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Council Endorses Designs for Estuary, Bay Farm Island Sea Level Rise Projects

On January 21, City Council unanimously endorsed concept designs for Alameda portions of the Oakland Alameda Estuary and Bay Farm Island Adaptation Projects to address sea level rise. Karin K. Jensen explains the project details.

Alameda News

›› Richard Bangert,
January 24, 2025
"A startup company called Pacific Fusion, formed in 2023 with the goal of commercializing new energy production technology, wants to purchase property at Alameda Point to research, develop, and build their demonstration fusion energy machine," reports Richard Bangert.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
January 24, 2025
After more than a decade of planning and community engagement, construction on the Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project will begin on Monday, January 27. Keep an eye out for these road closures in the coming months.
›› Karin K. Jensen,
January 24, 2025
On January 21, City Council unanimously endorsed concept designs for Alameda portions of the Oakland Alameda Estuary and Bay Farm Island Adaptation Projects to address sea level rise. Karin K. Jensen explains the project details.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
January 23, 2025
Books Inc., the Bay Area’s oldest independent bookstore company, has announced that it has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. The Park Street location in Alameda will remain open, but the Berkeley store is set to close February 9.
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Alameda Features

›› Jeff Smith,
January 24, 2025
Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for January 24, 2025 - Neo and Trinity crack the dot matrix, Agent Smith gets demoted.
›› Amanda Laird,
January 23, 2025
You don't have to make a huge commitment to get out and have fun in Alameda this weekend! Here are 5 short and entertaining adventures to get you out and about—then back to snuggling your pets on the couch.
›› Jean Chen,
January 22, 2025
Did you know that dim sum is served every day at lunch at five restaurants here in Alameda? Jean Chen shares her experiences at all five eateries, including price, ambiance, and a beginner-friendly guide to ordering the bite-sized delicacies.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
January 22, 2025
Alameda’s much-loved annual celebration of Latin culture, Fiesta Alameda, has been cancelled for 2025. West End Arts District Executive Director Tara Pilbrow explains the difficult decision, which came after the loss of a major corporate sponsor and reduced state funding. Photo by Maurice Ramirez.

Alameda Opinions

›› Brice,
January 23, 2025
Goose and Seagull offer their salutes to Tesla's "Inventor" in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.
›› Adam Gillitt,
January 17, 2025
"We have always been committed to independence and honest, truthful reporting," states Publisher Adam Gillitt. "We are grateful for your trust so far, and we want to make sure we maintain our status as your reliable source for Alameda news and information."
›› Kelsey Goeres,
January 17, 2025
"I believe that journalism is part of the checks and balances that are necessary for our society to run." Managing Editor Kelsey Goeres reaffirms the Alameda Post's dedication to fact-checking, honest journalism, and accountability amidst Meta's decision to part ways with its fact-checking program.
›› John L. Lipp,
January 16, 2025
John L. Lipp Executive Director asks the community for help as the shelter tries to assist animals displaced by the Los Angeles fires, "It’s kind of a domino effect. We need to make room in our shelter so we can welcome animals from this unprecedented disaster."

Alameda History

›› 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?”
›› Steve Gorman,
December 19, 2024
In Today's Alameda Treasure, Steve Gorman shines the spotlight on the historic home at 899 Union Street. The beautiful house was built for George H. Morrison and his family in 1892, but Morrison sadly went bankrupt and lost the home due to the "Panic of 1893."
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