Monthly Archives: April 2021

Round and round we’ll go

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

We have to confess that, when we first heard that the City intended to build four “roundabouts” along a 1.7-mile stretch of Central Avenue, our initial reaction was to shudder.

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They wuz Robbed!

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

We’ll bet some of the 25,063 Alamedans who voted against Measure Z will be surprised – nay, shocked – to learn that, if State Assemblyman and Attorney-General-designate Rob Bonta gets his way, all of their votes will have gone for … Continue reading →

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UBI for Alameda?

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

When we read in The Atlantic online a few weeks ago about the latest “progressive” idea sweeping the country – “universal basic income” – we immediately wondered how long it would take our local pretenders to the throne of wokeness … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Vella endorsed; Oddie tapped

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

ALAMEDA (April 1, 2021) – In two related developments, incoming State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today that he was endorsing Alameda Councilwoman Malia Vella in the special election to fill his seat in the State Legislature, and Alameda Mayor … Continue reading →

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