On Jan. 29, Vice Mayor John Knox White convened a “Measure A Discussion” meeting that included me, Christopher Buckley, Planning Director Andrew Thomas, Planning Board members Alan Teague and David Burton, and a representative of an urban mixed-use development company.

Driving through Alameda, I see campaign signs alternating with piles of possessions left behind by people who can no longer afford to live in Alameda. The $600 additional unemployment benefits many people were surviving on ran out in July.

As a parent I find myself at a bit of a loss this Halloween season. With three girls, aged 12, 10 and 2, Halloween is one of the bigger holidays on our yearly horizon.

When Carrie opened her restaurant in Alameda, she took pride in serving customers recipes that were etched in her heart as a child. In March 2020, Carrie’s restaurant had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Carrie switched to take out and delivery services.

This October, as Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) takes part in a nationwide, annual celebration of public power, I am recognizing how AMP’s commitment to community is crucial in a time of crisis.

We thought we would stand the newspaper industry on its head.

Four decades ago, Alamedans voted for Measure A, putting into the City Charter Article 26, which prohibited new multi-family dwelling units. A later measure set a maximum density of one housing unit per 2,000 square feet of land.

We will decide the fate of our city this coming November election: On the ballot, residents will be voting on Measure Z, which would repeal Article 26, known as measure A, in its entirety.

The discontinuation of the Acellus learning program is yet another obstacle that the students of Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) have faced while transitioning back into the school year.