Monthly Archives: August 2023

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POLICE POD AUDIO THREE: CAR CRIMES RACING AHEAD AS ALAMEDA POLICE STRIVE TO PUT THE BRAKES ON

How both Police and Community Members can better understand the problem and take action Preface To ANN’s Third Audio Interview With APD’s Police Chief HEAR THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT BOTTOM OF STORY A national and local tsunami sized surge in car thefts, vehicle break-ins and stolen catalytic converters has many Alameda residents experiencing an equivalent spike of tempers, frustration and even  feelings of futility. One unfortunate East End resident witnessed 3 different attempts to steal his vehicle over a three year period,… [READ MORE].

POLICE POD AUDIO TWO: CHIEF JOSHI SPELLS OUT EXPECTATIONS ON POLICE CULTURE IN ALAMEDA

Preface To ANN’s Second Audio Interview With APD’s Police Chief HEAR THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT BOTTOM OF STORY When three new officers were sworn into the ranks of APD in early August of 2023, they took an ill-defined, standard oath, administered by APD Chief Nishant Joshi, to obey The Constitutions of The United States and California along with Alameda City laws and ordinances, and follow the proviso to  “faithfully discharge the duties of my position as a police officer to the… [READ MORE].

BURST WATER PIPELINE “MAIN” EVENT FLOODS LINCOLN AVE

Residents cut off from water supply for up to 20 hours A corroded, 12” cast iron EBMUD water delivery pipe burst open around 4:30 pm on Wednesday August 2nd, rapidly  transforming  a  200 yard swath of Lincoln Ave. into a temporary creek, as the water rose over the curb and overflowed  into  scores of front yards and  flooding one basement with about three feet of water. Several storm drains on the 2000 and 3000 blocks and two on adjacent High… [READ MORE].