Alameda Topics

The Alameda Animal Shelter has the second lowest euthanasia rate in the county. But, its budget has been reduced by 78 percent and the City and APD is considering outsourcing the animals. Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter - FAAS - offers more constructive solutions.

Former Golf Commissioner Bob Wood, current Golf Commissioner Jane Sullwold, and others recorded at an Alameda Citizens Taskforce presentation, "Land grab or Fab Plan? A Public Forum Examining Facts Behind the “Golf Swap". Who Benefits? Who Pays?" Also, concerned Alameda resident Dave Needle shares his perspective.

It is Ten years this week since four hijacked civilian air planes crashed into the world trade center, the pentagon and a field in Shanksville Pennsylvania. This show shares the story of Alameda residents Barry Schutz -- he was an academic, educator and Africa specialist working at the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research at the time -- and his wife Karen Lee, both of whom made dramatic decisions on and after that day. They would marry, leave Washington DC and move to Alameda California. We also talk with Alameda resident, artist, and Navy veteran Michael McDonald about the day two members of the Secret Service arrived at his house. McDonald is restoring the mural on Haight at Webster.

An interview with City of Alameda Treasurer Kevin Kennedy and Auditor Kevin Kearney about City of Alameda budget. (40 mins). Also, introducing ACR's Board of Directors. (15 mins).