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Weekend sunset in Alameda, Calif.
Weekend sunset in Alameda, Calif. (Claus Weisemann)

Hello, neighbors! Bea Karnes here with the Thursday Alameda Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 58 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories in Alameda today:

  1. Two arrested, third person identified in Oakland killing of TV crew's security guard Kevin Nishita (San Francisco Chronicle)
  2. Alameda Housing Market: Sale Prices By ZIP Code (Alameda Patch)
  3. Living Legend: History-making Alameda waitress Dolores Jeanpierre retires (KGO-TV)
  4. Live On The Water In Alameda (Alameda Patch)
  5. South Beach Sunset: Photo Of The Day (Alameda Patch)

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Today in Alameda:

  • Shop Late Thursdays with Santa (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Golden State German Shepherd Rescue: "We have handsome and dapper Rusty, who is also ready for cuddles under your Christmas tree! Rusty is 8 months old and is all recovered from his pelvic injuries from when he was found on the side of the road. " (Facebook)
  • Island Cat Resources and Adoption [ICRA]: "Ruby and Otis are best of friends who like to chase a toy or each other around. Ruby is the more outgoing of the two, and Otis follows her lead. They are a bit shy at first, but will seek out pets once they are comfortable. " (Facebook)
  • California Historical Radio Society: "more photos from Radio Day ON the Bay on the Hornet on Dec. 18, 2022..." (Facebook)
  • West Alameda Business Association: "Do you know someone amazing? Perhaps a business or individual who makes Alameda a better place? Then nominate them for a Business Excellence Award! The award ceremony will be held on February 24th, 2022." (Facebook)
  • Alameda Recreation and Park Department: "Let your voice be heard! Vote for your favorite movies, and they just might be featured next year during our Starlight Movies in the Park series." (Facebook)
  • Alameda Free Library: "Get your mitts on a good book! Share the title of the book you're reading for this Winter season below." (Facebook)
  • Alameda Recreation and Park Department: "A handful of spaces still remain for next week's Winter Wonderland Camp, at both Lincoln and Washington Parks. Register online." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, East End Zone: "A did a short video on our local Holiday Lights Ride that happened Sunday. - Includes some scenes from our own Thompson Ave. AKA "Christmas Tree Lane".
    " (Nextdoor)
  • Tori Hoffman, Patch Staff: "The season of giving is upon us. Is there a local nonprofit organization in Alameda you go out of your way to support during the holiday season? Tell us about it. https://patch.com/compose" (Patch)

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— Bea Karnes

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