An independent film featuring Alameda actors is coming to the big screen at San Francisco IndieFest on Saturday, February 7. Karin K. Jensen talks with Oakland Filmmaker Lauren Shapiro about "Still Life," a coming-of-age story based on her own experiences of growing up while her mom battled cancer. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/feature-film-starring-alameda-actors-screens-sf-indiefest/

#alameda #film #filmmaking

An independent film featuring Alameda actors is coming to the big screen at San Francisco IndieFest on Saturday, February 7. Karin K. Jensen talks with Oakland Filmmaker Lauren Shapiro about "Still Life," a coming-of-age story based on her own experiences of growing up while her mom battled cancer. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/feature-film-starring-alameda-actors-screens-sf-indiefest/

#alameda #film #filmmaking

After nearly a year without a contract, AUSD and AEA prepare for mediation, with salary, health care, class sizes, and district reserves under debate. Jean Chen talks with teachers and the district to shine a light on the negotiations. https://alamedapost.com/news/strike-looms-ausd-teachers-union-enter-contract-mediation/

#alameda #AlamedaEducationAssociation #ausd

After nearly a year without a contract, AUSD and AEA prepare for mediation, with salary, health care, class sizes, and district reserves under debate. Jean Chen talks with teachers and the district to shine a light on the negotiations. https://alamedapost.com/news/strike-looms-ausd-teachers-union-enter-contract-mediation/

#alameda #AlamedaEducationAssociation #ausd

Alameda is gearing up for another year full of festivals, food, and fun. This week, rejuvenate yourself with a sound bath, learn to prune roses, take a photography class, see a new art gallery, and hear some good news about marine mammal rehabilitation. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-flora-fauna-art/

#alameda #AllAroundAlameda #arpd #FactionBrewing #FreeEvents #gardening #lectures #RhythmixCulturalWorks #SoundBath

On January 6, City Council unanimously accepted The Road Home Final Report, the City’s five-year strategic plan to prevent and respond to homelessness. "The report noted both an increase in total homelessness and positive growth in sheltered capacity," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-approves-homelessness-report-new-collections-policy/

#AffordableHousing #alameda #AlamedaHousingAuthority #CarlosFigueroa #CityOfAlameda #ErinSmith #homelessness #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #TracyJensen

Thanks to the Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which slashed Medicaid by more than $900 billion over the next 10 years, the Alameda Health System has taken drastic budget cuts for the coming year. That means, in part, laying off 296 employees across the system. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-health-system-lay-off-300-massive-medicaid-cuts/

#alameda #AlamedaHealthSystem #insurance

On January 6, City Council unanimously accepted The Road Home Final Report, the City’s five-year strategic plan to prevent and respond to homelessness. "The report noted both an increase in total homelessness and positive growth in sheltered capacity," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-approves-homelessness-report-new-collections-policy/

#AffordableHousing #alameda #AlamedaHousingAuthority #CarlosFigueroa #CityOfAlameda #ErinSmith #homelessness #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #TracyJensen

A local daycare is under investigation after two general contractors found a child wandering in front of a home under renovation. Ken Der shares their account and takes a look at Little Crumbles Day Care, including previous investigations and citations. https://alamedapost.com/news/daycare-under-investigation-after-toddler-found-alone-street/

#alameda #LittleCrumblesDayCare

A local daycare is under investigation after two general contractors found a child wandering in front of a home under renovation. Ken Der shares their account and takes a look at Little Crumbles Day Care, including previous investigations and citations. https://alamedapost.com/news/daycare-under-investigation-after-toddler-found-alone-street/

#alameda #LittleCrumblesDayCare

Thanks to the Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which slashed Medicaid by more than $900 billion over the next 10 years, the Alameda Health System has taken drastic budget cuts for the coming year. That means, in part, laying off 296 employees across the system. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-health-system-lay-off-300-massive-medicaid-cuts/

#alameda #AlamedaHealthSystem #insurance

The Pet of the Week is Dusty Lucille! "She dreams of a life with sun-drenched rugs and quiet comforts." If you can't adopt at the moment, please consider fostering. FAAS is now over capacity, and the residents could use a warm and cozy place to decompress over the holidays. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/dusty-lucille-sweet-smart-sunny/

#alameda #faas #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #PetOfTheWeek

The Pet of the Week is Dusty Lucille! "She dreams of a life with sun-drenched rugs and quiet comforts." If you can't adopt at the moment, please consider fostering. FAAS is now over capacity, and the residents could use a warm and cozy place to decompress over the holidays. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/dusty-lucille-sweet-smart-sunny/

#alameda #faas #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #PetOfTheWeek

Independent data on the first year of Rise Up Alameda, a guaranteed income pilot program, showed that recipients reported improvements in their financial well-being, mental health, and sense of community, with no negative effect on employment. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-guaranteed-income-recipients-see-improvements-finances-beyond/

#alameda #GuaranteedBasicIncome #RiseUpAlameda

Independent data on the first year of Rise Up Alameda, a guaranteed income pilot program, showed that recipients reported improvements in their financial well-being, mental health, and sense of community, with no negative effect on employment. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-guaranteed-income-recipients-see-improvements-finances-beyond/

#alameda #GuaranteedBasicIncome #RiseUpAlameda

Hey #alamtg are we protesting this? There's only one bridge on or off Coast Guard Island.

https://oaklandside.org/2025/10/22/major-federal-immigration-operation-reported-to-be-starting-tomorrow-in-the-bay-area/

#Alameda #Oakland