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The protest violence in Oakland on Saturday, Jan. 29, was the last straw for me. I've had it with the impostors in Oakland spoiling the Occupy Movement's message of economic injustice that millions of people identify with. Mayor Quan should use every opportunity to remove their costumes. Halloween is over.

Alameda's South Shore has gone through gradual, but major, remodeling within the past decade — from no longer having typical American diners like Sizzler or Lyon's to also obtaining the nation's largest Safeway. Alameda's Park Street has also gradually improved on its business aiming for the younger generations' appeal.

I must respond to your editorial ("Where is Alameda, Anyway?" Feb. 3). I am an architect who worked with the owner and the city for more than a year and a half to find a home for 2413 Buena Vista Ave. In my career, no project has been more frustrating than the failure of this one.

I am a WWII veteran, widowed and childless, 84 years old (born on July 4, 1927), jobless and live on a monthly Social Security Income of $854 and almost half of which goes to my apartment rental. Moreover, I can neither work nor volunteer in any service, because of an allergy: frequent coughing and sneezing.

A charter amendment adopted 20 years ago to prevent developers from getting their hands on city-owned parks may stand in the way of city council's acceptance of Ron Cowan's scheme to swap commercial land on North Loop Road for the Mif Albright par-three golf course.