Tag Archives: Alameda

National Geographic – A Repeat Customer at Alameda Shipyard

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Irene

If you’ve ever considered taking a National Geographic cruise to destinations between Alaska and the western tip of South America, your ship will have been serviced right here in Alameda. Bay Ship and Yacht Company near the Alameda/Oakland ferry terminal … Continue reading →

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Krusi Park Trees Slated for Removal

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Irene

These two large cottonwood trees at Krusi Park, a major visual landmark, are slated for removal within the next few weeks to coincide with major renovations funded by Measure WW park district funds.  Included in the plans are the replacement of the … Continue reading →

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Tree Policy Roots

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Irene

The loss on Park Street of 28 mature trees in one fell swoop on October 19 and 20 (and three more trees days later) is not only heart-wrenching, it shows how official city policy doesn’t always guide official city action. The … Continue reading →

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Alameda Occupies Wall Street – South Shore

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Irene

Messages from Alameda’s Occupy Wall Street demonstration on Otis Drive at entrance to South Shore Shopping Center, November 1, 2011:

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Chop Park Street, Fall Specials, Plenty of Tree Parking

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Irene

Park Street getting back to its roots: Twenty-six trees were removed to make way for new street lights and parking meter pay stations/kiosks.

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In Memoriam: Tree Grande, October 2011

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Irene

At the corner of Park Street and Central Avenue in Alameda Two of Grande’s neighbors that were the last mature trees standing:

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Alameda Occupies Wall Street – City Hall

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Irene

Messages from Alameda’s Occupy Wall Street demonstration in front of city hall, October 18, 2011:

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Demand the Supply

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Irene

You’d think if there was a demand for a product, someone would produce it.  Not so when it comes to pickup trucks. Without fail, every auto mechanic who works on my 1993 half-ton Toyota pickup offers to buy it.  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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Charting Coursework for Jobs

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Irene

Back-to-school time is approaching.  Experts from all corners of society have been trying to define what skills are necessary to prepare young adults for the workforce.  The trend has been to push for higher academic, classroom-based education for all students. … Continue reading →

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