Alameda

City Seeks Input on De-Pave Park Design Plan

Apr 11,2023

The City of Alameda is seeking input from the Alameda community on plans for the De-Pave Park design. The city is currently in the engagement phase of the collaborative park design.

AUSD -- Encinal High English teacher Jessica Kerber was named the 2023 AUSD Teacher of the Year.

Encinal's Kerber Named AUSD Teacher of the Year

Apr 10,2023

Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) announced recently that Jessica Kerber, an English teacher at Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School, has been selected as the 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Attempted Murder

Apr 04,2023

On March 21, just after 12 a.m., Alameda Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 2500 block of Central Avenue for the report of possible gunfire. After arriving at the scene, officers located a residence with several bullet holes.

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.

Alameda Fire Department -- Fallen trees due to the bomb cyclone caused major property damage to several Alameda homes on Tuesday, March 21.

'Bomb Cyclone' Causes Property Damage and Power Outages

Mar 22,2023

A 'bomb cyclone' brought strong winds and heavy rain that wreaked havoc throughout the City of Alameda and Northern California Tuesday evening.

Police Arrest Two for Separate Vehicle Thefts

Mar 21,2023

After receiving 13 reports vehicle thefts over one weekend earlier this month, the Alameda Police Department (APD) made two arrests on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle.

City of Alameda -- City of Alameda boards and commission meetings at City Hall are now available for in-person attendance. (Pictured: the last City Council meeting at City Hall before the COVID-19 pandemic on March 3, 2020).

City Hall Meetings Open for Public to Attend in Person

Mar 07,2023

All City of Alameda boards and commission meetings at City Hall are now open to in-person attendance starting with the Tuesday, March 7 City Council meeting. The city made the announcement on Monday, March 6, on its Facebook page.

Courtesy Friends of Sausal Creek -- The Fruitvale Bridge remained stuck in the upright position for some of last week’s power outage.

City Manager Gives Drawbridge Update

Mar 01,2023

Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott gave City Council and community members an update on the cause of the Fruitvale and High Street bridges being inoperable during last Sunday’s power outage. Ott gave a summary of the events at the Feb. 21 City Council meeting.

Alameda Housing Authority -- The Housing Authority received #13.4 million to fund the adaption of the former Hawthorn Suites on Webster Street into an affordable housing development.

Housing Authority Secures Over $13 Million for Webster Hotel Conversion

Feb 28,2023

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) has recently received $13.4 million in funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

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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