In Episode 156, Scott Piehler's topics include: Sinking ships and sick pets-bad news from the water. The District Attorney drops charges in the Radius Recycling Fire. The Planning Board addresses affordable housing. A look ahead to the next City Council meeting. Congratulations to our local Special Olympians. Alameda is one of the top Entrepreneuri…

In Episode 155, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda Police on the job, and at City Council. The Planning Board sets their budget. An apartment fire displaces residents. Added security for Ferry commuters. An unexpected change at the Coast Guard. Alameda Health System gets some good news. The latest real estate sales. Activities for your holiday…

Florida State is off to Super Regionals, set to face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders following a dramatic victory over the Auburn Tigers in two games in Tallahassee to kick off NCAA Tournament competition. On this episode of the Seminole Softball Wrap, Brian and Gwyn break down the Seminoles' regionals performance as well as their matchup vs…

In Episode 154, Scott Piehler's topics include: EBMUD proposes rate hikes. A surf park for Alameda? More on Pacific Fusion. A preview of the next City Council meeting. The return of the terns. Events and activities to keep you busy. Congratulations to Alameda Brewing. And, get to know the people in your neighborhood. Support the show • AlamedaPost.…

New FSU basketball coach Luke Loucks discusses his vision for FSU: a fast, three-point-heavy, NBA-style offense and a top-tier defense, inspired by Steve Kerr and Mike Brown. Speaking in Jacksonville, he talks on JU transfer Robert McCray V and how he brings what Loucks believes to be NBA-level athleticism to the squad, part of his first-year appro…

After wrapping up the annual trip to Amelia Island for the ACC Spring Meetings, FSU head coach Mike Norvell made a stop in Jacksonville on Thursday for a Seminole Boosters event. Before meeting with fans, he spoke with the media on a variety of topics, including his post-spring thoughts on his squad, what he's seen from new quarterback Tommy Castel…

The Florida State softball team will open their NCAA Tournament run at home this Friday as the Seminoles host the Tallahassee Regional. The No. 5 overall seed FSU is set to host the Auburn Tigers for the second year in a row, the USF Bulls and the Robert Morris Colonials as the No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 seeds for the weekend. On this episode of the Se…

In Episode 153, Scott Piehler's topics include: The CARE Team is renewed. The Planning Board and Nuclear Fusion. The Alameda Rent Program had a busy 2024. Real estate sales and rules. An honor for some local boaters. Another Post story picked up by San Francisco media. Getting to WNBA games just got easier. New CHP cruisers might not catch your eye…

The Florida State Seminoles softball team is heading to Virginia Tech this weekend one win away from clinching the ACC regular season championship and the top seed in next week’s ACC Tournament. For the Noles, it’s been a strong last few weeks as they enter the final week of the regular season 16-2 in conference play, 42-7 overall and currently on …

In Episode 152, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board grapples with short term rentals. The latest crime statistics. Tunnels and traffic. The car show that wasn’t. The Real ID Deadline is upon us. Canine helpers at Alameda Hospital. A preview of the next City Council meeting. Your chance for free ferry tickets. Weekend events, and get …

With spring camp firmly in the books for Florida State, head coach Mike Norvell met with the media on Wednesday for a post-spring press conference, touching on what he called a “very productive spring.” “I thought that we really got a great glimpse of the potential of what this team can be,” Norvell said, praising players for “trying to be their be…

In Episode 151, Scott Piehler's topics include: A lawsuit dismissed. A sad sight on Easter Morning. Make your voice heard on transportation issues. From slow streets to Greenways. An F-18’s final journey. A potentially life-saving drug now available easily and affordably. APD welcomes a great bit of history. Weekend events. A Bay-area inspiration f…

In Episode 150, Scott Piehler's topics include: A plea deal in a murder case from five years ago. A relatively uneventful city council meeting. Another prank call, another shelter in place order. Police and Fire equipment in the news. The latest Real Estate sales. No shortage of events to choose from. And relief from a long-running annoyance. Suppo…

In Episode 149, Scott Piehler's topics include: APD busts a fencing ring. AUSD’s Teacher of the Year. A preview of the Planning Board and the City Council. The Hands Off Rally draws 1,000 protestors. Mayor Ashcraft named to the national Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. A few changes to the ferry schedules. National Poetry Month. Altarena Play…

In Episode 148, Scott Piehler's topics include: The City Council focuses on the business of business. A morbid discovery on Bay Farm Island. AUSD helping underrepresented students. More affordable housing opening at Linnet Corner. The latest real estate sales. Lots to see on stage, and right under your nose. Plus time to expand your horizons. Suppo…

Florida State coaches said before hitting the field for spring practices that the first part of camp would be about installation, familiarity and establishing healthy habits. Thursday marked the eighth day of spring practice, meaning the Noles are on the back nine of camp — and with the second of three scrimmages looming this coming Saturday, head …

Fresh off a series sweep of NC State, Florida State softball now heads into a Top 10 matchup against the Florida Gators. But even during a major season so far for the Seminoles, some things stand out as bigger than sports. In this episode of the Seminole Softball Wrap podcast, Gwyn Rhodes and Brian Pellerin discuss head coach Lonni Alameda’s recent…

Florida State football held its first practice of April, with Tuesday serving as the seventh day of spring camp. The Seminoles scrimmaged on Saturday, offering the coaching staff’s first look into the team in situational action and the player’s first opportunity to measure their progress so far. “We wanted to see a day of response...whether it’s dr…

As Florida State football continues to increase its workload, the Seminoles took the field Saturday for their first spring scrimmage. Mike Norvell told reporters in Tallahassee on Thursday that today’s practice would be mostly situational, with a heavy emphasis on the red zone on third down. Norvell opened his statement by giving specifics for the …

In Episode 147, Scott Piehler's topics include: A busy day for our firefighters. The APD Auditor's report is in. A potential deficit in the city budget. An easy preview for upcoming City Council meetings. AUSD reacts to the potential closing of the Department of Education. Honoring and housing our veterans. Openings and closings. Plus a look at upc…

Florida State football held its fifth practice of the spring on Thursday, the Seminoles now three days into its acclimation back into physicality. Today’s practice saw Florida State continue to push situational football, emphasizing the ability to continue to do the little things right no matter the circumstance — an elevated challenge given the ne…

Behind closed doors, Florida State football beefed up as the Seminoles put on the pads for the first time in spring after being in helmets the last two days. Take this with a grain of salt, but multiple players put on weight and look more physical from seeing them walk in, including DL Darrell Jackson Jr., RB Kam Davis, and DB Earl Little Jr. Head …

Fresh off a win at Alabama over the Crimson Tide, the Florida State softball team travels to Duke for an early big series in the race for the ACC championship. In this episode of the Seminole Softball Wrap podcast, Gwyn Rhodes and Brian Pellerin look ahead to the contests with Duke as well as NC State while looking back at the last two weeks of sof…

In Episode 146, Scott Piehler's topics include: A marathon City Council meeting. Alameda and the airport come to an understanding. The city takes action against a landlord. Did you feel the earthquake? The latest real estate sales. Spring musical season is upon us. Plenty to do this weekend. And a great way to reduce plastic waste! Support the show…

Florida State continued its spring camp journey on Thursday, hitting the field for the second of 15 practices aimed at laying the foundation for this year’s edition of FSU football. It was another helmets-only day for the Seminoles as acclimation to on-field action continued, offering an opportunity for the squad to refine the finer details ahead o…

Florida State football returned to the practice field for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday, kicking off spring camp and the process of acclimating the team — which includes 32 newcomers — to a new offensive and defensive scheme. “I thought the guys really did a nice job of understanding the structure of what we want practice to look like,” head …

Two days out from the first Florida State football practice of the spring, head coach Mike Norvell took to the podium to offer some initial insight into this year’s team. The biggest news came in the form of confirmation that the Seminoles would be without three defenders this spring — defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins as well as safeties Conrad Hus…

In Episode 145, Scott Piehler's topics include: The latest crime statistics. A full agenda for the planning board. Is Alameda the strongest? The annual bird count is in. GrannyCon descends upon the city. Restaurant Week is here. A major thank you to Post readers for your support of a worthy cause. And congratulations to a local favorite sports bar.…

For the final time in his Florida State career, Leonard Hamilton is set to take the court in the Donald L. Tucker Center as the head coach of the Seminoles. As he prepares to coach his final home game this Saturday at 4 p.m. against SMU, Matt Minnick and Michael Rogner take the time on the latest episode of Gospel of Ham to look back and appropriat…

In Episode 144, Scott Piehler's topics include: Red light cameras coming to Alameda. An update on the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. A fire at Otis and Park. The latest real estate sales. Whisk Cake Creations opens their new location. Walking history tours are back. The Post brings you a new online game, and don’t forget the time change. Suppo…

The Florida State Seminoles softball team has largely been taking care of business when they step inside the lines this season. Four weeks into the year, the Noles are 16-3 with 12 run-rule victories — 10 in their last 14 games. In that stretch, many of those run rules have come against mid-major competition, but that does include dominant performa…

In Episode 143, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board addresses accessibility and reviews RESHAP. Mia Bonta unveils her legislative agenda. California looks to end the deny and delay insurance cycle. FAAS is setting up shop, and offering help for grieving pet owners. Plant some trees, and a variety of events to choose from this weekend…