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Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for September 29, 2024
With all the campaign signs around town, I have been inspired to run for office. But, after looking at YouTube videos, I am still not sure what the big deal is. I was able to order lawn signs online, and I am starting to put the four of them out. I have three left, and my Human Companion (HC) will deliver a sign to the first three people that commit to making a $50 donation to the FAAS Emergency Medical Fund. Please email my HC at jeffcambraalameda@gmail.com to confirm that you willing to donate, and he can tell you your position in line. Walking precincts is also very important, but that is a piece of cake for me since I do that every day with my HC. I have been looking into “GOTV,” but I cannot find what channel it’s on. Is it streaming??
Transgender asylum seekers find hope through SF LGBT Asylum Project
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.Kiki Lopez moved to San Francisco from the Philippines just two years ago, seeking a new life and safety. For Lopez, leaving her home country wasn't just about starting over—it was about survival."My life back home wasn't sustainable enough for me. I feared that if I transitioned there, it was going to be hard for me," Lopez explained.Now working as a community engagement coordinator...
Plans Unveiled for Otis School Modernization
Quattrochi Kwok Architects (QKA) , the design firm behind the modernization of historic Alameda High School and the redesign of Encinal Junior & Senior High School , unveiled schematic plans for the Measure B Otis Elementary School Project during the September 24 meeting of the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Education .
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