Watch and Clock Collectors group seeks younger members
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:17:22 GMT

Looking around the room at their bimonthly meetings and buyers mart, the mostly elderly and middle-aged members of a local watch and clock collectors group can tell its time to get some new blood.

V2V and me: Driving the smart cars of the future
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:13:01 GMT

The future of vehicle safety depends on talking cars. That is, cars that can communicate wirelessly, sharing data on their speed and positing, giving them the ability to alert drivers of potential dangers.

Berkeley Man Dies After 'Pre-Occupied' Police Fail to...
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:08:12 GMT

A man in Berkeley has died as the result of a violent crime. A contributing factor to his death was a failure by the police to respond to a 911 called which was deemed a "non-emergency." The police were in a posture of only responding to "emergency" calls because "were preparing for an Occupy protest headed to UC Berkeley from Oakland." It will be ... (more)

Playgroup for Children with Disabilities Starts Feb. 27
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:58:33 GMT

A Grow Together, a fun interactive playgroup for children with disabilities and their parents, is being sponsored by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department.

Mother Claims Alleged Attacker Daniel Dewit Neglected by the Mental Health System
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:54:11 GMT

By Bay City News Candy Dewitt, the mother of Daniel Jordan Dewitt of Alameda, said her son became mentally ill after he turned 18 but she was never able to get him into a permanent treatment program."He would be taken to the hospital and given treatment for a fewdays at a time and then be put back out on the streets again," Dewitt said.

Ga. authorities say 5 dead in spa shooting
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:54:25 GMT

Norcross police spokesman Capt. Brian Harr said Tuesday evening officers found the bodies after responding to a call of a person shot Tuesday night at the Su Jung Health Sauna.

Alameda City Hall Busy With Parks Initiative, Living Wage Ordinance Idea
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:32:28 GMT

"Protect our Parks" supporters gathered for a rally at Alameda City Hall to support a councilmember referral that would tighten restrictions on the sale or exchange of city park land.

Troopers Find 100 Pounds Of Pot Mixed Into Semi Load
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:40:11 GMT

Two men are facing felony drug charges after troopers find 100 pounds of hydroponic marijuana stashed inside a semi load.

Berkeley Killing: Police Address Questions, Suspect is Grandson of Former Councilman from Alameda
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:56:33 GMT

Following questions raised about the police response in the Saturday night slaying of Berkeley hills man by a trespasser, Berkeley police today, Monday, said they were unable to comply with the resident's initial, non-emergency request for help because available officers were needed to monitor a protest march.

Family Movie Nights at Island City Cafe
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:08:46 GMT

Island City Cafe in Alameda has launched family movie nights every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m. Wednesdays feature classic westerns, Fridays currently are featuring the complete film series of "Harry Potter" with a new episode each week and on Saturdays family-friendly Disney movies will be shown.

Trespasser Kills Berkeley Hills Resident, Suspect Arrested
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:59:14 GMT

By Bay City News Police in Berkeley are investigating a homicide that took place in the city on Saturday night.

Deadline is Monday to Nominate Local Champions of Open Government
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:18:50 GMT

A Alameda Patch is participating in Sunshine Week 2012 , a national campaignA to bring attention to the importance of open government and freedom of information.

The Magic Paintbrush Features a One-of-a-Kind Venue for Alameda & Bay Area Birthday Parties
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:30:42 GMT

Alameda and Bay Area pottery painting and glass fusion company, The Magic Paintbrush, offers a unique venue to celebrate birthday parties.

Think You Can Do Better? Take the City's Budget Challenge
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:11:12 GMT

A The City of Alameda has launched an online, interactive tool to allow interested AlamedansA to take a crack at balancing the City's general fund.

Alameda science teacher awarded fellowship
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:51:37 GMT

About half of all new science teachers quit within the first five years of teaching, according to a study cited by the National Science Teachers Association .

Judge: SunCal's $100 million claim against Alameda without merit
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:51:40 GMT

A federal judge has dismissed a claim for $100 million against the city of Alameda by SunCal Companies, the amount of potential profit the developer said it has lost since its bid to redevelop the former Alameda Naval Air Station fell through.

Man displays knife during shoplifting, Alameda police say
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:46:55 GMT

A thief who was confronted after shoplifting a package of Crest white strips and a bottle of BioAge shampoo from Walgreens brandished a knife at employees and then fled in a black SUV, police said.

Alameda briefs: Rotary award to promote youth leadership
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:46:54 GMT

Local high school sophomores and juniors can apply now for Rotary International's Youth Leadership Awards, which aim to recognize and develop leadership potential among young people.

County Plastic Bag Ban: The Opt-in Option
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:37:23 GMT

I've been meaning to write about the Alameda County Waste Management Authority's plastic bag ban for weeks.

Hash Browns with a Side of Altruism
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:18:13 GMT

A Linda Booth is a native Alamedan. She has worked at Albert's Cafe on Webster Street for 17 years.