News Briefs for August 12, 2022
A McAwesome donation, public art grants, November candidates, our brown Estuary, AFD deployments, and after school programs. McDonald’s donates to FAAS Friends of the Alameda…
News Briefs for August 5, 2022
AFD puts out East End fire, cold case closed, more November candidates, pet adoptions, and surveys. AFD puts out backyard fire Carl Weingarten sent us his photos…
News Briefs for July 29, 2022
Alameda Point fire, City Manager recruitment, new candidates, Food Bank survey, and local arts events. Fire destroys empty building at Alameda Point On Monday July…
News Roundup for July 15, 2022
Island Savoy Market serves coffee Island Savoy Market welcomed customers on Thursday for the first time to the newly-renovated space. Members of the community were…
Mrs. Lane and Dave’s Last Day
This the final installment of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda and becoming a firefighter. We are deeply grateful…
Shots Fired — Officer Down
This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda and becoming and being a firefighter. New installments are…
The Fireboat is Sinking
Is That Water in the Cabin? September 1989 — Closing Day of Yacht Season This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories…
Saving Six; Watch Your Head!
This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda and becoming a firefighter. New installments are published every…
Clement Avenue Opening; Tubes Closing for Fire Drill
Clement Avenue extension opening June 16 The City has announced the opening of the extension of Clement Avenue. It is located behind the new Alta Star…
Up on the Roof, Pride, and Road Trip at AHS
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for June 5, 2022 Welcome to June. There is a lot going on this month starting with an election. Be sure…
The True Meaning of Memorial Day Revisited
Memorial in Bronze from 1948 by Thomas M. Lane, Alameda Fire Department Chief 1933-1958. On the cover of this issue of the Alameda Firemen’s Year…
Now You Know I’m Whacky!
This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda and becoming a firefighter. New installments are published every…
House Fire on Buena Vista Ave.
Updated with additional information at 10:55 a.m. May 9 and 9:35 a.m. May 10. Update 9:35 a.m. May 10 – AFD’s Instagram states both an…
Charlie Chaplin and Friends
This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda and becoming a firefighter. Further installments are published every…
City Approves Continuing CARE Team Program
Alameda program for people experiencing a mental health crisis extended through June 30, 2023. On April 19th, Alameda Fire Department (AFD) Chief Nick Luby updated…
Rookie Firefighter Life
This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda and becoming a firefighter. Further installments will be published…
Dave's First Day on the Job
This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda and becoming a firefighter. Further installments will be published…
Across the Salt Flats
This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda. Further installments will be published every Friday. Utah State’s…
Clinton Avenue Fire Severely Damages Home
Neighbors and residents of the 1300 block of Clinton Avenue were woken early Sunday morning by a house fire. A call came into Alameda Fire…
AFD Dive Rescue Team Takes to the Water
The Alameda Fire Department (AFD) put its new dive rescue team through its paces in Seaplane Lagoon at Alameda Point on Wednesday. The department announced…
More Friends and Fun on the Estuary
This is part of our ongoing series of Dave LeMoine’s memories of growing up in Alameda. Further installments will be published every Friday. Dave and…
