Better Health Through Wireless

Imagine wireless sensors inside your body that could remind you to take your pills or could contact the hospital automatically at the onset of a stroke. …. More

Memorial Day Ceremony On Monday

The Alameda County Memorial Day Committee is having ceremonies throughout the county on Monday, May 26. …. More

Senator Corbett Appointed to California Public Library Board

State Senator Ellen Corbett today announced being appointed to the California Public Library Construction and Renovation Board. …. More

Couple Turns Junk into Art

Kelly and Betty Lopez have a different way of recycling. Instead of sending their trash off to Davis Street, … …. More

Washington Elementary Recieves Donation

An anonymous donor gave $1,000 to the Washington Elementary School library last week. The donation was in honor of national “Teacher Appreciation Week.” …. More

Healing Home on the Range

Her passion for horses helped Melanie Buerke through some tough emotional times in her life, especially when her father left the family when she was 11 years old. She says that having a horse to love and take care of softened that blow. 
That childhood experience engendered in Buerke a desire to help other children with [...]

Council Candidates Make Bid for June Election

The campaign for City Council seats in Districts 2, 4, and 6 is heading into the home stretch, with the election fast approaching on June 3. 
(Here is a closer look at the District 2 and 4 candidates. Next week we’ll feature the five candidates running in District 6. …. More

Police Match Shooting Suspect’s DNA

San Leandro police believe they’ve found the man wanted for a murder in the Downtown Plaza last month. 
Evidence at the scene of the April 7 shooting contained DNA that police have linked to a suspect who was already in custody in Santa Clara County for crimes not related to the San Leandro shooting. 
Police have sent [...]

Cherry Festival Just Around the Corner

San Leandro is about to get a little sweeter because the Cherry Festival is coming up on Saturday, May 31. 
About 10,000 people expected to come downtown to West Estudillo Avenue for the festival, which will feature 60 booths, a farmer’s market, rides and games, a special kids’ area, and – of course – lots of [...]

Redwood 4H Feeds Homeless

The Redwood 4H Club recently completed its annual Service/Learning Project. A group of about a dozen 4H members met over the course of three months to plan, shop and prepare an evening meal for a group of homeless and needy people in downtown Oakland. The club partnered with CityTeam Oakland, using their kitchen and facilities to [...]