An Alameda County Superior Court judge has tentatively denied a request by some local parents to require the school district to allow their children to opt out of lessons designed to halt anti-gay bullying.
Judge Frank …

By Rin Kelly
Esther Guerrero began her teaching career at the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. But a summer experience teaching disadvantaged youth at Upward Bound convinced her that she was happiest working with students who …

Dr. Alan Davis Mitchell, a longtime Island resident and pediatrician, passed away peacefully on November 17 in his home. He was 84.
In addition to his work as a pediatrician – which saw him caring for …

Night work for Webster Street/Willie Stargell set
Two companies bid to run golf complex
Night work for Webster Street/Willie Stargell

Two companies have bid to be the permanent operator for the Chuck Corica Golf Complex. City officials would …

In deference to today being Black Friday – which I understand is a very big shopping day – I asked some of my favorite Alameda retailers how they’re hanging in there and what they’ve noticed …

There’s a whole lot of Santa going on here on the Isle of Style, starting today at Alameda Towne Centre, where Santa’s sleigh is set to touch down at 11 a.m. He’ll be ensconced in …

Miss Alameda, Jessica Robinson, returned this week from a whirlwind weekend in Palm Springs, where she was one of 133 women to compete in the Miss California USA pageant this past Sunday.
“It was an incredible …

In-person registration for the upcoming 2010 Alameda Little League season is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd in the multipurpose room at Donald D. Lum Elementary School, 1801 Sandcreek Way. Registration will be held from 6:30 …

My favorite holiday, hands down. Have a good one. And if you’re in between turkey and football, feel free to jot down your favorite recipes, (family friendly) holiday memories and what have you in the …

School district administrators said Tuesday night that they were unable to meet their self-imposed Thanksgiving deadline to come up with a new anti-bullying curriculum that includes specific lessons to tackle bullying based on race and …

Seven people have applied for a vacant seat on the Alameda Health Care District’s board. The board oversees operations at Alameda Hospital.
The applicants are Stewart Chen, Elliott Gorelick, Jan Greene, James Oddie, Henry Ramos, Leah …

Monday, November 16

Monday, November 16
Monday, November 16
GRAND THEFT: Police took a report on a suitcase stolen from a vehicle parked in the 900 block of Shorepoint Court. Police said the suitcase and the items in …