On Friday, July 15, the Tomorrow Youth Repertory (TYR) held its opening night of Heathers The Musical at The Academy of Alameda Auditorium. Five students from Encinal High School (EHS), two actors and three on tech crew, participated in the show.

At its July 5 meeting, the Alameda City Council voted 4-1 to place a measure on the November ballot that would amend the City Charter to raise the council’s salaries if approved.

On Wednesday, June 29, a federal jury convicted an Alameda father and son on four counts of fraud, according to the United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) official Dustin Cladis.

The Alameda Police Department (APD) is holding several days of fishing for children six to 15 years old. APD’s Casting with Cops events will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays between July 19 to July 28, and on Monday, August 1 and Wednesday, August 3.

Food production is a major contributor to climate change, creating a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions globally.

Spring semester concluded with joyful celebrations of student success at College of Alameda (CoA). On May 27, CoA held innovative virtual and in-person commencement celebrations titled GradFest.

Friday, July 8

Phil Hebda finished first overall out of more than 1,000 participants in the Alameda Fourth of July 5K Race for Midway Shelter last Monday. The Berkeley native finished the 5K (3.1 miles) with a chip time of 15:52.8.

This year will be the return of the Fourth of July Parade and the 5K Run/Walk benefitting Midway Shelter. The Alameda Police Department notified residents on its Facebook page of street closures to accommodate the events.

Girls Inc. of the Island City (GIIC) announced recently that it has hired Sarah Burton as its new CEO.