Beyond Belief: Burial grounds

Heather L. Wood
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:05am

For something that happens to absolutely everyone, death is pretty mysterious – and not just the philosophical and spiritual aspects of it. It’s sort of like birth. Most people don’t see the mechanics of it unless and until they have children of their own. I realized that I knew nothing about how death works in Alameda. I had never seen signs of a cemetery. So where do people go? Read more >> about Beyond Belief: Burial grounds

Letter to the Editor: Alameda Landing design needs tweaking

Letters to the ...
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:03am

Dear Editor,

Something really great is happening in Alameda! A place that will provide jobs, taxes and develop a long vacant land is at long last under construction. I am referring to the development swiftly occurring of the long delayed Alameda Landing. I urge that we all take a look at the amazing completion of the Target store. Read more >> about Letter to the Editor: Alameda Landing design needs tweaking

Community Corner: Computer classes, hospital board seat, fashion show and more

Submitted by Michele Ellson on

The Alameda Multicultural Center is hosting computer classes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 22. Each class meets for eight sessions, and the cost is $10 per session. The classes are designed for people with little to no computer experience, though beginning to intermediate students are welcome. Class 1 covers keyboarding, introduction to computers and Microsoft Word, while Class 2 covers Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Read more >> about Community Corner: Computer classes, hospital board seat, fashion show and more

Hospital Board votes to proceed on county takeover proposal

Michele Ellson
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 12:05am

Alameda Hospital’s board unanimously signed off on a proposal Monday to explore a deal that would see Alameda County’s medical system taking over management and operation of the financially ailing hospital, a deal board members said they’re optimistic about despite the circumstances that produced it. The deal could be closed by the end of this year.

Health Care District Board member Robert Deutsch said the he and other hospital staffers have long marveled at the hospital’s ability to survive on its own as the number of freestanding community hospitals has dwindled. Read more >> about Hospital Board votes to proceed on county takeover proposal

Passages: Robert "Bob" Blomberg, Alameda's "Ambassador to golf"

Mike Maurice
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 12:03am
Bob Blomberg

In memory of Robert “Bob” Blomberg: Alameda’s Ambassador to golf … a true gentleman golfer.

Contributed photo.

Bob was born on April 4, 1945 to Ben and Irene Blomberg in Alameda. His father, Ben, was a 45-year career Navy man who served in the U.S. military during World War II and enabled Bob to live in many places, but far and away, Bob was a lifelong Alameda resident. Read more >> about Passages: Robert "Bob" Blomberg, Alameda's "Ambassador to golf"

Amblin’ Alameda: Posey Tube

Submitted by Morton Chalfy on

Alameda is tied to Oakland by four bridges and a tunnel. One bridge connects to Bay Farm Island and thence to the airport, three bridges cross the Estuary within a mile of each other at the eastern half of the Island (Park Street, Fruitvale and High Street) and the Posey Tube connects the West End to Oakland through Chinatown. Read more >> about Amblin’ Alameda: Posey Tube

ALAMEDA HOSPITAL IN AFFILIATION TALKS

Michele Ellson
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 12:05am
Alameda Hospital

Alameda Hospital’s board will consider pursuing a deal to hand over management of the financially ailing hospital to Alameda County’s health system, a deal the hospital’s top manager says will provide the cash needed to keep its doors open. Read more >> about ALAMEDA HOSPITAL IN AFFILIATION TALKS

The Agenda: Hospital merger, school improvements and delinquent collections

Submitted by Michele Ellson on

For the week of June 17, 2013

Here’s what’s on your civic calendar this week.

Alameda Health Care District Board

The Alameda Health Care District Board is holding a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 17 in the Dal Cielo Conference Room at Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Avenue.

On the agenda: Board members will decide whether to approve a non-binding letter of intent to explore a proposed merger between Alameda Hospital and Alameda Health System, Alameda County’s health care system. Read more >> about The Agenda: Hospital merger, school improvements and delinquent collections

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