Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft

Maurice Ramirez Photography &nbsp &nbsp An employee with Alameda Theatre & Cineplex reconfigures the marquee not to announce the latest release, but to encourage locals to order take out from the adjoining Cinema Grill. The theater is closed at this time.

A Message from Mayor Ashcraft

Mar 26,2020

‘We must work together to protect our community’

Courtesy photo &nbsp&nbsp Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, center, and Alameda County Meals on Wheels Board Member Dave Neumann, right, delivered a delicious meal and spent time with Grace, an Alameda resident, in celebration of Meals on Wheels’ 46th anniversary.

Mayor Volunteers to ‘March for Meals’

Apr 09,2019

Last month’s event “March for Meals” recognized federal legislation signed in March 1972 that helped create Meals on Wheels America programs nationwide. Alameda Meals on Wheels began in 1973 and has served hot, nourishing meals to homebound Alameda residents 365 days a year ever since.

Mayor Covers Several Local Topics of Interest

Mar 14,2023

Islands need bridges
As an island, Alameda relies on four bridges and an underwater tunnel, the Tube, for access to and from the island. On Sunday, Feb. 19, half of our bridges were out of commission following a PG&E-caused power outage.

Alameda Fire Department -- A member of the Alameda Fire Department responds to flooding of a street after the recent rainstorms.

Mayor Reports in on Recent Events

Jan 12,2023

Column covers rainstorms, floods, leaf blowers, more

Mayor Shares Thoughts on New Beginnings, Happy Returns

Nov 30,2022

Thank you, Alameda for re-electing me to be your mayor another four years. It has been my honor and privilege to serve this special community these past four years, working with City Council and city staff to support our residents and businesses, including during the height of the pandemic.

November Election Results Update

Nov 10,2022

The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) Office released its second update of the November General Election results Thursday, Nov. 10.

Homelessness in Alameda Increased More Than Ten Percent Over Last Three Years

May 17,2022

The population of people experiencing homelessness in the City of Alameda increased by more than 14% since 2019, according to a preview of the Alameda County “Point in Time” (PIT) count report released Monday, May 16.

Mayor, Alamedans Stand for Women’s Reproductive Rights

May 12,2022

Alamedans, including Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Councilmembers John Knox White and Tony Daysog, and city staff stood united on the steps of City Hall Tuesday, May 3, in solidarity with people across the country in support of women’s rights to essential health care and reproductive freedom, as w

Kiwanis Alameda Hosts Eighth Grade Student Awardees

May 12,2022

The Kiwanis Club of Alameda hosted the 24th Annual Hope of America Awards on May 4 at the Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave.

Shelter Assistance Organization Updates to Alameda Rotary, Mayor

Apr 21,2022

On April 12, Anna Rossi, president of Shelter in Peace, Inc, and chair of the Alameda Deanery Welcome the Stranger Refugee Resettlement Committee (WTS) spoke at the Rotary Club of Alameda (RCA) about the work both organizations do in helping to resettle refugees, immigrants, and low-income famili

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