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City Of Alameda

2263 Santa Clara Avenue
510-747-7400

The City of Alameda was incorporated on April 19, 1854. In 1916 Alameda became a Charter City, and was one of six cities that were the first in California to adopt the Council-Manager form of government.


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Alameda Free Library Event Alert - January 2024

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City Of Alameda News - Thanksgiving Break Camps

Come Spend Thanksgiving week with Sports and STEM.
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Alameda Free Library Event Alert October 2023

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City Of Alameda Public Art Updates: New Grant Opportunities for Artists and Arts Administrators

The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced three new funding opportunities currently available to California’s individual artists and arts administrators. Details on each of the three current opportunities and how to apply are below. …

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City Hosts 9th Annual Autumn Job Fair: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The City of Alameda is co-sponsoring a Job Fair for temporary and permanent positions available in Alameda and nearby cities. The Job Fair will be held Tuesday, September 26, from 2-4:00pm at the South Shore Shopping Center, across from Trabocco…

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Alameda Free Library Event Alert - September 2023

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City Of Alameda News - July 20, 2023

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Park and Webster Sts: Improved Striping and Parklet Extension to Council On July 5, 2023

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City of Alameda is Finalist for Bloomberg Public Art Challenge Grant!

City of Alameda Selected as Finalist for Bloomberg Public Art Challenge Grant! We are thrilled to announce that Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected the City of Alameda as one of 17 finalist cities in the running to receive up to $1 million as…

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APRD Aquatics Summer 2023

ARPD Summer Swimming 2023 We have a full summer of all things Aquatics for you and the family! Please Register online Here. Check out our new Fitness pass and Aqua Camps. All swim lessons have openings and our registering online. Learn…

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Alameda Recreation and Park Department - Alameda Bike Festival 2023

Alameda Bike Festival 2023 Bring your friends and family to this citywide bike festival for people of all ages! Bike Festival SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 11:30 AM TO 2:30 PM RUBY BRIDGES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 351 Jack London Avenue, Alameda No matter…

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City Of Alameda - 2022 Transportation Facts

Everything you want to know about transportation in Alameda is available in the new 2022 Annual Transportation Report & 2023 Work Plan! The City Council will review this report on March 21. This email newsletter contains highlights of the 2022…

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City Of Alameda: Annual Peeps Diorama Contest Kicks Off

The Alameda Free Library is giving Peep-le of all ages an excuse to play with their food! For this annual contest, design and construct a diorama featuring Peeps marshmallows as the characters. Dioramas should be the size of a shoebox and can be…

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City Of Alameda : Affordable Homeownership Opportunity : Applications Due Friday, March 17

Affordable Homeownership Opportunity at Alameda Landing Bay 37! Up to six newly constructed, two-bedroom single-family townhomes are offered to be sold. The units require a minimum occupancy of two people and have price ranges from $487,584 to…

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City Of Alameda : Alameda Restaurant Week Returns Friday, March 3

Starting Friday, March 3, and running for ten days through Sunday, March 12, Alameda Restaurant Week returns to the island! This annual event with more than 40 participating restaurants and bars encourages everyone from foodies to families to visit…

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City Of Alameda Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Site Tour - March 15 - 12pm

Notification City staff/consultant team is asking community members to participate in a site tour with the Mayor and City Council of the Clement Avenue/Tilden Way project on Wed, March 15 at 12 noon - corner of Fernside Blvd. and Tilden Way -…

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City Of Alameda Updates For Businesses: Grant Funding Available

City Now Accepting Applications for Facade Grants for Eligible Alameda Businesses The Community Development Department will be accepting Facade Grant Applications until Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Apply today! The City of Alameda's Façade…

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City Of Alameda Public Art Updates : City Launches Website Featuring Alameda Public Art

City of Alameda Launches Website Showcasing Public Art Collection Have you seen the giant steel baseball monument in Alameda honoring the legendary Willie Stargell? Have you looked closely at the mosaic work on Norman Moore's Gateway to California…

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City Of Alameda Business Updates : State Publishes Business Investment Guide

The Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) recently published a comprehensive list of state incentive programs that are available to businesses across California. The guide is intended to help businesses and for profit…

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City’s Prosecution And Public Rights Unit Releases Annual Report Documenting 698 Cases Reviewed In 2022 And Successful Launch Of Its First-In-The-State Housing Mediation Program

The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office, having completed its second full year of operations following the voters’ authorization of its work in the November 2020 general election, has issued its…

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City Of Alameda All Day Sports Camp February

All Day Sports Camp Looking for something fun to do during the upcoming president's week break? Join us for All Day Sports Camp: http://apm.activecommunities.com/alamedarecreation/Activity_Search/16150 This Camp is perfect for the youth who enjoys…

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City Of Alameda News - Alameda City Prosecutors Obtain $70,000 Settlement to Resolve Tenant Harassment Lawsuit

Alameda City Prosecutors obtain $70,000 settlement to resolve tenant harassment lawsuit The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement with an Alameda landlord to successfully resolve…

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City Of Alameda News Alameda City Attorney’s Office Issues Rent Program Annual Report

The Rent Program department of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office, having completed its first quarter as an in-house City department, has issued its 2022 Annual Report. The Alameda Rent Program was created to implement the City’s Rent…

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City Of Alameda News - Alameda City Manager Appoints Amy Wooldridge as Assistant City Manager

Alameda City Manager appoints Amy Wooldridge as Assistant City Manager Today, Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott announced that she has selected Amy Wooldridge to serve as Assistant City Manager. Ms. Wooldridge currently serves as the City of…

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City Of Alameda Sustainability And Resilience News - February 2, 2023

This newsletter includes the following topics: We need your input on Alameda's Urban Forest Plan! Did you know? Fun facts about heat pump water heaters Equirable Decarbonization Plan adopted YOU can help fight climate change! We need…

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City Of Alameda - Lincoln/Marshall/Pacific Corridor Project - Concept Approval Requests

Notification The City staff/consultant team will request the Transportation Commission to endorse the Lincoln Avenue/Marshall Way/Pacific Avenue Corridor Project concept on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. and will request City Council to…

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City Of Alameda News - Updates for Businesses: Grant Funding Available!

StopWaste Now Offering $1.1M in Grant Funding StopWaste is offering $1.1 million grant opportunities to nonprofits, businesses, and institutions with projects aimed at increasing individual, business, and community involvement in the prevention…

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City Of Alameda’s Annual Waste And Bulky Item Clean-Up Program Expanded

The City of Alameda’s Franchise Waste Hauler, Alameda County Industries (ACI), is rolling out new improvements to Alameda’s annual on-call cleanup program. This expansion is part of the City’s overall effort to divert more material…

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City Of Alameda News - Clement/Tilden Concept Approval Request Reminder

Clement/Tilden Concept Approval Request Reminder Notification City staff/consultant team will be requesting Transportation Commission approval of the Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Improvement Project concept on Wed., Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.…

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City Of Alameda : Public Art Updates

San Francisco Opera Comes to Alameda Point March 10-12, 2023 San Francisco Opera, in partnership with the City of Alameda and RADIUM Presents, will perform Bohème Out of the Box at Alameda Point March 10-12, 2023. Where: On the taxiway…

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City Of Alameda News - Urban Forest Plan is Kicking Off!

The Urban Forest Plan is kicking off! Alameda is kicking off development of an update Urban Forest Plan! The plan will update and expand the 2010 Master Street Tree Plan. Expanding the urban forest was identified as an action item in the City's 2019…

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City Of AlamedaNews - Updates for Businesses: Tax Relief and Grants Available

Emergency Tax Relief Now Available for Businesses Impacted by Storms Business owners and taxpayers impacted by California’s winter storms are now eligible for emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties. California…

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City Of Alameda - Business News From The Island January 2023

Contents Alameda Welcomes New City Manager Holiday Shop Local Campaign Success for Local Retailers Economic Development Year in Review 2022 Alameda In the News Upcoming Events Alameda Welcomes New City Manager On January 3, 2023,…

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City Of Alameda - Updates for Businesses: Grant Opportunity

The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). There are $120 million in tax credits available during the the application period. The deadline to…

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City Of Alameda Sustainability and Resilience News - January 10, 2023

Sustainability and Resilience News This newsletter includes the following topics: Equitable Building Decarbonization Plan at the Jan 17th Council Meeting Urban Forest Plan kicking off Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited in Alameda as of…

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City Of Alameda - Clement Avenue - Tilden Way Concept Approval Requests

Notification City staff/consultant team will be requesting Transportation Commission approval of the Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Improvement Project concept on Wed., Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. and then will be requesting City Council approval on…

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City Of Alameda Reopens Warming Shelter

Opening Friday, December 23, 2022, and operating every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Alameda’s Winter Warming Shelter provides a warm place to sleep, dinner, breakfast, a shower (on Wednesdays and Fridays), toiletries, clothing, and limited…

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Support Services Available During the Holiday Season

While the winter holidays can be a joy-filled season for some, for many people they can be a stressful and lonely time, leading to anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Domestic violence rates in the City of Alameda…

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City Of Alameda : Charges Filed Against Man Arrested Following Last Week’s Incident At Alameda High School

The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges against the man arrested by the Alameda Police Department on Wednesday, December 7, following an incident at Alameda High School that took…

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City Of Alameda : Winter Sports For Youth And Adults

Elks Hoop Shoot- December 16th, 2022 A national event, this contest is sponsored locally by the Alameda Elks Lodge #1015 and conducted by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department. Over 3 million youth from throughout the country enter the…

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City Of Alameda News And Events - December 2, 2022

December 2, 2022 - City Council selects Jennifer Ott as new City Manager - City adopts Housing Element & creates Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program - New Bohol Circle Immigrant Park & reopened Lincoln Park playground - Japantown…

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City Of Alameda: Sustainability And Resilience News - December 1, 2022

This newsletter includes the following topics: CARP Items at the Dec 6th Council Meeting BayREN Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program Streamlined Solar Permitting is Live! Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited in Alameda after Jan 1, 2023…

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City Of Alameda: Free Sandbags Available To Alameda Residents

Five free sandbags are available to each Alameda household as we prepare for upcoming rains and the storm season. Sandbags can be retrieved anytime from the City's self-serve sandbag station in the courtyard behind City Hall West, 950 W Mall Square,…

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City Of Alameda News Alameda City Council Selects Jennifer Ott As New City Manager

After an extensive recruitment, the Alameda City Council is set to appoint Jennifer Ott as Alameda’s new City Manager at its December 6, 2022 meeting. Ms. Ott is expected to begin work January 3, 2023. "I am truly excited about returning to…

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City Of Alameda - Thanksgiving Turkey Dip 2022

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City Of Alameda News - 2022 Alameda Firefighters Toy Program Kicks Off

2022 Alameda Firefighters Toy Program Kicks Off Making the holidays special for all children by gifting to families, helping organizations feed those in need, or providing a gift to children living in low income situations is something many of…

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City Of Alameda News : ARPD Winter Aquatics

Winter Swim Lessons Register: November 12th at 3pm Weekend Swim Lessons Private Lessons (1 on 1) are 30 minutes in length and tailored to fit the participant's skill level ( adults welcome to take private lessons) Semi-Private (2-3 on 1) and…

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