Updated: July 04, 2008 8:38:52 AM PDT | | Alameda city briefsAlameda student secures scholarshipA student from Alameda will receive a fellowship from the Institute of International Public Policy, one of just 32 students selected for the honor. Protect pets from July 4 fireworks, noiseFireworks, thunderstorms and other loud noises are startling and frightening for most animals. So while you are reading this column on the Fourth of July, make a note to protect your sensitive animal companions from the blaring and often deafening sounds of fireworks on Independence Day. Fire damages two Alameda homesALAMEDA — What sparked a two alarm-fire that damaged two homes Thursday afternoon remains under investigation, firefighters say.An estimate to repair the damage at 1719 Chapin St. Sonneman named AEF presidentA veteran educator has been named a leader of the Alameda Education Foundation, the non-profit group that raises money for music, sports and other programs in Alameda public schools. Healthy, fresh, patriotic produceSO WHERE WILL YOU BE this Fourth of July? I know where I'll be, watching the Alameda parade from a comfy lawn chair on Park Street, sitting in front of the bike shop. Time coming up to file election papersInterested in running for office? Well, the time is coming up for filing nomination papers.Two seats are up for grabs on the City Council: Those currently are held by Marie Gilmore and Doug deHaan. Activities galore at Fourth of July paradeWith a route stretching more than three miles, the Mayor's Fourth of July Parade ranks among the longest in the nation, its organizers boast.It's also among the biggest: Today's parade has 161 entries who will showcase their stuff — marching, riding, twirling and dancing — before an Target in talks for Alameda storeTarget Corp. is again eyeing a site on the Island, just a year after abandoning plans to open a store at Alameda Towne Centre.This time, the Minneapolis chain may open at Alameda Landing, the major redevelopment project on the city's northern waterfront across from Jack London Square. letters to the editorSupport for pay to playI'm writing this as an individual not sanctioned by the Alameda Museum.Mayor Johnson says she would like all the tennis courts lighted at night. Enjoy safe home-grown Fourth of JulyThis year's Fourth of July promises to be a bit more subdued for all Americans, but maybe especially Californians.So far 2008 has been a rough year, with more problems looming. Alameda Junior Golf Club results16-17 boysFirst place: Kyle Huey 76; second place: Seigo Ma 77 (tie-breaker); third place: Mark Thomson 77.14-15 boysFirst place: Stephen Shen 78; second place: Justin Saco 86; third place: Julien Boyce 96. What's HappeningTo 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. ARPD Adult Softball resultsMen's C-2Results: Linguini's Crash Crew 14, Statewide Hustlers 9; The Pack 10, McGee's A's 9; Mass Production 13, McGee's Rockheads 6; Encinal Market, bye. Alameda Museum showAlameda-based Feng Jin's metal sculptures are part of the two-man "Picto-Calligraphy & Sculpt-Script Series" now running through July 30 at Alameda Museum. Best of the East Bay Prep Sports BlogThe East Bay Prep Sports Blog features live updates from some of the top high school sporting events in the state along with updates from local high schools. Fishing reportLakesBERRYESSA — Catfish are taking stinkbaits along the shore. Crappie fishing is best at night. Bass fishing has slowed. Trout and salmon are deep. calendarn USS Hornet — Fourth of July Celebration noon-9:30 p.m. July 4. Family event with live music, interactive games and bounce house. Tours available throughout the day. volunteer opportunitiesn Adult Literacy Program — Volunteers are trained, then paired with a student age 16 or older to provide help with basic reading and writing skills (Jordona, 510-865-2454). Alameda Journal Worship Servicesn 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. Healthy, fresh, patriotic produceSO WHERE WILL YOU BE this Fourth of July? I know where I'll be, watching a parade from a comfy lawn chair.Produce Profilers, I will not be hard to spot. Still cool in Surf City USAPeople talk about defining moments. For me, it was an ad for Southern California on the back of my Superman comic. The swaying palms, the wispy sky and the bronze bodies were an irresistible image for a girl growing up in Minnesota in the 1960s. A Wyoming perspective on Bay Area TVFORT COLLINS, COLO.—ONE OF THE BEST ways to put Bay Area radio and TV in perspective is visiting another part of this great land of ours.While here recently, I looked up 30-year Kensington resident Nancy Mulvany, who moved to this pleasant university town from the East Bay two years ago for a | |
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