Oakland Estuary

Dennis Evanosky &nbsp&nbsp After the sewage spill, East Bay Municipal Utility District posted some 20 warning signs, like this one at the foot of Grand Street, warning people to avoid contact with the fouled water.

Blackout Impacts West End, Leads to Sewage Overflow

Aug 18,2020

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is urging people to stay out of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary after 50,000 gallons of untreated sewage was released into the water Saturday, Aug. 15.

Brock de Lappe &nbsp&nbsp Workers from the City of Oakland clear debris from the hilltop at Oakland’s Union Point Park directly across the Oakland Estuary from Alameda.

Authorities Face New Estuary Challenges

May 24,2018

Homeless camps dispersed from park across the water

Alameda Fire Department &nbsp&nbsp A crew aboard the Alameda Fire Department rescue boat helped retrieve a sunken vehicle and its driver from the Estuary last Sunday.

Local Drowns after Driving into Estuary

Nov 28,2017

Paul Douglas Scherer of Alameda died Sunday when the minivan he was driving plunged into the Oakland Estuary. Witnesses called 911 about 8:30 a.m. to report that they saw a white minivan go into the estuary off Derby Avenue in Oakland, across from the Bridgeside Shopping Center.

City of Alameda Nearly 300 apartments feature prominently in another north shore project planned for Marina Village.

Shipways Latest Project on Tap

May 11,2017

The Alameda Planning Board held a public hearing on the proposed Alameda Shipways Residential Project along the Oakland Estuary at its April 24 meeting.

Oakland Fire Department Photo. Members of the Alameda and Oakland fire departments rescue a man who drove his taxicab into the waters off Doolittle Drive last Sunday morning.

Local Cabbie Perishes after AFD Water Rescue

Jan 10,2017

Update to Cab Driver Rescue Story
The Alameda Sun received additional information on last week’s story regarding an AFD water rescue team’s efforts to rescue a local cab driver who had driven off the road.

City of Alameda Artist rendering of the Alameda Landing promenade and park atop the old Navy supply center wharf. The promenade will be 100 feet wide and more than 1,000 feet long and feature waterfront activities. Jack London Square is directly across the Estuary to the right. San Francisco skyline is visible in the background.

Plans Change for Alameda Landing

Jun 02,2016

Waterways Walk Was Way Cool

May 24,2016

Eric J. Kos The city is set to accept more land at Alameda Point from the Navy. The transfer scheduled for March includes the submerged land under Seaplane Lagoon and the docks that house the Maritime Administration’s ready reserve fleet and the USS Hornet.

City Set to Accept More Land at Point

Jan 28,2016

Wharves, shoreline to be made available to Alameda

Marina Paves Way for Redo

Jan 21,2016

Bill Poland is the majority owner of Pacific Shops Inc. (PSI) that leases the land from the city where the Alameda Marina stands. He is moving forward with his plans to redevelop the site.

EBMUD -- Construction crews work to install the 3,000-foot pipeline along Mitchell Avenue below the Estuary floor.

EBMUD Installs New Water Infrastructure

Apr 20,2023

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) announced it has completed the installation of the Oakland Inner Harbor Crossing pipeline over the April 7 and 8 weekend.

Alameda Sun