Community
Let Freedom Ring Aboard the USS Hornet this Fourth of July
This 4th of July, Bay Area residents can celebrate in a truly patriotic way onboard the historic aircraft carrier-turned museum, the USS Hornet. The highlight of the evening will be when visitors gather on the flight deck to view the breathtaking fireworks display in San Francisco.
The USS Hornet Museum is located at 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3 in Alameda.
The day-long celebration begins at noon on Saturday, July 4 and runs until 10 p.m. and will be filled with food, games, live entertainment, cash bars and food concessions. This annual event has become a celebration for many across the Bay Area.
Live entertainment begins at noon and can be found throughout the ship. Roaming the Hangar Deck will be Skip Henderson’s Starboard Watch. Beginning at 3 p.m., Walter Hand and the Blue Hand Band will perform on the Flight Deck.
The high-energy Celtic rock band Tempest takes the stage at 4:30 p.m. The night ends with performances by McKenna Faith Band and Eddie and the Boppers.
There will also be a variety of games for all ages including a bounce house and inflatable slide. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Throughout the day, guests can explore the numerous decks of the legendary aircraft carrier – the flight deck, hangar bays, captain’s bridge, ship’s hospital and the torpedo shop. Visitors will be able to view the many exhibits housed on the Hornet, including the West Coast’s largest Apollo Moon Mission display and more than a dozen aircraft ranging from WWII vintage to modern era.
Enjoy a close-up look at a TBM Avenger, an F-14 Tomcat and a helicopter from the “Apollo 13” movie.
Tickets are $20 for adults ($25 at the door) and $10 for youth 6-17. Children 5 and under with a paying adult gain free admission. Price includes on and off privileges.
Free parking is available across from the Hornet. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.uss-hornet.org/calendar/4thjuly/ or call (510) 521-8448, ext. 282.
Proceeds benefit the Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, and support the preservation of the historic aircraft carrier and the educational programs of the USS Hornet Museum.
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024
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Alameda County
DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland
Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.
Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.
City Government
Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall
At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.
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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.
Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.
Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”
According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.
“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”
When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.
At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”
While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.
“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.
The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.
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