Do Opposites Really Attract?

The San Francisco Opera may have performed the world premier of “Appomattox” this fall, but Castro Valley’s Chanticleers presented their own world premiere: “Type Talking: the Musical.”  “Type Talking” is the work of two talented actors, Charlotte Jacobs and Michael Sally, who appeared together two years ago in another Chanticleers production. …. Read more

San Leandro Players Take a Bus to Missouri

If you have not seen the San Leandro Players in action this year, now is your last chance. The Players are closing their eighth season with William Inge’s “Bus Stop” under the direction of Jackie Black. “Bus Stop,” is a heartwarming, laughout- loud, witty, dramatic and disturbing play all rolled into one. …. Read more

Police Broadcast Alert for Radio Shack Robber

Police are on the lookout for a man who has been targeting Bay Area Radio Shack stores for armed robbery. Four San Leandro stores have been robbed since July.  The latest San Leandro robbery was Friday, Oct. 12, shortly after the gunman had robbed another Radio Shack in Hayward. The suspect, described as an African-American male in his 20s, about 5–foot-11, and skinny, is known for entering the stores with a blue surgical mask and wearing a multi-colored backpack, possibly a child’s backpack. …. Read more

Fire Dept. Helps In So Cal Blazes

Over the weekend, 132 firefighters from Alameda county traveled to Southern California to help fight blazes which have burned 250 square miles. The fires attributed to the dry weather and Santa Ana winds are still under investigation as they continue to put residents at risk. …. Read more

Trivia Buffs Buzz in For the Annual Bee

Trivia buffs filled the Marina Community Center on Friday night for the 14th Annual Trivia Bee. A few hundred people enjoyed dinner and watched the 27 teams compete by trying to answer an array of questions on information of little importance. …. Read more

Following St. Francis of Assisi

A different breed of parishoners flocked to St. James Lutheran Church earlier this month. Some were furry and others were feathered, but they all gathered together in the courtyard for the same special blessing. …. Read more

San Leandro High Gathers

Several hundred students gathered in the San Leandro High quad last Wednesday evening to honor Greg Ballard, Jr. who was shot and killed in Oakland. San Leandro head football coach Brad Bowers and Ballard’s brother, Dante Taylor, and others spoke during a moving tribute to the senior who played on the football team. …. Read more…

Trivia Buffs Buzz in For the Annual Bee

Trivia buffs filled the Marina Community Center on Friday night for the 14th Annual Trivia Bee.  A few hundred people enjoyed dinner and watched the 27 teams compete by trying to answer an array of questions on information of little importance. ….. Read more…

Timothy Drive Fends Off Closure

The city of San Leandro is putting a hold on plans to close the north end of Timothy Drive after a heated meeting with residents of District 3 two weeks ago. The city notified the residents of their tentative plans to close the street in a letter sent out prior to the meeting. Neighbors worry that Timothy Drive – which is right next to the industrial area – would experience greater traffic and even an increase in emergency response time, should the north end be closed.…..Read more…