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Alameda Post
Published September 24Erick Bell Appointed to AUSD Board of Education
After considering three finalists, the AUSD Board of Education has appointed Erick O. Bell to fill the seat left vacant when Board Clerk Jennifer Williams resigned. Susan Davis also announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Otis Elementary School is set for September…
Alameda Post
Published September 24AUSD Board Candidates Talk AI, Budget, Youth Civic Engagement During Public Forum
Newcomer Sarah Putnam, returning candidate Joyce Boyd, former board member Mike McMahon, and current incumbents Gary Lym and Carrie Hahnel are all vying for seats on the AUSD Board of Education. Desmond Bracken relays their discussions on AI, budget, and youth civic engagement at…
Alameda Post
Published September 24All Around Alameda – Out on the Town
This week in Alameda, enjoy a night of storytelling under the big top, sip tequila and mezcal in Downtown Alameda, tour "Leonardville," fundraise for earthquake relief, and attend the grand opening of Pinot's Palette.
Alameda Post
Published September 24Two Birds from Alameda – September 24, 2026
Seagull asks our candidates a burning question in the latest installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.
Alameda Post
Published September 23City Appoints New Communications Manager Linda Mumma
The City of Alameda has announced the appointment of award-winning communications professional and former journalist Linda Mumma as the City’s new Communications Manager.
Alameda Post
Published September 23Opinion: City of Alameda Ballot Measures – Pros and Cons
The League of Women Voters of Alameda shares what supporters and opponents are saying about Measure L, Measure M, and Measure N to help voters make up their mind for the November 3 General Election. {Opinion}
Alameda Post
Published September 23Ready, Set, Prep: Emergency Preparedness Day is October 17
Learn how to keep your family safe during natural disasters and emergencies at Emergency Preparedness Day on October 17 at the College of Alameda. Admission to the family-friendly event is free. Plus there are other perks, including free lunch and emergency kits for the first 200…
Alameda Post
Published September 23Healthy Alameda: A Wound that Won’t Heal? Specialized Care is Available Right Here in Alameda
"What starts as a small cut, blister, or sore can sometimes become a serious health concern when it doesn’t heal as expected," writes Alameda Health System. "The good news is that people in Alameda and surrounding communities have access to specialized wound care right here on…
City of Dublin
Published September 22Community Meetings Scheduled for Dublin Fallon 580 Residential Projects
The City of Dublin is hosting two community meetings to share information about the proposed Dublin Fallon 580 Residential projects.
East Bay Express
Published September 22Black Bay Area artists rebuild cultural infrastructure
A map is drawn to lay claim to a place. This one is drawn to recover it: By walking ground that already belonged to someone and naming what survived the three-headed blaze of divestment, disorganization and gentrification. Not everything about fire is destruction. The native…
East Bay Express
Published September 22The Oakland we lost
In documentary photographer and filmmaker Ken Light’s new book, Soul City: Oakland, U.S.A., 120 black-and-white photographs tell the story of the people of West Oakland. Covering the years from 1974-1976 and viewed through the lens of 2026, the only thing more striking than what…
East Bay Express
Published September 22The wound, overthrown: Exploring AI psychotherapy
This is the second installment of a three-part series in which our writer delves into the depths of his psyche, guided by artificial intelligence. Read the previous installment here: Part 1, ‘AI: Final Weapon or Final Healer?’. The Wound Enthroned As I began writing this article,…