Project On Indefinite Hold Pending City Analysis Of Experiment And Future Council Decision By Larry Freeman The little experiment that could one day help lead to global climate cooling mitigations recently became a major science story buzz in the likes of The New York Times, local TV, radio, The SF Chronicle and even Popular Mechanics and The Smithsonian Magazine to name a few. But now the Marine Cloud Brightening Program (MCB) headed up by leading climate scientists at The University… [READ MORE].
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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HORNET, FABLED SHIP OF PAST, LOOKS TO FUTURE AS IT HOSTS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON “MARINE CLOUD BRIGHTENING PROGRAM” PART ONE OF THIS STORY Text and Photos By Larry Freeman ( outsourced photos noted in captions) The USS Hornet, Alameda’s famed warship museum which commemorates and preserves the past through its ties to the history of critical missions from World War II to Vietnam, and later the recovery vessel for the Apollo 11 Astronauts and capsule, now has a mission that… [READ MORE].
APD And City Push Back On The Decision, Citing Multiple Previous Investigations That Cleared Officers; DA Pamela Price’s Office Reviewed Past Evidence As Basis To Charge, One Day Prior To Statute Of Limitations Expiration Date By Larry Freeman One day before the third anniversary of Mario Gonzalez’s in-custody death, and on the eve of the expiration of a statute of limitations to charge the officers, The Public Accountability Unit (PAU) of Alameda County D.A’s Office and DA Pamela Price announced… [READ MORE].
Emerging Student Journalists, Ninth Graders Ella Schwartz and Nicolaus Thyen, Debut Their “Youth Voice” Stories In Collaboration With Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School’s Budding Journalism Program Overview by Larry Freeman for alamedanews.org A vast number of high schoolers, brimming with promise, drive and the energy of youth just need some structure, informed guidance for learning, encouragement and a venue to showcase their works in a classic ‘learn by doing’ engagement with the real world. Time and again, the combination… [READ MORE].
Results And Shots Of Frank Bette Center For The Arts Competition And Public Showing Of Local Photo Mastery Runs From April 13 Through May 25th Photos and text by Larry Freeman In a world where almost everyone packs a camera of some sort or another, Alameda abounds with photo opportunities for those with an artistic eye, but showcasing visually appealing shots in actual printed form for public consumption adds a whole different perspective to lenscraft. Enter Alameda’s Frank Bette Center… [READ MORE].
Local Veteran’s Group Leader And Alameda Elks Member Raises $5,000 To Help Fund Trip; Band Teacher Joyed And Surprised At Covert Ops Award Ceremony By Larry Freeman (Photos courtesy of Tina O’Grady) Joe LoParo, a local Veteran’s organizations and Alameda Elks Club member, had what might be called a very important, classified document in hand when he entered the Band Room on the second story of Alameda High School on Friday April 5th. LoParo and two other Veterans organization members unveiled… [READ MORE].
What Alameda Does About It, Plans To Do About It, And What They Can’t Do About It; Red Light Cameras Under Consideration; Deterrence Matters; More Traffic Officers To Be Added Soon; What’s A Warning Citation?, and more…. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE AUDIO INTERVIEW HERE: Interview and Photos by Larry Freeman A FEW PICKS FROM THIS AUDIO: “We are absolutely tracking the outcomes and the efficacy” of red light cameras in San Francisco and elsewhere where they are under consideration…What is… [READ MORE].