Alameda's Week: Cyclist Injured, Don Perata Hired as Lobbyist, City Lights Up Its Christmas Tree

These were among the week's top stories:

Police Log: Collision Sends Cyclist to Hospital, Burglars Hit Homes, City Garage, Ploughshares Nursery
Major incidents from the Alameda Police Department log, Nov. 18-26.

Police Log: Handcuffed Woman Kicks Police Officer
Plus battery, burglaries, stolen cars, assault and a loaded revolver concealed in a car.

City May Hire Former State Senator Don Perata as Lobbyist
Under a contract being presented to the Alameda City Council, Perata would receive $90,000 a year for his work on eight specific issues.

Alameda in the News: Mama Papa Lithuania, Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda Hospital, Warrant Arrest
Recent articles about Alameda issues, events, businesses and people.

Alameda Lights Up Its Christmas Tree Saturday
This weekend offers a variety of holiday events, including boutiques, a community concert, wonderful decorations on Christmas Tree Lane and a quiet retreat. Plus Thursday, Dec. 5, is the last day to sign up for Breakfast with Santa.

Who's Hiring In Alameda: Ameri-Force, Bay Ship & Yacht Co., The North Face
Check out the job listings around town.

Alameda Family Featured in NPR Report on Student Stress
Has pressure for teenagers to achieve academically gone too far? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

Alameda History in Gingerbread — the Croll Building
The gingerbread version of the Croll Building is on display throughout the holidays at the 1400 Bar & Grill.

Police Log: Smoking Pot by Police Station, Kicking Cops, Burglarizing Oakland Yacht Club
Plus a local resident shot himself in the foot, literally, while cleaning a rifle at his home.

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