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Dig the 55th Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this Saturday

Dig the 55th Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this Saturday

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Post Staff Reporting,
See dazzling sea creatures, medieval castles, and whatever else our local sculptors can imagine—all made of sand—at the 55th Annual Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this Saturday at Crown Beach.
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Fab Lab Students Create Cochlear Implants for Kids’ Toys

›› Post Staff Reporting,
June 6, 2023
Thanks to continued efforts by hardworking students at the Island High Fab Lab, more children from the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program have received personalized teddy bears with cochlear implant transmitters.
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APD Uses Data to Drive Policework

›› Adam Gillitt,
June 2, 2023
Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi aims for Alameda to be the "safest city in Alameda County” and is using data-driven policing to get there. Adam Gillitt interviews Chief Joshi to learn more about this shift in preventing and solving crime.
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Summer Water Shuttle Canceled, Park / Webster Redesign Moves Forward

›› Ken Der,
May 26, 2023
The Estuary Water Shuttle summertime pilot between West Alameda and Jack London Square has been cancelled after "a lack of clear communication," but the program will run in 2024. Ken Der also reports on proposed upgrades to Park and Webster streets following COVID-19 reorganizations.
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West Midway Development, New AUSD Buildings Approved

›› Karin K. Jensen,
May 26, 2023
The Planning Board approved the West Midway Development Plan, which includes 478 housing units to help Alameda meet requirements for affordable housing. Karin K. Jensen reports that the project will include 40 units for moderate income households at Alameda Point.
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    Free Balinese Concert with Gamelan Sekar Jaya

    ›› Post Staff Reporting,
    June 8, 2023
    Grab the whole family to clap and dance along to the music of Gamelan Sekar Jaya. This free concert at Jean Sweeney Park will showcase 'jegog,' a dynamic and athletic art form from West Bali.
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    Dig the 55th Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this Saturday

    ›› Post Staff Reporting,
    June 7, 2023
    See dazzling sea creatures, medieval castles, and whatever else our local sculptors can imagine—all made of sand—at the 55th Annual Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this Saturday at Crown Beach.
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    Wildflowers in Alameda!

    ›› Linda Carloni,
    June 7, 2023
    Thanks to the winter rains and the seed planting of Alameda's Public Works, the island is covered in a rainbow of beautiful blooms. Linda Carloni shares details about some of our native plants including gorgeous photos by Leora Feeney and Rick Lewis.
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    Wolves Beat Royals in WPBA Season Opener

    ›› Post Staff Reporting,
    June 6, 2023
    The Alameda Wolves opened their Women’s Premier Basketball Association season in style, with a 79-55 win over the Berkeley Royals. Catch a game this season right on the island at Alameda Point Gymnasium!
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    Two Birds From Alameda

    ›› Brice,
    June 8, 2023
    Gosling is getting ready to spread his wings and fly the coop in this installment of our weekly cartoon drawn by Alameda native, Brice.
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    Letter: Calling All Supporters of Ranked Choice Voting

    ›› Anne McKereghan,
    June 5, 2023
    LWVA President Anne McKereghan writes to the Editor to urge Alamedans to get ranked choice voting (RCV) on the November, 2024 ballot.
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    Mayor Ashcraft — Time To Remember

    ›› Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft,
    June 2, 2023
    Mayor Ashcraft shares remarks from her address at the recent Memorial Day commemoration and encourages Alamedans to visit the 'Overflowing With Hope' exhibit at the Main Library about Alameda's Japanese community and their forced internment during World War II.
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    Two Birds From Alameda

    ›› Brice,
    June 1, 2023
    Goose and Seagull debate which one is right in this installment of our weekly cartoon drawn by Alameda native, Brice.
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    Today’s Alameda Treasure – The Bruton Houses, Part 4

    ›› Steve Gorman,
    June 8, 2023
    1240 St. Charles Street has housed many residents, including famous artists, a physician, a pilot, an Oakland Raiders football coach, and owners passionate about historically accurate renovations. Current owner Jeannie Graham welcomes Steve Gorman into the home for a closer look and tales of former residents.
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    Reading the West End

    ›› Dennis Evanosky,
    June 8, 2023
    Was there really an airport on Webster Street? Why couldn’t residents take a bath at home? Was there a Palace on Palace Street? Join Dennis Evanosky to tour the West End to answer these questions and more, and learn how to identify features of Victorian-era architectural styles along the way.
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    Let’s Solve a Mystery

    ›› Dennis Evanosky,
    May 24, 2023
    What happened to the historic event space called Harmonie Hall on Paru Street? Join award-winning historian Dennis Evanosky to learn about Determining Architectural Styles and The Mystery of Harmonie Hall.
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    Today’s Alameda Treasure – The Bruton Houses, Part 3

    ›› Steve Gorman,
    May 18, 2023
    In this installment of Today's Alameda Treasure, Steve Gorman discusses how the Bruton Sisters contributed greatly to the arts of Alameda and the Bay Area, including works on the campus of UC Berkeley.
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    Alameda Automotive

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    Road Trip in a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LT: Not Just a Rental Car

    ›› John Berg,
    May 29, 2023
    Automotive Editor John Berg gets behind the wheel of a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LT for a road trip and deems it an excellent choice for value-conscious buyers.
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    1931 Duesenberg Model J Beverly Sedan

    ›› John Berg,
    May 26, 2023
    John Berg shares photos of this magnificent 1931 Duesenberg Model J Beverly Sedan, which is part of the amazing Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Indiana.
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    This Month in History: Ford Mustang

    ›› John Berg,
    April 21, 2023
    April 17 marked the 59th anniversary of the Ford Mustang's unveiling in the Ford Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair. John Berg highlights the historic day and what came to follow.
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    1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

    ›› John Berg,
    April 21, 2023
    April's car of the month is the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. John Berg takes a look under the hood.
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