The Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance unveiled the winners of its inaugural Innovation Island Excellence Awards. The awards honor the pioneering spirit, groundbreaking initiatives, and significant contributions of local businesses and organizations. Photos by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/innovation-island-excellence-awards-announce-inaugural-winners/
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***Sponsored post*** Alameda residents Reyla Graber, Paul Foreman, Dianne B. Steed, Karen Miller, Therese Hall, and Margaret Hall object to a mailer produced by Max Hodak and Science Corp. targeting Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/slick-scientists-sling-sludge-in-alameda-council-race/
Karin K. Jensen reports on City Council's debate over Science Corp as an appropriate tenant for Alameda Point during a contentious meeting. Despite support from the Mayor and Councilmember Jensen, the lease was not approved and Council will reevaluate what kinds of businesses the City will lease to in the future.
https://alamedapost.com/news/council-rejects-lease-to-science-corp-over-animal-ethical-concerns/
Reyla Grabler writes to the Post to urge City Council to deny use of an Alameda Point building to Science Corp., citing the animal testing the CEO conducted while at Neuralink, a business owned by Elon Musk.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letter-reject-science-corp-lease-at-alameda-point/