be teaming up with on Saturday for a community lit-drop. You can RSVP for the morning and/or afternoon shifts here: tinyurl.com/litdrop1015. Bring a smart phone, water, and walking shoes! Snacks will be provided. http://www.tinyurl.com/litdrop1015

COMMUNITY LIT-DROP Join and for a joint lit-drop this Saturday!

and I had a great time canvassing together in District 5 today! Dolly was definitely the cutest canvasser on the team.

DM me your pet pics w/ Celina signs to be featured!

Had an amazing time with my Dad last night seeing San Leandro's own Brian Copeland perform his play "Grandma and Me" at the Marsh Theatre! You can get tickets here: https://themarsh.org/performers/brian_copeland/grandma-and-me/

Thank you, Bernard Ashcraft, for your endorsement! It's been inspiring working with you on police oversight and other racial and economic justice issues over the years, and I'm looking forward to us creating more positive change for San Leandro together!

Mimi the cat just endorsed me! Text or DM me photos of your pets with Celina signs/flyers to be featured.

Thank you for the endorsement, California Democratic Renters Council! Rents are skyrocketing in San Leandro and throughout the Bay Area, and we need rent stabilization to ensure that people are not displaced from their homes. We also need to build more housing at all income levels. I'm proud to champion housing that everyone can afford.

You can help us create a more inclusive San Leandro!

🍒 Help our campaign reach 30,000+ readers of the San Leandro Times by donating to our campaign: tinyurl.com/newsadforcelina. We are half-way to our goal!

🍒 Sign up to volunteer with by visiting www.celinareynes.com.

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EVERYONE deserves bodily autonomy and absolute reproductive freedom. This includes the right to abortion.

Abortion is a local issue as much as it is a state and federal one. I'm proud to announce that I've scored 100% on the Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte questionnaire.