Author Archives: Irene

Following the Path of SunCal

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Irene

Alameda has a new housing developer, but something in the air seems SunCal-ish. Tim Lewis Communities, a developer based out of Roseville near Sacramento, wants to build houses near Crab Cove and is claiming to be on the community’s side.  … Continue reading →

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Dispose of Properly — GSA Must Respect Our Community

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Irene

Outrageous!  The federal General Services Administration (GSA) was not only self-serving when it decided to auction surplus property near Crab Cove, it now plans to seize the state-owned street there for the benefit of a private housing developer.  This is … Continue reading →

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Logic Points to Parkland

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Irene

“That is not logical, Captain,” Mr. Spock would often say on the Star Trek television series.  Can’t the same be said for putting housing on bay-front property that the East Bay Regional Park District needs for expansion of state park … Continue reading →

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Mr. Russo, Tear Down That Fence!

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Irene

It’s time to unite east and west Alameda! After two decades of environmental cleanup and planning, most of Alameda Point now belongs to the city.  On June 4, the Navy finally gave the city 1,400 acres—the first and largest of … Continue reading →

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The VA Says We Have a Say

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Irene

“This is your community, and we want to hear your comments!” a Department of Veterans Affairs representative told the audience at the recent public meeting about the VA’s clinic and columbarium project aboard the USS Hornet.  “We will be your … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Calling at Alameda Point

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Irene

Promising news!  Amidst the flurry of environmental review activity focused on developing Alameda Point, there’s a renewed effort for conserving wildlife habitat there. Councilmembers Stewart Chen and Tony Daysog have co-sponsored a resolution affirming the City of Alameda’s support for … Continue reading →

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City, VA Must Act Together on Point

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Irene

The clock is ticking.  March 1 is the deadline for the public to identify the environmental questions that should be answered and the alternatives that should be analyzed in the environmental impact report for Alameda Point.  I have a question.

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Re-mapping Our Future

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Irene

The environmental review process for Alameda Point has begun.  Attached to the city’s notice of preparation, the proposed zoning map shows a couple of disturbing changes.  The city has redrawn boundaries and changed a land-use designation.

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Money for Nothing

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Irene

Is it just my circle of acquaintances or is it getting worse everywhere?  All this talk about the distressed unemployed middle class has me looking around.  It seems that more people, even highly educated ones, have figured out ways to … Continue reading →

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Timeline – Events leading up to the lawsuit between city, EBRPD

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Irene

The legal dispute between the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) and the City of Alameda continues over a parcel of land adjacent to Crab Cove Visitors Center at Crown Memorial State Beach.  EBRPD claims the city failed to prepare … Continue reading →

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