Hello Alameda! You'll hear interesting, insightful interviews on a variety of topics from folks on our island & beyond right here .. We aim to educate & illuminate while bringing Alamedans together around the question: How can we all contribute to making our city work better? .. Come & join in on the conversation.
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Transform Alameda Podcasts
We are Probaytion, the people that work in the bay area, and specifically in the Alameda County Probation Department. We have real conversations about all the aspects of probation; the work of rehabilitation and the work to lesson criminal behavior in our inner cities. We take a balanced look at community supervision and we have honest conversations with the people that people our offices. There’s more than meets the eye of the government employee, we actually do care. We share conversations ...
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On this episode of the Island City Beat podcast, we meet Jeramie Andehueson. Jeramie is the founder of Alameda Pride which he brought to life in 2019. His organization was created to provide a safe, inclusive space for Alameda's LGBTQ+ community. We will get a glimpse of the many ways that Alameda Pride is making a difference in lives of many peopl…
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The amazing Keegan Tatum is an outstanding local presence in social media. He astutely applies his psychology training to analyze political identities. He's a brilliant raconteur on the big political scene and a great interview. Tune in for a fluent and flowing conversation with the engaging and articulate Keegan Tatum!…
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Bill Chapin explains Alameda's rent control program
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17:29The Alameda city council passed a rent control program in 2019 following five years of pressure and struggle by Alameda's renters who faced rapid rent increases that began in 2014 and forced many long-time residents out of the city. City Rent Program director Bill Chapin goes over the basics of this program, which is now located in the City Attorne…
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The divide between "red" and "blue" political points of view in the United States is causing many to despair about our nation's future. But a national organization, Braver Angels, is trying to join the two sides by helping people come together to listen and talk in safe and structured settings. Paul Norris and Leslie Lopato say the group offers wor…
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MyPath lights the way to economic prosperity for youth
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44:03America does an awful job educating our youth about money and making sound decisions about it. Our guests Alexandria Downing and Angely Miranda aim to change that narrative. They're from an organization called, "MyPath", whose mission is to teach youth about banking, savings and building credit as the first steps toward financial prosperity. Progra…
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New cedar trees at Linear Park boosts Alameda's biophilia
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23:17Island City Beat joins Alameda Parks & Rec and 50 volunteers who recently planted 10 native cedar trees in Linear Park between Main Street and the Bayport neighborhood. We introduce people from the three city groups responsible for organizing and running this important 'green' event: The Rotary Club - Alameda .. 100K Trees For Humanity .. Community…
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Thushan Amarasiriwardena walks the streets he loves
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37:15Jeff Gould walks and talks with 2024 city council candidate Thushan Amarasiriwardena on the streets of Alameda about his affection for our city and where his career in AI, other tech is taking him. We touch on Thushan's ideas around the potential abundance thinking holds, his run for council, housing development at the former Svendsons Marine site …
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Meet Julia Owens, the new director of the Alameda Education Foundation
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25:40In January Julia Owens took over as head of the 40-year-old organization that has stepped in where school funding for many activities has been cut. She comes from a background in non-profits focused on children's needs, and is excited about continuing AEF's vital work in Alameda. She describes its many roles from providing the school district's mid…
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Doug Biggs recounts the saga of Alameda's groundbreaking Wellness Center
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39:44It's been six-plus years since Alameda approved the transformation of aging federal buildings on McKay Avenue into a facility to care for and house homeless seniors discharged from hospital stays. Spearheaded by the Alameda Point Collaborative, this humanitarian project was delayed by a stubborn clutch of naysayers, the Covid pandemic and federal i…
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Jillian Saxty on growing Alameda "one veggie at a time"
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15:42Alameda Backyard Growers board president Jillian Saxty wants to spread the ethic of growing your own food as far as possible. Over 15 years ABG has developed a volunteer gleaning program that provides fresh produce to the Alameda Food Bank as well as offered free instruction to countless Alamedans with backyard and container gardens. Saxty describe…
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Jennifer Rakowski looks at Alameda's police reform efforts
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43:04Five years ago this weekend, the killing of George Floyd, just two days after the controversial arrest of Mali Watkins here in Alameda, prompted the city council to establish the Racial Equity Police Reform Task Force. Jennifer Rakowski, who served on it with 50 other Alamedans, talks about one of its successes -- the Care Team -- and some of its u…
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Chris is the founder of the All Good Living Foundation begun in honor of his father's legacy and owner of All Good Living home goods and apparel store in downtown Alameda. Neil Tam, who died in 2015, (pictured above) was a beloved Alameda school teacher, principal and school board member. Chris describes his father's influence on the charitable wor…
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Hear Amanda Gerrie on the brave new world of job seeking
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42:09With a white collar recession in the digital tech field and layoffs in the government sector, many people are looking for a new job. Life coach and career counselor Amanda Gerrie has some advice on how to maneuver and even take advantage of the influence of Artificial Intelligence in the entire process. But some old school techniques are still vali…
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Meet Andrea Urton - The new executive director of Alameda Point Collaborative
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18:00She'll talk about the agency's history, the programs and services it offers to the nearly 500 residents at the Point as well as how she wants to make it stronger. We'll also get an update on the Mckay Resource & Respite Center.By Island City Beat
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ICB talks with Reverend Sophia DeWitt about housing
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19:40Sophia works as the Chief Program Officer for East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) and is also an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ. With Affordable Housing Month coming up in May, she describes how EBHO sees itself as a leader in bringing housing justice and better policies to Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. She'll also outline …
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In the second part of our interview trans activist, artist & parent Theo Hopestill explores the range of terminology referring to transgender people. To wrap things up Theo discusses their artistic talents and activity with several long standing art-based businesses in Alameda.By Island City Beat
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Theo Hopestill reflects upon a non-binary life's perspective ... (Part 1)
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28:32In the first of a two-part interview Theo, who was assigned female at birth, is a parent and artist who lives in Alameda with their partner and 10-year-old son .. Theo Hopestill is a transgender activist who asserts: "It's important to make room for many different narratives of being queer." In a second follow up episode Theo explores the range of …
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A conversation with new Councilmember Greg Boller ..
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20:58Elected to the Alameda City Council in 2024, Greg is a fifth-generation Alamedan who attended local schools, went on to obtain degrees in political science at UC Davis, law at Georgetown University, and public administration at Harvard University. Angie Watson-Hajjem interviews Mr Boller via Zoom ..By Island City Beat
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Vice Mayor Michele Pryor speaks with Island City Beat
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20:21Following a brief musical introduction our new Alameda City Council member & Vice Mayor Michele Pryor does her first interview here on our podcast. She talks about the need to face climate change, the housing crisis and the possibility of using public banking to support local financial resiliency .. and, of course, why she loves our island city.…
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Meet Savanna Cheer of 'Transform Alameda' ..
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28:26East Bay native Savanna Cheer came to Alameda in 2018, fell in love with our town & has been galvanized by local issues. She helped found the community group Transform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. Transform has challenged Alameda city officials around the tragic death of Mario Gonzales, helped form the city’s Guaranteed Income Progra…
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Island City Beat interviews Rev Michael Yoshii ..
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44:53Angie Watson-Hajjem talks with pastor emeritus Michael Yoshii of Alameda's Buena Vista Uniited Methodist Church regarding his life and career - Hear Pastor Yoshii discuss his congregation's work with the Palestinian village of Wadi Foquin. (starting at 18:53) Alameda City Council will consider a Sister City relationship between Alameda and the West…
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012: Love Over Everything: Feeding the Soul of Our Community with Division Director April Spikener
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30:02In this episode of Probaytion Podcast, host Fina Perez interviews April Spikener, Division Director for the Alameda County Probation Department. They delve into April's extensive experience in the probation system, discussing her journey from obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree from San Jose State University to her roles in various counties, including …
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011: Transforming Lives: The Power of Thinking for Change, with Estial Lett and Joey Mason
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33:05In this episode of the Probaytion Podcast, host Fina Perez engages in a profound discussion with Estial Lett and Joey Mason about their experiences and perspectives within the probation system. Estial Lett, a Unit Supervisor with the Alameda County Probation Department, shares her insights on the innovative practices in community corrections and he…
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In this episode we dive into a topic that's vital to our community: Communication in probation with Alicia Mitchell, who's stepping into the role of External Communications Director. Together, we're going to have an open and honest dialogue about all aspects of probation in the Bay Area. During our conversation, Alicia sheds light on the formation …
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009: A DPO & Her Client: Talking Financial Literacy and Real Community Service
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36:20In this episode of Probaytion in Alameda County Show, Deputy Probation Officer Natalia Milner and her previous client, Dimitri Randolph share insights into the journey of adult supervision. Through their candid conversation, they explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating the probation system. Natalia and Demetri candidly discuss the signifi…
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008: Excellence in Reentry: Interview with Pat Mims, Janene Grigsby & Corrine Lee
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37:13In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of reentry within probation, featuring a team of dedicated professionals from Alameda County Probation and the Center of Reentry Excellence (CORE) program. Together, Corrine Lee, Janene Grigsby, and Pat Mims provide invaluable insights into the transformative services offered by CORE and its…
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007: Leading with Passion: A Conversation with Probation Chief Brian Ford
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23:27Welcome to another insightful episode of Probaytion, the podcast that delves into the world of probation in Alameda County. In this episode, we are honored to have an exclusive interview with Brian Ford, the Acting Chief Probation Officer of Alameda County. With an impressive twenty-two years of experience in government service, Chief Ford brings a…
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006: A Compassionate Heart: Interview With Three Employee of the Year Supervisors, Justin Eaglin, John Torres and Antonio Gomez
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52:26In this episode of "Probaytion in Alameda County," your host Fina Perez delves into the insightful perspectives of three outstanding individuals who have been recognized as Employees of the Year. Join Fina as she engages in compelling conversations with the accomplished Unit Supervisors: Justin Eaglin, John Torres, and Antonio Gomez. Each of these …
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005: Navigating the Future with the Chief of Probation-Marcus Dawal
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24:09In this episode of the Probaytion Podcast, we sit down with a true authority in the field—the Chief of Probation. Our conversation delves into the Chief's extensive career, the current state of the probation industry, and a look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that lie on the horizon. Segment Highlights: 1. Legacy Lessons: The Chief refle…
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004: Contracts Part 2 - Raising Leaders with Davida Scott
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28:47In this episode, part two or our contracts episode of our Probaytion Podcast, we sit down with one of our remarkable service providers, Davida Scott, an esteemed teacher at Hayward Adult School and the proud recipient of the 2024 NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence. This prestigious award is granted to only 43 educators across the nation f…
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In this month's episode we speak with our Deputy Chief Probation Officer over Facilities, Shauna Conner and our Contracts Manager, Gina Temporal. We break down the contracts and procurement process (Rate For Proposals -RFPs and the County Selection Committee (CSC) in the Alameda County Probation Department by the bay and we go a little deeper, gett…
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002: The Leaders of Research & Evaluation-Past & Present: Laura Agnich Chavez & Alex Garcia
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34:06In this episode we speak with the Chief's of Research & Evaluation. The previous leader who moved on to take a promotion, Laura Agnich Chavez and the present leader, Alex Garcia [influencer ; ) ] both amazing and intelligent leaders, passionate and dedicated to the work of Probation and the valuable staff that create the teams within Alameda County…
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001: Probation Cares: With Chief Marcus Dawal & Tamika Cotright
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46:50Our very first episode starts with the visionaries of Alameda County Probation, Chief Marcus Dawal and his Administrative Assistant, Tamika Cotright. Together, they comprise the first leaders of our organization, discussing the valuable work that probation does and speaking to their perspectives and inspiration of the work. We hope you enjoy meetin…
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