The city of Alameda launched a new program recently that will make it easier for Alamedans to report quality-of-life issues and request city services.

The city is soliciting applications from housing providers who would like to serve on the Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC). The appointee will serve a four-year term.

Alamedans remembered and thanked their veterans, both living and dead  last Wednesday as the nation celebrated Veterans Day.

The following Veterans Day reflections were written by Alamedan lrv Hamilton, on Nov. 03, 2003. He deeply believed and was most patriotic when it came to his thoughts about our soldiers and the great services they have provided to our country. He passed away last Memorial Day. 

Last week technology industry experts recognized that an Alameda-based start-up company is making the world a safer place.

St. George creates top-shelf artisanal spirits here in town

Dear Flora: 

My name is Betty Beagle, and my guardian is a really good guy.  I gotta say, I don’t know why, but when we are out for a walk, he sometimes places his foot on my back near my tail, pushes down with his foot, and says “Sit, sit, sit!” while he’s doing it! 

A senior from Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (SJND) will have his photograph grace the halls of Congress.

On Sunday, May 17, Alameda Support Foundation (ASF), together with the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS), will be holding the first “Now That Your Lawn Is Gone” Garden Tour.

In ancient times, the Greeks praised mothers during the festival of Rhea. Rhea was the mother of their gods.