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 Ed Cassell stands tall as he works on one of his scores of giant murals. 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… [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 Sergeant Spencer Mountain of APD and a partner member from CHP or private loss prevention team, inside APD headquarters photograph allegedly stolen items for evidentiary records on day evidence was seized from theft operation storage residence in Oakland. (APD photo) by Larry Freeman A recent APD bust… [READ MORE].
Volunteer Members Rally To Beat Mother Nature And Complete Recreational Structure; Commemoration This Friday A team of Alameda Elks puts together a new recreational structure for veterans transitioning from homelessness at Dignity Village in Alameda. 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… [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 Many steps and a still ongoing, gradual time frame are involved with getting new officers on the streets to bring APD’s force and training levels up to a stage where effective, strategic, professional policing can be achieved in line with Chief Joshi’s long-term game plan. Here, two of five total officers who, at one point, arrived at the… [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 Chief Nishant Joshi, back to camera, swears in a solemn new, badgeless foursome, as he delivers the oath of office to which they must promise to abide by. The pinning ceremony followed shortly after. (see photos below) A recent promotion, officer/employee recognition and new police officer… [READ MORE].
Four Day Event Starts Thursday, February 22 With Best Ever Line Up At Alameda Theatre and Cineplex (l tor) Mark Farrell, Phillip Matarrese and Colin Blake of The Alameda International Film Festival prepare to bring the magic to you and the big screens of Alameda Theatre in a banner year for the event. 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… [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 With “Turnout” gear, oxygen tanks and masks in place, a group of Alameda Fire Academy Recruits receives instruction before engaging in a forced entry, victim rescue training activity. They will have to pry open a latched metal door before crawling 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].