Alameda Journal Blog
San Bruno Fire Visible from Bay Farm, Crown Beach
The massive fire, apparently caused by a broken natural-gas pipeline in San Bruno at about 6 p.m. Thursday, September 9, was completely visible across the San Francisco Bay in Bay Farm Island and western areas of Alameda in the early evening.
About a dozen Bay Farm residents discussed the cause of the blaze at 6:30 p.m., [...]
Second Council Candidate Demands That City Manager Go
Alameda City Council candidate Jeff Mitchell and Alameda resident John Knox White are calling on the city to put Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant and City Attorney Teresa Highsmith on immediate paid administrative leave.
The two Alamedans and their supporters are meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, at Alameda City Hall, just eight hours [...]
As DA Drops Charges, Tam Asks Gallant to Resign
Speaking outside Alameda City Hall on Tuesday, September, 7, City Councilwoman Lena Tam said that prosecutors had dropped their investigation into whether she violated the Brown Act by leaking confidential city information, and they will not refer the case to the grand jury.
In addition, Tam called for the resignation of Interim City Manager Ann Marie [...]
Tam to Rally at Alameda City Hall
As part of her City Council campaign, Alameda City Councilmember Lena Tam is staging a rally this morning at City Hall.
Her campaign says the event aims to update the community “on the latest developments on the Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant and Mayor Beverly Johnson’s personal attacks on councilmember Lena Tam.”
Some Islanders anticipate that [...]
Alameda Group Hosts Labor Day Picnic
The Alameda Public Affairs Forum invites local residents and supports to its annual Labor Day Pot-luck BBQ. The event will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 5.
Guests are asked to bring an entre, salad, beverage, snack or dessert. There will be a hot grill available for cooking, and plenty of room [...]
Alameda Schools Get Sizeable Donation from Island Businesses
Alameda Education Foundation President Bill Sonneman, far right, recently accepted a check for $750 from members of the Alameda Business Network during ABN’s August 18 mixer at Aroma Restaurant.
ABN, a professional organization dedicated to providing business opportunities for its members, holds quarterly mixers to combine business networking with fund-raising for local non-profits. [...]
Alameda Aims to Attract Berkeley Labs to NAS
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is looking for more space. And it’s got a sizeable budget and stimulas money to use for real-estate shopping.
To attract LBNL to the Island, the City of Alameda sent a letter on August 25 thanking LBNL staff for visiting Alameda Point and sharing details with the group about several airplane hangers [...]
Alamedans Get Political Survey Calls From ???
Oakland-based EMC Research called this Alameda resident last night, August 29, to see if I would answer a brief survey on issues and candidates. But since the kids had to go back to school early today, August 30, I declined.
The survey group called back this evening, at about 7 p.m. and asked again if I would take [...]
Alameda Schools Need Your Time, Supplies
The Alameda Education Foundation is making a last-minute push for school supplies and volunteers.
On Thursday, August 26, volunteers are needed from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the AEF Teacher Supply Store. Volunteers will prepare supplies and other items for the store’s 2010-2011 our grand re-opening.
As part of the group’s work in welcoming Alameda’s teachers back to work, [...]
Alameda’s Park Street Bridge: Delays Expected
Now there’s more to complain about that the heatwave that’s hit the Bay Area.
The Park Street bridge is being affected by maintenance work, with slow traffic expected from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (at least) starting Wednesday, August 25, and continuing on Thursday, August 26.
The County of Alameda is working on the bridge and on August [...]
