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Published 20 hours agoPreparing Alameda for El Niño
Governor Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency on September 21 in anticipation of strong fall and winter storms. In Alameda, residents can expect potential flooding, fallen trees, and power outages. Jean Chen talks with the Public Works Director and City Manager about El…
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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.
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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}
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Published September 22Opinion: A Call for a Community Advisory Board for Data Center Business Development
"As a proactive measure, I propose that the City of Alameda form a community advisory board to set clear policies for data center- and AI-related business development to protect human safety, environmental health, and economic equity," writes Christina Liebner. {Opinion}
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Published September 18Council Advances Housing Rules, AC Transit Warns of Route Cuts
At the September 15 City Council meeting, AC Transit warned they may eliminate or reduce several local bus routes unless voters approve Measure RTM, the regional transportation tax. Karin K. Jensen also reports that Council advanced regulations governing short-term rentals and…
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Published September 15City Council Candidates Bring Ideas on Climate, Development, Infrastructure to Public Forum
The League of Women Voters of Alameda held a forum for City Council candidates at the Alameda Main Library on September 5, 2026. Desmond Bracken compares and contrasts the candidates' platforms. Photo by Maurice Ramirez.
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Published September 11Mayor 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.
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Published September 10Homeowners 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."