For days in advance, APD issued stern warnings about the upcoming unpermitted “beach takeovers” in Alameda. Participants gathered for a "generally peaceful" meetup on Saturday, March 14, although APD received reports of disturbances and fights at South Shore Center following the main event. https://alamedapost.com/news/sunday-beach-takeover-mostly-peaceful-pepper-spray-fight-south-shore/
#alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPolice #apd #CrownBeach #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict
Alamedans lined the beach on January 17 for a "Hands Off" protest. "More than 800 sign-waving citizens formed an almost two-mile long human chain along Alameda’s San Francisco Bay shoreline to be part of a drone-filmed video that would carry their message on the internet," writes David Boitano. https://alamedapost.com/news/hands-off-protest-stretches-along-alameda-beach/
"Perhaps we can make our own fun, create a break from the hustle to simply enjoy being alive in this beautiful place and connect with our community," writes Kelly Rogers Flynt. "Alameda Sunset Dance Jams were born from that simple need to have more fun." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/sunset-dance-jams-beach-bring-fun-alameda/
The couch may be calling your name this weekend, but it will still be waiting for you after a sprinkling of local fun. Go for a run by the ocean, dance your heart out on the USS Hornet, enter a pinball tournament, and check out some classic cars. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-weekend-warriors/
#alameda #AllAroundAlameda #CrownBeach #dancing #FreeEvents #PacificPinballMuseum #running #UssHornet
Almost 500 participants gathered under a bright blue sky to participate in Alameda's 57th Annual Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest. Congratulations to all the winners and participants, and many thanks to Troy Young of Imaged Stories Photography and Corinne of Alameduh Zine for capturing photos of these sandy masterpieces! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/2025-sand-castle-sand-sculpture-contest-celebrates-local-creativity/
Put on your artist’s beret, grab your shovel and bucket, and get over to Crown Memorial State Beach on Saturday, June 21, for Alameda’s 57th Annual Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest. It’s free to enter and free to watch. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/57th-annual-sand-castle-sand-sculpture-contest-june-21-crown-beach/
Lace up your shoes and head to beautiful Crown Memorial Beach for the fourth Bay Area Walk4Hearing 5K on May 18. The event is led locally by AUSD's Deaf/Hard of Hearing program and raises awareness about hearing health and hearing differences. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/2025-walk4hearing-5k-along-shore-line-drive-may-18/
A dead whale washed up on the shore of Alameda's Crown Beach attracted many visitors early Sunday, April 20, 2025. The kind of whale and cause of death are have to be determined. Photos by Stephanie Penn. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/dead-whale-washes-up-in-alameda-on-easter-sunday/
Fewer than 2,500 Western snowy plovers remain along the entire West Coast of the United States, and Alameda is lucky enough to host several of the threatened birds. Sharol Nelson-Embry introduces the snowy plovers and urges beachgoers to respect their space. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/western-snowy-plovers-peril-wintering-beach/
#alameda #birdwatching #CrownBeach #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #nature
While strolling around Alameda, you may have seen a beautiful flash of bright blue—the Western bluebird. Michael Charnofsky shares the remarkable story of how an EBRPD naturalist and a team of middle schoolers made Alameda into a desirable home for bluebirds.
https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/with-a-little-help-western-bluebirds-are-nesting-in-alameda/
#alameda #birds #birdwatching #CrabCove #CrownBeach #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #GoldenGateBirdAlliance #nea
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