The last weekday before kids head back to school. “ahhhhhh” say many parents, “booo” say many kids. I’ve taken this final week of summer blogging off, but am returning next week as vigorous as ever. Enjoy your long Labor Day weekend. Don’t forget the Alameda Ferry is running all weekend long with extedned service to…
From Alameda Power and Telecom: In accordance with the previously distributed press release, this is to advise that the California Independent System Operator indeed has declared a Stage 1 Electrical Emergency effective at 3:20 p.m. today and running through at least 6:00 p.m. today. We have been asked to advise our customers to conserve electric…
Tomorrow is a Spare the Air Day. In response to feedback from last year’s campaign, BART and Ferry’s will be free in the morning, but not in the afternoon (cutting down on the joyriding encountered last year). For those concerned with Air Quality, tomorrow’s one day you can personally do something about it. Use 511.org…
Peter Wolfe? Anyone? Anyone? So the lights in the Webster Tubes are back on after months of darkness as Caltrans replaced the lighting. This will be a great relief to tube travelers, as the darkness in the Alameda-bound tubes has been a source of concern and frustration for many over the past few months.
So many issues, so little brain activity… There have been so many issues raised and decisions being made recently, that it has been difficult to even consider what to focus on. That, in a nut shell, is why I think most people don’t spend much time following the intricacies of government. At the end of…
SD&R is taking the day off to revel in the arrival of new Alamedans Lucinda and Reid, niece and nephew of ye olde SD&R blogmaster, me! Born this morning, happy and healthy, Alameda’s density just increased (without adding one housing unit!), and I’m very happy about it.
Just a heads up for those wanting to chat with one of your council members (keep in mind, you’ll have to skip the Transportation Commission meeting to do so!) ALAMEDA UPDATE Crosstown Coffee Wedenesday, August 22nd 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday night, the Alameda City Council will be discussing three big issues, an appeal of the Planning Board’s decision not to allow the Valero Gas Station at the corner of Sherman and Central/Encinal to extend it’s operating hours, changes in the Alameda Municipal Code to the way that transportation issues are dealt with and clarifiying…
It’s Friday! And the sun is blazing….it’s a gorgeous day. And I get to walk around outside for work today! Woohoo! Which means that this is an awesome time to talk about the public utilities board (PUB) and their upcoming meeting on Monday. (I wasn’t even going to attempt to find a meaningful lead in…
Without getting into the specifics of the Howard v. White case, I have been champing at the bit to discuss the Kafka-esque experience that was going through a Defamation Lawsuit in small claims court. Quick Caveat: in the interest of finishing and posting this post, I am not double checking my dates, so apologies if…
