Alameda Journal

Updated: July 18, 2008 4:50:35 PM PDT
	Alameda toddler survives two-story fall ALAMEDA — A 3-year-old girl who narrowly escaped serious injury when she fell through an open second-story window Wednesday has led police to remind parents to ensure their children are supervised and playing in a safe environment. Alameda Junior Golf results CHUCK CORICA GOLF COMPLEXJACK CLARK COURSEALAMEDA JUNIOR GOLF CLUB SCRAMBLEJULY 9Overall low gross champions: Team captain Vinny Meno, Justin Saco, Kevin Ames, Shawn Carrol 65; 1st place low net — Team captain Charlie Wetherbee, Elizabeth Wong, Thomas Lee, Nick Chung 65; second place — Fishing report LakesBERRYESSA — Catfish will take bait along the shoreline. Crappie fishing is best at night. 707-996-7708.CAMANCHE — The upper stretches of the lake have been productive for bass anglers. 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 Blaze Girls Softball results 10-underSan Anselmo TournamentJuly 12-13The Blaze went 4-2 and reached the semifinals of the San Anselmo Tournament.In its first game, the Blaze edged Mark West Wild 5-4. Alameda Babe Ruth results Alameda split two games this past weekend at the Northern California state tournament at the San Leandro Ballpark.On July 12, Alameda fell to Palo Alto 5-2. ARPD adult softball results Coed D-4Standings: Bradford Properties 10-1, Swingers 8-3, Lucky 13 Underdogs 7-4, Ladybugs 7-4, RINA 4-8, Alameda Magazine 2-10, 475 All-Stars 1-10.July 10 results: Bradford Properties 18, RINA 7; The Ladybugs 19, 475 All-Stars 0; Swingers 8, Alameda magazine 4. Affordable housing set for city's West End Shinsei Garden Apartments will house formerly homeless veterans, spokesman says Most Alameda students stay in school, state numbers show n Vast majority of city's students finish high school Uneven 'West Side Story' at Alameda Civic Light Opera. Exceptional singing and acting marred by uninspired dancing, staging. Alameda city leaders put property tax on November ballot n Measure, which would increase transfer tax from $4.50 to $12 per $1,000, placed on November ballot Alameda man faces carjacking, other charges ALAMEDA — Police arrested a 30-year-old man Wednesday after they said he carried out a carjacking and fired gunshots into a residence during a dispute about money. calendar n Frank Bette Center for the Arts — Plein Air Art Exhibit and Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Jackson Park. Details: info@frankbettecenter.org or 510-523-6957. Making connections between quality of life and transportation Alameda soon to release proposed update to island infrastructure plan. Voters must decide how to cope with budget deficit There are no easy solutions to the downward economic spiral that is impacting every aspect of our lives. Everything is going up in price while services — and jobs — are being cut. letters to the editor Alameda is awakeIn his recent Red-baiting "My Word" piece Jeffrey Smith laments Measure H as "socialist," tries to set up a straw man of "euphoria hucksters trying desperately to anesthetize us," and unleashes a mighty stream of pejoratives that insults the intelligence of the overwhelming majority Alameda Journal Worship Services n A Course in Miracles — For Alameda location: Ralph, 510-521-1467. Study group of channeled, spiritual text authored by Jesus, meets Thursdays 7-9 p. Correction Andrew Thomas' title was incorrect in a story on the proposed big box amendment that ran in Tuesday's edition. Thomas is planning services manager of the Planning and Building Department. Alameda police follow leads in carjacking Police say they have identified a suspect in a carjacking that occurred early Friday morning, when a man armed with a handgun confronted three people and stole a red 2004 Honda Civic. Be a compassionate pet owner Match expectations with animal's breed, condition. Alameda city briefs Alameda Welfare Council to host annual fairThe Alameda Welfare Council will celebrate "80 Years of Supporting the Community" at its annual Summer Faire on July 30. Melons: Natural and naturally sweet slushies Once-popular varieties come back into favor. Mausoleum to rock with sounds of jazz n Fundraiser scheduled on Sunday for Oakland Jazz Choir Alameda city leaders put property tax on November ballot ALAMEDA — Faced with a sluggish economy and anticipating future belt-tightening, the City Council has decided to try to raise the tax people must pay when buying and selling a home here. Changes in school leadership offers new opportunities THE BIG NEWS around town is that Alameda Unified School District Superintendent Ardella Dailey has announced her retirement.Dailey took over the district's top job in 2005, after five years in the assistant slot. calendar n Frank Bette Center for the Arts — Plein Air Paintout, Tuesday to Saturday. Quick Draw Painting Exhibit and Sale, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, in front of Alameda City Hall. 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. Oakland woman arrested at Alameda bank on forgery charge A woman who allegedly used false identification to withdraw money from a bank account that was not her own was arrested on multiple felony charges, police said. Driver accused in fatal Alameda hit-and-run may have targeted others, prosecutor says A motorist who police say intentionally ran down and killed a 78-year-old man will appear in court again Friday. Along with hitting George "Joe" Marceline, the motorist also may have tried to deliberately run down up to three other people just moments earlier, a prosecutor said. Driver accused in fatal Alameda hit-and-run may have targeted others, prosecutor says Authorities look for additional pedestrians who were walking along Shore Line Drive

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