A subtle, but deeply profound change comes over the faces of Alameda Fire Academy recruits from the time they suit up before facing their live fire attack and rescue training sessions of the day to the time when the ordeal –or at least part of it– is over. Expressions of anticipation preceding the flame and smoke-filled sessions… … morph, in the aftermath of their dealings with Dante, into weighty ones of reflection and reckoning, colored by a touch of fatigue and… [READ MORE].
Yearly Archives: 2023
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Student Journalist Internships and Letters Of Recommendation Students in 8th grade through college or university level who are studying and/or otherwise interested or involved in Journalism or a related field (communications, photography, podcasting, broadcasting writing, etc.) may indicate their interest by filling out the form at bottom of this page. to become Journalism Interns with Alameda Neighborhoods News (ANN). This opportunity, along with all of the lessons in our Free Journalism Education Program, is cost free to all participants or others…. [READ MORE].
Take advantage of ANN’S Free Journalism Education Program ANN is proud to offer members of the general public a free Journalism Education lesson series, and we encourage you to become a self-guided learner as part of our rich, professionally developed program with the opportunity to become an ANN Certified Content Contributor, or just for the purposes of self enrichment by learning core basics of news based Journalism and reporting. FREE JOURNALISM EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the world of news based… [READ MORE].
Alameda Boys and Girl’s Club Launches New Program –Open To All– For College Bound Youths and Parents Parents seeking to send their students off to college face a labyrinthe of complex decisions, and navigating that often new, and not always hospitable terrain, can be daunting, time consuming, and involve major financial decisions and sacrifices, not to mention home-front drama and angst. Learning the ABC’s and three R’s in school is one thing, but obtaining reliable, structured guidance in learning how to… [READ MORE].
5th Annual Gala Event To Help Fund Alameda Boys and Girl’s Club By Kari Barnes A signature community fundraising event, replete with fine food, great wine, top tier brews, major mingling and high energy music, will be back in town as the Alameda Boys & Girls Club hosts the festivity in the scenic open space of Alameda Point on Saturday, October 7 from 12-4pm. The fifth rendition of Corks, Forks Rhythm & Brews features purveyors among California’s best wineries, spirits,… [READ MORE].
Welcome to Alameda Neighborhoods News! We are proud to be the newest online news publication in town, grounded in ethics-based news reporting in service of the public good in Alameda. We are proud to be the newest online news source in town. If you want more than rehashed press releases, social-media spin, and potato chip journalism, make ANN part of your news diet. We invite you to join this special, symbiotic community venture by contributing content, subscribing/donating and spreading… [READ MORE].
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].
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].
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].
Preface To ANN’s First Audio Interview With APD’s Police Chief HEAR THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT BOTTOM OF STORY Alameda’s chronically understaffed Police Department, — which once peaked at 111 officers prior to 2005—is inching towards attaining its authorized force number of 88, according to Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi in an exclusive audio interview with ANN. (please hear it at bottom of this story) APD, in late July, hired three new officers who will become active in December of this year… [READ MORE].