Helping Prevent Suicide
May 19,2022
You may be aware that the suicide rate is currently higher than the homicide rate in this country. I am aware that I have written about the increase in depression. Now this.
Editorial
Is Ranked-Choice Voting Good for Alameda?
May 19,2022
Elections in larger cities normally use a Primary Election to eliminate extra candidates so that just two candidates appear on the regular election ballot. The two candidates with the most votes run against each other.
Guerrilla Gardening With Neighbors
May 12,2022
About 10 years ago, my next-door neighbor and I were commiserating that we didn’t have enough sunny space in our yards to grow as many tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant as we could eat.
Argument Against Measure B
May 12,2022
We oppose Measure B, the school bond measure, because its proponents are not being honest with the voters. The Alameda Unified School District claims, “By law, all funds must be spent in Alameda.” This is a deceptive statement.
Mayor Searching for Talented Residents for City Roles
May 05,2022
Attention Alameda Residents: Your city needs you! There are a dozen different city boards and commissions whose members review a wide variety of city programs, projects, and policies, and make recommendations to the City Council.
