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Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for June 14, 2026

by Jeff Cambra On In Alameda Life | Comments Disabled

Animal Shelter Chickens

Alameda Post - An image that says Vote Mouf for Mayor 2026 with a photo of Mouf. [1]

Since announcing my mayoral campaign, I have been busy working on getting “VOTE FOR MOUF” merch designed and ordered. Campaign signs are already out for delivery to Alameda residents’ lawns, and I just received the design for my sticker.

Alameda Post - A Dalmatian. [2]

Alameda Post - A chocolate Dalmation. [3]

I have brought Gypsy on board as my staff person in charge of securing the firefighters’ endorsement. The Dalmatian is known as the fire house breed so I thought she would be an excellent choice. We are working on our position statement about public safety right now. I have a line on white chocolate Dalmatians from a chocolatier in New York and am promising to have a Dalmatian in every fire house in town.

Alameda Post - An empty storefront with Tracy Jensen mayor signs. [4]

I have started to see signs go up around town for Tracy Jensen for Mayor. It looks like I have my first challenger. I checked out her priorities on the website, and there is no mention of the need for a new animal shelter.

Alameda Post - A screenshot of a survey form that says "Help Shape the City of Alameda's Future" [5]

Alameda Post - A screenshot of a survey form question titled "Public safety and community infrastructure" with a dropdown menu. [6]

I guess I cannot blame her for not knowing about the need, because the City staff doesn’t even mention it on the survey they created. Way back in October of 2025, staff received a report [7] indicating that the shelter building received a failing grade for functionality. I sent my human companion to a meeting where the city staff talked about the needs and that they were considering a bond measure. He reported back that no staff person mentioned the failing grade and the need for a new location.

Alameda Post - A small pantry area with dog and cat food. [8]

Here are two examples of functionality. The pantry is way too small for all the food that needs to be stored, and the 20′ x 20′ “play area” is fine if you weigh 20 pounds and have shorter legs like Daisy. However, I am 90 pounds with 16″ legs. Once I take two running steps, I am slamming into the opposite side of the area. I get zero exercise.

Alameda Post - An apartment complex under construction. [9]

I have covered this failing grade in other reports, but I want to add that the city continues to approve residential housing right next to the shelter which presents a big problem. WE BARK!!  People that move into a house next to a shelter need to understand that. This is even more reason to get a new shelter location away from houses.

The bottom line on this whole bond measure situation is: Do not count your new shelter chickens until they appear as restricted funds in the bond measure language.

Alameda Post - Letter signs outside of a home that says Congrats Grad. [10]
Alameda Post - A homemade graduation sign that says Congrats Macey, Soaring 6th Grade. [11]
Alameda Post - A colorful Happy Graduation sign. [12]
Alameda Post - Writing on the back window of a pickup truck that says Class of 2026 Congrats you're done. [13]

In other news, there are more acknowledgements of graduations. I really liked the handmade sign for Macey’s graduation from fifth grade.

Alameda Post - A sign in a yard that says "Thank You to an amazing Girl Scout Volunteer from service unit 30." [14]

I have noticed more of these yard signs recognizing people for their service to the community.

Alameda Post - A pair of ducks. [15]

In another recognition that summer is just around the corner (it starts next week!), the mated pair of mallards have returned to their Lafayette Street rest stop.

Alameda Post - Sidewalk chalk that says I heart the beach. [16]

I am ending this report with a saying I found on the sidewalk that I think reflects the general state of mind of most Alameda residents. “I ❤️ the beach.”

Please send your thoughts and comments on the animal shelter issue to my human companion at [email protected] [17].

Here Comes Summer!

Bear's paws

Mouf, Roving Reporter
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda

Mouf and his human companion can be reached via [email protected] [17]. Their stories are collected at AlamedaPost.com/Jeff-Cambra/ [18]. All photos and videos by Jeff Cambra.