Sharing the road
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:36:55 GMT

Driving has taken on a whole new dimension now that summer's in full swing. There seem to be cyclists at every turn, whizzing down the road in throngs that take up half the lane.

Fremont fire officials stress summer prevention
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:36:01 GMT

High temperatures, light winds and piles of dried brush - key ingredients in the recipe for fire disaster - are creating an early fire season in California.

Another smoke advisory for Bay Area for Saturday and Sunday
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:23:40 GMT

Another health advisory for the public to limit outdoor exercise has been issued for today and Sunday for much of the East Bay, Benicia, and the Santa Clara Valley because of wildfire smoke.

Fremont gets $41 million for I-680 surface
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:04:25 GMT

The California Transportation Commission on Thursday approved $41 million in voter-approved state bond money to resurface Interstate 680 through Fremont.

Smoking restrictions in unincorporated areas get public airing
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:01:46 GMT

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

Unhealthy air forecast for Bay Area
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:27:12 GMT

A posting on Grizzly Peak Blvd in Berkeley warns of a critical fire area. Air quality around the bay was poor due to fires in the area.

County drafting 'green' building law for homes, businesses in unincorporated areas
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:18:24 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.

County considers tightening rules on cycling excursions
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:09:52 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.

Traffic slowed by small grassfires on I-680 near Sunol
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:40:55 GMT

As many as five small grass fires have slowed southbound traffic on Interstate 680 near Sunol this morning as lanes have been intermittently closed to clear the way for fire crews, the California Highway Patrol ...

Pleasanton council OKs $7.5 million purchase of downtown railroad corridor
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:31:14 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.

Authorities confirm family's fears
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:43:18 GMT

Maira Gorman made the call to the Alameda County Sheriff's Department hoping she was wrong, that the description of a nameless dead woman she read on an Internet database would not turn out to be her aunt.

Four fires extinguished in I-680
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:25:07 GMT

Four separate hillside fires along southbound Interstate 680 charred less than acre this morning, causing some minor traffic delays through the Sunol grade.

This Valley Life
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:01:57 GMT

A FEW WEEKS AGO, Jerry Pentin was riding his bicycle along Calaveras Road near the Sunol Regional Wilderness.

County: Rising costs to affect unincorporated areas
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:49:04 GMT

The $2.4 billion budget proposal presented Thursday to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for fiscal 2008-09 includes $22.9 million for areas outside of city limits - representing a $1.7 million increase ...

Community Theme Called Key to Aid Africa
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:39:16 GMT

People who offer a sense of community to others are the key to helping Africa with its problems of genocide, poverty and starvation, experts told a conference at Amador Valley High School.

Deputies seek man who may help solve 1991 slaying
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:35:03 GMT

Israel Zelaya, 43, is not a suspect in the beating death of 24-year-old Vicenta Sanchez-Orellana but may have information that could help investigators, said sheriff's Sgt.

Alameda To Vote On Five Measures In Tuesday's Election
Sat, 31 May 2008 08:26:18 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.

1991 Slay Victim Identified
Fri, 30 May 2008 00:06:22 GMT

Now they're asking for help in solving another mystery - the identity of her killer.

M 2.5, Northern California
Sun, 25 May 2008 05:46:01 GMT

Did you feel it? Report shaking and damage at your location. You can also view a map displaying accumulated data from your report and others.

JUNE 3 PRIMARY / Alameda County Measure F / A tax with utility
Fri, 23 May 2008 05:17:56 GMT

All voters in Alameda County will decide June 3 whether to raise the utility tax on the 140,000 residents who live in unincorporated areas.