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Hello Alameda! You'll hear interesting, insightful interviews on a variety of topics from folks on our island & beyond right here .. We aim to educate & illuminate while bringing Alamedans together around the question: How can we all contribute to making our city work better? .. Come & join in on the conversation.
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ProBaytion in Alameda County

Alameda County Probation

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We are Probaytion, the people that work in the bay area, and specifically in the Alameda County Probation Department. We have real conversations about all the aspects of probation; the work of rehabilitation and the work to lesson criminal behavior in our inner cities. We take a balanced look at community supervision and we have honest conversations with the people that people our offices. There’s more than meets the eye of the government employee, we actually do care. We share conversations ...
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The Giving Garden

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Welcome to The Giving Garden Podcast, where we explore how small acts of giving can blossom into lasting change. In each episode, we highlight the power of giving—whether it’s time, kindness, or resources—and how these acts can transform both lives and whole communities. Join us as we explore the ripple effect of giving and its lasting impact.
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Five years ago, the controversial arrest of Mali Watkins followed by the killing of George Floyd prompted the city council to establish the Racial Equity Police Reform Task Force. Jennifer Rakowski, who served on it with 50 other Alamedans, talks about one of its successes -- the Care Team -- and some of its unrealized goals. She also tells us why …
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Chris is the founder of the All Good Living Foundation begun in honor of his father's legacy and owner of All Good Living home goods and apparel store in downtown Alameda. Neil Tam, who died in 2015, (pictured above) was a beloved Alameda school teacher, principal and school board member. Chris describes his father's influence on the charitable wor…
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With a white collar recession in the digital tech field and layoffs in the government sector, many people are looking for a new job. Life coach and career counselor Amanda Gerrie has some advice on how to maneuver and even take advantage of the influence of Artificial Intelligence in the entire process. But some old school techniques are still vali…
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In this episode of The Giving Garden Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Price - visionary founder of Carol’s Daughter, devoted mother, and cultural trailblazer - for an inspiring conversation about building a life that gives back. From crafting beauty products in her Brooklyn kitchen to creating a beloved national brand, Lisa’s journey is a testament t…
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Sophia works as the Chief Program Officer for East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) and is also an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ. With Affordable Housing Month coming up in May, she describes how EBHO sees itself as a leader in bringing housing justice and better policies to Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. She'll also outline …
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In the first of a two-part interview Theo, who was assigned female at birth, is a parent and artist who lives in Alameda with their partner and 10-year-old son .. Theo Hopestill is a transgender activist who asserts: "It's important to make room for many different narratives of being queer." In a second follow up episode Theo explores the range of …
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In this powerful episode of The Giving Garden Podcast, host Martina Halloran sits down with Erin McAleer, President and CEO of Project Bread, to explore the urgent issue of food insecurity - and the innovative, community-centered solutions that can help end it for good. Together, they dive into how systemic change, policy advocacy, and grassroots c…
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Elected to the Alameda City Council in 2024, Greg is a fifth-generation Alamedan who attended local schools, went on to obtain degrees in political science at UC Davis, law at Georgetown University, and public administration at Harvard University. Angie Watson-Hajjem interviews Mr Boller via Zoom ..By Island City Beat
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Following a brief musical introduction our new Alameda City Council member & Vice Mayor Michele Pryor does her first interview here on our podcast. She talks about the need to face climate change, the housing crisis and the possibility of using public banking to support local financial resiliency .. and, of course, why she loves our island city.…
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East Bay native Savanna Cheer came to Alameda in 2018, fell in love with our town & has been galvanized by local issues. She helped found the community group Transform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. Transform has challenged Alameda city officials around the tragic death of Mario Gonzales, helped form the city’s Guaranteed Income Progra…
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Angie Watson-Hajjem talks with pastor emeritus Michael Yoshii of Alameda's Buena Vista Uniited Methodist Church regarding his life and career - Hear Pastor Yoshii discuss his congregation's work with the Palestinian village of Wadi Foquin. (starting at 18:53) Alameda City Council will consider a Sister City relationship between Alameda and the West…
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This International Women’s Day, we’re honored to welcome Demi Knight Clark; a trailblazer in the male-dominated construction industry, founder of She Built This City, and fierce advocate for women in the trades. Demi’s story is one of resilience, grit, and unwavering determination to break barriers. In this powerful conversation, Demi shares her jo…
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Food is more than sustenance – it’s a bridge of dignity, connection, and hope. In this powerful episode of The Giving Garden® Podcast, host Martina Halloran sits down with Michael Altfest, Director of Community Engagement and Marketing for the Alameda County Community Food Bank, to discuss the real impact of food insecurity on individuals and famil…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Giving Garden Podcast! In this heartfelt debut, Martina Halloran shares the inspiration behind the podcast and the powerful role generosity plays in transforming lives. She invites listeners to reflect on how small acts of kindness can grow into something extraordinary, creating a lasting impact for individua…
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In this episode of Probaytion Podcast, host Fina Perez interviews April Spikener, Division Director for the Alameda County Probation Department. They delve into April's extensive experience in the probation system, discussing her journey from obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree from San Jose State University to her roles in various counties, including …
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In this episode of the Probaytion Podcast, host Fina Perez engages in a profound discussion with Estial Lett and Joey Mason about their experiences and perspectives within the probation system. Estial Lett, a Unit Supervisor with the Alameda County Probation Department, shares her insights on the innovative practices in community corrections and he…
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In this episode we dive into a topic that's vital to our community: Communication in probation with Alicia Mitchell, who's stepping into the role of External Communications Director. Together, we're going to have an open and honest dialogue about all aspects of probation in the Bay Area. During our conversation, Alicia sheds light on the formation …
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In this episode of Probaytion in Alameda County Show, Deputy Probation Officer Natalia Milner and her previous client, Dimitri Randolph share insights into the journey of adult supervision. Through their candid conversation, they explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating the probation system. Natalia and Demetri candidly discuss the signifi…
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In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of reentry within probation, featuring a team of dedicated professionals from Alameda County Probation and the Center of Reentry Excellence (CORE) program. Together, Corrine Lee, Janene Grigsby, and Pat Mims provide invaluable insights into the transformative services offered by CORE and its…
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Probaytion, the podcast that delves into the world of probation in Alameda County. In this episode, we are honored to have an exclusive interview with Brian Ford, the Acting Chief Probation Officer of Alameda County. With an impressive twenty-two years of experience in government service, Chief Ford brings a…
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In this episode of "Probaytion in Alameda County," your host Fina Perez delves into the insightful perspectives of three outstanding individuals who have been recognized as Employees of the Year. Join Fina as she engages in compelling conversations with the accomplished Unit Supervisors: Justin Eaglin, John Torres, and Antonio Gomez. Each of these …
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In this episode of the Probaytion Podcast, we sit down with a true authority in the field—the Chief of Probation. Our conversation delves into the Chief's extensive career, the current state of the probation industry, and a look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that lie on the horizon. Segment Highlights: 1. Legacy Lessons: The Chief refle…
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In this episode, part two or our contracts episode of our Probaytion Podcast, we sit down with one of our remarkable service providers, Davida Scott, an esteemed teacher at Hayward Adult School and the proud recipient of the 2024 NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence. This prestigious award is granted to only 43 educators across the nation f…
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In this month's episode we speak with our Deputy Chief Probation Officer over Facilities, Shauna Conner and our Contracts Manager, Gina Temporal. We break down the contracts and procurement process (Rate For Proposals -RFPs and the County Selection Committee (CSC) in the Alameda County Probation Department by the bay and we go a little deeper, gett…
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In this episode we speak with the Chief's of Research & Evaluation. The previous leader who moved on to take a promotion, Laura Agnich Chavez and the present leader, Alex Garcia [influencer ; ) ] both amazing and intelligent leaders, passionate and dedicated to the work of Probation and the valuable staff that create the teams within Alameda County…
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Our very first episode starts with the visionaries of Alameda County Probation, Chief Marcus Dawal and his Administrative Assistant, Tamika Cotright. Together, they comprise the first leaders of our organization, discussing the valuable work that probation does and speaking to their perspectives and inspiration of the work. We hope you enjoy meetin…
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