High Court Sides With District on School Mailboxes District can restrict use of teachers’ mailboxes for politics

The state Supreme Court ruled in favor of the San Leandro School District last week, saying that the teachers union could not distribute political information through teachers’ mailboxes on school property.
The case began in 2004 when supporters of school board candidates Stephen Cassidy and John Franke put flyers for the candidates in the “mailboxes” assigned [...]

School Board Decides on Budget Tonight

The San Leandro Unified School District is expected to approve its 2009/2010 budget at a public meeting tonight.
The good news is that they can deliver a balanced budget, and the bad news is that they will have to plan for more cuts in the first few weeks of the school year in order to meet [...]

Woman Arrested for Bad Checks

A San Francisco woman was arrested at a San Leandro bank last week for attempting to pose as another woman and cash a check, but according to the suspect, a mystery man named “Big D” is behind it all.
Police were called to the Patelco Credit Union inside the Lucky store at 1300 Fairmont Drive on [...]

Forum on Medical Pot In San Lorenzo Next Week

A Community Forum on public policy about medical marijuana will be held on Thursday, July 2, … more

Maintain Your Brain

As the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, the Alzheimer’s Association has the responsibility to provide accurate and reliable information about healthy aging and, in particular, brain health. more

Orbit’s Boards and Gifts Have a Flair That’s Out of this World

Orbit Skate and Boutique in San Leandro is a haven for skateboarders, and their grandparents. more

Mortgage Interest Rates Fall Back from Seven-Month High

Low inflation figures pushed mortgages rates back down last week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly nationwide survey. more

Dancing and a Feast Set for 100th Holy Ghost Celebration

This year’s Queen will be crowned at the annual I.D.E.S. of Saint John Inc. Holy Ghost Festival Celebration this Saturday and Sunday at 1670 Orchard Ave. San Leandro. more

Nightmare on Beatrice Street Police storm house, shoot dog, due to anonymous phone call

A couple woke up in the wee hours of the morning of May 24 to police knocking on the door. The police said that somebody called 911.
“We said, not from here,” said Matthew Hoy, who was staying at the house with his girlfriend, Barbara Silva.
What happened next was a nightmare, and the result of what [...]

Will Hosital Close or Not, Public Asks

The past week has been an eventful one in the ongoing saga surrounding the future of San Leandro Hospital.
A rumor that Sutter Health has announced their official intention to not renew their lease on the hospital and will cease operations on September 30 spread quickly when Sutter Eden CEO George Bischalaney spoke at a San [...]