New Resident Guide

1. GET IN TOUCH

Welcome to Alameda! We are glad you’re here. Alameda is a full service city and we have an abundance of resources to share with you. If you have questions or suggestions for us, please email MaoMei at msonkin@alamedaca.gov or call the City Manager’s Office at 510-747-4700.

 

Emergency services: call 911

Non-emergency: call 510-337-8340

Submit a service request

Permit Center 

 

Follow us on Social Media

                Facebook

                Instagram

                Nextdoor

 

City news and press releases

 

2. UTILITIES

Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is the City of Alameda’s not-for-profit electric municipal utility, serving residents and businesses for 130 years. AMP provides power to more than 34,000 customers.

Electricity

TV, Internet services, home phone:

Sonic (Internet services)

Xfinity from Comcast

AT&T landline 

AT&T bundle

Monkey Brains (Internet services)

Common Networks

DIRECTV

Dish

Water service from EBMUD

Natural gas from PG&E

Trash and recycling from ACI

 

3. REGISTRATION

Address change

Voter registration

Pet license

 

4. COMMUNITY

Parks and Facilities
Street sweeping
Info for renters and landlords
Animal control
Animal shelter

 

5. SCHOOLS

Alameda Unified School District

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools 

Adult Schools

Charter Schools

Elementary

Middle

High School

Private

Preschool

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Adult Schools

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GreatSchools rating

 

6. GOVERNMENT

Mayor and City Council

Boards and commissions

 

7. BUSINESS GROUPS

Chamber

Downtown Alameda Business Association

West Alameda Business Association

Greater Alameda Business Association

Rotary Club of Alameda

Kiwanis Club of Alameda

 

8. LIBRARY

Branch locations

 

9. HEALTH

Alameda Hospital

Kaiser Permanente

Children’s Hospital

 

10. EVENTS IN ALAMEDA

Alameda is the place to be when it comes to big, fun, family-friendly events. From regular ArtWalks to the longest 4th of July Parade on the West Coast to the Mini Maker Faire, our island has it all!! To view additional City and community events, visit https://www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/Events-Activities.

  1. Find Events in West Alemeda!
  2. Explore Culture and Art Events hosted by Rhythmix!
  3. Adventure through Spirits Alley!

Highlights of Downtown Alameda's (DA) Annual Events

  • Spring Market // May
  • Rock and Roll Beer Stroll // June
  • Art & Wine Faire // July
  • Pride in the Park // October
  • Small Business Saturday // November
  • Winter Market and Hot Cocoa Stroll // December

For more DA events visit DA's Events Page

11.
CITY SPONSORED EVENTS

  • Alameda Restaurant Week (10 day event - dates change each year)
  • 4th of July
  • Holiday Tree Lighting (December)

Check out our Alameda Recs and Parks (ARPD) Events!

 

 

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