Local Businesses Donate to Women’s Shelters

Kraft Foods recently contributed $5,000 that will help purchase healthy food at the Sister Me Home Safe House and the San Leandro Shelter. Both shelters are operated by Building Futures with Women & Children, a local nonprofit organization serving homeless and battered women and their children. …. Read more

SLHS Students Protest New Schedule

Hundreds of San Leandro High students walked out of their classes last Thursday to protest the end of block scheduling at the school. The students left their classes an hour into each period, gathering in the school’s quad to show their disappointment with the school board’s recent ruling that SLHS will return to a six-period day for the 2008-2009 school year. …. Read more

Neighbors Talk Crime, And Living

The newly formed citizens group Quality of Life Services held an introductory meeting at the library Tuesday night. …. Read more

Church Loses Bid For New Digs

The City Council ended a two-year battle with Faith Fellowship Church on Tuesday night when they voted … …. Read more

College Director Wins National Student Employment Award

Life Chiropractic College West Director of Student Services Jackie Biron, a San Leandro resident, has been awarded both the President’s Award … …. Read more

Get a Trim and a Shave on the Corner

For seven years, Sam Fredotovich made extra money by cutting his friends’ hair in his garage. …. Read more

Forum on Environment Coming Up On Saturday

The Friends of San Leandro Creek hosts an environmental forum on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd. …. Read more

San Leandro Citizens Meet About Crime

A community meeting of San Leandro residents concerned about safety in San Leandro with be held at the Main Library on Tuesday, Feb. 19 … …. Read more

Man Killed by Train on Hesperian Blvd. Crossing

Kenneth Poynter, 28, of Oakland was struck and killed by an Amtrak train on Hesperian Boulevard in San Leandro last Thursday evening. ….Read more

Forever Blooming Valentine’s Flowers

If you’re looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day gift that will bloom until next year swing by A & H Favors and Flowers … …. Read more