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MAINSTAY OF ALAMEDA NEWS CEASES PUBLICATION

Alameda Sun’s Last Print Issue Hit Stands On November 30 ; Digital To Fold At Close of Year By Larry Freeman Alameda Sun Publisher Eric Kos lays out a page for The Sun’s next to last print issue The well-practiced hands of Eric J. Kos, Publisher of The Alameda Sun, a longstanding fixture of homegrown local news, did their keyboard dance to lay out the Police Blotter page of his paper at 11:07 a.m. on November 13. On the surface,… [READ MORE].

APD CHIEF URGES PARENT VIGILANCE TO KEEP KIDS SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX PREDATORS

Recent Arrest Underscores Need For At Home Protections Instagram was the site used by the suspect, even as its webpage displays a an image that does not reveal its dark side as a realm for online child predators. As Chief Of APD, Nishant Joshi, revealed a few more details about the recent arrest of an alleged online child sexploitation suspect, but, as a local parent, he unveiled volumes of views and advice that lie deep behind the badge that defines… [READ MORE].

AN HISTORIC DAY FOR AN HISTORIC SHIP ON AN HISTORIC DAY

Alameda’s U.S.S. Hornet Aircraft Carrier Museum Hosts One Of A Kind, Record Event On Veterans Day Key dignitaries, including  (l to r)  Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Admiral Daniel Dwyer and Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ashcraft join others in the wreath ceremony in  honor and memory of U.S. Military Veterans. This past Veterans Day aboard Alameda’s prized World War II Aircraft Carrier Museum, The U.S.S. Hornet, produced a unique, historic, banner day for the famed vessel, for the combined thousands of dignitaries, visitors… [READ MORE].

POLICE POD AUDIO SIX: GRABBING AHOLD OF SHOPLIFTING EPIDEMIC NOT CLOSE AT HAND

APD Chief Nishant Joshi Discusses The Effectiveness And Limits of Law Enforcement, Private Security And Criminal Law To Arrest Rise   Hear the full audio interview here: Story Overview By Larry Freeman It’s all too well known by shoppers, retail workers and business owners that shop lifting takes a toll on the community and feeds an ever rising sense of frustration, feeling of helplessness or a even a kind of reluctant acceptance. In the worst case scenario, retail establishment close due… [READ MORE].

DOUBLE BARREL ARGUMENTS TARGET SLEEP DISRUPTION FROM OAKLAND AIRPORT EXPANSION

Two Letters Seek To Deliver Wake Up Call, Citing Substantial Deficiencies In Oakland’s Draft EIR As many as 16 new gates may be added under Oakland Airport Expansion Master Plan The City Of Alameda and a long standing community group concerned about  Oakland Airport expansion plans, The  Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity  (CLASS),  aligned in common cause as each, separately and serendipitously, sharply challenged much of  Oakland Airport’s  (OAK)  Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR, along with the… [READ MORE].

ALAMEDA POLICE ARREST ONLINE CHILD EXPLOITATION SUSPECT

Intensive Investigation Of June Tip Leads To Apprehension Of Alleged Perpetrator A brief APD online posting reported that a suspect was taken into custody at his work place in Emeryville after evidence involving  “the sharing of explicit content and the maintaining of inappropriate online relations.” The suspect’s name was withheld, part of standard police procedure for an ongoing investigation. Thus far, their detective work has “has identified several of the users he was in communication with.,” without specifying whether those… [READ MORE].

STATE SUPREME COURT REJECTS LOCAL’S APPEAL TO INVALIDATE ALAMEDA SCHOOL PARCEL TAX MEASURE

High Court Declines To Hear Case, Upholding August Appeals Court Ruling Exterior View of California First District Court Of Appeal Which Ruled In AUSD’s Favor The California State Supreme Court dealt a fatal blow to local resident Leland Traiman’s cause to nullify AUSD’s parcel tax Measure A, by letting stand a California First District, Division 5 Court Of Appeals ruling that the tax did not create “different effective tax rates for different properties.” Had he prevailed, AUSD General Fund revenues… [READ MORE].

THE LITTLE (FIRE) ENGINE THAT COULD, DID AND STILL DOES

Alameda, in keeping  with a number of long standing communities who herald their  rich past history, revealed a showpiece, blast from the past, rolling trophy as Alameda Fire Department  Engine # 7, wowed the thousands that saw it motor its way along the July 4th Parade Route in 2022. The 1935 Seagrave rig served the department for decades as a critical piece of fire fighting equipment, and now serves in a new role as a shining remnant of the city’s… [READ MORE].

IF YOU CAN’T GET TO THE FRUITS AND VEGGIES, THEY CAN GET TO YOU

Dan’s Farmer’s Market Of Alameda Offers Delivery Program For Those With Mobility Or Other Limitations A common refrain when it comes to nutritional health is that we need to get more fruits and vegetables into our diets. But if folks have trouble actually getting to the supplier, or maybe just don’t have the time, they can sign up for a once a week delivery of produce that comes from select, local farms and orchards participating in the Community Supported Agriculture … [READ MORE].

AUTUMN: ‘TIS THE SEASON OF GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES NOT TO BE MISSED

Fall Into Gardening By Kelly, Your Local Nursery Expert The hard right turn into autumn brings unmistakable shifts. It’s not like the stutter-start into false spring or the mild summer that never really felt like it began this year.  The autumn signals are clear: squirrels join the cause to plant a million trees, cross orb weavers tack up perfect webs, brisk mornings are followed by hot afternoon sweater regret, and fresh eyes see long shadows in softening light on the… [READ MORE].