One thing worth mentioning is that
Alameda is now the filming location for many mainstream movies. Many parts of
The Phantom Menace were filmed and edited there, as well as
The Matrix 2 and 3. Many people have mentioned seeing stars such as
Keanu Reeves around town. This filming all takes place on the former navy base, which was closed several years ago due to government
downsizing.
Also, "Weird Al" Yankovic used to live in Alameda.