The February 24 Planning Board meeting spotlighted housing. Karin K. Jensen reports that the Board approved the Rebuilding Existing Supportive Housing at Alameda Point report and voted to update the City’s Universal Design Ordinance, which supports housing for individuals with mobility difficulties. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-approves-reshap-report/

City Council approved a 24-month Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Pacific Fusion for a facility in Alameda. "Chief Technology Officer Keith LeChien, a nuclear physicist, called fusion inherently safe and said the company will work... to ensure regulatory compliance," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-approves-exclusive-negotiating-agreement-pacific-fusion/

The Philippine Mars took one last stop at its former base, NAS Alameda. After a short stay, the flying boat took off for its final destination, the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. Photos by Maurice Ramirez and Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/news/historic-flying-boat-philippine-mars-receives-water-salute-from-afd/

"A startup company called Pacific Fusion, formed in 2023 with the goal of commercializing new energy production technology, wants to purchase property at Alameda Point to research, develop, and build their demonstration fusion energy machine," reports Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/news/nuclear-fusion-energy-company-eyeing-alameda-point-property/

Alameda’s much-loved annual celebration of Latin culture, Fiesta Alameda, has been cancelled for 2025. West End Arts District Executive Director Tara Pilbrow explains the difficult decision, which came after the loss of a major corporate sponsor and reduced state funding. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/fiesta-alameda-2025-canceled-lack-funding/

The City of Alameda, through its Base Reuse and Economic Development Department, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of Building 92, a historic property located at 650 West Ranger Avenue in Alameda Point. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-announces-rfp-sale-building-92-alameda-point/

On December 19, a crew from Alameda’s Public Works Department was out in force at Alameda Point to clean up debris hurled onshore by recent storms. Richard Bangert shares photos and footage from the impressive cleanup job. https://alamedapost.com/news/public-works-clears-storm-debris/

A single-engine plane with two people on board took an unexpected trip to Alameda Point on Friday, December 20. The pilot was able to successfully complete a safe emergency landing on an old runway at the former Naval Air Station, and no injuries were reported. https://alamedapost.com/news/small-plane-emergency-landing-alameda-point/

On December 16, the Planning Board reviewed updated plans for the RADIUM Theatre Performing Arts Center and a proposed new building on the Wind River Campus. Karin K. Jensen reports that some commenters voiced concerns that Wind River's overseers have allowed areas around campus to be "neglected." https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-reviews-radium-theatre-wind-river-building/

The weekend's king tide washed a rainbow of colored plastic and small white pellets ashore at Seaplane Lagoon. Richard Bangert documents and describes the event, "...degrading Styrofoam products in our waterways was displayed like a communique from Mother Nature saying, 'Here’s your garbage back.'" https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/king-tide-storms-litter-beaches-rainbow-trash/