A comprehensive Settlement Agreement with the City that includes an improved noise management plan, along with addressing other community concerns surrounding Oakland Airport’s Terminal Modernization and Development Project, has been unanimously approved.

The March 18 City Council meeting went past midnight due to a controversial discussion. Karin K. Jensen reports, "Fifty public speakers expressed strong opinions on whether the City should form a sister city relationship with the village of Wadi Foquin in the Palestinian Territories."

The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office has filed a civil enforcement action against landlord Mingli Wang, alleging repeated and extreme violations of housing laws. Alleged acts include harassment, vandalization, and provoking physical altercations with tenants.

The City of Alameda Rent Program has adopted Rent Control Ordinance Regulation 25-01 to ensure compliance with rent control laws while balancing fairness for tenants and landlords. The regulation outlines steps for landlords to correct invalid rent increases without facing excessive penalties.