Dennis Evanosky reaches back in time to discuss how Bay Farm Island came to be, geologically speaking, to prepare for our history walking tours this coming Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are still available—join us! https://alamedapost.com/history/sand-water-beneath-feet/

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The bike lanes near Bay Farm School along Aughinbaugh Way and Mecartney Road got an upgrade. The lanes now feature plastic vertical posts within the striped buffer zone. Ken Der takes a look at the long road to getting the new posts—including some community pushback. https://alamedapost.com/news/bay-farm-school-celebrates-upgraded-bike-lanes-despite-obstacles-along-the-way/

#alameda #BayFarmIsland #BayFarmSchool #BikeLanes #ErinSmith #GregBoller #LisaFoster #ScottWikstrom #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen

Australia’s men’s soccer team will make the Bay Farm training facility their official Base Camp site for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Coach Tony Popovic remarks, "The local community, including everyone at the Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Club, has been very accommodating and a pleasure to work with.” https://alamedapost.com/features/sports/harbor-bay-training-facility-base-camp-australian-national-team/

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In December, teams of birders spread across Alameda and Bay Farm Island to collect data for the Christmas Bird Count, a citizen science project that has been going strong since 1900. Doug Henderson and Rusty Scalf share the experience and their findings. Photo by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/alamedas-2025-christmas-bird-count/

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The mysterious foamy white substance that spread across the Bay Farm Island lagoon last week has been identified as sea foam. Kelsey Goeres talks with Public Works Director Erin Smith about the phenomenon. Photos by Jim Grigg. https://alamedapost.com/news/bubbles-bay-farm-lagoon-determined-sea-foam/

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A series of back-to-back storms, combined with exceptionally high tides, led to flooding along many low-lying areas of the Bay Area over the weekend. Ken Der shares scenes from around Alameda and Bay Farm Island, and takes a look at local plans for sea level rise adaptation. https://alamedapost.com/news/weekend-flooding-offers-glimpse-future/

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"Amid the sprawling tennis courts, busy swimming pools, and rustic clubhouse, a transformation is underway at the Harbor Bay Club," writes Ken Der. A new preschool by Small Size Big Mind Infant Care and Preschool is gearing up, with intentions to honor and upgrade the vital community hub. https://alamedapost.com/news/new-harbor-bay-club-owner-plans-revitalization/

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It’s official. The Oakland Roots and Soul training facility at Harbor Bay Business Park will serve as a Team Base Camp for FIFA World Cup 26, which will take place June 11 to July 29 next year. https://alamedapost.com/features/sports/alameda-facility-selected-fifa-world-cup-26-team-base-camp/

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A series of laws passed by the California state legislature to fast-track affordable housing may underpin some huge changes on Bay Farm Island. David Boitano attends an overflowing community meeting where Alameda officials talked with concerned homeowners about the future of Harbor Bay Landing. https://alamedapost.com/news/concerned-homeowners-press-more-information-harbor-bay-landing-proposal/

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On September 26, True Life Companies filed a preliminary permit to redevelop Harbor Bay Landing from a shopping plaza into housing. "If the redevelopment plans go through as indicated, residents of Bay Farm will have to cross the Bay Farm Island Bridge to get groceries and gas," writes Jean Chen. https://alamedapost.com/news/housing-developer-eyes-harbor-bay-landing/

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