#alamedalittleleague — Public Fediverse posts

Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft invited Alameda’s AAA Little League teams into City Hall on September 16 to celebrate a city-wide victory sweep of their Fall Baseball district championships. Desmond Bracken chats with the teams and the mayor about the beloved program. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/mayor-congratulates-alameda-little-league-teams-on-fall-baseball-district-sweep/

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Alameda Little League said a bittersweet farewell to President Ron Matthews, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. Stephan Pippen reports that Matthews is stepping away to "spend more time with his wife of 50 years, Renee, his family, and his beloved grandchildren." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-honors-retiring-little-league-president-ron-matthews-for-35-years-of-service/

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City Council approved major Alameda Point initiatives, including real estate agreements advancing the $150 million Radium Theater Performing Arts Center, a new operator for City homelessness services, and the sale of Building 92. Karin K. Jensen shares proceedings from the packed meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-advances-arts-center-homeless-services-contract-building-92-sale/

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At the AUSD Board meeting on September 30, community members voiced their concerns over the district’s decision to increase field rental fees for Alameda Little League. Ken Der explores the Board's response, including fear of legal issues for giving a discount to a "predominantly only-boys sport." https://alamedapost.com/news/little-league-community-voices-concerns-ausd-board-meeting/

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Rates for the use of Wood Middle School’s field recently went up for Alameda Little League, inspiring intense backlash from participating families. Kelsey Goeres talks with Alameda Unified School District and Little League parents and leaders to shed light on the controversial change. https://alamedapost.com/news/little-league-families-push-back-ausd-field-fee-increase/

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AUSD is now accepting applications for three seats on the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee. Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis explains the objectives and responsibilities of the committee. In other news, Board Member Meleah Hall has submitted her resignation. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/applications-available-ausd-parcel-tax-oversight-committee/

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Alameda remembers Brendan Barker—umpire, groundskeeper, and unofficial cheerleader for Alameda Little League—who passed away unexpectedly on June 12 at just 51 years old. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-bids-fond-farewell-to-brendan-barker-heart-and-soul-of-alameda-little-league/

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