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In Episode 186, Scott Piehler's topics include: A local day care comes under scrutiny. One of our Coast Guard ships in the news. The latest from City Council. What next for the canceled Veterans project on Alameda Point? A tree removal becomes a gas line repair. A protest set for the South Shore. The latest real estate sales. And, Woodstock is back…
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In Episode 185, Scott Piehler's topics include: A flood warning and advisory. The City Council gets back to business on Tuesday. The Estuary shuttle is out of commission for a bit. Felony charges in the death of a turkey. Layoffs coming to Alameda Health. New year, new laws. First responders walk for suicide awareness and prevention. The latest rea…
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December 26, 2025 – Special # 5 – 2025 Year End Summary
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In this special edition of the Alameda PostCast, host Scott Piehler takes a look back at the year that saw the show surpass 51,000 total downloads. But the year wasn't just about statistics. From writing stories for alamedapost.com, to mentoring the next generation of podcasters, to launching The Alameda Connection, Scott shares his thanks with you…
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In Episode 184, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Department of Veterans Affairs cancels a major Alameda project with no notice. The REAP center offers a path to employment. Alameda Health System is honored. The Rotary Club spreads the wealth. A Christmas Carol rings true this year. California Historical Radio Society ends the year in style. And …
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In Episode 183, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board approves the next step in the West Midway Housing Project. The Clipper system gets a major upgrade. A couple of local documentaries in the news. Wildlife on the shore and on the water. The latest real estate sales. And holiday events are in full swing. Support the show • AlamedaPost…
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In Episode 182, Scott Piehler's topics include: City Council tackles inclusionary housing, and lets Mylar balloon sales continue. The Planning Board returns to Alameda Point. The Food Bank and Christ Episcopal to unveil new services. A brazen robbery at a local 7-Eleven. Alameda Fire Department honors one of their own. A holiday gift guide devoted …
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The PostCast takes a break for Thanksgiving! Back next Friday with Episode 182. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact • • Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • TikTok • YouTube • Apple News •By Alameda Post
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In Episode 181, Scott Piehler's topics include: Another Interim City Manager. Alameda PD busts an apparent impostor federal agent, as the Trump administration sues California over the No Secret Police act. The USS Hornet could be headed across the Bay. The Food Bank opens their new facility, and gets some help from folks in uniform. A new ferry hit…
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In Episode 180, Scott Piehler's topics include: The FBI asks ICE agents to identify themselves. The former Rock Wall Wine property is up for lease. Traffic calming, inclusionary housing, and mylar balloons on tap at City Council. The latest real estate sales. The Scouts need you to step up to help the Food Bank. Lots of weekend events, including a …
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In Episode 179, Scott Piehler's topics include: An arrest in the Coast Guard Island protests. Busy times on the water for our first responders. A Halloween roundup. The Food Bank has surpassed Covid assistance levels. AC Transit deals with Transbay overcrowding. City Council news. A new flavor spawns a new cookbook. Plus weekend events, including t…
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In Episode 178, Scott Piehler's topics include: The world is heading to Alameda next year. Progress on Central Avenue. Changes in the Woodstock water shuttle schedule. A City Council preview. The latest Real Estate sales. The Island Bowl is almost here. Altarena Playhouse presents another classic. Activities for your Halloween weekend. Support the …
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In Episode 177, Scott Piehler's topics include: The nation’s eyes turn to Alameda, just days after the latest No Kings protest. SNAP benefits in jeopardy. City Council examines Alameda’s financial health. Road construction continues. A new name and new owners for the former Bonfare market. Halloween events, and a sit down with Publisher Adam Gillit…
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In Episode 176, Scott Piehler's topics include: A slight earthquake shakes Alameda. Commercial real estate makes confusing headlines. No Kings returns to Alameda. A successful Pride celebration. PG&E talks rate increases. An island bakery is set to close. Get ready to add an app for parking. The latest real estate sales. Lots to do this weekend, an…
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In Episode 175, Scott Piehler's topics include: The City Council addresses infrastructure needs. Could Bay Farm lose its shopping center? The Homeless Warming Shelter looks to expand. Changes in the Ferry schedule. College of Alameda upgrades a learning facility. Applications for affordable studio apartments are open. This weekend’s events brought …
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In Episode 174, Scott Piehler's topics include: The government shutdown shuts down the Blue Angels. Pacific Fusion heads to New Mexico. A fire on Alameda Point. Supportive housing comes to Alameda. Local nursing homes make the grade. The latest real estate sales. Events for your weekend, including the Oakland Ballers championship celebration. Suppo…
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In Episode 173, Scott Piehler's topics include: A fire on Otis. A high speed chase ends at the Park Street Bridge. A change in the school board. College of Alameda tackles food insecurity. More public EV chargers. Alameda Pride is just around the corner. Another weekend packed with events. Congratulations to the Sandwich Board. And lots to celebrat…
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In Episode 172, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Portola Festival returns. City Council addresses LGBTQ issues. The City wants your input on a major intersection. The library changes hours. The latest real estate sales. Sports teams and sports bars. And more events than you could possibly attend in a weekend. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com •…
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In Episode 171, Scott Piehler's topics include: APD keeps busy. Students stage a walkout. A preview of the next City Council meeting. Job and volunteer opportunities. Farewell to a local restaurant. Plenty to do this weekend. And Scott joins the airwaves of KCSM-HD2. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact • • Facebook • Ins…
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In Episode 170, Scott Piehler's topics include: APD busts a gambling ring. Books Inc. gets a new owner. The Central Ave. Mobil saga continues. A new occupant for an old building. The latest real estate sales. The Food Bank could use a hand. From the Bard to Baseball to the Big Top to Barbecue, a bounty of activities to choose from. And, a huge than…
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In Episode 169, Scott Piehler's topics include: A water main break shuts down Webster. Businesses coming and businesses going. Expect a busy City Council meeting. A potential addition to Lincoln Avenue. Questions regarding Alameda High’s softball field. St. George Distillery lends a hand to the Alameda Food Bank. The Bay State comes to the Bay Area…
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In Episode 168, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda PD thwarts a bank robbery. AUSD turns down the heat. Alameda represented on the SF Bay Ferry board. Real estate sales. Plenty to do this weekend, including a growing comic convention. Time to shred some documents, and a special lunar event. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events…
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In Episode 167, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda PD makes a wish come true, and warns of a growing scam. The Electrify Expo returns. Blueberries, birds, and blue moons. The Hornet prepares to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Plus events to feed body mind and spirit. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Eve…
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In Episode 166, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda Point complications. Busy times for our first responders. Back to school means new traffic patterns. The latest real estate sales. And plenty to keep you busy this weekend. These stories and more on this episode of the Alameda PostCast. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • C…
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In Episode 165, Scott Piehler's topics include: A major discrepancy in political donations. The Planning Board approves an eight-story project. A mystery from 2008 is solved. Encouraging results from a chemical removal test. An Alameda rower breaks a dry spell for the USA. Plus arts and the outdoors. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • E…
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In Episode 164, Scott Piehler's topics include: A pipe bomb shuts down traffic. Alameda PD adds patrols and shares the latest crime statistics. The Planning Board to discuss an eight story structure. Local golf, boating, and baseball in the news. Great events for the younger set. Radio Day by the Bay is a success. And, if you think it’s been cold l…
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In Episode 163, Scott Piehler's topics include: City Council approves funding for the World Cup. The City Attorney’s office receives national recognition. National politics affecting the Alameda Food Bank. FAAS welcomes their new CEO. A local dog adoption goes viral. The latest real estate sales. And another weekend full of great events. Support th…
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In Episode 162, Scott Piehler's topics include: A busy 4th of July Weekend brings highs and lows. Changes at the Coast Guard. The City Council to discuss an assist to the World Cup. SFO and OAK are at it again. AC transit gets ready to realign the route system. A new restaurant in a familiar location. Lots to do this weekend, and Alameda produces a…
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In Episode 161, Scott Piehler's topics include: The big parade is here, along with road closures and bus changes. An arrest at an Alameda school. July brings price increases. City Council moves the Aquatic Center forward, and honors an Alameda centenarian. Housing construction just got easier. The latest real estate sales. Another airport name chan…
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In Episode 160, Scott Piehler's topics include: City Council approves the Pacific Fusion purchase. A would-be entrepreneur makes a head-scratching pitch. The City and Port of Oakland’s Turning Basin project. AHS names its scoreboard. The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit reflects on 2024. A stronger than usual Alameda connection for Pixar’s latest…
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In Episode 159, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda PD takes down a scammer, and honors one of their own. Three thousand take part in Alameda’s “No Kings” rally. Mia Bonta declares “California is for all.” The latest real estate sales. Get to know Mozart and Verdi. Quilts and pinball: celebrating the achievements of women. Events to get you up …
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In Episode 158, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda joins the No Kings protests. EBMUD raising rates. The Planning Board approves extended hours for a gas station. City Council to vote on the Pacific Fusion sale. The Estuary shuttle is adding more service. How much do you know about pelicans? Remembering Weezie Mott. And, weekend events. Suppor…
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In Episode 157, Scott Piehler's topics include: A water quality update. Changes in the Master Fee Schedule. A Planning Board preview. Alameda and the current administration. New members of the AFD Dive team. Crime statistics. A look at real estate sales. Tennessee Williams at Altarena. Plus lots to do with Fido this weekend. Support the show • Alam…
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In Episode 156, Scott Piehler's topics include: Sinking ships and sick pets-bad news from the water. The District Attorney drops charges in the Radius Recycling Fire. The Planning Board addresses affordable housing. A look ahead to the next City Council meeting. Congratulations to our local Special Olympians. Alameda is one of the top Entrepreneuri…
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In Episode 155, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda Police on the job, and at City Council. The Planning Board sets their budget. An apartment fire displaces residents. Added security for Ferry commuters. An unexpected change at the Coast Guard. Alameda Health System gets some good news. The latest real estate sales. Activities for your holiday…
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In Episode 154, Scott Piehler's topics include: EBMUD proposes rate hikes. A surf park for Alameda? More on Pacific Fusion. A preview of the next City Council meeting. The return of the terns. Events and activities to keep you busy. Congratulations to Alameda Brewing. And, get to know the people in your neighborhood. Support the show • AlamedaPost.…
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In Episode 153, Scott Piehler's topics include: The CARE Team is renewed. The Planning Board and Nuclear Fusion. The Alameda Rent Program had a busy 2024. Real estate sales and rules. An honor for some local boaters. Another Post story picked up by San Francisco media. Getting to WNBA games just got easier. New CHP cruisers might not catch your eye…
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In Episode 152, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board grapples with short term rentals. The latest crime statistics. Tunnels and traffic. The car show that wasn’t. The Real ID Deadline is upon us. Canine helpers at Alameda Hospital. A preview of the next City Council meeting. Your chance for free ferry tickets. Weekend events, and get …
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In Episode 151, Scott Piehler's topics include: A lawsuit dismissed. A sad sight on Easter Morning. Make your voice heard on transportation issues. From slow streets to Greenways. An F-18’s final journey. A potentially life-saving drug now available easily and affordably. APD welcomes a great bit of history. Weekend events. A Bay-area inspiration f…
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In Episode 150, Scott Piehler's topics include: A plea deal in a murder case from five years ago. A relatively uneventful city council meeting. Another prank call, another shelter in place order. Police and Fire equipment in the news. The latest Real Estate sales. No shortage of events to choose from. And relief from a long-running annoyance. Suppo…
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In Episode 149, Scott Piehler's topics include: APD busts a fencing ring. AUSD’s Teacher of the Year. A preview of the Planning Board and the City Council. The Hands Off Rally draws 1,000 protestors. Mayor Ashcraft named to the national Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. A few changes to the ferry schedules. National Poetry Month. Altarena Play…
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In Episode 148, Scott Piehler's topics include: The City Council focuses on the business of business. A morbid discovery on Bay Farm Island. AUSD helping underrepresented students. More affordable housing opening at Linnet Corner. The latest real estate sales. Lots to see on stage, and right under your nose. Plus time to expand your horizons. Suppo…
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In Episode 147, Scott Piehler's topics include: A busy day for our firefighters. The APD Auditor's report is in. A potential deficit in the city budget. An easy preview for upcoming City Council meetings. AUSD reacts to the potential closing of the Department of Education. Honoring and housing our veterans. Openings and closings. Plus a look at upc…
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In Episode 146, Scott Piehler's topics include: A marathon City Council meeting. Alameda and the airport come to an understanding. The city takes action against a landlord. Did you feel the earthquake? The latest real estate sales. Spring musical season is upon us. Plenty to do this weekend. And a great way to reduce plastic waste! Support the show…
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In Episode 145, Scott Piehler's topics include: The latest crime statistics. A full agenda for the planning board. Is Alameda the strongest? The annual bird count is in. GrannyCon descends upon the city. Restaurant Week is here. A major thank you to Post readers for your support of a worthy cause. And congratulations to a local favorite sports bar.…
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In Episode 144, Scott Piehler's topics include: Red light cameras coming to Alameda. An update on the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. A fire at Otis and Park. The latest real estate sales. Whisk Cake Creations opens their new location. Walking history tours are back. The Post brings you a new online game, and don’t forget the time change. Suppo…
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In Episode 143, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board addresses accessibility and reviews RESHAP. Mia Bonta unveils her legislative agenda. California looks to end the deny and delay insurance cycle. FAAS is setting up shop, and offering help for grieving pet owners. Plant some trees, and a variety of events to choose from this weekend…
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In Episode 142, Scott Piehler's topics include: City Council approves the next step for Pacific Fusion. AUSD reviews bond expenditures. President’s Day protests. The Jordan Fam Fest. Latest real estate sales, and seven days isn’t enough to contain SF Beer Week. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact • • Facebook • Instagram…
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In Episode 141, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board addresses short term rentals. Thieves hit a new low on Park Street. A sad update to last week’s Coast Guard story. Seaplane Lagoon hosts an old friend, and hits the million passenger mark. Birds on the beach. A dog rescue to warm your heart. Celebrating QTAC. Suggestions for your Va…
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In Episode 140, Scott Piehler's topics include: City Council hears from APD, and renews the Urban Forest Plan. Credit card fraud uncovers additional crime. AC Transit unveils one new system, but battles bugs in another. An Alameda-based Coast Guard cutter in the news. The latest real estate sales. And FAAS gets snarky for Valentine’s day. Support t…
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In Episode 139, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board discusses trees and inclusionary housing. Crime in the news. Busy times for the Fire Department. Dinner and a show. Indoor events as we prepare for another atmospheric river visit. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact • • Facebook • Instagram • Threads • B…
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