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Alameda County Sheriff’s Department photo. Jerry Canfield was sentenced to three-years in prison for the Oct. 26, 2014, shooting death of his wife, Joann. He will be required to serve 85 percent of that sentence before being eligible for release.

Canfield Receives Sentence

Jan 14,2016

He shot, killed his wife in 2014

On Jan. 14, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Gloria Rhynes sentenced Jerry Canfield, 73, to three years in prison for fatally shooting his wife, Joann, 72, on Oct. 6, 2014. (“Local Man Confesses to Wife’s Killing,” Oct. 20, 2014). 

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City Council Agrees to Extend Moratorium

Jan 14,2016

The Alameda City Council voted unanimously to extend an urgency ordinance prohibiting residential rent increases of 8 percent or more and “no-cause” evictions for 60 days at its meeting Jan. 5.

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Council Moves Point Forward

Jan 14,2016

While the marathon City Council meeting focused largely on the rental crisis in town (see story on this page), the 10-and-one-half hour session that began with a closed session at 5:30 p.m. and recessed at 3:59 a.m. covered other topics. These included two that touched on Alameda Point. 

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Well-Known Local Landlord Faces Charges over Deposits

Jan 14,2016

The California Bureau of Real Estate has filed a complaint against Alameda landlord Don Lindsey. As a founding member of Alamedans for Fair Rents, an organization of the city’s property owners and managers, Lindsey has stood front and center in the recent rent debate in the city.

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srmErnst Development Partners  This drawing of plans for the “Taxiway” shows part of a timeline along the walkway intended to remind and educate the public about the history of the former Naval Air Station. This particular part of the timeline recalls Benton Field, an airstrip used by the United States Army Air Corps.

Point Developers Present New Plans

Jan 14,2016

Alameda Point Partners (APP) has been working with design consultants, park planners, a Planning Board subcommittee and city staff to prepare detailed designs for the individual buildings and parks within Site A.  

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