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Alameda Sun www.alamedasun.com Jan. 1, 2015 10 RCFE #015601222 You’re invited to our Special Concert... Celebrate the New Year Sunday, January 4th • 7:00pm 2431 Mariner Square Dr. • Alameda, CA 94501 510-984-3769 oakmontofcardinalpoint.com Kindly RSVP at 510-984-3769, as seating is limited. This event is free and open to the public. Fabulous horn player Bob Satterford will lead a program of classical treasures. Shred Important Documents GET A FREE REUSABLE GROCERY BAG Be responsible... some restrictions apply call for details. SHRED LOCAL Shredding from $5 and FREE eWaste One of the two suspects arrested for allegedly setting several arson fires in September was released from jail after post- ing bond. Authorities released Stephen Peterson from Santa Rita Jail in Dublin after his fam- ily posted the $150,000 bond. Alameda Superior Court Judge Gregory Syren reduced his bail by more than half from $375,000 to $150,000 at a bond hearing the day before Peterson was released. The community came together in the Rathskeller at the Alameda Elks Lodge at a pancake breakfast to raise funds to help support the victims of a series the fires that police allege Peterson had a hand in starting. Some restaurants in town also held events to raise funds for the victims. As Election Day neared the Alameda Sun learned that a pow- erful political action group from Southern California had decided to invest in Alameda’s future. The Golden State Leadership Fund poured tens of thousands of dollars into the races for a seat on the Alameda City Council, allowing incumbent Stewart Chen to outspend his rival, Frank Matarrese. A slick mailer with a more local origin allowed Chen and his fellow city council candi- date, Jim Oddie, to share in the out-of-town bounty. November The month began with a cer- emony for the official land trans- fer of portions of Alameda Point from the U.S. Navy to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The VA announced that it plans a “One VA” campus for the site. The facility would offer Northern California-area veterans to access VA services on 112 of the 624 acres on the Point. These services would include a 158,000 square-foot outpa- tient health care center. The Alameda County District Attorney (DA) dropped all charg- es against one of the two alleged suspects accused of setting sev- eral arson fires in Alameda in September. Stephen Petersen learned he was finally cleared of all wrongdoing when he went to the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse to enter his plea. The DA cited new evidence as the reason for dropping the three felony charges against the 27 year old. After the polls closed on Election Day Frank Matarrese and Jim Oddie learned that they had won seats on the City Council. Councilwoman Lena Tam, whose term on the City Council had expired, found out that she had lost her bid for a seat on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) board of directors Voters elected Solana Henneberry and Gary Lym to sit on the school board, ousting long- time incumbent Mike McMahon in the process. Voters also approved Measure I, the school bond mea- sure. Health Care Board Incumbents Tracy Jensen and Robert Deutsch kept their seats on the board, while incumbent Lynn Bratchett gave up her seat to Jim Myers. However everyone was kept waiting to see whether incumbent Mayor Marie Gilmore or school board member Trish Spencer would be Alameda’s new mayor. The vote was close and after a nail-baiting wait for the Registrar of Voters to tally all the votes, Gilmore conced- ed the race. The voters had elected Trish Spencer mayor. The City Council voted 5-0 to approve an exclusive agreement with Alameda Point Partners to negotiate a deal to develop a 68-acre waterfront town center at the former Naval Air Station, despite opposition from residents who think the lame- duck Council should wait and let the new City Council decide. Developer Tim Lewis Communities (TLC) announced that it has scrapped plans to build housing at Crab Cove and has withdrawn its development application from the city. TLC is still moving for- ward with plans to develop the Del Monte warehouse site on Buena Vista Avenue. December At its Dec. 2 meeting, the City Council offered preliminary approvals for a plan to build up to 380 new homes on the 11-acre Del Monte warehouse site, a develop- ment that one council member said could offer the last new hous- ing the Island will see for years. The council voted 4-0 to move forward with the proposal, with Tony Daysog abstaining. Two weeks later the Council voted 4-1 (with Daysog voting “no”) to give its final approval to the plans. The vote gave Tim Lewis Communities the green light to draw up its final plans for the site. Mayor Trish Spencer, Vice-Mayor Frank Matarrese and Councilman Jim Oddie took their seats on the City Council at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting. The city thanked outgoing mayor Marie Gilmore and outgoing City Councilmembers Lena Tam and Stewart Chen for their ser- vice to the community. Dozens of Alamedans took to Year: In review of news on Alameda Sun’s pages Continued from page 1 the streets to protest police kill- ings of unarmed black men in New York and Ferguson, Mo. and to express their frustration about the lack of charges against the officers responsible for the killings. Thanks for a fantastic year, Alameda. Happy New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2015. — The Alameda Sun Staff File photo Workers applied vinyl wrappings featuring local artists’ original designs to 10 Alameda Municipal Power utility boxes in town during September of this year. Advertise: 263-1824 GOOD BETTER BEST OPEN 10am to 6pm DAILY 2723 ENCINAL AVENUE • 749-9258 COME SEE OUR HUGE SELECTION OF HOLIDAY GIFTS! BOOKS FOR ADULTS & KIDS 10% to 20% OFF Thru Sunday, Jan. 31, 2015 LARGE SELECTION AT REASONABLE PRICES! We Also Have Leather Easton Press Books in Stock Now! REGISTER NOW FOR MUSIC LESSONS! GUITAR • PIANO • KEYBOARD FLUTE • DRUMS • SAX • BASS VIOLIN • VOICE • CLARINET & MORE! 1631 Park St. Alameda (510) 523-4797 Stop by and receive a FREE 16-page booklet: 10 Guidelines to Musical Success at Any Age Call NOW for a FREE 30-Minute Consultation Appointment (a $50 value) Visit Our Website: www.STARLANDMUSIC.com 2317 CENTRAL AVE. 510.769.3456 www . alamedatheatres.com ALAMEDA THEATRE & CINEPLEX Now Playing in the Alameda Cineplex Now Playing in the Historic Theatre ALAMEDA’S GOT TALENT HOST DAVE MAY FRI & SAT EVES PRECEDING THE FILM PLAYING IN THE HISTORIC THEATRE. THE GAMBLER (R) 11:40 am 2:35 5:05 7:50 9:55 UNBROKEN (PG-13) 12:30 3:45 7:00 9:55 ANNIE (PG) 11:00 am 1:35 4:10 6:45 WILD (R) 11:35 am 2:10 4:45 7:25 10:25 INTO THE WOODS (PG) 11:30 am 2:15 THE INTERVIEW (R) 12:05 5:15 8:15 9:25 10:15 NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB (PG) 2:20 4:35 7:10 10:45 THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES 2D (PG-13) 12:15 3:25 7:20 10:45 NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (PG) 11:05 INTO THE WOODS (PG) 1:25 4:10 7:15 10:00 Program Time Schedule for 1/1 - 1-8 MOMMY AND ME MONDAY showtimes are INTO THE WOODS at 11:30 am and THE GAMBLER at 11:40 am The Alameda Theater CLASSIC SERIES will return on Jan. 27th and 28th with FORT APACHE starring JOHN WAYNE! 2314 Central Avenue, Alameda 510-865-8113 3346 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland 510-444-9771 Hearing Zone wishes you a HAPPY HOLIDAY! Sketch by Nancy Seamons Crookston
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Alameda Sun www.alamedasun.com Jan. 1, 2015 10
RCFE #015601222
You’re invited to ourSpecial Concert...
Celebrate the New YearSunday, January 4th • 7:00pm
2431 Mariner Square Dr. • Alameda, CA 94501510-984-3769
oakmontofcardinalpoint.com
Kindly RSVP at 510-984-3769, as seating is limited.This event is free and open to the public.
Fabulous horn player Bob Satterford will lead a program of classical treasures.
Shred Important DocumentsGET A FREE REUSABLE GROCERY BAG
Be responsible...
Shred Important Documents
some restrictions apply call for details.
SHREDLOCAL
Shredding from $5 and FREE eWaste
One of the two suspects arrested for allegedly setting several arson fires in September was released from jail after post-ing bond. Authorities released Stephen Peterson from Santa Rita Jail in Dublin after his fam-ily posted the $150,000 bond. Alameda Superior Court Judge Gregory Syren reduced his bail by more than half from $375,000 to $150,000 at a bond hearing the day before Peterson was released.
The community came together in the Rathskeller at the Alameda Elks Lodge at a pancake breakfast to raise funds to help support the victims of a series the fires that police allege Peterson had a hand in starting. Some restaurants in town also held events to raise funds for the victims.
As Election Day neared the Alameda Sun learned that a pow-erful political action group from Southern California had decided to invest in Alameda’s future. The Golden State Leadership Fund poured tens of thousands of dollars into the races for a seat on the Alameda City Council, allowing incumbent Stewart Chen to outspend his rival, Frank Matarrese. A slick mailer with a more local origin allowed Chen and his fellow city council candi-date, Jim Oddie, to share in the out-of-town bounty.
November The month began with a cer-
emony for the official land trans-fer of portions of Alameda Point from the U.S. Navy to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The VA announced that it plans a “One VA” campus for the site. The facility would offer Northern California-area veterans to access VA services on 112 of the 624 acres on the Point. These services would include a 158,000 square-foot outpa-tient health care center.
The Alameda County District Attorney (DA) dropped all charg-es against one of the two alleged suspects accused of setting sev-eral arson fires in Alameda in September. Stephen Petersen learned he was finally cleared of all wrongdoing when he went to the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse to enter his plea. The DA cited new evidence as the reason for dropping the three felony charges against the 27 year old.
After the polls closed on Election Day Frank Matarrese and Jim Oddie learned that they had won seats on the City Council. Councilwoman Lena Tam, whose term on the City Council had expired, found out that she had lost her bid for a seat on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) board of directors
Voters elected Solana Henneberry and Gary Lym to sit on the school board, ousting long-time incumbent Mike McMahon in the process. Voters also approved Measure I, the school bond mea-sure.
Health Care Board Incumbents Tracy Jensen and Robert Deutsch kept their seats on the board, while incumbent Lynn Bratchett gave up her seat to Jim Myers.
However everyone was kept waiting to see whether incumbent Mayor Marie Gilmore or school board member Trish Spencer would be Alameda’s new mayor. The vote was close and after a nail-baiting wait for the Registrar of Voters to tally all the votes, Gilmore conced-ed the race. The voters had elected Trish Spencer mayor.
The City Council voted 5-0 to approve an exclusive agreement with Alameda Point Partners to negotiate a deal to develop a
68-acre waterfront town center at the former Naval Air Station, despite opposition from residents who think the lame-duck Council should wait and let the new City Council decide.
D e v e l o p e r Tim Lewis C o m m u n i t i e s (TLC) announced that it has scrapped plans to build housing at Crab Cove and has withdrawn its development application from the city. TLC is still moving for-ward with plans to develop the Del Monte warehouse site on Buena Vista Avenue.
DecemberAt its Dec. 2 meeting, the
City Council offered preliminary approvals for a plan to build up to 380 new homes on the 11-acre Del Monte warehouse site, a develop-ment that one council member said could offer the last new hous-ing the Island will see for years. The council voted 4-0 to move forward with the proposal, with Tony Daysog abstaining.
Two weeks later the Council
voted 4-1 (with Daysog voting “no”) to give its final approval to the plans. The vote gave Tim Lewis Communities the green light to draw up its final plans for the site.
Mayor Trish Spencer, Vice-Mayor Frank Matarrese and Councilman Jim Oddie took their seats on the City Council at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting. The city thanked outgoing mayor Marie Gilmore and outgoing City Councilmembers Lena Tam and Stewart Chen for their ser-vice to the community.
Dozens of Alamedans took to
Year: In review of news on Alameda Sun’s pagesContinued from page 1
the streets to protest police kill-ings of unarmed black men in New York and Ferguson, Mo. and to express their frustration about the lack of charges against the officers responsible for the killings.
Thanks for a fantastic year, Alameda. Happy New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2015.
— The Alameda Sun Staff
File photo
Workers applied vinyl wrappings featuring local artists’ original designs to 10 Alameda Municipal Power utility boxes in town during September of this year.
Advertise: 263-1824
GOOD BETTER BEST
OPEN 10am to 6pm DAILY2723 ENCINAL AVENUE • 749-9258
COME SEE OUR HUGE SELECTION OF HOLIDAY GIFTS!
BOOKS FOR ADULTS & KIDS10% to 20% OFF
Thru Sunday, Jan. 31, 2015
LARGE SELECTION AT REASONABLE PRICES!
We Also Have Leather Easton Press
Books in Stock Now!
REGISTER NOW FOR MUSIC LESSONS!
GUITAR • PIANO • KEYBOARDFLUTE • DRUMS • SAX • BASS
VIOLIN • VOICE • CLARINET & MORE!
1631 Park St. Alameda
(510) 523-4797
Stop by and receive a FREE 16-page booklet:10 Guidelines to Musical Success at Any Age
Call NOW for a FREE 30-MinuteConsultation Appointment (a $50 value)
Visit Our Website:www.STARLANDMUSIC.com
Casino Admission, Live Stage Show, Dancing, Fine Wine, Gourmet Cuisine, Casino Raffle
Sponsored by: ALAMEDA POINT VINTNERS at ROCK WALL WINE CO. PAPPO CULINA GOURMET DELI BURGERMEISTER HANGAR ONE
BANK OF ALAMEDA ROSENBLUM CELLARS TORANISOUND EXPLOSION PARKER ORTHODONTICS
2317 CENTRAL AVE. 510.769.3456 www.alamedatheatres.com
ALAMEDA THEATRE & CINEPLEX
Program Time Schedule for 12/4-12/10Box office opens 15 mins. before first showtime
Now Playing in the Historic Theatre
Now Playing in the Alameda Cineplex
ALAMEDA’S GOT TALENTHOSTED BY DAVE MAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING
PRECEDING THE 7:00 AND 10:00 SHOWS IN THE HISTORIC THEATRE ALAMEDA’S GOT TALENT OPEN MIC AUDITIONS – TUESDAYS 7:30 PM
Dec. 11-13 & 18-20Fri. starts 6pm - Sat. & Sun. starts 3pm
Carolers, Dancers, Victorian Characters, Holiday MusicSNOW FLURRIES!
Visit Olde World Santa Saturdays and Sundays!Dickens Attire Welcome
Stroll through a Dickens pastat Alameda Theatre
Ye Olde Alameda
ickens Christmas PromenadeDPresented by Friends of Alameda Theatre
TICKETS & INFORMATION www.alamedatheatres.com or Box OfficeGeneral Admission
Advance $75. / Event Day: $85.VIP Admission (limited Seats)
Advance $125. / Event Day: $140.
Benefiting Alameda Civic Light Opera Alameda Civic BalletAlameda Meals on Wheels Alameda Midway ShelterBlossom Garden - Alameda Chapter - Oakland Children’s Hospital
2301 Central Ave.Alameda 510.522.5822
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Your Meal
GOLD COAST GRILL1901 Park Street
Alameda 510.522.5388
Bring this Ad or an ALAMEDA THEATRE Ticket Stub
to Receive a FREE Appetizerw/ purchase of entree
Featuring the 17 PieceSTARDUSTER ORCHESTRA
(One offer per visit)
Now Playing in the Alameda Cineplex
Now Playing in the Historic Theatre
ALAMEDA’S GOT TALENT HOST DAVE MAY FRI & SAT EVES PRECEDING THE FILM PLAYING IN THE HISTORIC THEATRE.
THE GAMBLER (R)11:40 am 2:35 5:05 7:50 9:55
UNBROKEN (PG-13)12:30 3:45 7:00 9:55
ANNIE (PG)11:00 am 1:35 4:10 6:45
WILD (R)11:35 am 2:10 4:45 7:25 10:25
INTO THE WOODS (PG)11:30 am 2:15
THE INTERVIEW (R)12:05 5:15 8:15 9:25 10:15
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB (PG)
2:20 4:35 7:10 10:45
THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES 2D (PG-13)
12:15 3:25 7:20 10:45
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (PG) 11:05
INTO THE WOODS (PG) 1:25 4:10 7:15 10:00
Program Time Schedule for 1/1 - 1-8
MOMMY AND ME MONDAY showtimes are INTO THE WOODS at 11:30 am and THE GAMBLER at 11:40 am
The Alameda Theater CLASSIC SERIES will return on Jan. 27th and 28th with FORT APACHE starring JOHN WAYNE!
2314 Central Avenue, Alameda510-865-8113
3346 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland510-444-9771
Hearing Zone wishes you aHAPPY HOLIDAY!
Sketch by Nancy Seamons Crookston
