St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) students raised $425 to aid children affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday, March 2. The fundraiser was organized by SJND’s WE Club.

Alameda’s proposed De-Pave Park project has made the short list for this year’s grant funding from the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority. The Restoration Authority Board will hear staff recommendations and provide input at its Feb.

At its February 15th meeting, City Council voted to rename Constitution Way to Wilma Chan Way in honor of the late Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, who tragically died after being struck by an automobile while crossing Shore Line Drive on Nov. 3 last year.

The City of Alameda reported on Feb. 10 it has applied for a Project Homekey Round 2 grant to receive funding to build an interim housing development for the city’s unhoused community. The city requested $12.4 million, according to reports.

Legendary animator and special effects wizard Phil Tippett will be the guest of honor at this weekend’s Alameda International Film Festival (AIFF), held at the historic Alameda Theatre.

The Astra Rocket 3.3 was able to launch off the ground but unable to release its payloads into orbit Thursday, Feb. 10.

Alameda resident Jeané Blunt will be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune on Friday, Jan. 14.

Part II
The second half of 2021 was filled with stellar moments, but was ultimately marred by a horrific tragedy. Here are the most memorable moments between July and December 2021.