He Will Fit Wings to the Chinese Dragon: How An Oakland Engineer Became the Father of Chinese Aviation
Bust of Feng Ru at the Oakland Aviation MuseumHans Dieter Siebert. The Oakland Aviation Museum is a gem of a museum near the Oakland Airport. In an age when flight is often undignified with body scans, cramped seats, and peanut snacks, the museum recalls the wonder and exhilaration of early flight. You sense the giddiness of first realizing the ancient dream of flying.
Read full storyFree Rhythmix Art Event Brings Alameda, WW2, and Asian American History to Life
On May 21-22, Rhythmix Cultural Works, in partnership with the City of Alameda, presents Island City Waterways: Uprooted, the third in a series of roving art events bringing Alameda history to life through music, dance, theater, and storytelling.
Read full storyCommunity Invited to Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
On May 22, the Alameda Asian Pacific Islander (API) Round Table invites the community to celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month at the Niel Tam Education Center. The event will honor API history in Alameda.
Read full storyEastwind Books: A Labor of Love for the Asian American Community
Eastwind Books of Berkeley is Beatrice and Harvey Dong’s labor of love for the Asian American and ethnic literary community. Founded in 1982, Eastwind Books is an independent bookstore that initially focused on Chinese language books. When it was set to close in 1996, Harvey and Beatrice bought the store, transforming it into one of the leading bookstores in the United States to focus on Asian American and Ethnic Studies.
Read full storyHow Oakland Ballet Celebrates Asian American Artists with Dancing Moons Festival
On a Tuesday morning at Alameda Ballet Academy, Oakland Ballet dancers have their last studio rehearsal of Dancing Moons Festival before performing in the theater. “Now is the time,” says Dance Master Bat Abbit. “Go for it. Take risks. We’re not striving for perfection. We want to move the audience, so invest something personal into this performance.”
Read full storyHow Alameda High Performance of "She Kills Monsters" Explores Identity and Loss
Alameda High School students in She Kills MonstersMaya Wooten. Drama teacher, Zachary Morris, was casting about for a play to direct for Alameda High School (AHS) when a student recommended one he wasn’t familiar with -- She Kills Monsters. The play is a drama-comedy by Qui Nguyen that debuted in 2011. It tells the story of Agnes Evans, an average woman who loses her parents and little sister Tilly in a car accident.
Read full storyNew Alameda Wellness Campus to Care for County's Unhoused and Prevent Homelessness
On March 15, Doug Biggs, Executive Director of Alameda Point Collaborative, updated City Council on what's happening at the Alameda Wellness Campus ("Campus"). 100 permanent housing units for Alameda County residents ages 55+
Read full storyUnder Pressure, Alameda Council Limits R-1 Lots to Four Housing Units
At its March 1 meeting, City Council introduced an ordinance to implement Senate Bill 9 (SB9). Under the ordinance, no more than four housing units will be permitted on a single-family residential (R-1) lot in Alameda, and units constructed under SB9 will be limited to 1,000 square feet.
Read full storyAlameda City Council Votes to Allow Rent Increases to Resume
At its March 1st meeting, City Council approved introducing an ordinance to end the rent-increase moratorium imposed in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Under the ordinance, rent increases will be allowed up to the current year’s Annual General Adjustment (AGA). Landlords will be able to give tenants 30 days’ notice of a rent increase as early as May 1st so that rent increases can begin on June 1st.
Read full storyCity Council Votes In Favor of Renaming Street to Wilma Chan Way
At its February 15th meeting, Alameda City Council voted to rename Constitution Way to Wilma Chan Way in honor of the late Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, who tragically died after being struck by an auto while crossing an Alameda street in November 2021.
Read full storyPlanning Board Considers How to Encourage Housing On Park and Webster Streets
At its February 14th meeting, the Alameda Planning Board held a Housing Element workshop for the Board and the public to review and comment on a proposed zoning code amendment to permit and encourage housing development along Park and Webster Streets to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
Read full storyCity of Alameda Wants Public's Help Naming Four New Parks
The City of Alameda has four new parks that just opened or are opening to the public in 2022 and 2023. They are:. On its website, the City is soliciting ideas for naming these parks. They are looking for inclusive names that represent the diversity of the city.
Read full storyHow Spirited Community Feedback Caused the Board of Education to Revise Its Bond Budget
On January 25th, the Alameda Board of Education finalized its budget for the bond measure it will place on the June 2022 ballot. If passed, the bond will fund Phase II repairs and upgrades to schools based on the District’s Facilities Master Plan.
Read full storyAlamedans Have Strong Opinions On Proposed School Bond Measure
On January 12th and 19th, the Alameda Board of Education held special meetings to receive community input on its proposal to place a bond measure on the June 2022 ballot. If passed, the bond would fund Phase II repairs and upgrades to schools based on the District’s Facilities Master Plan (FMP). The community debated what to include in this phase.
Read full storyAlameda City Council Considers How to Increase R-1 Zoning Density
At its January 4th meeting, Alameda City Council considered a Planning Board recommendation to amend the City’s municipal code to comply with Senate Bill 9 (SB9) requirements for single-family residential (R-1) zones. SB9 grants by-right approval of duplexes and lot splits in R-1 zones if they meet specific criteria.
Read full storyCity Council to Consider Whether to Increase R-1 Zoning Density Significantly
A former single-family residence converted to a duplex in AlamedaKarin Jensen. At its January 4th, 7 pm meeting, Alameda City Council will consider a Planning Board recommendation to amend the city’s municipal code to comply with and exceed Senate Bill 9 (SB9) requirements to increase density in single-family residential (R-1) zones. SB9 grants by-right approval of duplexes and lot splits in R-1 zones if they meet specific criteria.
Read full storyAlameda City Council Extends Slow Streets For At Least One More Year
On December 21st, Alameda City Council voted to extend the City’s Slow Streets program for 18 months or until the City’s Active Transportation Plan (the "Plan") is complete, whichever comes sooner. The City anticipates completing the Plan in about one year's time. The Slow Streets Program comprises sections of Orion Street, and Pacific, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Versailles Avenues.
Read full storyNew "Vision Zero Action Plan" Aims for Zero Deadly Traffic Accidents
Intersection of Grand and Otis Streets, AlamedaKarin Jensen. On December 7th, Alameda City Council adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan (Plan), which aims to eliminate fatal and severe injury traffic crashes by 2035. Council also committed to significant safety improvements to Alameda roads in 2022 and beyond.
Read full storyAlameda Council and Residents Debate Where to Put 5,513 New Homes by 2031
AERO apartments at Alameda PointJohn Sutton/Cypress Equity Investments. On November 30th, Alameda City Council and Alameda residents reviewed and commented on the City’s updated Draft Housing Element, which defines how and where the City will build 5,513 new housing units between 2023-2031 to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) in compliance with State law.
Read full storyThree Emergency Homeless Housing Sites Will Open at Alameda Point
One of three buildings to be converted to emergency homeless housing at Alameda PointKarin Jensen. At its meeting of November 16th, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute agreements totaling up to $2,881,047 with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) to provide emergency homeless housing for up to two years and with Alameda County for remodeling and repair services.
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