"Alameda residents seemed comfortable with the police department's use of tools like surveillance drones and an armored car, but had questions about privacy and the burden of equipment and training on the City's budget at a sparsely-attended public meeting..." writes Matt Carter. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-police-department-plans-double-drone-fleet/

#ab_481 #alameda #AlamedaPolice #apd #CityOfAlameda

If you've ever gone to the polls and wondered which candidate would make the better Superior Court Judge—or what the heck the State Board of Equalization does—the City of Alameda Democratic Club has a resource for you. Matt Carter shares discussions from the recent forums. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-democratic-club-forum-helps-voters-bearings-before-june-2/

#alameda #CityOfAlamedaDemocraticClub #JanelleKellman #JohnPimentel #MichaelTubbs #OliverMa #PamelaPrice #SallyLieber #UrsulaJonesDickson

"While 95% of Americans support donation, only 58% are registered," shares Alameda Health System about organ and tissue donation. "That gap represents thousands of lives hanging in the balance. Bridging it begins with awareness, but it also requires action." https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-become-organ-tissue-donor/

#alameda #HealthyAlameda

Irving James (Jim) Blamire, a lifelong resident of Alameda, passed away on February 9, 2020, at the age of 93. Joyce Beverly Johnson Blamire, Jim’s beloved wife, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 96. They were married for 69 years. https://alamedapost.com/news/obituaries/irving-james-jim-blamire-1926-2020-joyce-beverly-johnson-blamire-1929-2026/

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In this week's report, Mouf honors his predecessor's birthday and shares more Easter decorations around the island. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/bears-eye-view-alameda-april-12-2026/

#alameda #BearsEyeView #sundogday

"Say hi to Penny, a two-year-old beauty and one of our most exciting residents!" shares FAAS. "We have a feeling her forever family are going to be the luckiest people around." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/pretty-penny-loyal-sweetheart/

#AdoptableDogs #AdoptablePets #alameda #PetOfTheWeek

Alameda's City Council will confirm the appointment of Girard "Gerry" Beaudin as the new City Manager at their April 21 meeting. Beaudin, currently Pleasanton's CM, previously served as Alameda's Assistant and Interim CM, and replaces Jennifer Ott, who left for Hayward. https://alamedapost.com/news/gerry-beaudin-returns-as-city-manager/

#alameda #CityManager #GerryBeaudin #pleasanton

On April 7, City Council advanced two major policy efforts—the next phase of the Bay Farm Island Shoreline Adaptation Project, and sweeping updates to the City’s rent ordinance. Karin K. Jensen shares the proceedings. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-advances-bay-farm-island-shoreline-adaptation-rent-ordinance-overhaul/

#alameda #AlamedaRentProgram #BayFarmIslandAdaptationProject #BillChapin #CityCouncil #CommunityActionForASustainableAlameda #DanielleMieler #GreenbeltAlliance #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #RentOrdinance #SeaLevelRise #shorelines

AUSD prepares to bid a fond farewell to current Alameda High School principal Angela Barrett and welcomes her replacement, Alex Harp. Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis also invites applicants to explore AUSD's current open positions. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-welcomes-alex-harp-new-ahs-principal/

#alameda #AlamedaHighSchool #ausd

In this week's Letters to the Editor, Michael Golden reacts to "No Kings" organizer Shalom Bruhn's comments during the March 28 rally. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-editor-april-10-2026/

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