Mounting Frustration With Local Problem Requires City Council Approval By Larry Freeman APD will go to the City Council on the evening of Tuesday, May 7th to request the purchase of two aerial drones which could be used to gather evidence on such matters as tracking vehicle involvement and whereabouts for a host of public safety problems as out of control sideshows, violent crimes, hostage situations natural disasters and other significant threats to public safety. APD is seeking to inform… [READ MORE].
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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].
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].
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].
After A Day And a Half Of Bargaining Following AEA Tuesday Rally And Statements To School Board, Two Sides Find Compromise Mid- Morning Thursday By Larry Freeman The Alameda Education Association’s Bargaining Unit, following a rally in City Hall Plaza on Tuesday, where teachers and community members made pay and benefits exhortations at an Alameda School Board Meeting, found common ground with AUSD negotiators and arrived at a tentative salary boost agreement totaling 7% for teachers, nurses, counselors and speech… [READ MORE].
Group Gathers To Boost Spirit, Hone Message And Create Awareness Before Addressing School Board — Negotiations With District Continue As Of Wednesday By Larry Freeman “The community is a lovely place to live. I love our students, our staff; I love what I teach. I don’t know too many other places in the Bay Area where I could teach those digital media classes. You know, this place has got it all. I’m raising my own kids here,” said sixteen year… [READ MORE].
An Overview And Interview Series With Alameda Residents Of Days We Tend To—Or Might Want To– Forget Interviews Follow, Below The Overview Text and Photos By Larry Freeman; Interviews by ANN Student Journalist Intern, Ben Rubin (Editor’s note: In the interest of community public service, ANN is providing free access to this story. Please support our efforts to bring quality community news and public service to Alameda by becoming a paid subscriber, writer, photo journalist or news pod caster. Find… [READ MORE].