Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sea Scout Regatta at Alameda Point

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Irene

On Saturday, May 28, as I was riding by the USS Hornet, I came across the 59th Annual Ancient Mariner Regatta.  I was quite impressed! This competitive series of events took place over Memorial Day weekend, from Saturday to Monday, … Continue reading →

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Day Trip to Alameda on TV

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Irene

On May 19, CBS Channel 5’s half-hour “Eye on the Bay” featured the City of Alameda. The top-notch production included visits to local restaurants, Alameda history, and amusement venues, and revealed the summer treat created here and shared around the … Continue reading →

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BayEx 2011 at Alameda Point

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Irene

It was Saturday evening, April 9, when I noticed a row of what looked like special operations vehicles parked along the piers at Alameda Point.  No two were alike, and each was clearly marked with a different label such as … Continue reading →

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Camping in Alameda?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Irene

A campground in Alameda?  You bet.  There’s one already here at Alameda Point!  All that’s needed is some action by city officials to reopen it. Walking along the shoreline Bay Trail between the Encinal Boat Ramp and the USS Hornet, … Continue reading →

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