FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALAMEDA P&T TO UPGRADE CHANNEL 31

ALAMEDA, Calif., October 5, 2005 - Alameda Power & Telecom has begun a project that will significantly upgrade Channel 31, its unique public access programming initiative.

In order to complete the work, Channel 31 will be taken "off air" on Thursday, October 6. The regular program schedule is expected to resume the following week.

The equipment upgrade will provide Channel 31 with much greater flexibility in its cablecasting and messaging capabilities and ultimately allow for additional programming.

The work is scheduled for completion by Monday, October 10. Should it not be possible to complete work by Monday, Alameda Power & Telecom will ask for the patience of its customers while it completes the effort. Alameda Cable TV subscribers should check the Channel 31 website (www.alamedatv.org) for updates on the station's availability.

Public Access Channel 31 provides locally focused cable television public programming produced or sponsored by Alameda residents and organizations, as well as one-of-a-kind community programming produced by Channel 31 staff.