Park walks offers glimpse at majestic birds
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:07:46 GMT

East Bay Regional Park Naturalist Mike Moran and a group of bird watchers counted 18 raptors on a Jan.

Antipoverty program leaders charged with theft
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:29:35 GMT

A husband and wife who headed an antipoverty program in Alameda County were indicted Tuesday for allegedly misusing more than $200,000 in taxpayer money, which prosecutors say they spent on travel, meals and home repairs.

Fumiyo Yoshikawa Brings an Ancient Japanese Art to Albany
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:36:17 GMT

You can find out more about Fumiyo Yoshikawa on her website . Learn about her brush-painting class the Albany Community Center here.

Poll: All-bany or Al-bany? You Tell Us
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:36:16 GMT

This video inspired one local resident to ask: How do you pronounce "Albany"? Scroll down to take the poll.

Ohlone Greenway Opening Here, Closing There
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:36:15 GMT

Tuesday's installment covers the area north of Portland Avenue, into El Cerrito, as well as construction in North Berkeley, near Gilman.

What Holiday Are We Celebrating Today?
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:53:18 GMT

What exactly are we celebrating today? Presidents Day? Presidents' Day? President's Day? Wandering Apostrophe Day? And whom exactly does it honor? Is it just one president ? Or two ? Or the whole lot ? The apostrophe's placement, assuming an apostrophe is used, depends on whether we're celebrating more than one president today, right? Officials ... (more)

Another Violent Robbery - Man Assaulted on Street at Gunpoint
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:24:25 GMT

A man who had just gotten off a bus was struck and robbed at gunpoint on La Honda Avenue in El Cerrito about 8 p.m. Friday night, according to El Cerrito police.

Piedmont crime rate higher for 2011
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:45:26 GMT

There were 219 total crimes reported in 2010, with 291 reported for 2011. Burglaries nearly doubled from 2010, with 88 reported in 2011 compared to 49 in 2010.

Albany police log
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:30:14 GMT

Around 11 a.m. officers received a call about a man near the north gate entrance of Golden Gate Fields who appeared to be intoxicated and who was staggering around.

Green Gains, Financial Pains for City, Mayor Tells Chamber
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:25:06 GMT

When Mayor Bill Jones gave an overview Wednesday of key issues and programs for El Cerrito in the future, first on the list was the soon-to-open . "We're really proud of this," Jones told the in a luncheon presentation described by the chamber as a "State of the City Address." Jones announced that the rebuilt El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental ... (more)

Valentine Verse from Kristia Wolf
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:39:06 GMT

Kristia Wolf shared this Valentine-inspired poem of her creation in response to our question about the meaning of the day for you .

Five Charges in Albany Molestation Case
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:24:36 GMT

Longtime Albany businessman and active community service participant Raymond Henri Anderson remains in jail this week following five molestation charges filed Friday by the Alameda County district attorney's office.

The Heart of a Sandwich
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:07:20 GMT

During lunch at Albany High School , Lucas Yovanovich, a senior, searches for a tasty and affordable meal .

Albany man held on child sexual abuse charges
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:38:45 GMT

A 60-year-old Albany man who has run a pumpkin patch and holiday tree lot on Solano Avenue has been charged with sexually molesting at least two children 20 years ago, authorities said Monday.

You Ask: So, is Goodwill Coming to Town?
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:19:28 GMT

If you haveA a question, a query or a gripe A about a problem in Albany,A send it in A with "You Ask" in the subject line, and we'll do our best to dig up an answer.

Walnuts help protect against prostate cancer, osteoporosis, and CHD,...
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:55:20 GMT

Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, natural, whole foods are packed with synergistic nutrients that work together in unity to provide a plethora of health benefits without causing negative side effects -- and walnuts are no exception! A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has found that walnuts lower LDL cholesterol, prevent bone loss, ... (more)

Bay Area investment group connects socially responsible lenders, local farmers
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:37:42 GMT

It was 2010, and Catherine Sutton, having lost faith in the viability of the stock market, pulled out her money from investments that she suspected weren't as socially responsible as brokers were making them out to be.

Chris Treadway: Albany set to cut the ribbon on new Aquatic Center
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:35:32 GMT

The new Albany Aquatic Center, at 1311 Portland Ave., will be dedicated with a grand opening celebration at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Wait, Isn't That Albany?
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:16:36 GMT

Making its way around the internet recently have been videos entitled "Sh-t [City Name] People Say," featuring comments you might hear around town.

Poll: Will Plastic Bag Ban Change Your Ways?
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:24:23 GMT

StopWaste.org posted this news release A in late January about banning plastic bags; it's reprinted here in full.