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USS Hornet (C-12) Aircraft Carrier Museum Part 3
USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy (USN) during World War II. Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the Fast Carrier Task Force (variously designated as Task Force 38 or 58) in the Pacific Ocean, the navy's primary offensive force during the Pacific War. In early 1944, she participated in attacks on Japanese installations in New Guinea, Palau, and Truk among others. Hornet then took part in the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign and most of the subsidiary operations, most notably the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June, nicknamed the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" for disproportionate losses inflicted upon the Japanese. The ship then participated in the Philippines Campaign in late 1944, and the Volcano and Ryukyu Islands campaign in the first half of 1945. In June, she was badly damaged by a typhoon and had to return to the United States for repairs.
Median home prices soar to $1.2M as houses in Alameda go for $3M
(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) (ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif.) Alameda County property values continue to fly through the roof in this ongoing seller's market. The median price for a single family home in the East Bay recently exceeded $1.2 million, according to Bay East Association of Realtors.
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Alameda City Council Votes to Allow Rent Increases to Resume
At its March 1st meeting, City Council approved introducing an ordinance to end the rent-increase moratorium imposed in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Under the ordinance, rent increases will be allowed up to the current year’s Annual General Adjustment (AGA). Landlords will be able to give tenants 30 days’ notice of a rent increase as early as May 1st so that rent increases can begin on June 1st.
Alameda biotech building bought for $150 million
(Arne Dedert - Pool / Getty Images) (ALAMEDA, Calif.) A large office building in Alameda currently leased by a rapidly expanding biotech company was recently purchased by a veteran commercial real estate investment firm.
Alameda Council signs off on Encinal Terminals project
(Kiyoshi Ota - Pool / Getty Images) (ALAMEDA, Calif.) The Alameda Council approved a 589-unit, mixed-use, waterfront community development early this week. The site, known as the Encinal Terminals, is spearheaded by Northern California luxury home developer Tim Lewis Communities.
Feathered Outlaw, a metaphysical shop in Alameda
The Feathered Outlaw has Crystals, tarot cards, and potions. It's reported that the Good Witch shops here.
Alameda City Council Considers How to Increase R-1 Zoning Density
At its January 4th meeting, Alameda City Council considered a Planning Board recommendation to amend the City’s municipal code to comply with Senate Bill 9 (SB9) requirements for single-family residential (R-1) zones. SB9 grants by-right approval of duplexes and lot splits in R-1 zones if they meet specific criteria.
City Council to Consider Whether to Increase R-1 Zoning Density Significantly
A former single-family residence converted to a duplex in AlamedaKarin Jensen. At its January 4th, 7 pm meeting, Alameda City Council will consider a Planning Board recommendation to amend the city’s municipal code to comply with and exceed Senate Bill 9 (SB9) requirements to increase density in single-family residential (R-1) zones. SB9 grants by-right approval of duplexes and lot splits in R-1 zones if they meet specific criteria.
Alameda City Council Extends Slow Streets For At Least One More Year
On December 21st, Alameda City Council voted to extend the City’s Slow Streets program for 18 months or until the City’s Active Transportation Plan (the "Plan") is complete, whichever comes sooner. The City anticipates completing the Plan in about one year's time. The Slow Streets Program comprises sections of Orion Street, and Pacific, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Versailles Avenues.