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/

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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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On January 6, City Council unanimously accepted The Road Home Final Report, the City’s five-year strategic plan to prevent and respond to homelessness. "The report noted both an increase in total homelessness and positive growth in sheltered capacity," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-approves-homelessness-report-new-collections-policy/

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Drivers who park in bike lanes can now get a $75 citation under the updated Master Fee Schedule. City Council also amended Alameda's Universal Design Ordinance and approved sewer rate increases. Karin K. Jensen explains all the updates across several departments. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-updates-master-fee-schedule-universal-design-ordinance-sewer-charges/

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