Watercraft inspections began Thursday at lakes and resevoirs in Livermore and Antioch.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:33:54 GMT

Zebra and quagga mussels can heavily colonize fresh water systems and can alter the natural food web.

Livestock judge knows his sheep
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:51:18 GMT

Livestock judge Wade Franklin of Lubbock, Texas, judges the sheep showmanship competition at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, Calif., on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.

Voters to get final say on $500 million parks bond
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:40:59 GMT

The East Bay Regional Park Board agreed Tuesday to seek voter approval in November in Contra Costa and Alameda counties for a $500 million bond measure to create, expand and develop regional parks, and fund ...

Pleasanton mayor receives honor
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:53:38 GMT

Pleasanton Mayor Jennifer Hosterman was among a group of mayors from across the country who received honorable mentions in the 2008 Mayors' Climate Protection Awards Program presented at the 76th annual ...

Pleasanton schools won't try for November parcel tax
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:23:01 GMT

The question of wether the Pleasanton school district will ask voters to approve a property parcel tax has been quietly laid to rest, with district officials saying now is not the time.

Pleasanton Man Arrested For Attempted Murder After Allegedly Beating Wife
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:12:29 GMT

A 51-year-old man was arrested on charges of attempted murder and domestic violence after he allegedly beat his wife at their Pleasanton home early Saturday morning, according to the Police Department.

U.S. mayors point green finger at Alberta oil sands
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:54:49 GMT

Mayors from the U.S.'s largest cities singled out Western Canada's oil sands on Monday as they called for a crackdown on fuels that could cause catastrophic global warming.

More East Bay bikers, pedestrians battling dangers of car commuters
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:54:41 GMT

Public transit supporters say they are happy that more people are riding BART or using bicycles to save on gas, but navigating the city streets can be dangerous, East Bay pedestrians and bikers warn.

Summer is time to check the deck for safety
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:34:39 GMT

When Jennifer Tallmadge and her husband, Brian, traveled from their home in Williamstown for a summer vacation in the Smoky Mountains in 2003, the sturdiness of the decks attached to the newly built rental ...

Officials vow to step up enforcement of fireworks ban
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:36:38 GMT

Police and fire officials in Livermore and Pleasanton are asking residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth of July.

Ralphs supermarket chain lowers prices, clips coupon savings
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:14:40 GMT

Ralphs Grocery Co. unveiled a lower-price policy Wednesday in what it said was a nod to beleaguered consumers struggling to pay rising food and gasoline prices.

New Javelin Study Finds Untapped Market for Mobile Banking
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:06:33 GMT

Ten million Americans already are mobile bankers. But that represents just 6 percent of all U.S. cell phone users.

County considers tightening rules on cycling excursions
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:00:54 GMT

The county is circulating a new "bicycle event" law proposal that would make excursions on country roads more difficult and expensive for organized cycling clubs.

Staycation: What's happening?
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:43:04 GMT

Here are five events or festivals from the hundreds happening this summer: 1. County fairs - Alameda County Fair, through July 6 at Alameda Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton .

Tips Included: New restaurants built for family dining
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:33:59 GMT

Kinder's Meats opens a new store as people line up to order from the deli counter in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Thursday June 12, 2008.

Green Acres project is state's first green, self-sustaining housing and agricultural community
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:29:47 GMT

According to developer Nick Chapman, Green Acres is the place to be. The country folk who populated the "Green Acres" TV series would be proud of their refined namesake, an Alameda County development with a ...

5-Acre Brush Fire Snarls Evening Traffic In E. Bay
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:28:37 GMT

CASTRO VALLEY Firefighters remained at the scene Thursday night of a 5-acre grass fire that first started Thursday afternoon when a vehicle accident on Interstate 580 in unincorporated Alameda County knocked ...

Pleasanton council OKs $7.5 million purchase of downtown railroad corridor
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:44:21 GMT

By giving the green light to buy the Alameda County railroad corridor, the Pleasanton City Council cleared the way for construction of the Firehouse Arts Center and increased parking downtown.

Castro Valley barber to hang up clippers after 52 years
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:37:33 GMT

For his entire 46-year life, Hayward Fire Chief Craig Bueno has had only one barber - his Uncle Floyd.

From Los Lobos to the Doodlebops playing the Alameda County Fair
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:36:34 GMT

Louie Perez, right, of Los Lobos performs with his group for a fundraiser at Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center in San Pablo, Calif.