The One Big Beautiful Bill “is impacting the equation on both sides,” Alameda Food Bank Executive Director Teale Harden tells Jean Chen. “We’re having fewer resources from the federal government, but ...

A list of volunteer opportunities around Alameda to support community organizations in need of extra help. Updated regularly.

The 4th of July parade is almost here! For those who ride AC Transit, please check out the following lists of stops that are closed and alternative stops for lines 20, 21, 51A, 96, or O bus from 5 a.m ...

With the passage of a state budget-related housing bill, the California Environmental Quality Act will be a non-issue for most housing.

The former Oakland Raiders practice facility has been sold and the new owners have signed a 15-year lease with the Oakland Roots and Soul SC.

After two years of extensive planning and public outreach, AC Transit is set to unveil its new Realign service network on Sunday, August 10.

Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for July 4, 2025 - Velga watches as Eva carves a prize-winning duck out of soap.

There’s a new admiral in town. On Tuesday, July 8, Rear Admiral Jeffrey Novak, who has been serving as military advisor to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, took command of the U.S. Coast ...

Creedon Advanced Wound Care is part of Alameda Health System (AHS), Alameda County’s safety-net health system, which is primarily funded by Medicaid. But Medicaid is now facing multiple funding ...

The young goslings prepare for their first 4th of July parade in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.

In this week's Letters to the Editor, Bob Barde praises the City Council's approval of a Purchase Option Agreement for Pacific Fusion.

Steve Gorman shares his most recent outdoor adventure—this time to Silver Lake in the Eldorado National Forest.