OAKLAND -- The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged two men with robbery and assault and police are investigating the possibility that the duo are linked to other downtown thefts. »
Thursday, April 26 Get in on the first ever Dumpling Wars dumpling-making competition in Oakland, courtesy of the Kearny Street Workshop. Seven teams of amateur chefs will battle it out to win the esteemed title of best dumpling in the galaxy. Audience... »
The Bay Area's topography has helped it maintain better overall air quality than other parts of the state, this according to an annual report out from the American Lung Association. But there are still a lot of things individuals can do to help us brea... »
OAKLAND -- People can dispose of expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday in collection bins at the Alameda County Family Justice Center. »
I’m no longer writing for Alameda Journal, but there’s so much art in this island city that I’ve decided to at least point out highlights on a semi-regular basis. This month: 6th annual Alameda on Camera at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Par... »
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California state treasurer Bill Lockyer is used to the public spotlight. Just not like this. After a political career spanning four decades,... »
It was my great honor to have been named 2012′s best local blogger in ABC 7′s Bay Area A-List! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me and encouraged others to do the same. Here are other art-related winners: Art Gallery: ArtHaus, San Francisco ... »
Reggie McKenzie had to wait through almost two entire days and three rounds before making his first draft pick as Oakland Raiders general manager. »
