June 2012

Alameda Municipal Power celebrates 125th birthday

Michele Ellson
Friday, June 29, 2012 - 12:05am
Photo courtesy of Alameda Municipal Power

In 1887, the City of Alameda took ownership of one of the nation’s first municipal power plants. And even then, the utility generated controversy. The city’s price tag for purchasing the 90-kilowatt plant from Jenney Electric Company, which was building plants all over the country and had constructed this one at the corner of Park Street and Otis Drive, was $40,000 – twice its contracted construction cost. Read more >> about Alameda Municipal Power celebrates 125th birthday

Today's news: The Greenest Little Utility in America hits a milestone

In 1887, the City of Alameda took ownership of one of the nation’s first municipal power plants. And even then, the utility generated controversy. But Alameda’s Board of Trustees was determined to proceed and on July 11, 1887 the city entered the power business. And over the 125 years that have followed, the utility has generated controversies but also praise. Here's a look back at AMP's history, and a peek at what lies ahead. Read more >> about Today's news: The Greenest Little Utility in America hits a milestone

The Maritime Report: Off to the races

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There's lots going on in the waters around our island this summer!

This past Saturday, Encinal Yacht Club hosted the 2012 Summer Sailstice, a global celebration of sailing. Around 1,200 visitors from around the Bay Area were treated to a full day of music, food and displays from more than 20 vendors. There were opportunities for sailboat rides and seeing the USA76, a 84-foot, very sleek sailboat launched in 2002 for America's Cup events. Read more >> about The Maritime Report: Off to the races

Council okays balanced budget, prepares for future deficits

Michele Ellson
Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 12:05am

Alameda’s City Council okayed a fresh budget which council members hailed for its lack of impact to community services, though they also acknowledged that much more work needs to be done to steady the city’s shaky finances over the long term.

“Is the work over? It’s absolutely not over. Is there more progress to be made? Absolutely. But there’s been progress made,” said Vice Mayor Rob Bonta, one of four council members who voted in favor of approving the budget. Read more >> about Council okays balanced budget, prepares for future deficits

Today's news: Council passes balanced budget

Alameda’s City Council okayed a fresh budget which council members hailed for its lack of impact to community services, though they also acknowledged that much more work needs to be done to steady the city’s shaky finances over the long term.

“Is the work over? It’s absolutely not over. Is there more progress to be made? Absolutely. But there’s been progress made,” said Vice Mayor Rob Bonta, one of four council members who voted in favor of approving the budget. Read more >> about Today's news: Council passes balanced budget

School board okays budget, sans cuts

Michele Ellson
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 12:50am

Video streaming by UstreamAlameda’s Board of Education approved a budget for next year without being forced to contemplate cuts like furloughs, class size increases, shorter school year and others school districts are considering in order to address rising costs and sharp declines in state funding. Read more >> about School board okays budget, sans cuts

Today's news: School board okays budget, sans cuts (and we've got the video to prove it!)

Alameda’s Board of Education approved a budget for next year without being forced to contemplate cuts like furloughs, class size increases, shorter school year and others school districts are considering in order to address rising costs and sharp declines in state funding. Tuesday’s meeting marked a shift in the narrative around Alameda’s schools, which this year focused largely on the heated negotiations for a new teacher contract. Here's our report. Read more >> about Today's news: School board okays budget, sans cuts (and we've got the video to prove it!)

Amblin' Alameda: Jury Duty

Submitted by Morton Chalfy on

Yesterday I completed the performance of part of my civic obligation by participating in jury duty. The notice had arrived a month or so ago and I left it sitting on my desk like an unresolved issue. Should I beg off? I’m old enough to be excused for almost any reason. In the end I decided to answer the summons thinking that it would be of great enough interest to make the experience worthwhile. Read more >> about Amblin' Alameda: Jury Duty

America's Cup team gets okay for additions to Alameda Point home

Michele Ellson
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 12:05am
Artemis Racing

America’s Cup challenger Artemis Racing got the Planning Board’s okay Monday night to build floating docks in Seaplane Lagoon and to plant a crane capable of reaching 160 feet on an adjacent taxiway.

The team is slated to call Alameda Point’s Hangar 12 home through March 31, 2013 – longer if America’s Cup organizers don’t require them to move to San Francisco in advance of the summer 2013 Cup races – and will need to make the changes before moving in. Read more >> about America's Cup team gets okay for additions to Alameda Point home

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