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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Read More »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. …
Read More »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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Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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 -…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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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