Alameda became one of the first city’s in the East Bay to approve gun-safety ordinances that regulate safe storage of firearms in homes, and video surveillance of legal gun purchases at retail outlets and dealers. Alameda elected officials unanimously approved… Read More ›
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Vella: Secret audio recording should be released in its entirety
Alameda Councilmember Malia Vella said the transcript of a secret audio recording set to be released soon by the city should include as few redactions as possible. She also suggests in a statement that some context could be omitted from the… Read More ›
Alameda: Oddie pulls claim for city to reimburse him for legal bills
When Alameda’s former city manager made shocking allegations two years ago that Councilmember Jim Oddie threatened her employment if she did not select a candidate for fire chief preferred by the city’s firefighters union, the charge not only kickstarted a… Read More ›
Alameda City Council agrees that two members violated the charter
With a segment of Alameda residents fuming over a scathing civil grand jury finding that two Alameda elected officials violated the city charter, the Alameda City Council on Tuesday night voted to accept its findings and recommendations. Jim Oddie and… Read More ›
Alameda to use general fund to repair aging community swimming pool
Swimming pools are a hot-button in issue in Alameda again. Two competitive pools at Alameda High School that had previously received an exemption for maintenance, could now be closed by the end of this month. “The Alameda County Department of… Read More ›
Alameda adds last piece to revamped City Hall after naming new city attorney
Alameda City Council will formally approved its new city attorney on Mar. 19.
Alameda appears close to naming a new city manager
When keeping tabs on municipal hirings, such as naming a new city manager, there isn’t much you can do other than read the tea leaves scattered within closed session agendas. Alameda, which has not had a permanent city manager since… Read More ›
ALCO to spend $23.7M on new voting system | City Hall Tip-Sheet: Dec. 14-20
>>Cost of new Alameda County voting system: $23.7M ALAMEDA COUNTY — Regular board meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m. ENTIRE AGENDA HERE | Next meeting: Jan. 8. –NEW COUNTY VOTING SYSTEM– The useful life of Alameda County’s voting system has run… Read More ›
ALAMEDA: With new council on horizon, city manager application period is reopened
With a 40 percent turnover of the Alameda City Council following the November elections imminent, the city’s ongoing search for a new city manager is being re-opened for new applicants. Alameda has been without a permanent city manager since last… Read More ›
Alameda city attorney is retiring
Alameda City Attorney Janet Kern says she is retiring, effective Dec. 1. Kern has served the last seven years as city attorney following stints in San Jose and Morgan Hill. “It’s been an honor to serve the residents of Alameda,”… Read More ›