San Francisco's Sliver of Alameda

Explore the history of a peculiar piece of land on Alameda Island that is considered a sliver of San Francisco, including a court case from 1964 and the role of Luis Maria Peralta in securing the release of kidnapped priests. Discover the origins of land ownership in the East Bay area, from the land grant given to Peralta by Spain to the establishment of the town of Alameda. Learn about the expansion of Alameda Naval Air Station and the subsequent border dispute that arose when they crossed over into San Francisco territory. Delve into the legal battle over a disputed land in Alameda, California, highlighting the clash between different definitions of land borders.