The city is also home to many high-technology companies, earning it the nickname “Silicon Island.” Alameda was among the first communities in California to choose the council-manager form of government, which was adopted later by most California cities. The College of Alameda opened in 1970.
Popsicles: Frank Epperson began selling ice pops in 1923 at Neptune Beach, an amusement park in Alameda. A year later, he received a patent for the Popsicle.
Joseph Louis Rosefield ( - ) was a California food businessman who invented modern, nonseparating peanut butter in 1922 – 1923. His family business, the Rosefield Packing Company, was based in Alameda.
Alameda's nickname is "The Island City" (or simply "the island"). The current city occupies three islands as well as a small section of the mainland.
Our Mission We strive to improve the quality of life of our members and people throughout our diverse community by collaborating with our provider partners in delivering high-quality, accessible, and affordable health care services.
Table Population White alone, percent 43.4% Black alone, percent (a)(a) 6.1% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent (a)(a) 0.5% Asian alone, percent (a)(a) 30.2%57 more rows
1. Vin Diesel. Vin Diesel was born Mark Sinclair in Alameda County, California, along with his fraternal twin brother, Paul Vincent.
Private/Non-Governmental Organizations Amnesty International USA. Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee) Catholic Charities USA. Catholic Conference of Bishops, Migration and Refugee Services (USCCB) Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) Church World Services (CWS) Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is a constituent-based statewide immigrant rights organization with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento and Oakland. It is a leading immigrant rights institution in the state.
At its meeting on January 17, 2017, Alameda City Councilmembers voted unanimously (with one member not present) to adopt a resolution that reaffirms the City of Alameda's commitment as a Sanctuary City to the values of dignity, inclusivity, and respect for all individuals, regardless of ethnic or national origin, ...