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File Photo -- California Coaches Association Hall of Famer Don Lippi announced his retirement from coaching after more than 45 years in the profession. (Pictured: Lippi instructs his SJND players during the 2016 CIF Div. V title game.

Legendary Pilots Coach Retires

Mar 28,2023

Long-time St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) head basketball coach Don Lippi announced he is stepping away from his role as the leader of the men’s basketball program. Lippi’s retirement was announced in an article on the SJND website.

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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

Feb 23,2023

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. Not exactly a common sight in Alameda. So what is going on?

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Encinal Students March to City Hall to Protest Current Gun Laws

Jun 09,2022

On June 3, Encinal High School (EHS) students participated in a walkout advocating for nationwide gun control in the aftermath of mass shooting events last month in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, Texas. Demonstrators marched from EHS, at 210 Central Ave., to City Hall — about 2.8 miles away.

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Late Game Heroics Push Pilots into Semifinals

May 23,2022

The St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) baseball team advanced to the North Coast Section (NCS) Div. IV baseball semifinals after scoring three runs in the final inning to overtake Piedmont High on Saturday, May 21 at College of Alameda.

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