High School Student Wins National Art Competition
May 31,2023
St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) student Valerie Pham’s painting won the annual Congressional Institute Art Competition for the 12th Congressional District of California.
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Council Approves Housing Element
Nov 22,2022
At its Nov. 15 meeting, the City Council adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element update with a 3-2 vote. In doing so, Alameda becomes the first city in the Bay Area to adopt their Housing Element for the 2023-2031 cycle.
Alameda Power Outage Caused by Misunderstanding
Sep 08,2022
Tuesday’s power outage in Alameda was the result of a misunderstanding between the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), according to an NCPA press release.
Changing stories, ballooning costs cloud VA Project
Sep 06,2022
PFAS chemical contamination is the latest delay
Alameda Point Collaborative Awarded Grant Funding for Respite Center
Sep 01,2022
The California Department of Social Services awarded Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) $15 million as part of its California Community Care Expansion (CCE) Program grant. The announcement was made Wednesday, August 24.
Supreme Court Ruling Felt in Alameda
Jun 24,2022
On Friday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court withdrew the Federal Constitutional right to an abortion when it overturned Roe v. Wade and ruled to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after fifteen weeks, according to multiple reports.
City to Consider Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program at Meeting
May 10,2022
The Alameda City Council will consider whether to implement a Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot program, designed to help Alameda’s most vulnerable residents who are disproportionately affected by a wide range of financial challenges.
City Seeks Public Input on Draft Housing Element
Apr 07,2022
The City of Alameda is seeking public feedback on its 2022 draft Housing Element. The city released its 2022 draft Housing Element Monday, April 4, on a new comprehensive city website.
Candidate Making the Rounds
May 11,2023
Alameda resident and gubernatorial candidate Barack D. Obama Shaw took to the lectern last Sunday at the Central Baptist Church of Alameda. Spreading a message about “Being of Service” Obama Shaw spoke to the congregation of the great need for people to work together to get things done.
AB 46 Helps Military Retirees and California
Apr 07,2023
Assemblyman James Ramos introduced Assembly Bill 46 in the 2023 California legislature to exempt Military Retirees and Surviving Spouses from California income tax on military retirement pay.
