August 2012

Study claims local landlords discriminate against disabled tenants

Michele Ellson
Friday, August 31, 2012 - 12:05am

A newly released fair housing group’s audit showed that property owners and their agents lack knowledge about their legal responsibilities toward disabled tenants. Some 70 percent of the Alameda landlords audited by ECHO Housing failed to agree to permit modifications to accommodate a prospective renter’s disability when asked. Read more >> about Study claims local landlords discriminate against disabled tenants

Study: Local landlords discriminate against disabled tenants

A newly released fair housing group’s audit showed that property owners and their agents lack knowledge about their legal responsibilities toward disabled tenants. Some 70 percent of the Alameda landlords audited by ECHO Housing failed to agree to permit modifications to accommodate a prospective renter’s disability when asked. Here's our report, on their report. Read more >> about Study: Local landlords discriminate against disabled tenants

MARITIME REPORT: Looks Like it Worked!

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Photo by Dave Bloch

Our first Bay Area America’s Cup event is now history, and it really does look like it WORKED. Thousands of people came out to Marina Green, and I would guess the vast majority had never watched a sailboat regatta before. They filled the bleachers, stood down the entire length of the Green, and packed the spit and rocks out by Golden Gate Yacht Club. Hundreds of boats came out to watch from outside the Coast Guard-specified restricted area; the folks I talked to as they returned all really had a great time out there! Read more >> about MARITIME REPORT: Looks Like it Worked!

Endorsements a boon for campaigns

Michele Ellson
Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 12:05am

The Alameda Education Association has endorsed a number of local school board candidates over the years. But after a contentious year in which Alameda’s teachers and district leaders clashed over contract proposals and spending, their union is planning a full-on campaign for the three candidates they’ve endorsed.

“I think we were involved (before), but I think we plan to be more involved in this campaign,” association president Gray Harris said. “I think it’s time have some new voices on the school board.” Read more >> about Endorsements a boon for campaigns

ALAMEDA ELECTIONS '12: Endorsements a boon for campaigns

The Alameda Education Association has endorsed a number of local school board candidates over the years. But after a contentious year in which Alameda’s teachers and district leaders clashed over contract proposals and spending, their union is planning a full-on campaign for the three candidates they’ve endorsed. The association is one of several local public employee and other groups preparing to turn out the vote for the candidates they vote, and their support could play a critical role in the outcome of the November races. Read more >> about ALAMEDA ELECTIONS '12: Endorsements a boon for campaigns

Charter students could join Encinal High sports teams

Michele Ellson
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 12:05am

Alameda’s charter school students could once again have the opportunity to participate on Encinal High School’s sports teams under an application to be considered by state scholastic sports officials in late September.

The application is based on a fresh interpretation of the rules governing the number of students that must be counted toward a school’s total – with the total number used to determine what division a school plays in – that could affect schools beyond Alameda’s borders. Read more >> about Charter students could join Encinal High sports teams

BREAKING: JOHNSON DROPS OUT OF COUNCIL RACE, ENDING 18-YEAR POLITICAL CAREER

Michele Ellson
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 1:04pm
Alameda's Beverly Johnson

Updated at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, August 28

City Councilwoman Beverly Johnson officially announced Tuesday that she’s ending her bid for a fresh term on Alameda’s City Council. Her announcement follows an 18-year career in local politics marked by a bevy of fresh development and revitalization of the downtown core. Read more >> about BREAKING: JOHNSON DROPS OUT OF COUNCIL RACE, ENDING 18-YEAR POLITICAL CAREER

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