ALAMEDA
Join the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance at one of this year’s most anticipated events: the Alameda Economic Forecast & Business Expo.
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The event from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26 on the USS Hornet at Alameda Point offers a valuable chance to learn about Alameda and the Bay Area’s economic landscape with insights into key industries’ latest advancements and lets participants connect with influential professionals in those fields.
An event highlight will be a “Fiscal Fireside Keynote Conversation” with California state Treasurer Fiona Ma and state Controller Malia Cohen. The Chamber will also host an economic panel with six business and community leaders in various sectors who bring different experiences and knowledge to this extraordinary program.
Business professionals in Alameda or organizations that conduct business on the Island won’t want to miss the Alameda Economic Forecast. For more details online or to register for the event, visit bit.ly/3ASn9j0.
— Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance
OAKLAND
Assemblymember Bonta’s candidate security bill approved
A bill from Assemblymember Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, on candidate security, AB 2041, passed its final vote through the Legislature early Sunday and is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. Bonta released the statement below in response.
“Stalking and harassment have become all too common in today’s politics, especially for candidates who are female, LGBTQ+ and candidates of color. These tactics only serve to hurt our political process by intimidating wonderful potential candidates out of participating in our political system.
“I’m proud that my bill, AB 2041, to increase security opportunities for political candidates, has passed through the Legislature and is heading to the governor’s desk. I’m grateful for the bipartisan support this bill has received to prioritize safety and look forward to Governor Newsom signing this critical bill.”
AB 2041 would make California’s political candidate finance policies reflect the modern-day political climate. With the threats to elected officials and candidates running for office increasing at an alarming rate, according to Bonta’s office, the updates provided by this bill are long overdue.
If signed into law, the bill would increase the lifetime cap and extend security expense eligibility to the candidate’s or elected official’s family and staff. According to the California Women’s List’s 2023 Report, nearly two-thirds of women candidates (65.38%) experienced harassment during their campaigns, compared to 50% of men.
The report’s data was even more stark for women candidates of color — 54.76% of whom experienced stalking at least once during their campaigns (28.57% reportedly experiencing stalking frequently or very frequently). For LGBTQ+ women candidates, according to the report, 53.33% experienced stalking during their campaigns.
Bonta represents the East Bay 18th California Assembly District encompassing Oakland, Alameda and Emeryville. She also chairs the Assembly Health Committee.
— Assemblymember Bonta’s office
ALAMEDA
City Attorney’s Office can help renters with their complaints
Shereen, an artist and longtime Alameda renter, had moved to the Gold Coast for its beach scenery. Her landlord, Mason, also an artist, initially bonded with her over their shared passion. However, things changed when Shereen needed repairs. As her requests grew, Mason became angry, eventually refusing to maintain the property.
After Shereen sought help from the city of Alameda, Mason retaliated with threats, harassment and cutting off of essential services. Desperate, Shereen turned to the City Attorney’s office for assistance.
Mason’s behavior violated a few different laws. In Alameda, for management to retaliate when tenants assert their rights or report problems to the city is illegal. To harass a tenant on purpose — with threats, fighting words or refusal to perform required maintenance or repairs — is also illegal.
The names and facts have been changed, but this story is similar to cases that the Alameda City Attorney’s Office has handled. If you have a question about the law or a complaint in the city of Alameda, contact the City Attorney’s Office at rfenix@alamedacityattorney.org or 510-747-4775.
— Rico Fenix, paralegal-investigator, Alameda City Attorney’s Office
Temple Israel hosting their annual Holiday Fest on Nov. 17
Temple Israel on Alameda’s Bay Farm Island will present their annual Alameda Holiday Fest shopping expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 in a free event at the temple.
A great way to keep your money in the local economy, this festival will feature dozens of vendors and local artists from throughout the Bay Area selling a variety of gift-giving options to complete their holiday shopping in one spot.
Items for sale will include art, books by local authors, candles, jewelry, honey, soap, fused glass, handmade cards, clothing and more. Gift cards will also be available to buy for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list.
Temple Israel is at 3183 Mecartney Road in the Harbor Bay Isle section of Alameda’s Bay Farm Island. Parking will be free and lunch and breakfast options will be available for purchase in the on-site cafes or at a bake sale to tempt your sweet tooth.
Email events@templeisraelalameda.org or call 510-522-9355 for more information. Preview vendor offerings on Facebook at facebook.com/AlamedaHolidayFest.
— AmericanTowns Press Services
Sept. 12 golf tourney to benefit Marines group, USS Hornet
Let’s tee up for a cause! Presented by Nsight and Rosendin Electric, the fourth annual Hornet Museum & Marines Memorial Charity Golf Tournament will be a four-player scramble golf challenge from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 12.
Enjoy a game, networking opportunities and the chance to support two great non-profit organizations, the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum and the Marines Memorial Association & Foundation. The tournament will take place at San Jose’s Silver Creek Valley Country Club at 5460 Country Club Parkway.
For online tickets and more information, visit bit.ly/3X2Cl4G.
— USS Hornet
Group hosting 51st annual legacy home tour on Sept. 15
Join the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS) for their 51st annual legacy home tour. This year’s theme is “West End Stories.” Visit historic homes, discover important landmarks and learn how the city’s West End put Alameda “on the map.”
The tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 will start at Longfellow Park, where attendees will pick up their guidebooks, meet with local vendors, sit at a pop-up cafe and browse a store.
Alameda is blessed with over 4000 buildings on the Historic Study list, including many architectural styles. Our organization helps homeowners and business people appreciate the historic nature of their properties and learn restoration techniques that will bring buildings back to their original splendor.
The nonprofit AAPS has hosted legacy home tours since 1973. The annual tour of historic homes is the main fundraising effort supporting the group’s programs. Alameda, with its beautiful architecture and tree-lined streets is truly one of the best places to live in the Bay Area. Visit, take the tour and find out for yourself.
To buy tickets online or view more details, visit alameda-legacy-home-tour.org.
— AAPS
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