Author Archives: Irene

People Are Talking

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Irene

People are talking—talking enthusiastically about the possibility that the University of California’s Lawrence Berkeley National Lab will build its second campus at Alameda Point.  But while many of us have been talking enthusiastically amongst ourselves, now there’s an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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“South Shore Center” is back!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Irene

Updated July 4. During the open comment period of the June 21 city council meeting, the manager for Alameda Towne Centre, Brad Wick, walked up to the podium to officially announce that the new owner, Jamestown Properties, listened to the … Continue reading →

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Oh Say, Can You Sea Scout?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Irene

Some scouts go to camp.  Others go to sea. Over Memorial Day weekend, the largest Sea Scout event in the United States took place at Alameda Point.  But I was surprised to learn that Alameda, flush with its yacht clubs, … Continue reading →

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Plan the Future of Alameda Parks

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Irene

TWO WORKSHOPS: On Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, help the city plan the future of your parks, community gardens, and urban agriculture. Share your ideas at this Community Workshop.  Meeting Location:  Recreation Center, Leydecker Park-Bay Farm Island, 3225 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94502 … Continue reading →

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I Know This For CERT’n

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Irene

In one of the smallest buildings at Alameda Point I learned some big lessons. On five evenings and one Saturday in April, I signed in at the Fire Department Training Facility at 431 Stardust Place for my Community Emergency Response Team … Continue reading →

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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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Budget Power Pointing

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Irene

Alameda’s fiscal quagmire has many people pointing fingers.  I say point up.  The money that will help solve long-term budget and pension problems is at the top of the pay scale. In Alameda, we’ve already eliminated jobs, combined departments, and … Continue reading →

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