Jan. 25: Five Things You Need to Know Tuesday in Alameda

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1. It is so cool that somebody , even if it involves corruption and methamphetamine sales. It’s called and is a pilot for a television show about a rookie cop “who has to deal with depression, difficult bosses and corrupt city politics” in the fictional town of Almaden. Sneak previews at the Alameda Theatre tonight, Wednesday and Thursday.
2. The City Council meets tonight at 7 in a special session to talk about negotiations for a long-term lease of the .
3. The has a regular meeting tonight. The agenda includes a report on the Gov. Jerry Brown’s , the district’s initial negotiations with the teachers' union and the renewal of charters for and . The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the cafeteria, since the City Council is using its chambers tonight.
4. The corner of Encinal Avenue and High Street has gotten more lively lately with the expanding entertainment calendar at . Tuesday is , and they’re bringing in comedians from around the Bay Area to perform.
5. is putting on a slam — oops,  — for young people on Feb. 11. They need three judges and encourage educators to get involved.

Plan ahead: This Saturday is the , the group’s major fundraiser that supports its community activities. Goes all evening, with dancing too.