Master Fantasy Artist’s Memorial Event From 3-7 PM, Saturday, March 26; Open For All Who Wish To Honor Him, His Life And Works By Larry Freeman When most folks cross through the silver doorway to face the silver ball inside the Pacific Pinball Museum, they usually think of the surrounds as an artifact arcade or spot steeped in the history of pinball. Many don’t see it –at least not initially– as an art museum replete with numerous works of original… [READ MORE].
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Final Tally Comes In At 76.15%, More Than 9.4% Above Minimum For Passage By Larry Freeman Updated 4/06 After a month to the day of waiting since polls closed for the March 5, Primary Election, voters, AUSD and the Alameda community at large got final word that AUSD’s Parcel Tax Measure will provide nearly $24 million in continued funding for Alameda Public Schools. Had it failed, AUSD would have been faced with serious budget cuts, resulting in loss of program, likely… [READ MORE].
“IT WAS INCREDIBLE WHAT WE FOUND IN THERE; DON’T COME TO OUR CITY …BECAUSE WE WILL HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE” CHIEF JOSHI WARNS THIEVES; A DEEP DIG INTO HOW STILL ONGOING CASE WAS CRACKED by Larry Freeman A recent APD bust of a major shoplifting ring that operated brashly and efficiently around the BayArea was initially set in motion by the initiative of a single APD officer, Mike Tangataevaha who took a close, thoughtful look at photo evidence and an inventory… [READ MORE].
Volunteer Members Rally To Beat Mother Nature And Complete Recreational Structure; Commemoration This Friday By Larry Freeman One of the Alameda Elks Lodge’s missions is to lend a hand in supporting local veterans, especially those in need of transitional housing and basic living supplies and amenities as twin-size bedding, new linens, cookware, books, board games and hygiene supplies to give folks a boost when they move into the temporary living quarters at Dignity Commons at the former Naval base. But this… [READ MORE].
This In-Depth ANN AUDIO Episode With Chief Of Police Nishant Joshi Expands On Prior Print Story On APD Staffing And New Hires Text & Interview by Larry Freeman This audio version is an innovative journalism product in which ANN follows up on a previously printed, detail/data heavy story, “APD ADDS NEW OFFICERS TO ITS RANKS,” (2/28) with an in person, one on one interview with The Chief. Here, Joshi takes us beyond and behind the lines of print and the vast… [READ MORE].
Measure E’s Approval Would Keep One Funding Stream Stable For Now , But District Will Still Face Significant Budget Challenges By Larry Freeman —————– Voters around the state will take to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5th to weigh in on a number of matters, some to select from variety of Primary Election candidate, with votes that elect no one at this time, and some with votes that carry very real, here and now consequences. AUSD’s proposed parcel tax renewal… [READ MORE].
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].
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].