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.

Alameda Education Foundation -- Alameda’s Mayor was recently interviewed for the Little Minds, Big Talks podcast.

Mayor Ashcraft Appears on Students’ Podcast

Nov 14,2023

Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft visited Love Elementary School recently to be interviewed for the Little Minds, Big Talks podcast.

Courtesy photo -- Comandate Mauro DiGregorio had lunch at Trabocco with Alameda Fire Chief Nick Luby (left), Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft (center) and Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi (right).

Alameda Welcomes Italian Guest on 4th

Jul 20,2023

Comandante Mauro DiGregorio, the commander of the Varazze Local Police, was Alameda’s guest at the Alameda Fourth of July Parade. Comandate is the equivalent of Varazze’s Chief of Police.

City of Alameda -- Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft (center), and Assistant City Manager Amy Wooldridge (right) presented Jane Chisaki with a parting gift of a city street sign for “Jane Chisaki Way.”

City Honors Retired Library Director

Jul 06,2023

City leaders held a ceremony to proclaim June 30, Jane Chisaki Day in Alameda. Chisaki worked for the city’s library department since 1984 in a variety of roles including the position of Library Director, which she has held since 2006. Chisaki recently announced her retirement.

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.

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