AUSD Superintendent Speaks Out on Executive Order to Close Department of Education

When it became clear that the Trump administration would issue an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, AUSD Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi issued a statement. Here's what he has to say to the Alameda community and beyond.

Alameda News

›› Post Staff Reporting,
March 27, 2025
AFD responded to three serious emergencies in just over 13 hours, starting Tuesday, March 25, at 2:18 p.m. to just past 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, March 26. The incidents included a structure fire, a boat fire, and a car crashed into a UPS Store.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
March 27, 2025
When it became clear that the Trump administration would issue an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, AUSD Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi issued a statement. Here's what he has to say to the Alameda community and beyond.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
March 26, 2025
The USS Hornet will honor Vietnam War Veterans on March 29 with an event featuring "Di Di Mau" Author and Marine Veteran Darren Walton. Admission is free for all veterans and active-duty personnel!
›› Vicky Nguyen,
March 26, 2025
Vicky Nguyen reports from the State of the City event held March 20, 2025, where Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft warned of upcoming fiscal challenges. State Sen. Jesse Arreguín and City department heads also spoke. Photo by Maurice Ramirez.
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Alameda Features

›› Amanda Laird,
March 27, 2025
Looking for something to do this weekend? The Alameda Post Community Events Calendar has you covered. Shop local goods at markets, shoot some hoops, enjoy a night of storytelling, or take a unique fishing excursion!
›› Steve Gorman,
March 27, 2025
Take a trip to Scotty's Castle in the CA desert. "The fact that it is not really a castle and was not built or owned by Scotty only adds to the mystery of a place that in many ways defines Death Valley’s history as a land of mining, danger, tall tales, and adventurous travel," writes Steve Gorman.
›› Jean Chen,
March 26, 2025
At Carrier Con 2025, held on the USS Hornet in Alameda, CA, Jean Chen joined 2,000 cosplayers to enjoy meetups, panels with VTubers, gaming, photo ops, dancing, musical performances, and lots of fantastic costumes.
›› Joyce Mercado,
March 26, 2025
The Rotary Club of Alameda raised more than $10,000 to benefit its Community Grant program at a fundraising event on Friday, March 14. Joyce Mercado recounts the "Win-Win" event that drew over 100 attendees to enjoy a delicious lobster dinner prepared by Asena Restaurant.

Alameda Opinions

›› Brice,
March 27, 2025
We take a look into a bike-centric utopia in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.
›› Nejra Hojic,
March 26, 2025
Neuro Notebook is a partially peer-reviewed journal that encourages curiosity and empowers student research. Created in 2023 by ASTI high school student Nejra Hojic, the platform has already published nearly 40 papers on a variety of topics.
›› Kevin August,
March 21, 2025
In this week's Letters to the Editor, Kevin August responds to a previous letter regarding Fernside Blvd's designs and expresses support for the long-term vision of the street.
›› Adam Gillitt,
March 21, 2025
Congratulations to the Alameda Post's Managing Editor, Kelsey Goeres, who has been recognized as one of Editor and Publisher magazine’s 'Tomorrow’s News Trailblazers!' "It’s the new form of their annual salute to '25 Under 35,'" explains Adam Gillitt.

Alameda History

›› Dennis Evanosky,
March 6, 2025
The Alameda Post's History Walking Tours are back! Historian Dennis Evanosky turns back time to examine the Gold Coast, its influential inhabitants, and—of course—the stunning architecture.
›› Steve Gorman,
February 20, 2025
In Today's Alameda Treasure, Steve Gorman introduces the beautiful Gothic Revival-style cottage at 1620 Fourth Street. The charming house is tied for third place among Alameda’s oldest standing homes.
›› Dennis Evanosky,
February 17, 2025
Some beautiful examples of architectural terra cotta and brickwork by N. Clark & Sons can still be seen today. Dennis Evanosky tells the story of Nehamiah Clark, a potter by trade, and his legacy in Alameda and beyond.
›› 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.
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