Alameda in the News: Don Perata Lobbying Contract Wins City OK, Street Style at Alameda Flea Market

Here's a look at some recent reports on Alameda issues, events, businesses and people:

The Alameda City Council Tuesday night approved a lobbying contract with former State Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata and agreed to move ahead with two special tax districts that would allow the city to levy extra taxes on Alameda Landing businesses and residents to pay for city services, The Alamedan reports. You may read The Alamedan's report on Alameda Landing tax districts here and its minute-by-minute coverage of the council meeting here.

Alameda resident Tracey McCormick will receive a California Emergency Medical Services Award today (Wednesday) in San Francisco for her actions in helping to rescue a family of four trapped when their car went into the water off Doolittle Drive last June, insidebayarea.com reports. The four — an Alameda couple with their two children — were brought safely to shore. You may read the complete article, with McCormick's account of the incident, here.

The West Coast blogger for clothing retailer Free People's Bldg. 25 blog reports on street style at the Alameda Flea Market last Sunday, with lots of photos. See the complete blog post here.

The St. Joseph Notre Dame High School girls' volleyball team lost their bid for a spot in the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Division V state championship game, the Marin Independent Journal reports. Marin County's Branson School defeated the Pilots in the NorCal regional finals Tuesday. You may read the complete Independent Journal article here.

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