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Alameda Residents Oppose SunCal "Bailout"
The SunCal development at Alameda Point will ultimately require roughly $700 Million or more of taxpayer money to fund infrastructure improvements. Some Alameda residents oppose a publicly funded "bailout" of SunCal, when home sales at Alameda Point will ultimately generate billions of dollars of revenue.
Cell Phone Antenna at Alameda High Illegally Installed
According to this article in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Alameda Unified School District may be liable for any accidents resulting from a T-Mobile celluar telephone antenna installation at Alameda High School.
Appeal on Alameda Towne Center Expansion
On August 11, 2008, the Alameda Planning Board approved the following for Alameda Towne Centre:
o An Environmental Impact Report which ignores the true impact of increased traffic, noise and air pollution from the shopping center
o Extended Hours of Operation which allow businesses to operate from 6 a.m. to midnight. (more traffic, noise and crime)
o 24 Hour Truck Deliveries (down our residential streets!)
o 24 Hour Maintenance which includes a parking lot sweeper, leaf blower, and power washer (What city allows leaf blowers at 3 a.m.?)
An appeal has been filed by residents and will be heard by the Alameda City Council on Oct 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. It is critical that you attend this hearing to voice your concerns and get these approvals denied.
Four-way deal opens new entrance to Alameda Landing
A new entrance to the proposed Alameda Landing development will go forward thanks to a complex $8 million deal between the city, developer Catellus Development Group , College of Alameda and Legacy Partners , ...
Good Chevrolet closes in Alameda
City and business leaders are mourning the loss of Good Chevrolet on Park Street, which announced Tuesday that it will close its doors after 58 years.
Friendship between Alameda and the Chinese People, Not the Government
The Alameda City Council has made a regrettable decision to establish a “Sister City” relationship with the Chinese city of Jiangyin.
Oakland Closing Smaller Schools - Should Alameda do the Same?
Small schools cost just as much or more to operate as large ones. Given Alameda Unified School District’s funding problems, should AUSD look at closing some of their smaller schools?
The League of Women Voters of Alameda will sponsor three public events presenting the arguments for and against the 12 state ballot measures and the local Proposition P and the City Charter changes.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Coach Lane Kiffin h ...
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Taking the Kids: Bikes and ice cream in Alameda
WHY IT'S COOL: Avid cyclists who once roamed the backroads, powering up hillsides on their mountain bikes, sometimes find having youngsters a tad constraining.
Alameda attorney headed to top rung of Toastmasters International
In a manner of speaking, Michael Notaro knows what he's talking about. The 46-year-old Alameda real estate attorney can speak authoritatively about property law, but is armed with the right hand gestures and ...
City begins mulling SunCal plans for Alameda Point
City leaders are about to start looking at the plans SunCal Companies have for developing Alameda Point - a proposal that calls for some 4,200 new homes, a new elementary school and other changes.
Alameda man faces identity theft charges
A search of a man's laptop computer as part of an identity theft investigation revealed that he was in possession of the personal information of 95 people, including their credit card numbers, police say.
Computer glitch delays aid for thousands of students
More than a month after the semester began, financial aid delays have threatened plans for thousands of students in the Peralta Community College District.
State budget cuts deep into redevelopment agencies
Contra Costa and Alameda counties will lose almost $35 million in redevelopment funds after the state budget diverted - or stole depending on who you ask - local property tax revenue to fill California coffers.
Night Writer: Alameda wine bar pours on the value
A group of women from Alameda celebrate the birthday of fellow friend and relative Brenda Musleh at the new Alameda Wine Company on Central Avenue in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Sept.
Accused Wife Slayer: 'I Had A Right To Kill Her For Self-Defense'
A convicted murderer admitted to jurors in Alameda County Superior Court Wednesday that he stabbed his wife to death last year but claimed he did so in self-defense. Jesus Jihad, 56, who previously served 14 ...
Canada meets Alameda in musical convergence of world artists
A meeting of two like-minded musicians nearly seven years ago through the Internet will culminate in the "New World Groove" flamenco concert at Rhythmix Cultural Works in Alameda on Saturday.
Police Involved In Stand Off At Oakland Home
Oakland police and Alameda County sheriffs are currently involved in a stand-off with several individuals at a house with alleged ties to the Hells Angels.