February Swearing In Ceremony Boosts Force Total To 74 Sworn Personnel, Still Fourteen Shy Of Goal; More Officers Yet To Come Despite Difficult Hiring Market even as APD runs recruiting campaign By Larry Freeman A recent promotion, officer/employee recognition and new police officer swearing in ceremony on February 13th boosted the number of Alameda’s sworn personnel to 74, according to APD. That is a rise of twelve or so compared to the same time last year. The addition of this… [READ MORE].
Monthly Archives: February 2024
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Four Day Event Starts Thursday, February 22 With Best Ever Line Up At Alameda Theatre and Cineplex By Larry Freeman Alameda film buffs, or maybe just folks who want to explore an outpouring of ‘Indy’ films and shorts, will get more than an eye full beginning Thursday Night, February 22 as The Alameda International Film Festival (AIFF) comes to town in its fourth incarnation. Over a four day period, folks will get to choose from a flood of films and live,… [READ MORE].
The First In A Series Of Behind The Scenes, Live Training Videos Of Firefighter Recruits And The Program In Action Video, photos and text by Larry Freeman Please View Video By Clicking On The Arrow At Bottom Of Story Alameda, as both a hometown community and as a government entity, holds many special, yet little known or hidden gems scattered around or tucked away in various enclaves around town. While The Alameda Theatre and Cineplex, The U.S.S. Hornet Museum, and… [READ MORE].
“So many he carried in hands and heart” Patrick Corder, 43, passed away unexpectedly due to a work-related post traumatic stress injury, according to AFD. Chief Nick Luby, one of the nine presenters at the service praised Corder’s devout dedication, compassion and heartfelt caregiving to so many. “He was instrumental in the success of our Community Paramedic program which has been a vital service to our community. This program paved the way for the Alameda C.A.R.E Team, the Fire… [READ MORE].
AUSD’s Wood Middle School Construction And Sports Facilities Improvement Project Poses Problems For Vaunted Youth Baseball Program By Larry Freeman Alameda Little League, (ALL) which has nurtured thousands of Alameda youths to “Play Ball” since 1980, now finds itself in a ballgame of a very different and complex sort. While the league looks forward to another festive Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday March 8th at its prize field next to Wood Middle School, it also faces down a fearsome fastball… [READ MORE].
Alameda’s Stan Bunger Recounts Some Highlights From His Near 5,000 Conversations With Legendary Hall Of Fame Football Insider And Previews New Madden Book LISTEN TO ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE: By Larry Freeman “BOOM! ” The brash, plain speaking, drill down, tangential mind of one of America’s most uncommon, common-man personas stands out in this interview with former KCBS News Radio Morning Anchor, Stan Bunger. This exploration rekindles and vivifies the down to earth person and media personality of John Madden, whose… [READ MORE].
A Perspective And Primer For Students, Parents and School Professionals As 6oth Anniversary Of Free Speech Movement At Cal Approaches. (Note: this article is part of ANN’s educational mission consistent with our 501C-3, non-profit standing; this article is for informational purposes, and does not constitute legal advice ) By Larry Freeman Today, as our local schools generally enrich and empower student expression – often bringing a variety of tones and social or political agendas—we largely take for granted that students… [READ MORE].