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Everything You Should Know About Alameda's Tsunami Protocol

The recent tsunami warning was cancelled, but the surprising event shined a spotlight on Alameda's disaster preparedness. Jean Chen talks with Sarah Henry, an officer for the City of Alameda, about the steps that citizens should take to be prepared in the case of another warning.

Alameda News

›› Jean Chen,
December 12, 2024
The recent tsunami warning was cancelled, but the surprising event shined a spotlight on Alameda's disaster preparedness. Jean Chen talks with Sarah Henry, an officer for the City of Alameda, about the steps that citizens should take to be prepared in the case of another warning.
›› Vicky Nguyen,
December 12, 2024
Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance’s sold-out High Tea event on December 5 featured Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon. Vicky Nguyen highlights the event, at which Simon reflected on how female mentors have helped shape her career and responded to community questions about the political climate.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
December 11, 2024
The Oakland Alameda Adaptation Committee (OAAC) held two climate workshops for the community last week—one focused on Bay Farm Island, and one focused on the Oakland-Alameda estuary.
›› Post Staff Reporting,
December 10, 2024
On December 5, a tsunami warning swept through Northern California. On that very day, the BCDC issued a notice that it had adopted a Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan to guide and coordinate how local governments and communities prepare for rising sea levels.
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Alameda Features

›› Amanda Laird,
December 12, 2024
With the holiday season in full swing, Alameda has lots of festive events on the calendar this week, as well as some great opportunities to learn something new. Attend a concert, take a photography class, learn to make the perfect loaf, and enjoy free holiday events!
›› Gene Kahane,
December 11, 2024
Photographer Derrick Alire answers five questions with Gene Kahane about life in the arts and shares a selection of his photographs. "You find so much inspiration when going to see other cultures, landscapes, and nature that unlocks your creative side."
›› Jean Chen,
December 11, 2024
On December 7, thirty-five beautifully decorated vessels glided past excited spectators and judges at the 48th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade. Jean Chen talks with the crew of the KP Dragons and shares a video of the full parade.
›› Gene Kahane,
December 10, 2024
Gene Kahane celebrates the timeless message of "A Christmas Carol," still relevant after all these years. Catch the remaining performances at First Congregational Church of Alameda on December 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m., and December 15 at 2 p.m.

Alameda Opinions

›› Susan Davis,
December 12, 2024
AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that AUSD is accepting nominations for 2025 Teacher of the Year. In other updates, the AUSD Board is sworn in, Wood Middle School has a construction update, and three teams won NCS Scholastic Championship Team Awards this past season.
›› Brice,
December 12, 2024
Goose explores the outcomes of the recent high school evacuations for the tsunami in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.
›› Teale Harden,
December 5, 2024
Executive Director of the Alameda Food Bank Teale Harden expresses her gratitude for the local volunteers and sponsors that help feed our neighbors in need. "Your generosity and commitment to helping others are what make this community so special."
›› Brice,
December 5, 2024
The birds come to terms with the aftermath of Black Friday in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.

Alameda History

›› Steve Gorman,
December 5, 2024
In today's California Treasure, Steve Gorman and his wife, Edie, drive up Highway 108 looking for an adventure—and they definitely find one!
›› Kate McAnaney,
December 5, 2024
In 1922, a group of immigrant German sisters from the Nutsch family gathered their children and picnic baskets and hopped on the streetcar to visit Lincoln Park in Alameda. Kate McAnaney shares the remarkable story that brought Nutsch decendents together again at the park, 102 years later.
›› Steve Gorman,
November 21, 2024
Until the spread of electricity, refrigeration, City water, and natural gas, kitchens were much more utilitarian than our modern gathering spaces. Steve Gorman talks with the owners of 921 Grand Street about the spectacular kitchen upgrades they've made to their 130-year-old Colonial Revival home.
›› Steve Gorman,
November 14, 2024
"There are clues to the past all around us, and if we take the time to observe, the stories of the past start to come to light, and explain why things are as they are today." In Today's Alameda Treasure, Steve Gorman traces the history of 921 Grand Street's residents over nearly 130 years.
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