2024 was a big year of growth for the Alameda Post. It was also a busy news year. Below you’ll find some of the biggest, most interesting, and popular stories that we covered in 2024. Thank you for reading and supporting the work we do!

Local Government
Council Debate Over Mayor’s Ceasefire Letter Ends in Stalemate
The third floor City Hall chambers overflowed with passionate attendees on January 2 to discuss an official letter calling for ceasefire.
Cities Seek Additional Funding to Clean up Estuary
The Estuary is getting trashed as discarded drug needles, home appliances, and other hazardous materials litter the shores.
AEA Rallies for Better Pay, AUSD Responds
AUSD and the Alameda Education Association came to a tentative agreement after months of negotiation.
Council Approves Narrow Animal Testing Ban
City Council narrowly approved a ban on animal testing or experimentation on property owned or controlled by the City of Alameda, with some notable exceptions.
Slow Streets, Public Transit, Major Tube Closures
The August 28 Transportation Commission meeting was packed full of project updates that affect Alameda transit.
Alameda Food Bank Supporters Rally to Oppose CEQA Lawsuit
In response to a recent controversial lawsuit, more than a hundred Alameda Food Bank supporters turned out for a protest at the September 17 City Council meeting.
The Post’s Election Coverage
We provided live election returns for national, state, regional, and City candidates, as well as measures on the ballot, up until the last race was called.
Crime and Safety
Alameda Belt Line Office Burns
AFD responded to a fire that caused extensive damage to the historic Alameda Belt Line office building.
Alameda County DA Files Criminal Charges in Mario Gonzalez Death
On April 18, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price filed charges against the Alameda Police officers involved in the death of Mario Gonzalez, reversing previous DA Nancy O’Malley’s decision.

How the City Is Preventing Sideshows and Plans to Step up Enforcement
On May 7, City Council received an update on the City’s approach to preventing and enforcing unpermitted sideshow events at Alameda Point.
Alameda Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Infant Fighting for Life
APD Chief Joshi reported that a father was arrested after killing his in-laws, wife, and 6-year-old son; his 1-year-old remained in critical condition (and later died).
APD Encampment Policies: Homelessness Is Not a Crime
After Governor Newson’s executive order directed state officials to start removing homeless encampments across the state, encampments in Oakland were cleared, and Alameda saw an increase of people in need of services.

Police Bodycam Footage Shows Intoxicated Trish Herrera-Spencer
Bodycam footage from the Long Beach Police Department showed Alameda City Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer appearing to be intoxicated as she interacted with first responders outside the League of Cities Conference before she was hospitalized.
Self-Defense Classes Offered Following Trump Victory
Self-defense instructor Edwina Phillips is hosting free, two-hour seminars for “anyone who wants to feel safer.”
Comings and Goings
WABA Executive Director Linda Asbury Retires
After more than seven years as West Alameda Business Association Executive Director, Linda Asbury passed the torch to Elissa Glickman.
FAAS Executive Director John L. Lipp to Retire in June 2025
FAAS Executive Director John L. Lipp penned a heartfelt letter to the community announcing his impending retirement.
College of Alameda Welcomes Gary Payton & Coaching Staff
The College of Alameda proudly announced their new men’s basketball coach, Hall of Famer Gary Payton.
Stitches, Pots, and Denim Spark Crafty Renaissance on Webster Street
A craft renaissance is taking place on Webster Street with the 2024 opening of three new businesses owned and operated by Alameda residents: Coven of Stitches, Alameda Pots, and Arkea Tailor Shop.

Jollibee Opening Brings Joy to Alameda Landing
Big crowds greeted the opening of the Jollibee Alameda location, satisfying cravings for Filipino fried chicken and other dishes.
Alameda Food Bank Breaks Ground on New Alameda Point Facility
Alameda Food Bank staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Food Bank’s new permanent facility.
Alameda Point Collaborative’s Doug Biggs Retiring
After 20 years serving the community as APC’s Executive Director, Doug Biggs is stepping back.
Business and Real Estate
Pagano’s Closing Central Avenue Location
Pagano’s Hardware, an Alameda tradition for over 70 years, closed its Central Avenue store—but its South Shore Center location remains open.
De-Pave Park Plan Gets Green Light From Oversight Panels
Alameda’s noteworthy park-in-progress at Alameda Point, De-Pave Park, received an update.

Property Available on Alameda’s Exclusive Grand Street for Just $400K
Amidst a sea of multimillion-dollar homes, a single 10,130-square-foot lot is for sale on Grand Street for only $400,000. “There is just one complicating factor: 610 Grand Street is under water,” explained Ken Der.
Alameda Hospital to Eliminate Operating Room
In a controversial maneuver, Alameda Hospital closed its operating room.
Panel Discussion Celebrates Local Women in STEM
To highlight the innovation of Alameda businesses and celebrate the women involved in them, the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance and its Alameda Women Leaders Group hosted a Women in STEM panel discussion.
Arts
Standing Room Only: Rhythmix’s Rising Seas Event
Rhythmix Cultural Works kicked off the year-long Rising Tides Climate Arts Initiative with “Rising Seas,” an art event combining music, theater, and dance to engage audiences with the impact of rising sea levels.

Silence: Julia Park Tracey Speaks Loud & Clear
Julia Park Tracey tells the remarkable story of her seventh great-grandmother, Silence Marsh, in her latest book, Silence.
Independent Film ‘Still Life’ to Feature Alameda Actors and Location
Still Life, a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama set in the late ’90s, is on its way to the big screen.
‘Somewhere to Land’ Draws a Huge Crowd at Alameda Point
A remarkable, multi-story set on the side of Hanger 25 greeted attendees at Somewhere to Land: Dances between Sea and a Low Sky.

King Lear Is All of Us as We Age
Gene Kahane wrote about his journey to wear the crown of one of Shakespeare’s great characters.
History
Webster Street in the Nineteenth Century
Everything you need to know about the history of Webster Street, including the story of how the street got its name.
West End Once Served as Magnet for Bathers
In the late 19th century, Alameda boasted an astonishing number of privately owned “baths” that served customers looking for a convenient and luxurious dip in the cool ocean water.

Alameda Point Before the Navy Arrived
In 2024, Alameda Point is characterized by the sprawling area left behind by the Naval Air Station, but what did it look like in the days before the Navy?
German Marksmen Create Unique Alameda Park
An eight-acre tract of land in Alameda was once home to Schuetzen Park, which included a 150-yard outdoor shooting range, restaurant, pavilion, and bowling alley.

The Tilden Mansion Series, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3
Among Alameda’s many beautiful homes, one stands out for its sheer size, grace, and beauty. Sometimes called the Wedding Cake House, the home at 1031 San Antonio Avenue is hard to miss.
Kelsey Goeres is the Managing Editor of the Alameda Post. Contact her via [email protected]. Her writing is collected at AlamedaPost.com/Kelsey-Goeres.