ALAMEDA
Join the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum on July 20 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Hornet’s role in the recovery of the mission’s astronauts when they splashed back down on Earth.
Attendees will learn about the most important historical achievement of the 20th century and have fun with their whole family. The USS Hornet is the largest surviving artifact of the Apollo program and has an award-winning Apollo exhibit on board. Their collections include a SeaKing Helicopter, an Apollo capsule and a mobile quarantine facility.
The main stage will feature a presentation by keynote speaker Lee Steinke, who will lead a panel discussing the Apollo program’s impact on science and technology. Panelists include Brendan Swanik, Tina Ghataore & Hannah O’Brien. In addition, the Hornet will have Clancy Hatleberg, the underwater demolition team leader who was the first person on Earth to greet the Apollo 11 astronauts after they splashed down. For details online, visit uss-hornet.org/calendar/splashdown-55-apollo-11-anniversary.
— USS Hornet
Dead Set On The Bay cruise departs from Island on Sunday
Dead Set On The Bay, the Live Dead sunset cruise experience, is back this summer for their fifth time rocking out on the bay from 5 to 9 p.m. this Sunday.
This time, they’ll take participants nearly 50 years back in time to reimagine the Grateful Dead’s incredible July 14, 1976, show at The Orpheum in San Francisco as they cruise from Alameda, around Alcatraz and under the bay’s iconic bridges.
An unforgettable peak Live Dead experience like no other, this is truly a bucket list event. The Grateful Guitar Foundation is graciously loaning organizers their iconic period-specific guitars to help them make it sound perfect for attendees.
Organizers welcome back Dave A’Bear (Steely Dead, JGB) to lead the band this year. He will be joined by Zach Jones (Lovin’ Dead), Mookie Siegel (Dave Nelson Band), Anna Elva (The China Dolls), JP McLean (Melvin Seals & JGB) and Stephanie Hartwell-Mandella (Like A Rose).
Participants will sail aboard the luxurious “Fume Blanc,” a replica of a New York State Hudson River steamboat. Tickets are $99 and available at mrhatpresents.com/dead-set-on-the-bay-v.
— Mr. Hat Presents
Peralta’s deputy chancellor, chief operating officer named
At their regular meeting last week, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Greg Nelson as the district’s deputy chancellor and chief operating officer (COO), effective July 1. The PCCD consists of the College of Alameda, Oakland’s Laney and Merritt colleges and Berkeley City College.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg Nelson to the Peralta colleges leadership team,” said Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, the PCCD’s chancellor.
“His extensive experience in higher education finance and operations, coupled with his deep commitment to student success, make him a perfect fit for this critical role. His recent work eliminating costs and other barriers to enrollment for historically marginalized and minoritized students, a testament to his commitment to our mission, has been impressive.”
Nelson previously served in key leadership positions at San José City College and the College of Marin. Throughout his career, he has managed finances, streamlined operations and removed barriers to enrollment for underserved student populations.
“I am honored to be selected as the deputy chancellor and COO for the Peralta Community College District,” said Nelson. “I am deeply impressed by the District’s commitment to providing equitable and quality educational opportunities, and I look forward to working with the dedicated faculty, classified professionals and administrators to further that mission.”
In his new role, Nelson is overseeing critical operational areas including finance and administration, general services and technology. His expertise in these areas, combined with his understanding of the California Community Colleges system, will be instrumental in ensuring the district’s continued financial health and operational effectiveness.
Nelson also brings a unique perspective to the role, having served as an adjunct faculty member teaching project management courses. This experience will provide valuable insights as he leads the district in achieving its strategic goals.
His selection comes after a comprehensive national search that attracted a strong pool of candidates. The PCCD extends its gratitude to the search committee and all those who participated in the selection process, including faculty, classified professionals, administrators and community members.
Founded in 1964, the Peralta colleges provide a dynamic multicultural learning environment offering accessible, high-quality educational programs and services — including two-year degrees, certificates and university transfer programs — to more than 30,000 students a year. For more details online, visit peralta.edu.
— PCCD
City’s minimum wage increased to $17 an hour as of July 1
The city of Alameda’s minimum wage increased to $17 an hour on July 1 (the state’s required minimum wage may be higher in some instances). The minimum wage applies to all employers and employees who work two hours or more a week within the city’s boundaries.
The city will publish an official minimum wage bulletin that informs employees of this year’s new minimum wage requirement and their rights. Employers must post the official minimum wage bulletin in a conspicuous place at each workplace or job site in the city of Alameda.
Employers are required to post the official minimum wage bulletin in English. This notice should also be posted in the second most spoken language by employees. The official minimum wage bulletin is available for downloading online at bit.ly/45R6CHJ. Printed copies are also available at the Community Development Department in Room 205 on the second floor of Alameda’s City Hall West at 950 West Mall Square.
— Downtown Alameda Business Association
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