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].
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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].
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].
Police Respond Quickly As Two Neighbors Detain Suspect Until Police Arrive The alleged burglar is detained and questioned inside a police vehicle after initial apprehension by a brave resident who found the suspect in the act of stuffing power tools into a sports bag. By Larry Freeman An alleged burglar, a light, scruffy bearded male, reportedly in his thirties according to a local social media post, found himself cuffed in the back of an APD squad car at about 7:15… [READ MORE].
Daysog Reconciles Council Position With His Congressional “Peace” Platform The City Of Alameda, due in part, to Daysog’s stance, did not officially take sides in the Israel/Gaza War. by Larry Freeman At a contentious Jan 2, Alameda City Council meeting Vice Mayor Tony Daysog – who is a local candidate for The U.S. Congress –faced an issue elemental to his platform and campaign, involving calls for a Gaza Ceasefire. Daysog, who has consistently staked out a position as “fighting for… [READ MORE].
Festive, Fun-Filled Kiwanis Fundraiser To Bring Bitesful Of Storied Winter Dish To Alameda On January 27th Reader’s note: Please forward the link to this story to a friend! As a public service piece, this story does not require a subscription to ANN. By Larry Freeman The lore of Chili is thick and rich, and the lure of Chili again beckons Alamedans to ease their hankerings this month as The Alameda Kiwanis Club’s Annual Chili Cook Off returns to The Al Dewitt Officer’s… [READ MORE].