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Photos courtesy Historic American Building Survey &nbsp&nbsp Union Iron Works paid $1 million — $18.3 million in 2020 dollars — to build this turbine machine works in 1918. For a time it stood as the largest structure on the Pacific Coast. Supporters of the 1973 Measure A played a role in the building’s demolition in 1985.

1973 Measure A Extends Reach

Jan 16,2020

More on housing measure’s history

Image courtesy &nbsp&nbsp City of Alameda The housing for Alameda Landing’s waterfront parcel went before Council Tuesday.

Council Votes on Landing Homes

Nov 21,2019

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting after the Alameda Sun went to press, Council voted on a plan for new homes located at 2800 Fifth St.

Grant Burningham &nbsp&nbsp As estimated 75 to 100 adults and children gathered on the steps of Alameda City Hall before last week’s Council Meeting to bring attention to the fact that already this school year seven children have been involved in traffic collisions.

Parents, Students Rally for Safety

Nov 14,2019

City Council adopts Vision-Zero policy at Nov. 5 meeting

Maurice Ramirez Photoghraphy &nbsp&nbsp Project Lead Michael Sturtz updates board members of the Carnegie Innovation Hall’s lease agreement, which Alameda City Council was discussing in closed session prior to the Oct. 2 meeting. Later that evening, during the oral communications in the public meeting, several supporters voiced support for the project.

Carnegie Vote Ahead

Oct 08,2019

The City Council will vote on three options for the proposed Alameda Carnegie Library and Foster House restoration projects at its Tuesday, Oct. 15, meeting.

Dennis Evanosky &nbsp &nbsp Base Reuse & Community Development Assistant Director Nanette Mocanu (far right) addressed (from left to right) Base Reuse & Community Development Director Debbie Potter, Councilmember Malia Vella, Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Councilmembers Jim Oddie and Tony Daysog, as well as City Manager Eric Levitt, Vice-Mayor John Knox White and members of the public. Mocanu was describing improvements underway at Building 360 at Alameda Point during a special City Council meeting.

Council Tours Point’s Future Development

Apr 23,2019

The Alameda City Council met last Monday to tour the Enterprise District at Alameda Point. After a brief meeting at the Ron Cowan Central Bay Operations and Maintenance Facility, Councilmembers toured the district with two stops: Building 530 at 120 Oriskany Ave.

City of Alameda &nbsp&nbsp Eric Levitt, Alameda’s new City Manager

Council Scheduled to Hire New City Manager

Feb 21,2019

“The Alameda City Council and I are delighted to announce that we have unanimously selected Eric J. Levitt as our new City Manager, effective April 12,” stated Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft.

Maps courtesy City of Alameda &nbsp&nbsp The map above depict the east and west ends of Jean Sweeney Park and the adjoining former railroad property the city is considering taking over.

City May Use Eminent Domain for UP Property

Aug 28,2018

At its Tuesday, Sept. 4, meeting, the City Council is scheduled to consider acquiring properties from the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) using the power of eminent domain.

Dennis Evanosky &nbsp&nbsp Amos White addresses his supporters in front of City Hall on Monday, Aug 20. White narrowly missed the deadline to file for City Council candidate.

City Draws Firm Deadline for Filing

Aug 21,2018

Candidate disqualified for not having his checkbook

City of Alameda &nbsp&nbsp Development at Alameda Point is on the drawing boards and part of the city’s 2019 workplan. The public can discuss and contribute to the workplan tomorrow, Friday, May 18, at the Alameda Main Library.

City Workshop Will Cover Many Topics

May 15,2018

The City Council will meet tomorrow at the Main Library, 1550 Oak St. to review and vote on accepting its workplan and to assess the upcoming fiscal year’s budget report.

Photo by Dennis Evanosky &nbsp&nbsp Alameda students awaited members of the community at last Friday’s State of the City address. The students held two distinct demonstrations. In the first, pictured here, they lay prostrate as student leader Lily Conable read the names of deceased victims of school shootings.

Students Add Twist to City Luncheon

Apr 24,2018

Business and community leaders gathered last Friday for lunch at the Rock Wall Wine Company at Alameda Point. They were meeting to hear Interim City Manager Liz Warmerdam deliver her State of the City address.

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