Monthly Archives: July 2023

It takes a Village

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Robert Sullwold

A non‑profit organization founded in 2019 has become the go‑to contractor for the City of Alameda’s efforts to furnish services to the city’s homeless population. Since May 2020, the organization – now known as the “Village of Love Foundation” – … Continue reading →

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A six-figure salary and no place to live

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Robert Sullwold

This week, the East Bay Times reported what it called “eye‑popping” news:  “In the exorbitantly expensive Bay Area, you can earn a six‑figure salary and still be considered low‑income.” This conclusion was based on the release by the California Department … Continue reading →

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The melting slush fund

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Robert Sullwold

Those Merry‑Go‑Round readers who are interested in the City budget – both of them –  may remember our piece last February about the unrestricted funds in the General Fund that are available to Council  to draw upon to spend for … Continue reading →

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Chan heirs seek $1 million from City

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Robert Sullwold

The heirs of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, who was struck by a car and killed on November 3, 2021, as she traversed a crosswalk at the intersection of Grand Street and Shoreline Drive, have filed a $1 million wrongful‑death … Continue reading →

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