Alameda PostAlameda's City Council will confirm the appointment of Girard "Gerry" Beaudin as the new City Manager at their April 21 meeting. Beaudin, currently Pleasanton's CM, previously served as Alameda's Assistant and Interim CM, and replaces Jennifer Ott, who left for Hayward. https://alamedapost.com/news/gerry-beaudin-returns-as-city-manager/
On April 7, City Council advanced two major policy efforts—the next phase of the Bay Farm Island Shoreline Adaptation Project, and sweeping updates to the City’s rent ordinance. Karin K. Jensen shares the proceedings. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-advances-bay-farm-island-shoreline-adaptation-rent-ordinance-overhaul/
#alameda #AlamedaRentProgram #BayFarmIslandAdaptationProject #BillChapin #CityCouncil #CommunityActionForASustainableAlameda #DanielleMieler #GreenbeltAlliance #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #RentOrdinance #SeaLevelRise #shorelines
AUSD prepares to bid a fond farewell to current Alameda High School principal Angela Barrett and welcomes her replacement, Alex Harp. Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis also invites applicants to explore AUSD's current open positions. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-welcomes-alex-harp-new-ahs-principal/
In this week's Letters to the Editor, Michael Golden reacts to "No Kings" organizer Shalom Bruhn's comments during the March 28 rally. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-editor-april-10-2026/
Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for April 10, 2026 - A Circle is ensnared within a right triangle – Call in the Jaws of Life. https://alamedapost.com/features/puzzles/math-puzzle-april-10-2026/
In Episode 198, Scott Piehler's topics include: A familiar face takes the reins as City Manager. The City Council addresses rising seas, and rising rents. Alameda County says no to ICE, but there are limits. A record-setting real estate sale. Things are terning on Alameda Point. The importance of keeping it local. And an honor for Scott. https://alamedapost.com/features/podcast/alameda-postcast-for-04-10-2026/
"...if ICE agents surged into the Bay Area again tomorrow, their headquarters might once again be Coast Guard Island in Alameda, which was the base of operations for a major effort to deport immigrants by the Reagan administration in the 1980s," writes Matt Carter. https://alamedapost.com/news/local-efforts-counter-ice-dont-include-coast-guard-island/
#alameda #CityCouncil #CoastGuardIsland #immigration #MarilynEzzyAshcraft
Today is Local News Day—a day to celebrate the trusted local news and information that keeps our community informed. At the Alameda Post, we’re proud to serve our island city every day. Start Local! https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/start-local-local-news-matters-needs-more-funding/
The beautiful home at 1530 Mozart Street appears frozen in time. "Indeed, local Marcuse & Remmel expert Robert Farrar has said that Tommie’s home may be the most original Marcuse & Remmel house in town, in terms of its faithfulness to the original design and features," writes Steve Gorman. https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-1530-mozart-street-rose-cottage-part-3/
#alameda #AlamedaTreasures #architecture #history #MarcuseAndRemmel
April is full of fun on the island! You can dance with the Alameda Soul Club, dream big on the USS Hornet, try a New Orleans seafood boil at Humble Sea, celebrate Earth Day at the Alameda Spring Shindig, see fantastic photography exhibits, and so much more. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-mark-your-calendars/
#alameda #AllAroundAlameda #FrankBetteCenterForTheArts #photography #UssHornet
