Alameda Journal

Updated: July 03, 2009 7:58:54 PM PDT
	No plans to close animal shelter, Alameda police say Officials say funding is available for this year and next year Grocery store will aid Alameda homeless program Alameda Point Collaborative, which provides housing and social services for homeless families and individuals, has a new partner in town. Alameda Natural Grocery has launched a campaign to solicit donations and raise awareness of the collaborative. Alameda parish welcomes new pastor The Rev. Dana Michaels has been at the helm of St. Barnabas since June 1. Grocery store will aid Alameda homeless program Alameda Natural Grocery will solicit donations for Alameda Point Collaborative Parade will make city shine in 2009 If you're looking for good, free entertainment this Independence Day, there will be plenty of it at Saturday's Fourth of July parade. More floats, participants and spectators are expected at Saturday's 3.3 mile extravaganza Man robs bank on Park Street Police do not disclose how much money was stolen Adoptable Pets: Don't miss this fundraiser for the Alameda Animal Shelter MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Dog Days Deux, "Taking the Biscuit," on July 24.This benefit, held by the Autobody Fine Art for the Alameda Animal Shelter and NorCal GSP Rescue, features a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment. Alameda couple identity theft victims, police say A couple visited the Alameda police station Saturday to report they were identity theft victims. The man, 25, told police he received a letter in May from Kay Jewelers, saying someone used his Social Security number, birth date and other personal information to open an account. Letters to the Editor Don't represent majority I am responding to Serena Dietrich's letter "Board ignored concerns" and the opinion piece by Kerry Cook, "A call for task force to find common ground on Lesson 9. Veterans urge Alameda's support of new facility at Alameda Point ALAMEDA MILITARY VETERANS as well as their comrades throughout Alameda County are encouraging the city of Alameda to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' initiative to build a modern, state of the art outpatient clinic and columbaria at the former Alameda Naval Air Station. My Word: Communities would be less safe under proposed state budget NO MATTER HOW YOU slice it, Californians will be less safe if the current budget that's being considered in Sacramento is adopted. The proposed budget includes some unprecedented provisions that will place our communities distinctly at risk. East Bay Regional Park District celebrates 75 years of great parks The East Bay district is the largest in the nation, encompassing all of Alameda and Contra Costa counties and including 65 parks and more than 98,000 acres and 1,150 miles of trails Alameda Names in the News LANNETTE QUALLS graduated with an associate of applied science degree in business administration from Kaplan University.ALEXANDER DEBLIECK and ANDREW FREEMAN were both named to the spring semester dean's list at Northeastern University. Guido the Gardener: Grill something sweet on the barbie this weekend THIS FOURTH of July, let's hear it for the red, white and blue! The American flag you assume? Yes, but how about some of the many colors found in your local Palacio de Produce? Calendar Listings are printed on a space-available basis. For the complete calendar listing, please visit www.insidebayarea.com/alameda.n Mastick Senior Center — Fourth of July Bingo Bash, July 4. MediaNotes: 'Big Ed' Schultz coming into his own 'GREEN 960" has been getting flak about moving "Big Ed" Schultz's radio program to 9 a.m., where it's now live, and moving Thom Hartmann's, now on tape, to afternoon drive. Happy Wanderer: Sierra Nevada towns combine gold rush charm, city values I'M NOT WEALTHY, by any means. But a trip with three girlfriends recently to retrieve the family jewels proved to be a rich experience.It had been several years since my dear friend, Jillian, lost her mom. Rare sweep for Alameda Little League Local teams win District 4 TOC titles in Majors, AAA and AA divisions on the same day Dirt Dogs swept by Monterey in doubleheader Alameda club falls to 10-5 after third straight loss. What's happening To submit an item to the What's Happening calendar, e-mail ccnsports@bayareanewsgroup.com to request a form. Put "What's Happening" in the subject line. Alameda: Police search for bank robber ALAMEDA — Police are searching for a man who robbed the Bank of America on Park Street Tuesday.Two customers and five employees were inside the bank when the robbery occurred about 5:10 p. Alameda police search for teens who robbed restaurant employee ALAMEDA — Police are searching for two teenagers in the robbery of a restaurant employee at gunpoint Friday as he was about to deposit cash from the business into a nearby bank. Alameda golden retriever raises kittens like they're her own Looking for the perfect kitten? (Or better yet, a pair of kittens?) Call Rosie the golden retriever. Rosie, who is a little over a year and a half old, raises homeless kittens for Island Cat Resources and Adoption. Downed power line leaves 6,000-plus without power Nearly 6,100 PG&E customers in Richmond and El Cerrito were left without power Saturday, a PG&E spokesman said.The outage, which began at about 5:20 p. Golden retriever raises kittens like they're her own Rosie the golden retriever raises homeless kittens until they're ready for good homes Golden retriever raises kittens like they're her own Rosie the golden retriever raises homeless kittens until they're ready for good homes Church leaders asked to support diversity education n Representatives of United Church of Christ to consider resolution at general meeting in Michigan Mary Kenney, longtime community volunteer, succumbs to cancer Mary Kenney was set to be grand marshal in the upcoming Mayor's 4th of July Parade. But the longtime Alameda resident died Monday, ending a history of community activism that stretched back more than a half century. She was 76. Watercolorist finds inspiration in Alameda homes Beth Bourland's unique portraits are inspired by architecture, charm of Island homes Alameda chief proposes fewer firefighters on duty Union says more staff is needed to avoid spiraling overtime costs

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Editor: Connie Rux. 510-748-1658.
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