Category Archives: Media

Support Local News Publications

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Irene

Many communities do not have any local news publications, but Alameda is blessed to have three!   The Alameda Sun is where the city publishes all its public notices and covers local issues.  The East Bay Time’s Alameda Journal reports … Continue reading →

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Breaking News … stands

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Irene

Over a decade ago, banks of newsstands were installed in the Park Street business district to replace the hodgepodge of shabby-looking newsstands.  Unfortunately, the spiffy new newsstands came on the scene just as newspapers were giving way to digital media … Continue reading →

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What does a bail bond company and the USS Hornet have in common?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Irene

They are both big, respond in a moment’s notice, and support in times of need!  At least that’s what Aladdin Bail Bond company says. I was caught by surprise when I was watching television last night.  A commercial came on … Continue reading →

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Buzz from City Hall

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Irene

The problem with distortion in the television audio feed from city hall that I wrote about on January 26, 2012 was fixed, but now it’s back.  Recent broadcasts of city council and planning board meetings were difficult to endure.  Who or … Continue reading →

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The Buzz from City Hall

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Irene

Anyone who’s watched televised meetings from city hall knows about the background buzz when the camera angle changes.  It sounds like a short circuit in the video wires.  “Councilmember bzzzzzzzzzz.”  “Whabzzzzzzzz is the bzzzzzzzz fiscal bzzpact of bzzzzzz.” Once when … Continue reading →

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Silence Has Implications

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Irene

The editorial in the Alameda Sun (Council Needs a PIO, Aug. 18, 2011) supporting the recent appointment of a city public information officer (PIO) went one step too far.  It advocated for the city council to institute its own public … Continue reading →

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Missing Our Local Cable Company

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Irene

A tug of war between Internet service providers (ISPs) and the public is playing out before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and in the halls of Congress.  Both the providers and the public demand their freedom on the Internet. The … Continue reading →

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