Tag Archives: Alameda Point

Enviros Turn the Tide

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Irene

What started off under the radar ended up in the spotlight. On June 18, the city council unanimously rejected a lease at Alameda Point for a digital data storage facility that would have been part of “the cloud.”  Just six … Continue reading →

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A Missing Thank You

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Irene

On May 23, a lot of kudos were handed out at the Site A groundbreaking ceremony for the first new neighborhood at Alameda Point.  One individual was not mentioned, but certainly deserves much of the credit:  John Russo. As city … Continue reading →

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Proper Channels to Breakwater Beach

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Irene

There has been a secretive effort by city staff to rename one of Alameda’s beaches.  It’s not only bad form, it’s a bad idea. Breakwater Beach is a small beach located at Alameda Point near the Navy’s former campground and … Continue reading →

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Floating Hope for Harbor Seals

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Irene

A new cement float for harbor seals was delivered to Alameda Point on June 22. The seals had been opting to stay on the existing, familiar wooden dock. That option ended on Monday, July 11. The Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), … Continue reading →

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Plan for Trees not Clear Cut

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Irene

Many beautiful mature trees at Alameda Point could be cut down unless measures are taken to protect them. The second phase of redevelopment at the former Naval Air Station is focused on the Main Street neighborhood. The neighborhood is near … Continue reading →

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Foggy Process for New Ferry Maintenance Facility

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Irene

There’s going to be a new ferry maintenance facility at Alameda Point, but not everyone is thrilled. While all welcome the good paying jobs it will bring to Alameda, some are saying the facility is in the wrong location, and … Continue reading →

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Coliseum Area Plan Could Impact Alameda

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Irene

Right when we’re trying to attract commercial developers to Alameda Point, our next door neighbors are proposing to do the same thing a thousand yards away from Alameda’s eastern shore. In an attempt to build a new stadium, the City … Continue reading →

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Shake, Rattle, and Ignore

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Irene

Harbor seals have been coming to Alameda Point to find food and a suitable breeding habitat and resting area in recent years, taking up residence at a site adjacent to Enterprise Park and the Bay Trail. Rather than encouraging their … Continue reading →

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Parks and Wrecks

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Irene

It’s no wonder city council and mayoral candidates are focusing on parks this campaign season. Citizens have been up in arms over several park issues in recent years and have had to sponsor three ballot initiatives to keep open space from … Continue reading →

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D is for Displaced – A harbor seal mystery

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Irene

Part of a dock that was home to harbor seals at Alameda Point has mysteriously drifted ashore, just as a construction project is about to begin. Something’s fishy. The old wooden Navy recreational dock between the USS Hornet and Enterprise … Continue reading →

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