Preliminary returns from Tuesday's election show two candidates ahead of four rivals for the two open City Council seats.
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Do you trust Alameda's local government to handle housing and sea-level rise?
Coverage of news in Alameda focuses on local government, public safety, business developments and community infrastructure. This reporting follows key issues and events as they unfold across the city.
The city has finished its two-year cash assistance trial for low-income households.
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Is it becoming harder for neighborhood bars and craft beer venues in your area to survive?
The craft beer establishment on Clement Street has officially shut down its operations.
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Do you believe gun-based launch systems will reliably lower the cost of putting cargo into space?
The Alameda-based startup aims to slash launch costs by firing cargo into orbit using a reusable ground accelerator.
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Should the U.S. invest more in maintaining a consistent military presence in Arctic waters?
The 418-foot Legend-class cutter successfully completed a 103-day patrol mission in the Arctic and Bering Sea.
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Should non-profits rely on automotive event prizes to fund vocational training programs in your area?
The photographer and builder secured a top prize with his customized 1996 Honda Accord Si-R at the NorCal event.
Alameda reporting spans municipal government decisions, infrastructure updates, business growth and shifts in public safety services. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local policies often move in tandem with regional mandates, creating a unique cycle of legislative changes and civic responses. Development projects and shifting economic conditions remain the two most consistent drivers of public interest in the region.
