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January 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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January 20 City Council Preview https://alamedapost.com/news/january-20-city-council-preview/
January 20 City Council Preview - Alameda Post
On January 20, City Council will consider the 2025 Zero Waste Implementation Plan Update, which includes enforcement against illegal dumping.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Dangerous ‘Door Kick Challenge’ Spreading in Alameda https://alamedapost.com/news/dangerous-door-kick-challenge-spreading-in-alameda/
Dangerous ‘Door Kick Challenge’ Spreading in Alameda - Alameda Post
A new variation of ding-dong ditch is gaining momentum. The so-called “Door Kick Challenge” involves aggressively banging on a front door.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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All Around Alameda – Flora, Fauna, and Art https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-flora-fauna-art/
Alameda Post - A collage of posters for local events this week
January 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Two Birds from Alameda – January 15, 2026 https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/two-birds-01-15-2026/
Two Birds from Alameda – January 15, 2026 - Alameda Post
The birds discuss their favorite local spots in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Opinion: Be a Good Eyewitness https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-good-eyewitness/
Opinion: Be a Good Eyewitness - Alameda Post
“There’s no substitute for eyewitness documentation as events happen,” writes Alameda Post Publisher Adam Gillitt.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Wigeons Winter in Alameda https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/wigeons-winter-alameda/
Wigeons Winter in Alameda - Alameda Post
Marjorie Powell introduces the handsome American and Eurasian wigeons that spend their winters on the island.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Encinal Gets a Brand New Field https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/encinal-field-new-nailhouse/
Encinal Gets a Brand New Field - Alameda Post
The beautiful new 47,000-square-foot athletic track and multi-sport field at Encinal High School is complete, thanks to funds from Measure B.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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APD: ‘T-HISSSS Is Something You Don’t See Every Day’ https://alamedapost.com/news/apd-t-hissss-something-dont-see-every-day/
Alameda Post - A photo of a large monitor lizard, falsely reported to be a Komodo dragon, hanging off of the blinds of an apartment window. A second photo shows the creature in a carrier.
January 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Community Gathers at City Hall for Candlelight Vigil Honoring Renee Good https://alamedapost.com/news/community-gathers-city-hall-candlelight-vigil-honoring-renee-good/
Community Gathers at City Hall for Candlelight Vigil Honoring Renee Good - Alameda Post
About 100 people gathered on Saturday, January 10, on the steps of City Hall for a candlelight vigil honoring the life of Renee Good.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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‘Hands Off’ Anti-Trump Protest Along Alameda Beach Set for January 17 https://alamedapost.com/news/hands-off-anti-trump-protest-along-alameda-beach-january-17/
Alameda Post - A poster for the Hands Off protest on January 17.
January 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Patricia Ferris Millosovich, 1933-2025 https://alamedapost.com/news/obituaries/patricia-ferris-millosovich-1933-2025/
Alameda Post - A high school graduation photo of Patricia Ferris Millosovich and a photo of her as an older adult.
January 12, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Healthy Alameda: Four Ways to Prepare for an Earthquake https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-four-ways-prepare-earthquake/
Healthy Alameda: Four Ways to Prepare for an Earthquake - Alameda Post
Alameda Health System shares four essential items to protect your loved ones during a natural disaster or emergency.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for January 11, 2026 https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/bears-eye-view-alameda-january-11-2026/
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for January 11, 2026 - Alameda Post
In this week’s Bear’s Eye View report, Mouf takes a look back at the highlights of 2025 in Alameda, California.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Vixen is a Sweetheart https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/vixen-sweetheart/
Alameda Post - A black and white spotted cattle dog with one eye.
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Analysis: Two Possibilities for Alameda Point VA Property Following Veterans Project Cancellation https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/analysis-two-possibilities-alameda-point-va-property-following-veterans-project-cancellation/
Analysis: Two Possibilities for Alameda Point VA Property Following Veterans Project Cancellation - Alameda Post
“Alameda could find itself back at square one, or at least close to it.” Richard Bangert explains what may happen to Alameda Point.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Book Review: ‘Shipyard Gals’ by Valerie Stoller https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/book-review-shipyard-gals-valerie-stoller/
Alameda Post - The cover of Shipyard Gals, a novel, and a photo of the author
January 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Gretchen Lipow, 1936-2025 https://alamedapost.com/news/obituaries/gretchen-lipow-1936-2025/
Alameda Post - Gretchen Lipow.
January 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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City Council Approves Homelessness Report, New Collections Policy https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-approves-homelessness-report-new-collections-policy/
City Council Approves Homelessness Report, New Collections Policy - Alameda Post
The Road Home Final Report noted both an increase in total homelessness and positive growth in sheltered capacity.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Math Puzzle for January 9, 2026 https://alamedapost.com/features/puzzles/math-puzzle-january-9-2026/
Math Puzzle for January 9, 2026 - Alameda Post
Jeff Smith’s Math Puzzle for January 9, 2026 - Pythagoras meets Fibonacci at the Lapin Agile snooker emporium.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Alameda PostCast for January 9, 2026 https://alamedapost.com/features/podcast/alameda-postcast-for-01-09-2026/
Alameda PostCast for January 9, 2026 - Alameda Post
In Alameda PostCast episode #186 for January 9, 2026, host Scott Piehler provides a 10-minute digest of news and events for Alameda, CA.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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AUSD Looks Ahead in 2026 https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-looks-ahead-2026/
AUSD Looks Ahead in 2026 - Alameda Post
As 2026 begins, AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis shares district updates and important dates.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Alameda Coast Guard Cutter ‘Munro’ Assists in Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-coast-guard-cutter-munro-assists-seizure-venezuelan-oil-tanker/
Alameda Coast Guard Cutter ‘Munro’ Assists in Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker - Alameda Post
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter “Munro,” which is based in Alameda, was a key player in recent international affairs.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Daycare Under Investigation After Toddler Found Alone on Street https://alamedapost.com/news/daycare-under-investigation-after-toddler-found-alone-street/
Daycare Under Investigation After Toddler Found Alone on Street - Alameda Post
Ken Der takes a look at Little Crumbles Day Care following a recent incident, including previous investigations and citations.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM