Watch and Clock Collectors group seeks younger members
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:03:07 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.

San Leandro Community Church to close
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:20:16 GMT

The membership determined that it can best honor its legacy by dispersing its resources and members into new arenas of ministry, according to a news release.

TechLeandro: Startup Cleans Wastewater, Makes Energy
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:05:23 GMT

A A local startup has discovered how to disinfect wastewater without using toxic chemicals or costly electricity, while creating energy at the same time.

'Monumental' Controversy Over BRT
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:50:58 GMT

A Editor's note: Since at least 2001 AC Transit has been planning a Bus Rapid Transit line --A a trolley on wheels.

Hayward cops searching for assault suspect who slashed own throat
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:36:48 GMT

The Hayward Police Department is asking for help in finding a man who slashed his own throat during a confrontation with officers but was inadvertently released following a psychiatric evaluation.

Las Vegas Comedian Performs in San Leandro
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:27:09 GMT

A Las Vegas Caesar's Palace performer, Mark G ,A will perform his comedy act February 25 at the Englander in downtown San Leandro.

Volunteer, Attend Or Play: But Get Involved In Historic Football Match
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:27:08 GMT

A The San Leandro Sports Foundation is seeking Pacific High and San Leandro High grads from the 60's, 70's and 80's to play in an "old timer" flag football game to celebrate half a century at Burrell Field on March 31 st , 2012 , from 12 to 4 p.m. The game will be the featured event of a day long celebration of the "iconic" sports field's first 50 ... (more)

Off Today? Who Are We Honoring?
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:22:38 GMT

A 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? Perhaps ... (more)

Could Your Business Survive A Disaster?
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:07:59 GMT

A Did you know that half of all businesses that sustain serious damage from earthquakes, floods and fires never re-open? Servpro of San Leandro is teaming up with the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce on February 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for a special brunch and learn presentation to educate businesses about measures they can take in advance of a ... (more)

Today Marks 70th Anniversary Of Japanese Internment In World War II
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:05:04 GMT

Seventy years ago, on Feb. 19, 1942, just over two months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, authorizing evacuation of persons of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast.

AC Transit fast bus project to boost ridership, but take away parking spaces
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:36:24 GMT

AC Transit's $205 million plan for a bus rapid transit line for speedier service through Oakland and San Leandro would boost system ridership 4 percent but take away hundreds of curbside parking spaces and worsen traffic congestion at six intersections, according to an environmental report.

Where In San Leandro?
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:53:25 GMT

This week's visual puzzle was submitted by a reader who liked the design. Do you know where in town this architectural feature can be found? Leave a comment, email the editor, Tweet @SanLeandroPatch or visit Facebook.com/sanleandropatch. Last week's picture puzzle was correctly identified by Matt Costa as the church on Dowling Boulevard.

George Mark Children's House on stable ground
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:24:28 GMT

Reorganization, increased reimbursements from health insurance companies and Medi-Cal, and committed donors have helped to keep the San Leandro children's end-of-life care facility on a sustainable path after years of shaky finances.

Final weekend of SF Beer Week awaits
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:10:24 GMT

If you were smart and took at least one night off this week, you should be ready to celebrate the second and last weekend of SF Beer Week with enthusiasm.

Local Surplus Stores Beat Amazon On Price
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:55:32 GMT

A Hunting for a new TV, vacuum cleaner, clothes or toys? What about diapers and pet food? Or exercise equipment? The Hound has flushed out local surplus stores that have way-below Amazon prices on new merchandise that you can take home today.

Night Life: Good seats and IPA – what more does it need?
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:46:08 GMT

Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday If you're not interested in beer, you can also try a well cocktail for $3. There is a plethora of food choices.

Doctor with practices in three East Bay cities has pleaded guilty to a felony
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:46:42 GMT

A doctor with offices in three East Bay cities may lose his medical license following an investigation that found he had prescribed narcotics to people without examining them and billed for a doctor's visit that never occurred, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's office.

Toll lanes will be extended on I-880 and Highway 237 in several years
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:37:04 GMT

Q I would LOVE to see the new express lane from 237/880 extend all the way up to Highway 238! I could use it the entire way home! A Your wish will be granted.

Cherryland Man Charged for Killing Roommate
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:27:28 GMT

The roommate of a man who was found stabbed to death near the railroad tracks in unincorporated Hayward on Feb.

Poll: Know How Mutt Hut Went To The Dogs?
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:13:02 GMT

If you've been around San Leandro any length of time you've seen the Mutt Hut , the hot dog eatery at 1904 Washington Avenue.