$3M grant to aid San Leandro's minority students
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:39:46 GMT

Minority students in the San Leandro Unified School District - particularly African Americans and Latinos - will now have a better shot at getting into college because of a $3 million federal grant the district ...

San Leandro launches electronic records database
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:28:52 GMT

Whether you're a gadfly looking to dig up some dirt on city officials or just an average person wondering what happened at last month's City Council meeting, public records requests just got a lot easier.

San Leandro chamber finds new home
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:25:18 GMT

It used to be that if you visited the Chamber of Commerce here it wouldn't be all that uncommon to encounter corroding pipes or a broken air-conditioning system.

Vigil to honor San Leandro man slain in Cherryland
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:11:04 GMT

Friends and relatives of Gary Jones, a 38-year-old San Leandro man fatally shot in Cherryland last year, plan to hold a vigil this week to mark the first anniversary of his death.

Fireworks use sparks concern in San Leandro, unincorporated areas
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:09:23 GMT

Alameda County's fire and law enforcement officials are expecting to hear the "snap, crackle, pop" of illegal fireworks before the Fourth of July dawns.

SF Denies Tiger Attack Victim Claim
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:06:22 GMT

The San Francisco City Attorney's Office has denied a claim against the city by the family of Carlos Sousa Jr.

Three arrested in latest Vallejo homicide
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:12:55 GMT

Family and friends gather for a vigil Sunday night to honor Ronnell B. Rucks, who was fatally shot Friday afternoon.

San Leandro's Safe House a place to sober up
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:11:36 GMT

Since Safe House opened in February, the rows of mattresses have lain unused most of the time, despite the number of long-term alcoholics or drug users you see wandering or sitting on Alameda County streets.

Fiery I-880 crash in San Leandro kills two
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:01:08 GMT

A big rig overturned on Interstate 880 Thursday morning, crashing into oncoming traffic and bursting into flames in a five-car collision that left two dead and caused massive traffic delays throughout the day.

Key city official taking job in Salinas
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:49:39 GMT

A top city official announced this week that he will be resigning to take a job in Salinas.

High Court gun ruling to spur flurry of legal challenges
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:01:18 GMT

Steven Holland, 19, of Hayward reloads a hand gun while at the San Leandro Optimist Rifle and Pistol Range with his friends Scott Beeler, 21 , and Jay Groh, 21, on Thursday, June 26, 2008, in San Leandro, ...

2 SB I-880 lanes, 1 NB lane reopen after fatal crash in San Leandro
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:47:09 GMT

Two far right southbound lanes of Interstate 880 and Lane 5 in the northbound direction have reopened near Marina Boulevard after a horrific five-vehicle accident and fire earlier this morning that killed two ...

Two dead, Interstate 880 shut in San Leandro after big-rig crash
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:01:02 GMT

At least two people have been killed and all lanes in both directions of Interstate 880 are shut down this morning at Marina Boulevard because of a crash and fire that left a big-rig teetering on the center ...

DeLauer's Super Newsstand closing after more than 100 years
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:02:58 GMT

DeLauer's Super Newsstand, a downtown Oakland institution that carries more than 6,000 magazine titles, is closing its doors this week after more than 100 years.

Bus service fills void for $5 service to L.A.
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:59:19 GMT

Five dollars doesn't go very far in the Bay Area, but starting today, that's enough to get you a one-way bus ticket to Los Angeles.

Oakland police ID four of six weekend homicide victims
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:57:06 GMT

Oakland police have identified four of the homicide victims from shootings over the weekend, and revised the fatality total from seven to six.

Secret Video Raises Questions About Bakery Leader's Role in Bailey Killing
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:48:56 GMT

New America Media, News Report, Chauncey Bailey Project , By Thomas Peele, Bob Butler, Mary Fricker and Josh Richman, Posted: Jun 19, 2008 Editors' Note: On Aug.

n Family at county animal shelter looking for pet when border...
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:33:22 GMT

A 6-year-old Antioch girl is recovering from injuries suffered when she was mauled by a dog Sunday at the Alameda County animal shelter.

Journalist's sister sickened by video
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:24:51 GMT

The sister of slain journalist Chauncey Bailey said she was sickened by a video that captures Your Black Muslim Bakery leader Yusuf Bey IV and two bakery associates joking about her brother's killing.

Chevron in talks with Iraq to provide support to oilfield
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:23:18 GMT

San Ramon-based Chevron and Total SA, Europe's third-largest oil company, are in talks with Iraq for an agreement to provide technical support for the West Qurna oilfield.