Alameda PostThe wetlands and grasslands on the airfield at Alameda Point are simply bursting with life after heavy rain and subsequent warm weather. Richard Bangert shares beautiful photos of the thriving flora and fauna. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/nature-awakens-spring-alameda-point-airfield/
Breathtaking undersea photographs are on display now, as Alameda Point hosts the 'Ocean Photographer of the Year' exhibition. David Boitano talks with Tara Pilbrow, executive director of the West End Arts District, about the process to turn Hangar 41 into an art gallery. Photo by Brooke Pyke. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/historic-hangar-41-hosts-ocean-photographer-year-exhibit/
This week, Alameda's social calendar offers everything from an inaugural shindig at Alameda Brewing to the U.S. premier of a renowned ocean photography exhibition. Check out the Alameda Bike Festival, shop the Downtown Alameda Spring Market, and celebrate a very special birthday on the USS Hornet. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-celebrate-across-island/
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City Council approved major Alameda Point initiatives, including real estate agreements advancing the $150 million Radium Theater Performing Arts Center, a new operator for City homelessness services, and the sale of Building 92. Karin K. Jensen shares proceedings from the packed meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-advances-arts-center-homeless-services-contract-building-92-sale/
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An aerospace hardware startup has found a "comically perfect" testing facility at Alameda Point. Longshot is building a sort of gun that they hope will be capable of launching a satellite into space—yes, really. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-longshot-space-aims-launch-satellites-into-space-from-gun/
The US Navy and state regulators are at an impasse regarding clear cleanup goals for radium-226 at Alameda Point. "Without a mutually agreed-upon cleanup standard to apply, the Navy cannot complete its work and transfer the property to the City for economic development," writes Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/dispute-over-radium-226-cleanup-hinders-progress-closed-navy-bases/
Alex SpehrWe could have a surfing hotel without putting it in a public park. Putting it in a public park means the city has to do something with it if the private enterprise leaves. And I think we can all agree it doesn't make sense to build a pool right on heavily used public shoreline.
This is one instance where the city should be thrilled to sell the land.
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https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/records-show-other-developers-sought-different-surf-pool-deal/
"A Public Records Act request shows that there were alternative opportunities for building a surf pool facility at Alameda Point," reports Irene Dieter. In addition to the Neptune Beach Surf Club, two other surf pool developers have also expressed interest in commercial property for the same use. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/records-show-other-developers-sought-different-surf-pool-deal/
Hip-hop superstar 2 Chainz will headline an exclusive late-night show at Alameda’s Gold Bar Distillery on Thursday, February 5, as part of the distillery’s Celebration of Champions event series. The weekend lineup includes Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign, and 50 Cent. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/2-chainz-is-coming-to-alameda/
Chevron is making progress on their agreement to clean up the tar waste left behind from their Alameda Point refinery that closed in 1903. Richard Bangert takes a deep dive into the history of the project and explains the steps that are scheduled for Spring 2026. https://alamedapost.com/news/chevron-plans-clean-tar-waste-alameda-point-spring/
