On April 28, the Planning Board held a workshop to receive comments on staff recommendations for a Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance covering rentals of less than 30 days, commonly offered on such ...

Arrests, collisions, and automobile thefts all went up by 21%, 20%, and 17% respectively from February to March. Alameda Police officers remind residents to slow down and drive safely, especially in ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a reminder that starting Wednesday, May 7, every air traveler 18 years of age or older will need a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s ...

Sarah Henry’s secret weapon is that she’s genuine. As the primary contact for the media and public for the City of Alameda—not quite a political hotspot but also not Mayberry RFD—she has a quality of ...

Rhythmix Cultural Works hosted its second Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Arts & Culture Festival on Saturday, April 26, at Bohol Circle Immigrant Park. Featuring various performers and vendors, the ...

Oakland’s struggles in the Pacific Northwest continued on Sunday afternoon at ONE Spokane Stadium, as the Roots were defeated 2-1 by USL League One side Spokane Velocity FC in their first fixture of ...

Curious and concerned Alameda residents and business owners packed the open house at the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance office at South Shore Center on Thursday, April 24, to learn and provide ...

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) announced on Monday, April 28, that Adrien Abuyen has been appointed as its next chief executive officer. Abuyen will step into the role in early June, ...

On Friday, April 25, freshman U.S. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon packed City Hall Council Chambers to overflowing for a dynamic Town Hall meeting in which she shared her accomplishments and vision for ...

On a beautiful sunny, blue-sky day, the Rotary Club of Alameda gave away a total of 81 fruit trees at the Alameda Spring Shindig on Saturday, April 19, at Alameda Point Gym and Field. Photo courtesy ...

Once again, a food that is naturally green, as it turns out, is good for you. Finely grind the unoxidized leaves of the green tea plant Camellia sinensis and you have matcha. Matcha powder may be ...

East Bay Rowing Club (EBRC) is hosting its fourth annual Boats Without Barriers Regatta on May 18. This year’s theme, “Diversity in Motion,” celebrates inclusivity and diversity in rowing. The event ...