The Alameda City Attorney’s Office is presenting the fifth annual Alameda Fair Housing Workshop on Thursday, April 17, 9 a.m. to noon, at City Hall. Tenants, property owners, and property managers are encouraged to attend the free workshop. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-attorneys-office-offers-fair-housing-workshop-april-17/

Learn about Neighborhood Greenways, share your concerns and ideas, and give input on draft concept plans at Neighborhood Greenway Pop-Ups on Saturday, April 19. https://alamedapost.com/news/check-out-your-local-neighborhood-greenway-pop-ups/

Following a dismal start to the 2025 USL Championship season, the Oakland Roots looked like a completely different team on Saturday at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thanks to some standout performances, the Roots secured their first victory of the season in a 2-1 finish over FC Tulsa. https://alamedapost.com/features/sports/oakland-roots-savor-first-victory-2025-at-fc-tulsa/

The Alameda CTC is hosting five opportunities for the public to learn about the Oakland Alameda Access Project. The project, which is anticipated to last approximately 3.5 years, is intended to improve travel and connectivity between I-880, I-980, and the Posey and Webster Street Tubes. https://alamedapost.com/news/learn-about-oakland-alameda-access-project-upcoming-open-houses/

According to the recently published 2024 Annual Report, AFD responded to 10,012 incidents last year and provided mutual aid throughout California and as far away as Florida following Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The CARE Team alone responded to 1,332 calls to help individuals in need. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-fire-department-releases-2024-annual-report/

Alameda Sings! will present Broadway and Beach Boys ballads at their Spring Concert “Let’s Be the Music” on Saturday, April 26. Swing by the Alameda Veterans Memorial Building to take in the free show. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/alameda-sings-presents-free-concert-lets-be-the-music/

AUSD has released its 2023-24 Parcel Tax Program Report, which provides details on revenues and expenditures for Measures B1 and A for that year, as well as an overview of the district's parcel tax program and the Oversight Committee Report. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-parcel-tax-program-annual-reports-available-online/

In this week's report, Alameda's Roving Reporter takes a moment to remember his predecessor and the namesake of this column, Bear. "There is the joy of remembering all the great times and shared experiences and then the sadness of that relationship ending." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/bears-eye-view-of-alameda-for-april-13-2025/

"West is the kind of dog most people are searching for, yet he often gets overlooked in the shelter. Give this two-year-old a chance and he will charm everyone in your orbit with his friendly, easy-going personality," writes FAAS. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/well-behaved-west/

Poet Laureate of Alameda Kimi Sugioka shares two poems titled 'Alameda in the Time of the Great Turning' and 'Pelicans of Alameda.' https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/poetry/the-post-celebrates-poetry-month-alameda-kimi-sugioka/

To help Alamedans prepare for earthquakes and other disasters, the City of Alameda and AUSD prepared a free, eight-week preparedness guide with practical tips on getting your household prepared for a disaster. Here's how to get prepared, one step at a time. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-ready-city-ausd-offer-emergency-preparedness-guide/

In this week's Letters to the Editor, 8th grader Lawrence Evans reflects that students might benefit from unbiased conversations at school regarding "current events in their community, like in their town, city, state, or country, to help kids be more aware of what’s actively going on in the world." https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-editor-04-11-2025/

Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for April 11, 2025 - A stop sign so big even California drivers can see it. https://alamedapost.com/features/puzzles/math-puzzle-for-april-11-2025/

In Episode 149, Scott Piehler's topics include: APD busts tailgate fencers, AUSD Teacher of the Year, Planning Board and City Council previews, Hands Off rally draws 1000+, National Poetry Month, Altarena honored, plus upcoming events. https://alamedapost.com/features/podcast/alameda-postcast-for-04-11-2025/

Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft was among 12 mayors selected for the third cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. Over the next six months, the mayors will engage in a blend of virtual and in-person programming, working with national experts to address pedestrian safety challenges. https://alamedapost.com/news/mayor-ashcraft-among-12-selected-mayors-institute-pedestrian-safety/

On April 15, among other topics, City Council will consider design concepts for the Willie Stargell Avenue Complete Street Corridor Project, consisting of safety and transit improvements between Main Street and Mariner Square Loop. Karin K. Jensen shares Regular Agenda items and how to participate. https://alamedapost.com/news/april-15-city-council-meeting-topics-engage/

AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis shares, "Our big news this week is that Michael Wong, a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Paden Elementary School, has been named 2025 Teacher of the Year." Additionally, the CDE named Love Elementary and Bay Farm School “Distinguished Schools.” https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-names-michael-wong-2025-teacher-year/

There's always something to do in Alameda! This week, grab a beginner-friendly gardening class, beautify our coastline with good company, get crafty with an earring class, soak up great vibes at the Alameda Punks Parade, and come together for a community potluck. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-cleanup-crafts-community/

Seagull and Goose meet up to protest in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/two-birds-04-10-2025/

APD detectives are continuing their investigation into thefts potentially connected to fencing operations, in which stolen goods were resold through an illegal network. Multiple people have been taken into custody, items have been recovered or confiscated, and APD is reaching out to victims. https://alamedapost.com/news/apd-uncovers-fencing-operations-linked-retail-tailgate-thefts/