City of Alameda to Respond to Google Fiber for Communities RFI
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:12:05 GMT

In a statement released today, the City of Alameda said that it is "enthusiastically responding" to Google's Request for Information from communities interesting in being a pilot location for Google's Fiber for Communities Initiative .

Alameda jail workers locked out after strike
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:09:44 GMT

DUBLIN, Calif. a " Health care workers who treat inmates at Alameda County jails are not being allowed to return to work after a one-day strike over contract negotiations.The workers say they were turned away when they reported for duty at Dublin's Santa Rita Jail and Oakland's Glenn Dyer Detention Facility on Wednesday morning.More than 140 ...

Agendas in AUSD Master Plan | ACTION ALAMEDA News
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:01:08 GMT

Alameda Superintendent of Schools Kirsten Vital says that the new Master Plan is the result of "...eight community workshops, 25 meetings held by community volunteers and 30 school-site meetings led by principals and surveys." And I believe her.

Exploratory Meeting on Proposed Veterans' Courts at High Street Station Cafe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:03:27 GMT

This Thursday, at the High Street Station Cafe, Teresa Livingston of Oakland's Swords to Plowshares will facilitate a discussion about the potential for an Alameda County Veterans' Court, dedicated to handling criminal cases involving United States War Veterans.

Alameda: College counselor convicted of forgery, identity theft
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:48:06 GMT

A counselor at College of Alameda has been convicted of multiple felony charges after prosecutors said she forged a power-of-attorney document to secure the title of her friend's home during the height of the real estate boom.

Hayward Dad Arrested In Infant Daughter's Death
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:47:47 GMT

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his baby daughter over the weekend, authorities said Monday.

Alameda Co: Firefighters Extinguish House Fire Near San Leandro
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:30:24 GMT

Alameda County firefighters extinguished an apparent grease fire at a home in an unincorporated part of the county near San Leandro this evening, a fire dispatcher said.

AUSD Superintendent Says Political Consultants Were Vital to Master Plan Development
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:41:29 GMT

Responding to questions raised in last week's article , Alameda Unified School District Superintendent Kirsten Vital says that political consultants hired to pass Measure H in 2008 were vital to developing the master plan approved by AUSD on February 23rd, which calls for a new, higher, parcel tax.

Review: Don't miss Altarena's 'Man of La Mancha' in Alameda
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:10:01 GMT

Don Miguel de Cervantes' fast moving story of a 13th-century knight in the 16th-century has been beautifully brought onstage at Alameda's Altarena Playhouse under the richly talented Stewart Lyle's direction.

Miss Alameda to Hold Fundraiser. Portion of Proceeds to Haiti Relief, Children's Miracle Network
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:15:30 GMT

On Saturday, March 27th, Jessica Robinson, who is competing again this year as Miss Alameda for Miss California USA, will hold a fundraiser event at Rock Wall Wine Company at Alameda Point.

Woman dies after falling into Bay
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:11:28 GMT

Authorities are still investigating the death of a woman who apparently fell overboard from a ferry into the icy water of the Bay this morning.

St. Patty's Day Dash, Saturday March 13th, 2010
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:22:21 GMT

The annual St. Patty's Day Dash to benefit the East Bay Miracle League takes place next Saturday, March 13th, at 10am at Crown Beach, Alameda.

Go Celtic -- even to the Dead -- this Irish season in Alameda
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:53:57 GMT

On the surface, Celtic music and psychedelic Grateful Dead jams may not have much in common, but as Alameda resident Paul Kotapish found, they're rooted in similar folk traditions.

Alameda man indicted in alleged $25 million computer scheme
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:07:16 GMT

An Alamedan is one of four men under federal indictment amid allegations they used computer hacking to steal $25 million by purchasing and reselling tickets to top concerts, shows and sporting events.

Alameda Municipal Power in no Hurry to Get a Bloom Box
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:30:06 GMT

The Bloom Box, from Bloom Energy in Sunnyvale is generating a lot of hype with its fuel cell design and promise to generate "energy anywhere" with few emissions.

3rd Man Posts Bail in Concert Ticket Fraud Case
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:36:51 GMT

A Los Angeles man charged with running a massive online concert ticket fraud has posted bail in New Jersey.

Governor asks that furlough cases go to state Supreme Court
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:28:29 GMT

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger The Schwarzenegger administration filed a petition Tuesday to transfer seven furlough appeals to the California Supreme Court for prompt resolution of the issue after months of mixed lower court rulings.

Lunar New Year Festival at Harbor Bay Landing Shopping Center
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:47:45 GMT

Celebrate the Lunar New Year this Saturday, March 6th, from 11:00am to 2:30pm at Harbor Bay Landing Shopping Center on Bay Farm Island in Alameda at the 12th Annual Lunar New Year Festival.

Alameda Sales Tax Enjoys Uptick in Most Recent Reported Quarter
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:03:56 GMT

Tonight City staff will present to Alameda City Council a sales tax report for the most recent quarter reported, showing a reversal in steady same-quarter year-over-year declines since the second quarter of 2008.

However, the Alameda Theater still isn't delivering promised sales tax revenue.

Alameda: Man accused of sexual assault may have targeted other victims, police say
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:16:56 GMT

A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the former Alameda Naval Air Station also may have assaulted at least two other women in the same area, police said.