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Storified: Alameda speaks out on Prop 8 case

Michele Ellson
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 12:03am

The Supreme Court is set today and Wednesday to hear arguments for and against Proposition 8, the California initiative that banned same-sex marriages, and the federal Defense of Marriage Act. City leaders in Alameda and other East Bay cities are showing their support for gay marriage by flying rainbow flags at City Hall. We asked our Facebook and Twitter followers what they have to say about the case and how they hope the justices will rule. Here are their responses; what do you think? Read more >> about Storified: Alameda speaks out on Prop 8 case

Your news in Tweet: Tuesday's Board of Education meeting

Michele Ellson
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 12:03am

Alameda's Board of Education signed off on a new teacher contract and set aside $5.8 million for possible parcel tax refunds; that and more, in Tweet. Read more >> about Your news in Tweet: Tuesday's Board of Education meeting

Your news in Tweet: Tuesday's Board of Education meeting

Michele Ellson
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 12:03am

Tuesday's Board of Education meeting brought scores of teachers and their supporters demanding a new contract, plus discussions about layoff notices, professional learning communities and comments on Wood Middle School. We've got it all right here - plus pictures! - in our Tweet by Tweet. Read more >> about Your news in Tweet: Tuesday's Board of Education meeting

Storified: Your thoughts on Alameda's rising rents

Michele Ellson
Monday, February 11, 2013 - 12:03am

The Alamedan's Facebook fans had a lot to say about our story on an elderly Alameda couple forced to leave their home of 17 years by a $600-a-month rent increase. Here's what you all had to say. In case you missed it, the story is here. Read more >> about Storified: Your thoughts on Alameda's rising rents

Conversation piece: Are city employees paid too much?

Michele Ellson
Friday, May 18, 2012 - 12:05am

This week, city officials released 2011 salary data for hundreds of city employees. Some 50 city employees earned salaries and benefits totaling $200,000 or more. Police and fire managers held nine of the top 10 spots on the earnings chart, taking home more in pay and benefits than the directors of any other city department. Read more >> about Conversation piece: Are city employees paid too much?

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