Scott Piehler Podcasts

In Episode 45, Scott's topics include: Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise, California salmon in off the menu this season, the latest round in the battle between gig workers and business, a push to get college students signed up for the CalFresh program, another great walking history tour, you could see the Green Hornet on the USS Hornet, an…

In Episode 44, Scott's topics include: The Pineapple Express is back and causing disruptions around the area, the city council discusses the vision for the Reuse area on Alameda Point, the Oakland City Council looks to ban the practice of living aboard boats anchored in the Estuary, High School Theater season is in full swing, the Post’s events cal…

In Episode 43, Scott's topics include: With the COVID state of emergency officially over, look for some changes to policies of the last three years, the upcoming end to the eviction moratorium, The Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter say thank you and remind you that your help is still needed as they gear up for renovations to the facility, share…

In Episode 42, Scott's topics include: The City Council gives the go-ahead to a new City Aquatic Center to be located at Jean Sweeney Park, The Alameda International Film Festival was one of the many events affected by Sunday’s power outage, Alameda Police are no longer offering steering and pedal locks, but still have some tips to keep your car sa…

In Episode 41, Scott's topics include: Alameda Unified School District votes on Bay Farm Middle School, the transportation commission endorses the Lincoln Avenue/Marshall Way/Pacific Avenue Corridor Improvements Project, the North Housing Senior Apartments project gets a 20 million dollar boost, the storms that started our year highlight the proble…

In Episode 40, Scott reports on the City Council voting on additional funding for the Alameda Warming shelter, the Bay Farm Middle School saga continues, the ongoing problem of trash on the MLK shoreline, assistance is available if you were affected by storms and flooding, a review of renting on the island, opportunities for students, the Alameda I…

In Episode 39, Scott covers Dignity Village, the new district attorney sets up a review of the Mario Gonzalez case, car thefts are on the rise, a local photographer is honored by the Audubon Society, tips for helping with college tuition, more microbusiness grants are available, and the Post is pleased to add a resource that will help you make sens…

In Episode 38, Scott discusses the Alameda Unified School District getting an earful from parents as a potential closure of Bay Farm Middle School looms, your rights as a renter if your apartment was flooded, the waste stream and how to reduce it, congratulations to the Lincoln Middle School Lions, Altarena Playhouse serves up some laughs, Open-air…

In episode 37, Scott discusses City Council's endorsement of building electrification, unnecessary destruction of Alameda Point wetlands, record rains brought by recent storms, Alameda's new City Manager, Jennifer Ott, teen band Bullfight rocks the East Bay, and the former Raiders facility is headed to auction. All this, events, and more this week …

In episode 36, there's been lots of rain so far with more to come, three distinguished schools in Alameda, kudos to a local mother for her nonprofit music project, the city is hiring a new Assistant City Manager, progress with the Clement/Tilden project, a call for help from the local warming shelter, and the bald eagles are staying and nesting in …

This week, Scott’s topics include all the rains and high winds that caused a state of emergency; City Council approves a Community Block Grants Needs statement, their new meeting schedule, and mosquito abatement; how you can help the local ecosystem; some love for the local dining scene; and a look back at 2022. All this and more in episode 35 of t…

In the last PostCast of the year, Scott's topics include: City Council approves the Active Transportation Plan, heavy rains lead to a flood watch, new laws take effect in 2023, New Year's Eve events, a look back at the news of 2022, and a big thank you! All this and more in episode 34. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact…

This week, Scott's topics include the city's winter warming shelter, Mayor and Councilmembers sworn in, a missing Alameda woman, local earthquake warnings, where to get a PCR COVID test, and seals at Alameda Point. All this and more, including upcoming events in this week's Alameda PostCast. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • C…

This week, Scott covers plans for the former Penzoil site on Grand St, charges in the Alameda High intruder case, a charitable beginning to Hanukkah, the recent spike in airplane noise, another round of free Covid tests, and the Post celebrates our first anniversary. All this and upcoming events in this week's Alameda PostCast. Support the show • A…

This week, Scott’s topics include security concerns at local high schools, Jennifer Ott formally appointed as City Manager, more about the floating homes at Barnhill Marina, Alameda Civic Ballet performs the Nutcracker, free parking for holiday shopping, and more. All this plus holiday events! Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events •…

This week we are back to our regular format. Scott’s topics include repaving and roadwork, new affordable housing available, Alameda welcomes a familiar face as City Manager, AHS graffiti leads to discussions, new electric and hybrid vehicles, Alameda Meals on Wheels, and lots of holiday events. All this plus weekend events and more! Support the sh…

This week for Thanksgiving, Scott brought the bird. Two birds, in fact. Meet Brice, the cartoonist behind Two Birds From Alameda. His work appears in the Alameda Post and on Instagram, and you can sign up on his site to get his cartoons a day early. We'll be back next week with our regular news format. We hope you had a happy Thanksgiving! Support …

This week, Scott's topics include local election results, City Council voted 3-2 to approve the Housing Element, Planning Board approved a seven-story high rise at Alameda Point, science comes to the rescue at Alameda Point, and meet Two Birds from Alameda. All this plus weekend events and more! Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events…

This week, Scott's topics include Alameda election results to date, Veterans Day celebrations, several ways to help the homeless, and Radium Girls staged at AHS. Also, Scott highlights the Post's new Automotive section and the debut of the Ask Alina advice column. All this plus weekend events and more! Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast •…

This week, Scott's topics include new oversight for the Alameda Police Department, the Grand St. plan was approved, names for new Alameda parks, improvements to the Lincoln Ave. / Marshall Way / Pacific Ave. corridor, vote on Election Day this Tuesday, and don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend. All this plus weekend events and more! Sup…

This week, Scott's makes a quick stop in Grovers Mill, NJ, before celebrating Halloween in Alameda. Then he discusses the Alameda Housing Authority — which was honored twice, how Radium Runway is off to a great start, the Paulinos' 17th annual coat drive, and more, including other local weekend events. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast •…

This week, Scott's topics include COVID rent protections coming to an end, City Council approves a new aquatic center, bivalent vaccines available, Alameda Post’s candidate forums, how to get free internet, a batwing flyby of upcoming spooky season, and more, including other local weekend events. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Event…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending October 14, 2022. This week, Scott covers the Planning Board and the draft Active Transportation Plan, the Clement Avenue / Tilden Way plan, our upcoming Candidate Forum and our voter's guide, shorebirds, his recipe for homemade blood, and more, including other local weekend e…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending October 7, 2022. This week, Scott covers City Council's changes to the Grand Street bike plan, multiple arrests by Alameda Police, Alameda's League of Women Voters analyzes Measures E and F, a profile of local comedian Nina G., this weekend's Pride festivities, and more, inclu…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending September 30, 2022. This week, Scott covers new protections for floating home owners, the Planning Board approves the Draft Housing Element, tube closures throughout October, strife at Corica Park, just one week to go before Alameda's first Pride celebration, and more, includi…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending September 23, 2022. This week, Scott covers license plate readers implemented in 14 locations, candidate forums begin, emergency sewer repairs on Buena Vista Avenue, free ferry rides, the 67th Alameda Island bowl, and more, including upcoming local weekend events. Support the …

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending September 16, 2022. This week, Scott covers the Planning Board's public hearing on the Draft Housing Element, $1.8 million and plaudits for the CARE team, the Inkblot gallery closes, tax rebates, rockets at Alameda Point, and more, including upcoming local weekend events. For …

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending September 9, 2022. This week, Scott covers the unnecessary rolling blackouts, approval of Alameda's Draft Housing Element, Alameda Point Site A amendments, transit passes, trash cops, and more, including upcoming local weekend events. For more podcast information, please visit…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending September 2, 2022. This week, Scott discusses a City Council candidate exiting the November race, a big heatwave this weekend, how to combat the drought, the algal bloom is killing off more fish and wildlife, and more, including upcoming local weekend events. For more podcast …

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending August 26, 2022. This week Scott discusses local city candidates statements, upcoming street repairs, how to turn your lawn in to cash, a local arcade raises free speech issues, and more, including upcoming local weekend events. For more podcast information, please visit Alame…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending August 12, 2022. This week Scott discusses increasing need at the Alameda Food Bank, the City's new Interim City Manager, local candidates on the November 8 ballot, Universal Meals Programs in the schools, and more, including upcoming weekend events. For more podcast informati…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending August 12, 2022. This week Scott discusses Encinal High School's need for a women's tennis coach, why the Oakland Estuary is brown, more on the McKay Ave. site, a golden assist for FAAS, and more, including upcoming weekend events. For more podcast information, please visit Al…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending August 5, 2022. This week Scott answers surveys about public art and ferries, celebrates international cat day by adopting a new pet, interviews Alameda Post publisher, Adam Gillitt, and much more. For more podcast information, please visit AlamedaPost.com/Podcast. For more ev…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending July 29, 2022. This week Scott covers more housing coming to Alameda Point Site A, improvements to the ferry ticketing system, a race around the island, forty painters will paint around Alameda, a very good boy retires from the Coast Guard, weekend events, and much more. For m…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending July 22, 2022. This week Scott covers the City's response to the nomination of the US Maritime Service Officers Training School to the historic register, City Council's vote to apply rent control only to floating home marinas - for now, Fourth of July Parade award winners, the…

Alameda's Innovative Streetcars with Dennis Evanosky Host Scott Piehler is on assignment this week; instead we present Alameda Post's Editor and resident Tour Guy, Dennis Evanosky. In this week's special episode, Dennis talks about the history of streetcars in Alameda, from the earliest horse-drawn cars that started in the 1870s, to the electrifica…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending July 8, 2022. This one goes to 11! Stories include a raise on November's ballot for City Councilmembers, Measure B passes (finally), Tina 'Bean' Blaine is moving on to Madagascar, the July Fourth Parade and so much more! For more podcast information, please visit AlamedaPost.c…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending July 1, 2022. Stories include local development projects on track, the July Fourth Parade is back after two years, election news, Cooper Teare keeps winning, and more. For more podcast information, please visit AlamedaPost.com/Podcast. For more event information, please see Al…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending June 24, 2022. Stories include the resurfacing of Grand Street, McKay Avenue Wellness Center controversy, AUSD Measure B statement, increased garbage rates, and more! For more podcast information, please visit AlamedaPost.com/Podcast. For more event information, please see Ala…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending June 17, 2022. Stories include Planning board's public workshop, the Cross Alameda Trail gets longer, more election results showing Measure B leading, the importance of Juneteenth to the Black community, and more! For more podcast information, please visit AlamedaPost.com/Podc…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending June 10, 2022. Stories include results after low turnout from Tuesday's Primary Election and Measure B headed towards rejection, Alameda County's new mask mandate, new parking enforcement, Alameda becomes an island, art hits the ground, and more! For more podcast information, …

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending June 3. Stories include a new Alameda County indoor mask mandate as of 12:01 a.m. June 3, help for Afghan refugees from Alameda Point, Encinal Avenue improvements, a visit from Governor Newsom to Astra, and a public information session with Planning Director Andrew Thomas on B…

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending May 27. Stories include Memorial Day observances, an additional ban on single-use plastics, another attempt to develop the Harbor Bay Club, The Quality of Life at Altarena Playhouse and more. For podcast information, go to AlamedaPost.com/Podcast, or visit AlamedaPost.com for …

Alameda news and information with host Scott Piehler for the week ending May 20. Stories include City Council voting to approve a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program, new terns at Alameda Point, Island Savoy Market opening in June, and Karen Roze's happy little paintings are at the Inkblot Gallery. For podcast information, go to AlamedaPost.com/P…

Alameda news and information with host, Scott Piehler. for the week ending May 13. Stories include Dennis Evanosky's Voter's Guide for the June Primary Election, Alameda's new Interim City Manager, Dirk Brazil, and Karin K. Jensen on City Council's plans to increase City revenue. For podcast information, visit AlamedaPost.com/Podcast or visit Alame…

Alameda news and information with host, Scott Piehler. for the week ending May 6. Stories include rent hike increases at Barnhill Marina, an update on the General Plan and Draft Housing Element, and classic cars and coffee… at the mortuary. For podcast information, visit AlamedaPost.com/Podcast or visit AlamedaPost.com for more Alameda news and inf…

Weekly news and events for Alameda, CA for Friday April 29, 2022. Visit AlamedaPost.com/podcast for more information, and send email to podcast@alamedapost.com. Support the show • AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • NextDoor •By Alameda Post