Couples joining in holy matrimony have several options for a romantic, beautiful and memorable wedding service in Alameda. Before applying for a marriage license, couples should...
DIY Alameda
You’ve finally decided to check that home improvement project off your “honey-do” list. The question now is, should you hire a contractor, or go the do-it-yourself route? It’s...
Alameda 911
Photo by OpenSourceWay Since its inception in 1968, the 911 emergency number has been saving lives by ensuring that fire, police and ambulance services can reach people in need as...
Your First Home in Alameda: Before Hiring a Realtor
You’ve done your homework; checked your credit report and calculated how much house you can afford based on your income and the money you have available for a down payment. You have...
Peachy Alameda; a brief history
In 1853, W.W. Chipman and Gideon Auginbaugh planted peach trees on the land that thirty years later would become the City of Alameda. Just a year after the peach orchards were...
Good Eats Alameda; best diner food on the Island
1) Doggy-Style Hotdogs – 1234 Park St., Alameda In spite of its questionable name, the Doggy-Style offers a variety of hot dogs ranging from the Kimichi “Pyro”, a hotlink...
Young Adult Alameda
Alameda California is known as a family town, the perfect mixture of convenient access to public transportation, parks, libraries and good schools, in a small town setting where...
Disaster Preparedness Kit
Disaster preparedness begins with planning ahead. The worst time to realize you need something like a flashlight or first aid kit is when you don’t have it. Planning...
Business (Makes) Sense in Alameda
The cost of doing business in today’s uncertain economy makes choosing the best location of prime importance. Whether you are head of a company looking for new storefront...
Middle Ground in Alameda: Activities for 6th-8th graders
Alameda is brimming with opportunities and activities for the whole family. Eleven to fourteen year olds are developing independence and creating a network of friends outside...