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Welcome to the City of Alameda, CA, a sophisticated Bay Area island community with a small town vibe known for tree-lined streets and Victorian charm, low crime, a clean/green focus, natural beauty, abundant recreational opportunities, an excellent quality of life and high standard of living.
In addition to its unusual status as an island city in the San Francisco Bay, Alameda is a residential community known for historic preservation, unique attractions highlighted by the USS Hornet Museum and historic Alameda Theatre, the Alameda Free Library, and an excellent quality of life.The community is also known for its sustainability efforts. On April 14, 2006, Alameda was designated as a "Coast Guard City," one of only 12 cities in the nation recognized with this honor.
In July 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama designated the City of Alameda a Preserve America Community, making it one of a select group of communities nationwide. Preserve America Communities are committed to using their heritage to build a better future; Alameda was recognized for its historic preservation and sustainability efforts.
Also in 2010, the city was cited as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise Alliance, founded by General Colin Powell.
Alameda was recently featured in the TV series, Eye on the Bay. The series highlighted several businesses on Park and Webster streets, dining options, activities unique to Alameda, including several activities located at Alameda Point. Click here to access the Eye on the Bay website, which includes the video segments and contact information for the businesses and sites the show visited.
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The City of Alameda is seeking qualified individuals or firms to operate and maintain the Chuck Corica Golf Complex. The successful proposer will be responsible for all phases of the operation and maintenance of the facility including, pro shop, tee times, driving range, lessons, tournaments and cart rentals. Please note the food and beverage segments of the operation will not be included.
Proposals are due February 10, 2012 with the final selection by the City Council on March 6, 2012. For any questions or additional information please contact:
Dale Lillard
Director of Recreation, Parks and Golf Operations
2226 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda Ca. 94501
(510) 747-7570
dlillard@ci.alameda.ca.us
To view the RFP document, please click here.
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The Alameda Free Library Foundation is excited to present world-renowned singer, Frederica von Stade in the beautifully renovated Alameda Theater main auditorium for a special benefit concert on Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Click Here for more information.
Testing of the Miller/Sweeney (Fruitvale Avenue) Bridge will be happening from February 21 through February 24, 2012.
Beginning in mid-November, the next phase of replacing sewer mains, laterals, and manholes will begin on various streets in Alameda.
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-October for the next phase of the Park Street Streetscape project.
The City of Alameda has been awarded $225,000 in funds from the Department of Defense to prepare a detailed economic development strategy for Alameda Point.
Starting on August 15, a new, no cost shuttle service will be available between Alameda's West End and Oakland/BART.
The City of Alameda and the Alameda Firefighters have reached an agreement on a MOU.
Alameda City Council Calls for Independent Review of Crown Beach Incident.
