The City of Alameda recently announced a new event “Flavors of Alameda.” The month-long event will support Alameda’s dining scene throughout the month of May.

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) recently offloaded approximately 8,200 pounds of seized cocaine and 11,450 pounds of marijuana at the ship’s homeport in Alameda. The seizures involved 15 suspected drug-smuggling vessels.

Dennis Evanosky

As teacher, author and gatekeeper of all things pertaining to Alameda’s past, Alameda Museum Curator George Gunn has left a lasting imprint on our city.

Jeffrey R. Smith

The Central Avenue safety improvement project (“New Central Avenue Plan Goes in Circles,” Nov. 26) includes some roundabouts (traffic circles.) The City of Alameda argues that roundabouts are being successfully used around the world. What the city is not saying is the following.

Last week City of Alameda work crews began installing the foundations for two new public artworks in Jean Sweeney Open Space Park.

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Linda Carloni

The Alameda Sun received a copy of this letter.

Dear Mayor Ashcraft and Councilmembers:

Rasheed Shabazz

My eyes are closed I’m exploring other planets with my body unmoving Swirling colors suspended in infinite darkness Satin stars and sparkling universes close enough to touch I meet new people in my little world I listen to their thoughts and ambitions From this vantage point I can see so much I c