What We’re Reading Right Now
A few Alamedans share their summer reading list, which includes The Book of Strange New Things and Let’s Pretend This Never Happened.
Sam Singer Is Oakland’s New Best Friend
The crisis communications guru loves a good fight. Fortunately for Warriors fans, his latest battle involves keeping the team from moving to San Francisco.
Jennifer King Paints Her Way Out
The self-taught, Hong Kong-born Alameda oil painter favors Cézanne and van Gogh.
Tina Blaine Follows Her Dream
The executive director of Rhythmix Cultural Works never misses a beat.
Favorite Local Landmarks
The Alameda Theatre, City Hall, and Alameda High get high marks.
Ploughshares Helps Palomacy Improve the Image of Pigeons
A pigeon and dove rescue group uses an aviary at Ploughshares to rehab and rehome the often maligned birds.
Former Anchor Leslie Griffith Becomes an Elephant Activist
The topic that resulted in her leaving KTVU turns into her life calling
App-solutely
Alamedans describe their favorite apps.
Cat Brewer Brings Deafness to Performers’ Attention
The Alameda resident is making a documentary on the intersection of entertainers accommodating deaf patrons at live performances.
Sylvia Chesson Creates Fused-Glass Artworks
Her sculptures, functional pieces, and glass paintings are impressionistic reflections of life experiences.
