Results Show Vella Wins, Second Seat a Toss Up
Nov 04,2020
‘No’ on Measure Z prevailing with 50% of vote tallied
The polls have closed and the nail-biter on the national stage is also evident here in Alameda.
Alameda
Celebrating Halloween: 2020 Style
Oct 29,2020
With no Trick or Treating allowed this year, Alamedans, young and old, can still enjoy the many homes decorated for the season throughout the Island City. Not to be missed is Dan Balsam’s annual polcitical statement at San Antonio Avenue and Union Street.
Mayor Weighs in on Caltrans Project
Oct 27,2020
Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft is among the many Alamedans that support a bike-pedestrian only bridge connecting Oakland and west Alameda.
How to Cast Your Vote in the ‘Nov. 3’ Election
Oct 27,2020
The City of Alameda began detailing the voting procedures for the November 3 election.
Bicycle Group Wants Bike-Pedestrian Bridge for West End
Oct 22,2020
Bike Walk Alameda (BWA) is advocating to get a proposed bike-pedestrian bridge connecting west Alameda and Downtown Oakland implemented into Caltrans and Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (ACTC) proposed Oakland-Alameda accessibility plan.
Alamedans Pitch In
Oct 20,2020
Local residents join letter writers across the country
More than 100 Alamedans have written 30,000 letters with personal messages to voters urging them to cast their ballots in our national election by Nov. 3.
Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal Completed
Oct 13,2020
The Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal was completed in August, but the opening is on hold until ferry ridership from the Alameda Main Street Terminal to San Francisco is on the upswing.
Rename Jackson Park
Oct 06,2020
On July 21 the Alameda City Council voted unanimously to remove Andrew Jackson’s name from the park at Encinal and Park avenues. A Park Renaming Committee was formed and is now asking the Alameda community for name ideas.
Officers Arrest Pet Food Burglar
Oct 01,2020
Alameda police officers arrested a man for allegedly stealing from a pet food store Sunday, Sept. 27.
City Appoints Interim APD Chief
Sep 29,2020
The City of Alameda announced on Tuesday, Sept. 29, that Randy Fenn will become the city’s Interim Police Chief. He will start work Monday, Oct. 5. Fenn retired earlier this year as the chief of police for the City of Fairfield.
