‘They’re Just Here to Have Fun.’
Almost 500 people with buckets, hoes, and shovels excitedly descended upon Robert Crown Memorial State Beach for the 58th Annual Sand Castle & Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday morning, June 20. Jean Chen chats with organizers about the beloved tradition. Photos by Jenn Heflin.
Alice W. Huie, 1926 – 2025
Loved ones take a moment to remember Alice W. Huie on what would have been her 100th birthday. Among many other achievements, she was a founding member of the Alameda League of Women Voters, Board Member for Red Cross, mother of nine, and lover of Alameda’s annual Fourth of July parade.
Alice W. Huie, 1926 – 2025
‘They’re Just Here to Have Fun.’
Properties Sold in Alameda June 9 – 22, 2026
Gardening: A Low-Cost Enhancement to Mental Health
Unity Fest Fun in Chochenyo Park
Alameda News
Alameda Features
‘They’re Just Here to Have Fun.’
Properties Sold in Alameda June 9 – 22, 2026
Gardening: A Low-Cost Enhancement to Mental Health
Unity Fest Fun in Chochenyo Park
Alameda Opinions
Two Birds from Alameda – June 18, 2026
Two Birds from Alameda – June 11, 2026
Letters to the Editor for June 5, 2026
Two Birds from Alameda – June 4, 2026
Alameda Arts
Alameda History
A Stroll Around the Town of Encinal
High-Rollers Had Grand Designs for Park Street
Discover Old Town Alameda
The Sand—and Water—Beneath Our Feet
Alameda Sports
Roots Earn a Point 0-0 Draw vs Miami FC at Coliseum
Where to Watch the World Cup Without Leaving Alameda
Alameda PostCast
In Episode 207, Scott Piehler’s topics include: The City Council adopts a new plan. A shooting at Crown Beach. One of the world’s top sailors is headed to Alameda. Beer downtown, and birds and bites at Alameda Point. Activities for your weekend, including ways to say “Thanks, Dad.”
