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Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for February 16, 2025

Mouf the Roving Reporter wishes Alameda a happy Valentine's Day and shares some beautiful winter blooms from his walks.

Alameda News

›› Karin K. Jensen,
February 14, 2025
The Planning Board held a workshop on drafting a Short-Term Rental Ordinance, which would regulate rentals of less than 30 days. Karin K. Jensen reports that public comment overwhelmingly supported short-term rentals, citing benefits to the local economy, flexibility for small landlords, and more.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
February 12, 2025
The Philippine Mars took one last stop at its former base, NAS Alameda. After a short stay, the flying boat took off for its final destination, the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. Photos by Maurice Ramirez and Richard Bangert.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
February 11, 2025
"Generative AI systems are not licensed health professionals, and they shouldn’t be allowed to present themselves as such. It’s a no-brainer to me,” said Assemblymember Bonta about the introduction of a new bill, AB 489.
›› Kelsey Goeres,
February 11, 2025
48 boxes of “Caramel DeLites,” valued at approximately $350, were stolen from a Girl Scout Troop on Park Street on February 9 while troop parents were setting up a booth. "The troop is comprised of nine kindergartners, the youngest level of Girl Scouts, called 'Daisies,'" writes Kelsey Goeres.
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Alameda Features

›› Jeff Cambra,
February 16, 2025
Mouf the Roving Reporter wishes Alameda a happy Valentine's Day and shares some beautiful winter blooms from his walks.
›› Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter,
February 15, 2025
Thanks to the heroic efforts of Animal Control Officers, FAAS staff, and additional community members, a stray dog is finally safe after about a week on the run. After a dramatic rescue following a swim in the Bay, the sweet girl was named Ariel. A hearty "Thank you!" to all her rescuers!
›› Jeff Smith,
February 14, 2025
Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for February 14, 2025 - Today: His Model Car Does a Loop, Tomorrow: His UH-60 Black Hawk.
›› Jean Chen,
February 13, 2025
On February 10, the basement of the Veteran’s Building was packed for the Queer Teen Alameda Center's (QTAC) Open House. Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam also presented a $10,000 check to Alameda Pride! Jean Chen chats with attendees about the exciting programs. Photo by Maurice Ramirez.

Alameda Opinions

›› Gene Kahane,
February 14, 2025
Gene Kahane writes, "It seems this month, Black History Month, is the best time to look at race and sports because, to put it simply, Black athletes have been among our most important civil rights leaders far back in the past, and right now."
›› Post Staff Reporting,
February 14, 2025
In this week's Letters to the Editor, readers show support for the proposed Pacific Fusion project at Alameda Point and celebrate the Corica Park Golf Team's hard work.
›› Brice,
February 13, 2025
Our favorite birds send their Valentine's wishes in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.
›› Irene Dieter,
February 10, 2025
"A written plan loses its meaning if no measurable milestones are in place." Irene Dieter responds to the newly released draft Urban Forest Plan and urges the City to take full advantage of this opportunity to make Alameda a greener place to live.

Alameda History

›› Steve Gorman,
February 6, 2025
"The Craftsman style, and the Arts and Crafts movement that inspired it, wasn’t just a home style. It was a philosophy of living that promoted simplicity, quality, natural materials, and a lack of unnecessary decorations." Steve Gorman revisits the beautiful home at 2450 Central Avenue.
›› Steve Gorman,
January 16, 2025
In the first edition of a brand new Alameda Treasure mini-series, Steve Gorman takes a break from Victorian-era houses to introduce a beautiful Craftsman home at at 2450 Central Avenue. Get to know what makes this architectural style so special.
›› Steve Gorman,
January 9, 2025
"For Kasi and Harrison, 899 Union Street is more than just a house. It’s a place where their family’s history is growing, woven into the fabric of Alameda’s rich Victorian-era architectural legacy," writes Steve Gorman in Part 3 of our exploration into this Alameda Treasure.
›› Steve Gorman,
January 2, 2025
In Today's Alameda Treasure, Steve Gorman continues the history and renovation of the home at 899 Union Street by the Stuarts. When Mimi and Charlie first called a contractor over to get some advice and a bid on the work they couldn’t do themselves, he took one look at the house and asked, “Is it too late for you to back out of buying this house?”
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