Out of the blue, Councilmember Tony Daysog suddenly has a new priority. He wants to expand the city council from five to seven members (“https://alamedasun.com/news/daysog%E2%80%99s-sworn-ceremony-speech,” Dec. 29).

The Alameda Sun has survived into another calendar year with this edition, and it’s only fitting for the paper to make some kind of New Year’s resolution.

[On Tuesday, Dec. 20], I was sworn-in to serve a four-year term (2022-2026) on the Alameda City Council.

Many communities do not have any local news publications, but Alameda is blessed to have three!

The recent discoveries of hate-themed graffiti on school facilities at Alameda High School (AHS) are yet another reminder that as a community our push against ignorance and bigotry is a sustained responsibility.

Seeking professional help is not for everyone. When a client comes to my office, I ask them to fill out a couple of forms. One asks for basic data. The other is a consent form. A client, or parent, must sign that they are agreeing to therapy and are there of their own choosing.

Alameda Education Foundation funds sports program with middle school-level volleyball, basketball, track

When Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), which requires homes and businesses to separate food waste from trash, became law on the first of this year, Alamedans might not have noticed. The city’s waste management system has included curbside food waste composting for years.

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) was a topic of discussion at Alameda’s 2022 candidate forums and in written questionnaires. That’s because the voting method is needed in Alameda. The recent election illustrates the value of RCV.

It’s that time of year where we exchange gifts with friends and loved ones. The problem for the Earth is when we buy new things we are contributing to global warming.