Russell City has more problems than Eastshore
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:51:17 GMT

RECENTLY, THE CHAIR of the California Energy Commission committee, Jeffrey Byron, recommended that the Energy Commission deny certification of the proposed 115-megawatt Eastshore Energy Center in Hayward.

Castro Valley park's popular water play area to shut down
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:34:50 GMT

Castro Valley Community Park became a playground nirvana when a new water-and-sand area was added in July 2005.

Fireworks use sparks concern in San Leandro, unincorporated areas
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:34:45 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.

Smoking restrictions in unincorporated areas get public airing
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:01:11 GMT

More people are getting on the bandwagon launched by Alameda County to reduce secondhand smoke in outdoor gathering places.

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Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:39:03 GMT

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County drafting 'green' building law for homes, businesses in unincorporated areas
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:19:03 GMT

Alameda County is preparing to adopt "green" building standards for new or remodeled residential projects over 1,000 square feet and commercial or industrial developments larger than 3,000 square feet.

Charters outpace public schools, state study says
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:31:33 GMT

A new report by EdSource, a nonpartisan educational research group based in California, found that public, independently run charter middle schools and high schools did much better than their non-charter ...

Alameda County sheriff's captain has passion for policing
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:22:15 GMT

More than a half century ago, a spunky 7-year-old Oakland boy waved his arms, kicking, yelling and screaming at a neighborhood motorcycle cop, begging for a ride in the backseat.

San Lorenzo continues school cuts
Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:24:02 GMT

Necessary cuts continue to mount in the school district. San Lorenzo Unified's school board - which already has made significant budget reductions to brace the school board for possible losses in revenue from ...

Castro Valley sewer service fees to increase
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:53:50 GMT

Directors of the Castro Valley Sanitary District on Tuesday approved a three-year, $21.9 million budget, which includes $4.3 million in major sewer replacement projects - and substantial jumps in sewer ...

Passage of Measure F utility tax question has Miley smiling
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:29:45 GMT

Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley breathed a sigh of relief over Tuesday's voter approval to extend and expand Measure F, the utility tax in unincorporated areas.

Parks bond could mean big money for Hayward area
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:47:35 GMT

A $500 million regional park bond on Tuesday moved closer to the November ballot, with nearly 10 percent of the money earmarked for greater Hayward-area park and recreation sites from the hills to the ...

Hayward-area candidates, measures on Tuesday primary ballot
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:39:13 GMT

Dave Macdonald, Alameda County's registrar of voters, said he hopes voter turnout will approach 40 percent on Tuesday.

Alameda To Vote On Five Measures In Tuesday's Election
Sat, 31 May 2008 08:25:49 GMT

There is one county-wide measure on the ballot in Alameda County in the June 3 election along with measures in the Hayward and city of Alameda school districts and the cities of Oakland and Union City.

County to push use of marijuana cards
Fri, 30 May 2008 01:12:28 GMT

Medical marijuana outlets in unincorporated areas have paid big money in sales taxes, but Alameda County is uneasy over how they operate.

Hayward program aims to prepare new wave of chefs
Wed, 28 May 2008 00:51:20 GMT

The kitchen is where Adam Richardson can be seen in his element. Take, for example, the way he prepares french fries.

Diesel Prices High as Well
Mon, 26 May 2008 00:37:30 GMT

The cost of a gallon of diesel fuel is climbing just as fast, if not faster, than the regular unleaded most drivers are putting into their cars today.

Incumbent faces challenger in 18th Assembly District race
Sat, 24 May 2008 00:25:31 GMT

The 18th Assembly District includes Ashland, Cherryland, Dublin, Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo, and portions of Castro Valley, Oakland, Pleasanton and Sunol.

Voters should support imperfect Measure F
Fri, 23 May 2008 05:17:20 GMT

Alameda County voters should support Measure F, the utility tax increase and extension for unincorporated areas of the county.

Campaign for and against utility tax low-key so far
Wed, 21 May 2008 04:58:05 GMT

While Measure F may barely register on the June 3 primary election radar, it gives voters throughout Alameda County the political muscle to decide whether a few communities will continue to pay a utility tax ...