Historical Gim's
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:52:47 GMT

On a post about the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society a commenter wrote in to say: Is this the group that decided Gim's restaurant is a historic building? While I don't know if "decided" is the appropriate term to use, AAPS was definitely instrumental in uncovering the historic significance of Gim's Chinese Kitchen.

Coast Guard sets hearing on San Diego boy's death
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:43:09 GMT

ALAMEDA, Calif. a " Only three of four Coast Guard members charged with crimes in connection with a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy at a holiday parade in San Diego will appear next week for the military equivalent of a preliminary hearing.The Coast Guard gave no explanation Friday why the hearing was postponed for Petty Officer Lavelle M.

Couple fell in love with Lake Merritt Hotel
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:38:36 GMT

Cheryl and Randy Berger are seen at the Lake Merritt Hotel, which they own, in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Aug.

Bingham McCutchen to Represent City of Alameda in SunCal Lawsuit
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:56:28 GMT

At next week's Alameda City Council meeting, City staff will ask Council to approve the retention of Geoff Robinson of the San Francisco law firm Bingham McCutchen as additional counsel to defend the City against SunCal's lawsuit.

Alameda authorities look for suspects in murder
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:28:57 GMT

Authorities are looking for two men suspected of murdering and kidnapping another man whose body was discovered last week in the Niles Canyon section of Fremont.

Alameda authorities look for suspects in murder
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:28:56 GMT

Authorities are looking for two men suspected of murdering and kidnapping another man whose body was discovered last week in the Niles Canyon section of Fremont.

Game thread: From the Black Hole
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:19:13 GMT

Current score: Raiders 7, Seahawks 0, 1QALAMEDA, Calif. -- Well, the crowd that includes the Black Hole is really more like a vacuum on Thursday night because there's no one here.

More than 49 million Americans 'food insecure': Study
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:04:47 GMT

People line up at a food bank Alameda, California in 2009. More than 49 million people in the United States do not have regular access to nutritious meals, putting them at risk for a raft of physical, psychological and social problems, a report says.

Webster Street gets ready to 'Jam'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:59:58 GMT

The area around Webster Street should be hopping next weekend, when the ninth annual Webster Street Jam takes place.

Alameda fire chief on administrative leave
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:45:17 GMT

Alameda city officials have placed Fire Chief Dave Kapler on administrative leave amid allegations that he inappropriately used the fire department's gas pumps to fuel his personal vehicles.

Celebrating Alice Challen's achievements
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:45:16 GMT

Dr. Alice Challen sits on the stairway of her home beneath photographs of her four grandchildren, each of whom she delivered.

Adoptable Pets: Alameda's new bunnies available for homes
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:45:24 GMT

Mushu, a handsome young adult male Siamese with a dark brown coat, blue eyes and a sweet disposition, is Alameda Animal Shelter's pet of the week.

SunCal Amends Federal Complaint Against City of Alameda
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:27:46 GMT

Late last month, SunCal amended their complaint against the City of Alameda in federal court, alleging that on August 10th, City of Alameda officials gave a presentation related to transportation on Alameda Point that relied on unique concepts found in SunCal's transportation strategy for the redevelopment of the former Navy base.

Alameda police make arrests at DUI checkpoint
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:33 GMT

Police arrested three motorists on suspicion of drunken driving during a DUI checkpoint on Park Street over the night of Aug.

Alameda Point hopes to attract Berkeley lab campus
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:32 GMT

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is looking for more space, and Alameda Point could be in the running for its second campus.

Alameda leaders back veterans clinic, columbarium at Alameda Point
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:31 GMT

City leaders are backing the construction of a health clinic and columbarium for veterans at Alameda Point, despite critics saying the project may be located too close to a colony of endangered California Least Terns.

Alameda Summer Site Write ends with poetry about Park Street
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:40:44 GMT

Books, Inc. hosted the final Summer Site Write poetry reading and celebration on Aug.

Parkit: Plenty of Labor Day events at East Bay Parks
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:35:50 GMT

Just as it seems as though summer has finally arrived, the Labor Day Weekend is upon us, with lots of special activities planned in the East Bay Regional Parks.

Golden Gatea s High-Speed Ferry at Bay Ship & Yacht
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:06:35 GMT

The Golden Gate Ferry's high-speed, 450-passenger ferry, the Motor Vessel Mendocino, is in dry-dock at Bay Ship & Yacht's Alameda shipyard for its periodic U.S. Coast Guard inspection.