1 Groceries are exempt from the Alameda County and California state sales taxes. 2  Alameda County collects a 2.5% local sales tax, the maximum local sales tax allowed under California law. 3  Alameda County has a higher sales tax than 86.6% of California's other cities and counties.
How to choose the right size cupola. A good rule of thumb for selecting the right size cupola is to multiply 1.25 times every foot of unbroken roofline -- the key is the unbroken roofline measurement. When we say unbroken roof line what we mean is that there are no major objects (like a chimney) or hips or dips in the ridge line of the roof.
3. Add the fat and an equivalent amount of flour to the pan. Pour the fat from the measuring cup into a large pot or pan over medium to medium-high heat. Then add an equivalent amount of flour â that is, if you have 1/4 cup of fat, use 1/4 cup of flour.1  If you want to make a large serving of gravy and do not have enough fat from the drippings, you can use butter to make up the difference.our the fat from the measuring cup into a large pot or pan over medium to medium-high heat. Then add an equivalent amount of flour â that is, if you have 1/4 cup of fat, use 1/4 cup of flour.