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In today's newsletter:

  • Could this sweet Alameda shelter pup be your new best friend?
  • Which Alameda-connected artist is getting a major Oakland Museum spotlight?
  • What the closure of an Alameda newsroom reveals about local journalism

Also on today's calendar: Alameda Record Swap - Sun 5/17 - 50 Vendors! 40,000 Records! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Giselle is Looking for Her Person, Is It You? (alamedapost.com) — If you’re ready to adopt a dog, a 2‑year‑old Pit Bull Terrier named Giselle is waiting through Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter and is already spayed and house‑trained. Described as affectionate, calm, and deeply loyal, she’s in foster care now and can be met in person by calling the shelter.    

• Art and Soul: Showcasing Three Inspiring Women Artists (diablomag.com) — Two of the featured artists have close ties to Alameda, including Mildred Howard, who studied at the College of Alameda, and Squeak Carnwath, who once lived here before moving to Oakland. The story spotlights their long East Bay careers, major museum shows, and community-focused work, along with UC Berkeley professor Jill Miller’s playful, tech-driven art that often spills beyond gallery walls.    

• Disappearing before our eyes: 1 photographer's passion project of capturing local newsrooms (theitem.com) — One of the local newspapers featured in photographer Ann Hermes’ project, based in Alameda has already shut down, underscoring how fragile community news outlets have become. Hermes is documenting about 100 newsrooms nationwide to spotlight disappearing local journalism and remind communities what’s at stake when these institutions vanish.    

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  • Looking for a part time nanny to handle after school pick up and weekend care for my 6 year old son.
    3:30pm- 6 pm on certain weekdays and care from typically 9am-2pm on certain weekend days. Would love recommendations and referrals. (Nextdoor Gold Coast)
  • I saw a flyer at the market and I am curious, would any parent be willing to drive to Martinez to attend a fully inclusive, highly educated private middle school or attend a summer school program.
    I know theres many public schools in the area and its kind of a drive. Looks like its a new school. Ive heard it has a workshops for famillies to… (Nextdoor Central Alameda)
  • Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Alameda. Apply here.
  • Marriott International posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.

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  • Piedmont rowers power Oakland Strokes to historic weekend at Southwest Regionals (piedmontexedra.com)

San Francisco

  • Outbreaks Of Highly Contagious Disease Reach Record High In CA (patch.com)

Ok Alameda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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