Altarena Turns 75

by Julia Park Tracey(Photography by Chris Duffey)

The Altarena Playhouse on High Street is celebrating three-quarters of a century in Alameda this year, with a gala, a museum exhibition, and a new historical library of theater.

Faith and Community

by Gina Jaber(Photography by Al Wright)

Less than a year ago, Rabbi Barnett Brickner, his wife, Erin, and their four children happily landed in Alameda via Columbus, Ohio.

Word on the Street

by Gina Jaber

With Target opening a store in October at the Alameda Landing Shopping Center, how do you feel about this chain retailer coming to town?

Helping Hands

by Linda Childers(Photography by Al Wright)

When Alameda resident Virginia Darrow was first asked to volunteer with the Alameda Food Bank’s Perishable Food Program, she remembers feeling reluctant.

Sewing Room & Style Lounge

by Susan E. Davis(Photography by Pat Mazzera)

From the outside, The Sewing Room & Style Lounge looks like an old-fashioned dress shop, complete with a chalkboard sign and a mannequin with a lovely wrap dress.

Take 5: Catching Up With a Busy M.D.

by Gina Jaber(Photography by Al Wright)

Dr. Lloyd Takao has been a pediatrician for more than 30 years, practicing at Primary Pediatric Medical Group in Alameda for three years.

Fowl Fun

by Susan E. Davis(Photography by Lori Eanes)

If you’re curious about raising backyard chickens—but you’re not quite sure how to house or care for them—you won’t want to miss the 5th Annual Alameda Coop Tour on May 5.

Motivationally Speaking

by Erin Kreitz Shirey

Our 10-year-old daughter is resistant to physical education class. We’ve noticed at home that she is not as active as she used to be and says she doesn’t want to exercise when we encourage her...

The 6 Questions: Randy Denton

by Susan E. Davis(Photography by Pat Mazzera)

Randy Denton

Gear Up

by Keri Hayes Troutman

Hoping to continue to encourage people to get out of their cars and onto their feet or bikes, two local organizations, BikeAlameda and Pedestrian Friendly Alameda, have joined forces and planned a...

Walk the Walk

by Karen Granados(Photography by Al Wright)

Be crafty by joining do-it-yourself events.

Half Moon Bay Escape

by Nicole A. Martin(Photography by Vito Palmisano)

For the weekend traveler, Half Moon Bay gives the impression that every moment here has been scripted for Pacific Ocean encounters of every kind.

Yowza!

by Keri Hayes Troutman(Photography by Chris Duffey)

Rebecca Stees, director of the popular Alameda ARt Yowza camps, is celebrating 10 years of teaching kids what she likes to call “creative confidence” through her engaging and innovative art...

Kid-O-Rama

by Elise Proulx(Photography by Lori Eanes)

Kids need gear. From bassinets to French couture, we have you —and your kids—covered when it comes to shopping.

Taste of Tehran

by Anna Mindess(Photography by Susan Burdick)

French pastry launched Attar’s life in food in her native Iran, as the owner of one of the first French pastry shops in Tehran in the late 1970s.

Waterfront Revival

by Elise Proulx(Photography by Susan Burdick)

at jack london square Loads of new, hip living spaces and a bevy of new eateries have opened up, with more in the pipeline.

The Flaky-Crusted Upside of Colonialism

by Anneli Rufus(Photography by Susan Burdick)

Some dishes practically eat themselves. They’re so self-contained, so tidy, so cute in their “Hi, take me with you!” obligingness.

Forge Ahead

by Candace Murphy(Photography by Susan Burdick)

Jeffrey Amber, executive chef at Jack London Square’s the Forge, is no rookie to the Bay Area culinary scene.

East End Pizza Co.

by Judith M. Gallman(Photography by Lori Eanes)

Good news for pizza fans: East End Pizza Co. is expanding.