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All For Your Delight: ‘Midsummer’ Comes to Chochenyo Park
You don’t need an English degree—or even a love of Shakespeare—to have a great time at The Foodbank Players’ production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Karin K. Jensen takes a seat amidst the gnarled old trees of Chochenyo Park and enjoys a magic-filled open air performance.
Today’s Alameda Treasure – 1620 Fourth Street, A Return to ‘Down Home,’ Part 1
New information and rare, never-before-published photos from early Alameda settlers have come to light. Historian Steve Gorman returns to the beautiful home at 1620 Fourth Street to dig deeper into family history.
A.A. Cohen and the Town of Woodstock
A soap factory, a borax plant, and an oil refinery all once dotted Alameda's western shoreline. Dennis Evanosky winds back the clock to 1864, when early settlers created the Town of Woodstock, and the Alameda Railroad ran through the peninsula of Alameda—not yet an island.
When the Ground Shakes, Have a Plan
We can’t predict when the next major earthquake will happen, but we can decide how prepared we’ll be when it does. Review this checklist and make sure the members of your household know how to respond.
Mayor Hopefuls Differ on Infrastructure Bond, Urban Development Strategies
The LWVA mayoral forum largely focused on candidates' plans for Measure L, the proposed $300M infrastructure bond. Desmond Bracken reports that Tracy Jensen and Malia Vella support the measure, while Tony Daysog opposes it as it is written. Photo by Maurice Ramirez.
Letters to the Editor for September 11, 2026
In this week's Letters to the Editor, Ryan LaLonde voices support for Adriana Valencia's campaign for the AC Transit Board, and Jay Garfinkle encourages voters to read campaign literature "with a good dose of skepticism regarding its accuracy and truthfulness."
Math Puzzle for September 11, 2026
Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for September 11, 2026 - Individual interests and collective interest join hands at the local paper.
Alameda PostCast for September 11, 2026
In Episode 219, Scott Piehler's topics include: Bayview Drive backyards encroaching on public property. Previews for the Planning Board and City Council, plus a look at Council Candidates. Porchfest is upon us. Dogs and birds in the news, and weekend activities.
All Around Alameda – Hobbies and Community
Snag your ticket to a beginner-friendly mahjong social, enroll in a pottery class, learn to crochet, do yoga at sunset, join a choir, and take an educational walk along the shoreline—all right here on the island!
Homeowners Encroach on City Shoreline Property
"Around 40 homeowners along the shoreline of Bayview Drive have been extending their backyards onto the City’s shoreline land, which includes wildlife habitat and a popular public path," writes Irene Dieter. "Some users of the public path find this encroachment alarming."