The City of Alameda is launching a major renovation project at the Civic Center Parking Structure at Oak Street and Central Avenue to improve safety, accessibility, and overall usability. The project begins this month and is expected to be completed in March 2026. https://alamedapost.com/news/civic-center-parking-garage-oak-central-getting-major-upgrades/
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Congratulations, Alameda! The City of Alameda has been recognized by the Institute for Local Government with several Beacon Program awards this year. Check out the new CARP Metric Hub to track the City's progress towards its sustainability goals. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-alameda-recognized-leadership-sustainability-climate-action/
#alameda #carp #CityOfAlameda #OaklandAlamedaAdaptationCommittee #sustainability
Stage 2 of the Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project was completed on Monday, October 27, and Stage 3 begins on Wednesday, October 29. Watch out for these detour routes, and refresh yourself on the rules of roundabouts. https://alamedapost.com/news/central-avenue-safety-improvement-project-construction-update/
#alameda #CentralAvenueSafetyImprovementProject #CityOfAlameda #construction #detour
"California has strict rules about tenant security deposits that all residential landlords and property managers must follow," writes Rico Fenix, a Paralegal-Investigator for the Alameda City Attorney’s Office. Here's what renters should know about the process. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/security-deposit-alameda-california-tenants/
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Over time, Alameda's southern shoreline has faced more extreme weather events, causing major erosion and sea level rise. Richard Bangert reports that the City has submitted a grant application for $1.6 million to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority to pay for designing new adaptation measures. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-applies-adaptation-grant-design-future-southern-shoreline/
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At the Sea Level Rise Planning Fair, residents were invited to share ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future of the waterfront as part of developing an Alameda Shoreline Adaptation Plan. Karin K. Jensen explains the evolving strategies and timeline for the Plan. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/timely-sea-level-rise-planning-fair-presents-draft-strategies-neighborhood/
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On September 23, electric vehicle drivers and Alameda officials gathered to celebrate new EV chargers on Eagle Avenue. "The chargers, provided by It’s Electric, are curbside and publicly accessible," reports Jean Chen. Download the app to get a free charging cable. Photos by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-celebrates-new-ev-chargers-everett-commons/
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The City of Alameda is seeking community feedback on improving safety at the Gibbons Drive/High Street/Fernside Boulevard intersection, starting on Monday, September 22. Here's how to weigh in. https://alamedapost.com/news/public-feedback-requested-gibbons-high-fernside-intersection-project/
Shake hands and network face-to-face with top Bay Area employers from government, retail, shipping, restaurants, and more at Alameda’s 11th Annual Autumn Job Fair on Thursday, September 18, 2 to 4 p.m. at the South Shore Shopping Center. More than 40 employers are hiring for at least 100 positions. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alamedas-11th-annual-autumn-job-fair-south-shore-september-18/
#alameda #AlamedaChamberAndEconomicAlliance #AlamedaCountySocialServicesAgency #CityOfAlameda #JobFair #SouthShoreCenter
The City of Alameda has now prevailed at the California Court of Appeal, securing rent control protections for 150 residential units at Admirals Cove, a community of renovated townhomes between Alameda Landing and the Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-alameda-wins-rent-control-protections-150-units-admirals-cove/
#alameda #AlamedaCityAttorney #CityOfAlameda #housing #RentControl #RentControlOrdinance
City of Alameda Sustainability and Resilience Manager Danielle Mieler is being honored this year at the Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt Awards for her inspirational work in planning for climate change resilience! https://alamedapost.com/news/danielle-mieler-honored-hidden-hero-greenbelt-alliance/
#alameda #CityOfAlameda #ClimateActionAndResiliencePlan #DanielleMieler #OaklandAlamedaAdaptationCommittee
Paralegal-Investigator Rico Fenix urges the public to watch out for scams that are literally walking up to our doors. "Unlicensed contractors can target seniors, arrive unannounced, point out minor damage, and pressure homeowners into repairs that are unnecessary or unapproved." https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/scammed-door/
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Be prepared for changes in parking availability this week at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal parking lot during construction for accessibility improvements. Here's where you can park instead. https://alamedapost.com/news/temporary-parking-restrictions-harbor-bay-ferry-terminal-parking-lot/
The construction on Central Avenue is ahead of schedule! Drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians are urged to keep this advice in mind to safely navigate our new roundabouts. https://alamedapost.com/news/new-central-avenue-roundabouts-completed-soon/
#alameda #biking #CentralAvenue #CentralAvenueSafetyImprovementProject #CityOfAlameda #PedestrianSafety #roundabout
On July 12, Rhythmix presented the third of four installments of their Rising Seas series. "These free public art performances included global music, immersive dance, and site-responsive theater centered on the theme of climate change and our relationship to water," writes Kelly Rogers Flynt. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/rhythmix-rising-seas-delivers-both-warnings-inspiration/
#CityOfAlameda #CommunityActionForASustainableAlameda #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #performance #RhythmixCulturalWorks #RisingSeas
The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office is the only unit of its kind in Northern California dedicated to representing the community in misdemeanor criminal matters and upholding fair housing and consumer protection laws. Here's their 2024 Annual Report. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-prosecution-public-rights-unit-releases-2024-annual-report/
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Alameda City Council is holding a Closed Session on July 1 to discuss the Port of Oakland's Turning Basins Widening Project. “The Project includes the removal of approximately six acres of land and over 200,000 square feet of maritime commercial buildings in Alameda," stated the Council in a letter. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-discuss-turning-basins-widening-project-closed-session/
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We have excellent news for those who ride the little yellow Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle, commonly known as Woodstock. Starting July 8, the ferry will expand service to six days a week! Plus, applications are open to represent Woodstock in Alameda’s 4th of July parade. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/woodstock-water-shuttle-run-tuesdays-expand-weekend-service-july/
#alameda #CityOfAlameda #EstuaryWaterShuttle #oakland #woodstock
Alameda may be at risk of losing federal funding after being named in a Department of Homeland Security list. Karin K. Jensen explores immigration and Alameda's Sanctuary City status, and talks with Alameda’s Public Information Officer about the City's compliance with federal and state laws. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-list-sanctuary-cities-targeted-trump-administration/
#alameda #CityCouncil #CityOfAlameda #immigrants #SanctuaryCity
Starting immediately, a security guard will be present at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal every weekday, with other ferry terminals to follow. To fund increased security measures, the City will introduce paid parking at Harbor Bay this summer, and at Seaplane Lagoon in late summer or fall. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-introduces-ferry-terminal-security-paid-parking/
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