Editorial

Courtesy photo  Alameda resident Bryan Schwartz has penned Scattered among Nations that describes isolated Jewish communities throughout the world.

Book Explores Jewish Diversity

Dec 10,2015

On Dec. 8, Bryan Schwartz released Scattered among the Nations, a collection of photos and stories from the world’s most isolated Jewish communities.

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Landlords Must Think Before They Act

Dec 03,2015

As a longtime Alameda resident and property owner, I’ve watched with great sadness what is happening in our community as the housing crisis worsens in the Bay Area. It is unfair to take advantage of market shifts by disrupting tenants, especially the disadvantaged and elderly.

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Look to Vallejo to Solve Rental Crisis

Dec 03,2015

From past experience I propose a possible solution to Alameda’s rent issue. With about 12 years on the rent review board in Vallejo, with two years as chairman, I know Vallejo’s ordinance could be used for renters and landlords in Alameda as it has been for properties in Vallejo. 

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Don’t Ruin the Park Street Gateway

Nov 26,2015

Since at least 2000, with the city’s visioning process, the gateways to Alameda, particularly the one at the intersection of Park Street and Blanding Avenue, have been recognized as very important and deserving of special architectural treatment.

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How To Celebrate ‘Thanksgetting’

Nov 26,2015

Corporate America, in its beneficence, infinite wisdom and noble pursuit of perpetual profit, has finally created a holiday truly worth celebrating, a holiday that honors what really matters: acquisition. This holiday — currently known as Black Friday — will now be called “Thanksgetting.” 

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