Alameda PostCast

The final City Council meeting of 2023 was a busy one . The Main Street Ferry Terminal is set to reopen. Our own Julia Park Tracey receives a national honor . Gil Michaels takes us on a gastronomic trip around the island , while Steve Gorman takes us down the road . Don't miss your last chance to catch Santa at Christmas Tree Lane . Plus events of interest, and ways to help out the community...

In Episode 82, Scott Piehler's topics include: The City reaches a settlement in the Mario Gonzalez case . The Alameda Warming shelter is open , and this year the site will rotate between three locations. AUSD fills a board vacancy with a familiar name , and prepares for full-time kindergarten next year. The Planning Board says yes to more pickleball . The Alameda Food Bank is prepping for a n...

In Episode 81, Scott Piehler's topics include: The City Council discusses the proposed Oakland Harbor Turning Basin Widening Project, and the Capital Improvement Program . The Alameda Post is among those testifying before the California Senate Judiciary Committee on the importance of journalism in the digital age. Alameda Unified School District looks to fill a vacancy . The Alameda Library i...

In Episode 80, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Ferry wins a major grant to assist with electrification. The US District Court upholds Alameda’s rent control for Barnhill Marina . Alameda PD releases October’s crime statistics . City council approves renovations to the Veteran’s Memorial Building . Look for a parcel tax renewal on the ballot in March. The city is looking for your input on...

Scott Piehler is off this week, but will return next Friday, December 1st with Episode 80 of the Alameda PostCast. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact • • Facebook •  Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • TikTok • YouTube • Apple News •

In Episode 79, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Alameda Food Bank gets the go-ahead for their future location, and welcomes a major donation from Alameda Scouts. Dignity Village provides a 6-month update . Alameda Municipal Power introduces a program aimed at installing chargers in multifamily dwellings. FAAS makes it easier to adopt your new best friend. With the holidays approaching, The...

In Episode 78, Scott Piehler's topics include: The city council votes to move ahead with plans for De-Pave park, and addresses parklets alongside Webster and Park. Both the city planning board and the AUSD Board of Education are looking to fill vacancies. Below market townhomes are available for first time home buyers. The Mastick Senior Center website is hijacked . Alameda’s own Deborah Croo...

In Episode 77, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alamedans are honored at the District 18 Community Awards . Alameda Meals on Wheels celebrates 50 years of service. AC Transit is looking ahead to next year, and seeking your input on potential route changes . Work has begun on the McKay Avenue Wellness Campus . We’ve got some Halloween data for you. Congratulations to Alameda High School Water P...

In Episode 76, Scott's topics include: Planning, Building and Transportation has a new director. AUSD provides an update on the new Alameda High School swim center , and invites you to participate in various round tables , as well as a forum on construction at Wood Middle . There’s a new podcast in town and you should give it a listen. Make your plans to dispose of household hazardous waste ....

In Episode 75, Scott's topics include: The city council rejects a lease over animal testing concerns.  APD releases the latest crime statistics . A missing persons case comes to a sad ending. A cleanup is coming to the Estuary . If you’ve wondered what’s going on with the Grand Street/Shore Line bathroom project, you’re not alone. Taylor Swift takes over the cinema , and this is your last wee...

For Episode 74, Scott's topics include: From school staffing to abortion rights , we’ve seen a series of new bills signed into law. Alameda Pride is upon us. Alameda and San Francisco keep the conversation moving forward about Portola. Oakland Airport takes the next step toward carbon neutrality. Meet the woman behind the upcoming Donut Fun Run. Speaking of running, Denise Lum has some uplift...

In Episode 73, Scott's topics include: An October heat wave brings a heat advisory to the island. In the sky or across the water , noise is on a lot of people’s minds, including city officials . The transformation of Hawthorne Suites to low income housing continues. Alameda Pride is next weekend . Alameda’s Bryan Woo ends his season on a high note, but the Mariners miss the playoffs. And, get...

In Episode 72, Scott's topics include: With yet another Government Shutdown looming, the Alameda Food Bank is prepared to lend a hand to the Coast Guard . This weekend we’ll see if the Portola Festival has managed to solve last year’s noise problem. Public Power Week is here, and that means rebates and tips on reducing your power consumption. EBMUD sets an ambitious goal for carbon neutrality...

In Episode 71, Scott's topics include: City Council looks ahead with the next Strategic Plan . There’s a rate hike coming from PG&E, but no one’s sure how much the increase will be. Wildfires to the north have been affecting out air quality. Free Covid Tests are back. The Island Bowl is upon us. Alameda’s Bryan Woo returns to the Bay Area, and shuts down the Oakland A’s. Don’t miss your c...

In Episode 70, Scott's topics include: The  Main Street Ferry Terminal will be out of commission from late-October until early next year. Autonomous aircraft will be built at Alameda point , but there are questions about their use. A local golfing great is set to be honored 50 years after his passing . A below-market housing lottery is in effect for townhomes at Alameda Marina. A  local theat...

In Episode 69, Scott's topics include: Alameda Police release details about the body discovered on Bay Farm Island in July. The City Council increases housing density at Alameda Marina , and moves forward with voter-approved salary increases. Alameda’s experimental Guaranteed Income Program is now open for applications. APD is attracting officers , but surrounding jurisdictions face an uphill...

In Episode 68, Scott's topics include: The Alameda Rent Program holds a public workshop to discuss potential changes to the Capital Improvement Plan . An Alameda resident tests positive for West Nile Virus . The Shelter in Peace program looks to assist immigrants and refugees in their journey to a new life .  The Post joins forces with other non profit news agencies , and the long labor day w...

In Episode 67, Scott's topics include: Alameda Police release some details on the August 5th fatality at the Civic Center Parking Garage, Alameda Point dominates the episode with big art , new leadership , a water rescue , potential wetlands help and a new shuttle service. The Alameda Animal Shelter needs donations of pet food. If you’re not happy with your property tax assessment, we’ve got...

In Episode 66, Scott's topics include: The Alameda Police Department’s statistics for July show improvement, but a viral on-line challenge is raising some concerns . The public is invited to comment on proposed changes to the Capital Improvement Plan that allows landlords to pass improvement costs on to tenants, Bay Farm School starts the year with a brand new building , as improvements to th...

In Episode 65, Scott's topics include: the third major fire in 5 years at Schnitzer Steel in Oakland sends acrid smoke across the island, the Alameda Police department updates last month’s discovery of a body on Bay Farm Island, and arrests two women in the wake of a brazen robbery in June, last weekend Alameda experienced two untimely deaths , two sinkholes in a span of three days shut down...

In Episode 64, Scott's topics include:  A sinkhole on Lincoln shuts down water and traffic , Mia Bonta’s first piece of legislation for this session was signed into law by Governor Newsom, and it helps break a logjam over a neglected piece of Alameda property , APD welcomes new officers , the algae bloom is back , Karin Jensen follows up on the question of city loans to private businesses , a...

In Episode 63, Scott's topics include: If you think car thefts are on the rise in Alameda, you’re right, Alameda property owners should expect their property tax assessment any day now, the city is looking for your input on a proposed 3rd dog park , an Alameda hotel is serving the unhoused as a much needed medical shelter, an innovative puppet show is headed to Jean Sweeney, and Alameda’s spo...

In Episode 62, Scott's topics include: The City Council approves three major items , the changes in Encinal Avenue traffic patterns are in place, Dr. Jennifer Levine makes headlines for a couple of big reasons , quite a bit of Alameda-related sports news, the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter would like you to take a walk , and celebrate Bay Area radio this weekend. Plus local events of i...

In Episode 61, Scott's topics include: Looks like warmer weather is headed our way this weekend, the Planning Board approves an additional 41 housing units for the Alameda Marina Master Plan, the City Council has a full agenda on Tuesday , look for some intersections along Central Avenue to get a major upgrade,   some minor changes coming to the Ferry boarding process next month , and one of...

In Episode 60, Scott's topics include: The nation’s longest 4th of July Parade showcased the best of Alameda, but some absences raised questions, automated license plate readers contribute to another arrest, a new technology promises to make wind energy safer for birds of prey, if you’re looking for a new furry friend, this is your weekend , Bryan Woo returns to the bay and makes quite the im...