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June 19, 2008 China Earthquake Relief On May 12 a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China. One day later Family Bridges, an Oakland nonprofit, began accepting Red Cross donations for relief efforts. Read more » Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (8)

June 18, 2008 Alameda Beach Closed A quarter-mile strip of Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda was temporarily closed yesterday. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

June 12, 2008 Spare the Air The air quality today is forecast to be unhealthy. The Bay Area Air District is asking residents to refrain from burning wood in their fireplaces and woodstoves, and to drive less. Read more » Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 30, 2008 Want Fries with That? The good news is that it didn't happen before the premiere, but still those involved with the Alameda Theatre renovation and re-opening have to be a little shocked about the timing. Yesterday at about 8:30 a.m., just 8 days after the opening, a Pepsi truck hit the marque causing a yet undetermined amount of damage. All this after a years-long and $37.3 million renovation of the art deco theatre originally built in 1932. Bloggers all over Alameda, including The Island and Stop, Drop and Roll, were talking about it and posting... Read more » Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

May 29, 2008 Gunshots in Alameda Two teenagers were injured by gunfire Sunday night after a fight broke out at Chef's Wok on Webster Street, the Mercury News reported Tuesday. Police who responded to the shooting at 10:40 p.m. found hundreds of young people at the scene, but nobody could identify the shooter, according to reports. Investigators were altered by hospital staff about the victims, a 17-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy, both from Oakland. The two victims were treated and released. Anyone with information should call police at (510) 337-8340. Read more » Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 28, 2008 Pocket Park Dedication The City of Oakland dedicates a new pocket park on the Waterfront Trail this morning, the city of Oakland announced. The park, in a little-known corner of the Oakland Estuary, will open to walkers, bikers and nature lovers at 10:30 a.m. Councilmembers Larry Reid and Jane Brunner will attend the opening. The park is located at Oakport Street at Zhone Way and is part of the proposed 500-mile long San Francisco Bay Trail. Funds for the project came from the Oakland Trust for lean Water and Safe Parks, Measure DD, a $198 million bond measure. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 27, 2008 Stroll Down Park Street This Thursday enjoy an historic look at Park Street as part of Historic Preservation month in the city. This special slide-show presentation is being presented by Dennis Evanosky and Eric Kos at the Alameda Museum and will focus on then and now images of the Park Street Historical Commercial District. 7 p.m., May 29, $5, Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave., (510) 521-1233. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 23, 2008 This Weekend • Take of tour of the historic Meyers House this weekend. The event is open to the public and docents will lead tours. 1 p.m.–4 p.m., May 24, $3, 2021 Alameda Ave. • It's the largest Sea Scout regatta west of the Mississippi! The USS Hornet hosts the 56th annual ancient mariner regatta this weekend. Pier 3, Alameda Point, (510) 521-8448. • Soli Deo Gloria and Orchestra Gloria present Handel's Ode on St. Cecilia's Day and Benjamin Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia featuring soprano Beverly Jane Peatross and tenor Brian Thorsett. 3:30 p.m., May 25, $25, $20, Christ Episcopal Church, 1700 Santa Clara Ave., (888) SDG-SONG.Read more » Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

May 19, 2008 Magazine Winners Oakland Magazine took home three awards and Alameda Magazine one at the East Bay Press Club 2007 Excellence in Print Journalism Contest, according to a recent EBPC release. Other big winners at the awards banquet, held May 9 at the Silver Dragon in Oakland, included the Contra Costa Times with 19 awards, the San Francisco Chronicle with 16 and the Oakland Tribune with 15. Two student journalists, Stephanie Lin from the University of California, Berkeley and Justin Morrison of Contra Costa College, were honored. • In the page design category, art director Debbi Murzyn took home a third-place win for Oakland Magazine’s “Read more » Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 13, 2008 New Addition to the Family The Oakland Zoo has a new addition to the family! On May 3 a healthy male giraffe was born, according to a recent zoo release. Zoo officials haven't named the new calf yet, but report that the youngster is spending his time sleeping and eating and bonding with his mother, Twiga. Expect him to make his public debut sometime later this month. The Oakland Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, (510) 632-9525. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

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June 19, 2008 China Earthquake Relief On May 12 a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China. One day later Family Bridges, an Oakland nonprofit, began accepting Red Cross donations for relief efforts. Read more » Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (8)

June 18, 2008 Alameda Beach Closed A quarter-mile strip of Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda was temporarily closed yesterday. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

June 12, 2008 Spare the Air The air quality today is forecast to be unhealthy. The Bay Area Air District is asking residents to refrain from burning wood in their fireplaces and woodstoves, and to drive less. Read more » Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 30, 2008 Want Fries with That? The good news is that it didn't happen before the premiere, but still those involved with the Alameda Theatre renovation and re-opening have to be a little shocked about the timing. Yesterday at about 8:30 a.m., just 8 days after the opening, a Pepsi truck hit the marque causing a yet undetermined amount of damage. All this after a years-long and $37.3 million renovation of the art deco theatre originally built in 1932. Bloggers all over Alameda, including The Island and Stop, Drop and Roll, were talking about it and posting... Read more » Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

May 29, 2008 Gunshots in Alameda Two teenagers were injured by gunfire Sunday night after a fight broke out at Chef's Wok on Webster Street, the Mercury News reported Tuesday. Police who responded to the shooting at 10:40 p.m. found hundreds of young people at the scene, but nobody could identify the shooter, according to reports. Investigators were altered by hospital staff about the victims, a 17-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy, both from Oakland. The two victims were treated and released. Anyone with information should call police at (510) 337-8340. Read more » Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 28, 2008 Pocket Park Dedication The City of Oakland dedicates a new pocket park on the Waterfront Trail this morning, the city of Oakland announced. The park, in a little-known corner of the Oakland Estuary, will open to walkers, bikers and nature lovers at 10:30 a.m. Councilmembers Larry Reid and Jane Brunner will attend the opening. The park is located at Oakport Street at Zhone Way and is part of the proposed 500-mile long San Francisco Bay Trail. Funds for the project came from the Oakland Trust for lean Water and Safe Parks, Measure DD, a $198 million bond measure. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 27, 2008 Stroll Down Park Street This Thursday enjoy an historic look at Park Street as part of Historic Preservation month in the city. This special slide-show presentation is being presented by Dennis Evanosky and Eric Kos at the Alameda Museum and will focus on then and now images of the Park Street Historical Commercial District. 7 p.m., May 29, $5, Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave., (510) 521-1233. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 23, 2008 This Weekend • Take of tour of the historic Meyers House this weekend. The event is open to the public and docents will lead tours. 1 p.m.–4 p.m., May 24, $3, 2021 Alameda Ave. • It's the largest Sea Scout regatta west of the Mississippi! The USS Hornet hosts the 56th annual ancient mariner regatta this weekend. Pier 3, Alameda Point, (510) 521-8448. • Soli Deo Gloria and Orchestra Gloria present Handel's Ode on St. Cecilia's Day and Benjamin Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia featuring soprano Beverly Jane Peatross and tenor Brian Thorsett. 3:30 p.m., May 25, $25, $20, Christ Episcopal Church, 1700 Santa Clara Ave., (888) SDG-SONG.Read more » Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

May 19, 2008 Magazine Winners Oakland Magazine took home three awards and Alameda Magazine one at the East Bay Press Club 2007 Excellence in Print Journalism Contest, according to a recent EBPC release. Other big winners at the awards banquet, held May 9 at the Silver Dragon in Oakland, included the Contra Costa Times with 19 awards, the San Francisco Chronicle with 16 and the Oakland Tribune with 15. Two student journalists, Stephanie Lin from the University of California, Berkeley and Justin Morrison of Contra Costa College, were honored. • In the page design category, art director Debbi Murzyn took home a third-place win for Oakland Magazine’s “Read more » Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

May 13, 2008 New Addition to the Family The Oakland Zoo has a new addition to the family! On May 3 a healthy male giraffe was born, according to a recent zoo release. Zoo officials haven't named the new calf yet, but report that the youngster is spending his time sleeping and eating and bonding with his mother, Twiga. Expect him to make his public debut sometime later this month. The Oakland Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, (510) 632-9525. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in General \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

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