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New Police Officer Hiring Incentive Adopted by Council

At its March 21 meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing a temporary recruitment and hiring incentive policy that will offer a $75,000 recruitment bonus to newly hired sworn...

APD -- Angel Ambriz
Alameda Police Seeking Whereabouts of Missing Resident

A 56-year-old Alameda man was reported missing by his family, according to the Alameda Police Department (APD).

APD is seeking assistance in locating Angel Ambriz, who was reported...

Alameda Fire Department -- Fallen trees due to the bomb cyclone caused major property damage to several Alameda homes on Tuesday, March 21.
'Bomb Cyclone' Causes Property Damage and Power Outages

A 'bomb cyclone' brought strong winds and heavy rain that wreaked havoc throughout the City of Alameda and Northern California Tuesday evening. The Alameda Fire Department, Alameda...

City of Alameda -- The City of Alameda announced application is open to participate in the 2023 Fourth of July parade.
Registration Open for Fourth Parade Floats

The City of Alameda has opened registration to participate in the Alameda Fourth of July Parade.

Alameda’s Fourth of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3...

Courtesy Swinerton -- The Dignity Village supportive housing development will be ready for residents to move in after more than a year of planning and construction.
Dignity Village Grand Opening Set for May 3

Dignity Village, the 47-unit interim supportive housing program, will host a Grand Opening event on Wednesday, May 3, at 10 am at the site, located at 2350 5th St. DignityMoves will be the project...

Alameda Soccer Club -- An Alameda Soccer Club Islanders’ 2013G player (left) chases down a loose ball in the Islanders’ 3-3 tie against the Montclair Soccer Club on March 18.
Islanders Play to Draw in Soccer Season Opener

The Alameda Soccer Club Islanders 2013G Red team began its 2023 Spring season with a 3-3 tie against Montclair Soccer Club 2013G Red team Saturday, March 18 at Bret Harte Middle School in Oakland...

Nick Wolf -- The Alameda High School men’s golf team celebrated their second-place finish at the Aiello Invitation at the Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club on March 13.
High School Sports Team Results: March 13 to 19

Baseball
• St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) defeated Oakland Tech, 7-1 (March 16); defeated Justin-Siena of Napa, 3-0 (March 18).
• Alameda High School (AHS) lost to Oak Ridge of El Dorado...

Mary Jo-Knight -- Juanita Solano, tournament chair, accepted the Ham Shoot Trophy as the Flight 2 winner with her teammate Helen Moon.
Alameda Nine Hole Women's Golf League Results

The annual Ham Shoot was held on Monday, March 6, at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex with a chill in the rainy air, wind, no eagle sightings and a fun game of Partner Scramble.

Flight 1...

St. Joseph Notre Dame -- Pilots  St. Joseph Notre Dame High School junior Parker Johnston goes for an assist in the Pilots’ 3-0 victory over Head Royce of Oakland on March 7.
High School Sports Teams’ Results from March 6 to 12

Baseball
• St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND): no games
• Alameda High School (AHS) game against Encinal High postponed (March 10).
• Encinal High School (EHS) lost to Pittsburg High...

School Music Bands to Perform at City Concert

The annual Alameda All-City Music Concert will be held Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Alameda High School gym.

This concert will showcase the talents of the wonderful band and orchestra...

Dr. Natalie  Gelman
Raising Children

I continue to be surprised at how many parents do not teach their children to participate in responsibilities around the house. We set a model for how our children will be as they grow, and we...

Dr. Natalie  Gelman
We Are Able to Change

I saw an interview with Merry Clayton. She was a back ground singer in the 60’s. The documentary Twenty Feet From Stardom included much of the work she did. She was a Raylette, when she worked...

PG&E Offers Californians Lifesaving Tips for National Preparedness Month

Sun Staff Reports

The fall season has begun, and bone-dry drought conditions have made the western United States a tinderbox prime for wildfires. That, combined with the threat of...

Alameda Family Services to Assist City in Responding to Mental Health Crises
Alameda Family Services to Assist City in Responding to Mental Health Crises

Karin Kim Jensen

At the September 21st City Council meeting, the Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Alameda Family Services (AFS) to provide...

The Generation Gap

A few years ago, the font on my email became very tiny. I explored trying to figure out how to change it, and I was unsuccessful. I called my daughter and asked her to help me. She told me to go...

EHS Horizon via Remi Sakura -- EHS junior Hudson Taylor prepares to make a move on the chess board in the second annual Island Board against Alameda High.
Jets Win Second Straight Island Board

For the second straight year the Jets are the kings of the Island. Encinal High School's (EHS) chess club defeated Alameda High on March 12 in the second annual "Island Board." The...

Alameda Main Library -- This diorama from a previous year was constructed by Alameda resident Jane Chisaki.
Peeps Diorama Contest Entries Due by April 16

The Annual Alameda Library Peeps Diorama contest is back! For this annual contest, participants design and construct a diorama featuring Peeps marshmallows as the characters. Dioramas should be...

Photo courtesy Alameda County Workforce Development Board
City, School District to Host Youth Job Fair March 29

The City of Alameda and Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) will hold the seventh annual Youth Career & Job Fair on Wednesday, March 29. The job fair will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the...

Sadie Merry -- Encinal High School students Mateo Delgado and Molly Boyle perform during Alameda Unified School District’s (AUSD) All-City Concert on March 10.
Island Students Join in All-City Music Concert

The annual Alameda All-City Music Concert took place Friday, March 10, at the Alameda High School gymnasium.

This concert showcased the classical music talents of the band and orchestra...

School Music Bands to Perform at City Concert

The annual Alameda All-City Music Concert will be held Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Alameda High School gym.

This concert will showcase the talents of the wonderful band and orchestra...

A 'bomb cyclone' brought strong winds and heavy rain that wreaked havoc throughout the City of Alameda and Northern California Tuesday evening. The Alameda Fire Department, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) and other city personnel spent most of Tuesday responding to the damage caused by the severe weather system.

Feature Articles

Rick Lewis -- In their breeding plumage, Hooded Mergansers show off their fancy heads as they prepare to head north to raise this year's chicks.
Feature Articles
Mar, 15 2023

Three uncommon, small ducks came into view, gliding effortlessly on the glassy morning water in the Bay Farm lagoon: Hooded Mergansers. What a treat!

File Photo -- Far be it from us to criticize anyone — especially when it comes to typos — but this street sign is misspelled.

On the Main Island between Grand and Hibbard streets sits a one block long road known as “Ellen Crag Avenue” if you read the street signs. A crag is defined as a steep cliff or rugged rock face.

Alameda Unified School District -- Last month, Encinal High’s student radio station staff visited KQED radio station’s San Francisco offices.

During our radio class at Encinal High School (EHS), we were presented with a new opportunity.

Rick Lewis  -- The two adult Bald Eagles that are building a nest on Bay Farm Island survey their surroundings from a eucalyptus tree.
Feature Articles
Jan, 17 2023

When the news came out that there were nesting Bald Eagles in Milpitas, the birding community was astounded and concerned.

Girls Inc of the Island City -- The 2023 Women Who Dare awardees were announced on Jan. 5. Denyven will receive a lifetime achievement award.

On Jan. 5, Girls Inc. Of the Island City (GIIC) announced its 2023 Women Who Dare awardees.

LIFESTYLE

Encinal Drama Club -- The Encinal Drama Club will perform five showings of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at its school cafeteria.
Island Arts|News Briefs
Mar, 21 2023
Friday, March 24 Whiskey Stroll 2023 — In person, 6 to 9 p.m.; Downtown Alameda (along Park Street...
Alameda Main Library -- This diorama from a previous year was constructed by Alameda resident Jane Chisaki.
Island Arts|Kids Stuff
Mar, 16 2023
The Annual Alameda Library Peeps Diorama contest is back! For this annual contest, participants...
Island Arts
Mar, 09 2023
"You're muted," she says and I look at the Zoom screen and, sure enough, I am muted and as...
Courtesy Alameda High School Drama Department -- Performances of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be taking place over the next two weekends.
Island Arts|Kids Stuff
Mar, 08 2023
The Alameda High School (AHS) Drama Club will be performing renditions of the Tony Award winning...
City of Alameda -- The 32-foot “Beken” sculpture is one of the many art pieces showcased on the city’s new website.
Island Arts|News Briefs
Mar, 01 2023
The City of Alameda has launched a website that details where public art pieces are located...

History

File Photo -- Far be it from us to criticize anyone — especially when it comes to typos — but this street sign is misspelled.
What’s in a Name? ‘Ellen Crag’ Avenue

On the Main Island between Grand and Hibbard streets sits a one block long road known as “Ellen Crag Avenue” if you read the street signs. A crag is defined as a steep cliff or rugged rock face....

Special Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Exhibits Displayed at the USS Hornet Museum

The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum is displaying several exhibits celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. The three special exhibits are in the Hangar Bay for guests to...

Bataan Death March 80th Anniversary Commemoration at the USS Hornet Museum

The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, in partnership with the Bataan Legacy Historical Society, the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society and the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor...

Museum Hosts Black History Month Exhibit

The USS Hornet Museum is partnering with the Walking Ghosts of Black History to present a special exhibit for Black History Month.

The African American Medal of Honor Winners, Significant...

Firefighters were able to  stop the flames from jumping Park Street except  at Webb. Flames spared the rest of the west side  of Park, but badly damaged the east side.
The Great Park Street Fire

Smoke still pours from a fire neighborhood east of Park that destroyed much of the Street along Santa Clara and Webb avenues on Jan. 7, 1920. This is a detail of a panorama taken from Webb by an...