Even though alameda is a small city, that doesnt stop people from being loyal to one end of the island or other. Like this blog right now is ridiculous, im basically asking what you want. Alameda s sandlot blog takes no responsibility for the great article promoting the allparks reunion that appeared on todays the island blog. The rest of the ghost hunters investigation sites yesterday, i gave you a list of the places that the atlantic paranormal society investigated during its first two seasons on the air. From 20 through 2017, alameda police received 2,799 calls about towed vehicles, an average of more than 559 per year, not including policeinitiated tows. Theres lots going on in the waters around our island this summer. Its one of those things that you know until someone asks you and then you cant think of a single one. Dispatches from the lpop manning the bcr listening postobservation post since march 2010. Inside, workers toil away fueling and maintaining the ferries that carry commuters around the bay. March 22, reading from her latest book, cinderella ate my daughter. Wind power and the thrum of lawsuits national geographic society.
Like the residents of oakland, people on the island of alameda tend to work near downtown san francisco. Why taking the san francisco to alameda ferry is a great. Okay lets knock these out so we can talk about other stuff. The 23 and me logo for ev below, is a picture of a small castle on an island in a lake in slovenia, which is in the balkans within southeast europe. I wanted to start posting pics from my trip to munich, but we need to get new batteries for the camera. This is a place where you will find breaking news and analysis of major local issues, dispatches on our. As the largest of maines fifteen yearround island towns, until. This chapter, found between pages 114 and 120 of the original work, describes the genesis for what ultimately became the alameda naval air station. Bulging waist lines are no strangers to lard island, but this 2019 lard magazine isnt just fat, its morbidly obese when it comes to content. When i was asked to write a blog about real estate, i decided that information about those. The following is an excerpt from alameda the island city, written in 1941 as part of the united states federal governments works progress administration wpa writers program. From primary care to visiting specialists, native hawaiian health to diagnostic testing read more alameda launches tv health showthe hawaii tribune.
The first one was this cadillac cimarron doro, back in may of 07. Calls where alameda fire was available and dispatched. I moved to denver last year which means the itrf has had ample time to add many new dots. Alameda is also home to the classic car show, which showcases alameda s eclectic collection of hot rods, muscle cars and other forms of antique roadsters. Kimoaloha traininghawaii police department read more small island, big health carethe molokai dispatchfor an island of its size, molokai has a remarkable range of choices for health care. We would drive past the coast guard air station san diego which had its own traffic light that would stop traffic on harbor drive when a c or old albatross sea plane would taxi from the coast guard base to the international. We provide service to the community in the unincorporated areas of castro valley, hayward, cherryland, ashland, san lorenzo, san leandro, sunol, pleasanton and.
Alco fire dispatch 2 dispatch for livermorepleasanton fire, also dispatches other alameda county fire agencies lp fire units. New resident monica graff has been writing a blog called dispatches from dewees, and you really need to check it out. Welcome to alameda street smarts, a new blog about alameda transportation issues. I just wanted to say that my brotherinlaw is stationed at scofield barraks. For a while, it was because the only thing required to make my day was a dip in the. Phony assistance program stole homes of elderly, prosecutors say.
But just in case you didnt, we have some closeout specials for the end of the year. Today, burbed reader j from alameda has some island high style for you. Now all we need is some character to come back from the dead and we have the makings of the. Hell be sharing his story in a series of blog posts were calling dispatches from zaragoza, and you can read his inaugural post here. Dave lemoine after growing up on bay farm island through the happy days era, and with high school behind me, i prepared for my future. Amazing stories from the vietnam war together we served. Sea level rise affects all of us not just our communities who have lived by our shoreline for decades and are most vulnerable but also our roads and airports that support each of our nine counties and 101 municipalities, the major companies that serve as the backbone of our economy, and.
Thats right as many of you know im back in hawaii doing hawaii five0 for a while so ive decided that that i will be resurrecting my old island life blog. The alameda county sheriffs office, emergency services dispatch unit receives 911 emergency and nonemergency telephone calls for service, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. Introducing dispatches from dewees by monica graff. In 1887, the city of alameda took ownership of one of the nations first municipal power plants. Pleasanton pd dispatch channel 1 and pd channels 27 livermore pd dispatch c. Annual crime statistics within the city of alameda can be viewed by visiting our crime statistics page. Craig ojala retired from the alameda police department in 2008, after 30 years on the job. The alameda food bank has kicked off its annual turkey collection drive for the holidays at what promises to be yet another tough juncture for the island s poor and needy. Through a california public records act request, the express obtained five years of calls for service dispatches from the alameda police. People tend to live on the west side or east side and dont always venture to the other end of the island. I go all hurleycentric in the last post on the blog i maintain. Like the name suggests, the big island is well, big.
Writer peggy orenstein takes on girliegirl culture the bestselling berkeley author will be at alameda s books inc. Why taking the san francisco to alameda ferry is a great day trip in the bay area. All 51 were placed in twoweek quarantine in the northern part of the island and far from the main, congested migrant camp of moria where nearly 18,000 people live. By kyler geoffroy on april 22nd, 2020 you may already be aware that island press is known as the publisher of record in all aspects of the environment, but heres some lesser known trivia about us in. So this next blog, without the adelante technical support team, or our literary editor. Growing up in san diego, my family spent many afternoons fishing off the rocks in san diego bay around shelter island. Commuting to the city is a simple journey, with several ways to get there. Rod hamilton has been an avid fly fisher for over forty years chasing salmon, trout and steelhead from his home base in british columbia, canada during the summer and flats species in the tropics during the winter. Today were launching the alamedan, a daily journal of civic affairs and alameda culture. Since i moved to hawaii i have been wanting to go to the big island to see some lava flowing. Or do i wait until i get inspired to say something. Learn why taking the san francisco to alameda ferry is an ideal day trip in the bay area. Dispatches from further down the line, including a song by paul cuddihy, and a fotie of oranges. Dispatch records include the date, time of day, address of a tow, and the towing companys name.
Living in california, that should never be the case, but, living in california, water is always there from the tap and safe to drink. Two years in a brass foundry, one year in a gas station. Back when i lived in alameda, california also known as the island that rust forgot, i photographed and posted nearly 600 interesting streetparked cars and trucks on jalopnik. Dispatches from turtle island observations that transcend law and politics. Dispatches from the peninsula is about an americans indoctrination into work, life, and leisure as an expatriate english teacher in south korea. From here on out, actually, ill be posting regular dispatches from the island in this space. Originally published on the island, april 22, 2011. Last week, as we pedaled behind the new white tricycle along its 14. No flowers, buffalo wings, frozen milky way bars, or greenbacks were offered in exchange for this fine piece of journalism.
Ojala started working in the department as an officer in 1979, when he was 20 years old, and rose to the rank of interim chief in 2005 before leaving the department as a captain. A whopping 190 pages, it is filled with some of the most varied and interesting. Choosing the right one is a matter of time, convenience, and price. In fact, alameda has been featured on a blog called jalopnik, which has nicknamed alameda the island that rust forgot. The 121count indictment includes 18 counts in contra costa county, 11 in alameda county, and cases from sacramento to san diego. Matarrese will be offering dispatches detailing his experiences along the way. Bob bruce, 6296319 for information on the midway shelter for women and children for those affected by domestic violence in the city of alameda, call 1866awayout 18662929688. Its no secret climate change is real, and the threats to the bay area must be addressed. So if you want to keep up to date of my random goings on check back every now and then. The alameda police department engages with our community through professional, fair, compassionate, and dedicated law enforcement with integrity and respect. Through his recently published book do it yourself bonefishing and blog. I am a big lost fan and have been reading your blog for a while now. Check out our new current events blog at papporestaurant.
Author christ tharp, a native of the pacific northwest, recounts his first impressions, observations, and challenges that come with life. Writer peggy orenstein takes on girliegirl culture. One of the best parts of selling real estate and working with renters has been getting to see the island through new eyes every time i take someone on a tour. Day to day, most people in zaragoza have to walk for daily needs. Blog alameda merrygoround commentary by robert sullwold. I mean, this was the inevitable next plot twist in this story right. Alameda, ca patch breaking local news events schools.