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Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Alameda Kiwanis Club Welcomes New Leadership and a New Year of Service (alamedapost.com) — Alameda residents active in the Kiwanis Club just welcomed new leadership and a "Garden of Hope" theme for the coming year of service. Recent projects have supported local students, families, and safety programs, with thousands of dollars distributed to Alameda nonprofits and scholarships. Members are being urged to deepen hands-on volunteering that directly benefits neighbors across the Island.
2. AC Transit plans cuts to services, operating hours if Regional Transit Measure fails (eastbaytimes.com) — AC Transit warns that if the Regional Transit Measure fails in November, weekend Transbay buses serving Alameda and Line 19 to Alameda Point could be eliminated, with major cuts to hours and frequency across central Alameda County. For Alameda riders who rely on late-night and weekend service to reach work, school, and BART, these changes could significantly disrupt daily routines by mid-2027.
3. Today's Alameda Treasure – 1620 Fourth Street, A Return to 'Down Home,' Part 4 (alamedapost.com) — A beloved historic home at 1620 Fourth Street in West Alameda anchors this latest chapter in a deep dive into the Rich and Goggin families. The story traces their dramatic journey from Ireland and Australia to San Francisco and ultimately Alameda, where descendants lived, taught school, and helped shape the Island's character. It's rich with letters, setbacks, and surprising family twists.
4. UPDATE: PSPS Underway-PG&E Turning Off Power for Safety (crossingstv.com) — PG&E has already shut off power to 88 customers in Alameda County as part of a wider Public Safety Power Shutoff during a strong wind and fire weather event. If you live in or near Alameda, you may see outages or heightened fire risk through Thursday as dry conditions and gusty Diablo winds continue across the North and East Bay.
5. San Leandro Breaks Ground on New 'Greenway' Segment (streetsblog.org) — Work has begun on a 3.5‑mile East Bay Greenway segment in San Leandro, part of a larger trail that will eventually link multiple BART stations through Alameda County. Alameda's mayor, serving as vice chair of the county transportation commission, joined officials celebrating new protected bike lanes while advocates criticized unsafe slip-lane intersections that still prioritize cars. The design may evolve as Bike East Bay pushes for stronger protections.
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