Tag Archives: Nishant Joshi

Our PINO mayor

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

Thus far, Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft has managed to avoid becoming the target of our local online insult comedians. The “progressive” bloggers and commenters have spent their time discovering new (or dredging up old) sins committed by Trish Spencer and … Continue reading →

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The CARE program begins

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

The City’s pilot program for responding to “mental health crisis” calls began operating on December 16, 2021.  Today, the Merry‑Go‑Round will report on the results thus far.

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Super Chief

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

Let’s begin the new year with a question: Suppose you were a member of the Alameda City Council and needed advice about whether automated license plate readers were an effective tool for fighting crime.  Whom would you turn to:  Alameda … Continue reading →

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Fire out in front

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

Once again, Alameda firefighters are leading the way. Don’t worry:  this isn’t going to be another column about campaign contributions. Instead, our topic today is . . . vaccination rates.

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