Alameda News
Rate Hike Approved
At its Monday meeting the Public Utilities Board unanimously approved the fifth year of Alameda Municipal Power’s (AMP) five-year rate increase. Bills will reflect the jump in rates beginning July 1. Nearly all residential customers will see a $2.25 increase on their monthly billls.
Coast Guard Changes Commander
On Tuesday Vice Adm. Charles W. Ray relieved Vice Adm. Paul F. Zukunft as Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area and Coast Guard Defense Forces West, in a change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Island. Ray was promoted to vice admiral prior to the ceremony.
Task Force Meets
Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT) will hold its quarterly meeting next Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A at Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave.