🌱 Oakland Flights Canceled + Vaccinated Alameda Residents

Good day, neighbors! Bea Karnes here with a fresh edition of the Alameda Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; chilly. High: 46 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Alameda today:

1. Alameda Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week (Alameda Patch)
2. How To Deduct Donations To Alameda Food Banks: 2021 Taxes (Alameda Patch)
3. Oakland International: Flights Grounded By Omicron COVID-19 (Castro Valley Patch)
4. SF Bay Area New Year's Dining & Restaurant To-Go Deals 2021-22 (San Francisco Patch)
5. More Than 80-Percent Of Alameda Vaccinated (Alameda Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Island Cat Resources and Adoption [ICRA]: "Here's an update on alum Ziggy (formally Indy): "It's been a while, over 2 years, since Ziggy (Indy) moved in...Zig loves making an appearance on video calls (the standing desk is no longer a match for him!) and getting belly scratches a..." (Facebook)
• West Alameda Business Association: "Did you know that @pacificpinball has vintage pinball machines at the @littleicerink at Alameda Point? Talk about fun for the whole family 😻" (Facebook)
• West Alameda Business Association: "By shopping in a local business, finding that perfect unique item is easy. Many of these selections are one-of-a-kind, hand-chosen by business owners, and can only be found here in West Alameda!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Marina Village: "Unexpected Visitors - Last night there were bunch of raccoons camping out my front door." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bea Karnes