New Book Looks at City’s History

Before his writing career took off, Jack London made a few extra bucks in a less noble profession — he was an oyster “pirate,” sneaking onto the San Leandro shore at night and stealing shellfish to sell at local markets. 
That is just one of the surprising bits of information that local historian Cindy Simmons uncovered [...]

School Board Quizzes Developers On their Arithmetic

An influx of new students would hit the already overcrowded school district if the City Council approves the San Leandro Crossings housing project. 
The San Leandro school board’s facilities and technology committee met last week with representatives from Bridge Housing to discuss the impact new students would have on the public schools. More

Davis Street To Buy Building for $3.5 Million

Supporters of the Davis Street Family Resource Center gathered for drinks and hors d’oeuvres last Thursday night at the center’s headquarters on Teagarden Street. 
And they were the first to hear the news that Davis Street has begun a campaign to buy the building on Teagarden Street that has served as their headquarters for the past [...]

Police Arrest Suspect For Credit Union Robbery

On Nov. 6, police arrested the second and final suspect in connection to an October robbery at the Patelco Credit Union. More

Mortgage Rates Down for Second Week Running

Mortgage rates dropped for a second week in a row as the weakening economy resulted in the slowest pace of home purchase … More

Students Get Political in Mock Elections

Students ranging in age from high school seniors down to kindergartners participated in mock elections earlier this month to learn more about the political process and let their opinions be heard. More

Re-Gifting Medical Supplies

In an operating room in Nigeria, a doctor preps a patient for surgery using equipment from the U.S. The gloves, gauze, sutures and surgical tools actually came from … More

Dog Owners Bark about a Park

Oyster Bay Regional Park is a good place to be if you’re a dog in San Leandro. More