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🌱 Patch AM: Snowman In Need Of Help: Photo Of The Day
And on the Alameda Patch calendar - Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!
Coffee in hand, Alameda? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Alameda’s toppled snowman captures the post-holiday mood on Johnson Avenue
- How did Alameda’s hometown podcast top 51,000 downloads this year?
- How big is this year’s Chinook salmon run in Alameda Creek?
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 40 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 40.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Snowman In Need Of Help: Photo Of The Day (patch.com) — A toppled snowman on Johnson Avenue in Alameda perfectly captures the off-kilter feeling of returning to work right after Christmas, as shared by local resident John McNamara. Patch invites Alameda and Northern California readers to submit their own high-resolution photos that showcase local beauty, humor, and everyday moments. 
2. Alameda PostCast for December 26, 2025 (alamedapost.com) — Alameda listeners are invited into a special year-end edition of the Alameda PostCast, where host Scott Piehler reflects on passing 51,000 downloads and thanks the local community for its support. He also previews the show’s return to its regular format next Friday, noting a brief holiday-related delay for Episode 185 and reminding residents how to listen on major podcast platforms.
3. Chinook salmon returning to Alameda Creek in Niles Canyon (cbsnews.com) — Chinook salmon are making a major comeback in Alameda Creek through Niles Canyon, thanks to years of habitat restoration and new fish ladders installed by the Alameda County Water District. Local “citizen scientist” photographers are documenting the biggest run seen in decades, helping biologists track the migration and signaling a broader revival of Bay Area wildlife along the creek.
4. Alameda Post's Best of 2025 (alamedapost.com) — From crime waves hitting local shops to debates over sanctuary city status and a proposed VA clinic at Alameda Point, this year-in-review revisits 2025’s biggest Alameda stories. It highlights neighborhood rallies, arts events, school field fee fights, and beloved community figures that shaped daily life on the Island.
📸 Around Alameda
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alameda
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★ Featured events ★
- Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!
The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae
7:00 pm
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Yoga Sculpt
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
8:30 am - Morning Awakening Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
10:00 am - Gimme Gimme Disco
Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music , 2367 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley
8:30 pm - Morning Awakening Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
9:00 am - Sunday Hatha Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
10:30 am - A Novel Idea
Alameda Free Library , 1550 Oak St. , Alameda
3:00 pm - Yin Yoga w/ Sound Bath Savasana Journey
Breathing Room Alameda , 1708 Lincoln Ave , Alameda
7:00 pm - Easy Morning Yoga - All Levels
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
10:00 am - Somatic Yoga
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
5:30 pm - Restorative Yoga
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
6:45 pm - VIP Behind the Scenes Tuesday Tour
USS Hornet Museum
9:00 am
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
📣 Alameda Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Neptune, a dog who went missing in San Leandro, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 11 hours, 40 minutes. Message from Owner: "He… (Nextdoor East End Zone) - Sterling is a senior male cat that was brought to the Alameda animal shelter because the owner couldn’t take care of him anymore.
He is a very loving cat who needs a forever home . He is currently at Southshore Animal shelter in Alameda. (Nextdoor Whale's Eye)
- Iota Biosciences posted a job opening for Quality Manager - Neurological Therapies in Alameda. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for City Clerk, Assistant (Exempt) in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.
Ok Alameda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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