Independent data on the first year of Rise Up Alameda, a guaranteed income pilot program, showed that recipients reported improvements in their financial well-being, mental health, and sense of community, with no negative effect on employment. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-guaranteed-income-recipients-see-improvements-finances-beyond/
Despite an appeal brought forward to City Council, the gas station at 1310 Central Avenue will be allowed expanded operating hours. Ken Der notes that most neighbors opposed the changes. Mobil may now be open 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. during the week and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-votes-expand-central-avenue-gas-station-hours/
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'It’s Basic' looks at the impact of several pilot programs that provide monthly payments to needy families. Ken Der attended the City's screening and noted that the payments were, "a meaningful investment in economic and social stability." Photographs by Maurice Ramirez.
Alameda’s guaranteed income pilot program, Rise Up Alameda, will begin accepting applications for eligible households at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 8. The new program will provide 150 randomly selected low-income households with $1,000 per month for 24 months.
https://alamedapost.com/news/guaranteed-income-pilot-program-applications-open-sept-8/
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