Letter: Call for ethical public officials, police, sheriffs to uphold oaths
Call for ethical public officials, police, sheriffs to uphold oaths “I, ___, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Unites States against all enemies, foreign and...
View ArticleCHP investigates fatal leap after I-880 vehicle collision
OAKLAND — A man who had reportedly gotten out of a car that had just been involved in a collision with a big-rig truck on Interstate 880 plunged to his death Sunday night while trying to jump over the...
View ArticleMe & My Car: ’68 Shelby GT350-H ‘Rent-a-Racer’ beautifully restored
We all know at least a little about the Ford Mustang. When introduced as the 1964½ Mustang with a base price of $2,368 ($18,700 in today’s dollars) it became Ford’s most successful model since the...
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Oakland, Piedmont’s Heart of the Home Tour marking 30th year
On April 27-28, the Heart of the Home tour will celebrate its 30th anniversary with five distinctive houses in Piedmont and Oakland. Lunch and a pop-up boutique at Piedmont Community Center will also...
View ArticleOfficers praised for saving life of man on a freeway ledge in Dublin
DUBLIN — Three law enforcement officers will be honored by the Dublin City Council Tuesday night for saving the life of a man ready to jump onto freeway traffic. Dublin Police Services Officer Tiffany...
View ArticlePiedmont: Piedmont Garden Club helping organize S.F. flower show on April 28-29
PIEDMONT — The Piedmont Garden Club is inviting the public to attend the “Wonders of the West” flower show on April 28-29 at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero in San Francisco. The Garden Club of America...
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Convicted thief arrested in Emeryville vehicle burglary
EMERYVILLE — A Moraga man on probation for identity theft was arrested Monday morning after he was found sitting in a ransacked truck that did not belong to him, police said. According to police, when...
View ArticleThe ultimate, and highly unexpected, snow day soundtrack in Oakland
It’s snowing in Oakland! OK, maybe it’s just hail. But the result sure looks a lot like snow on the ground. So, either way, we’re deeming it a snow day. And what does a good snow day need? How about a...
View ArticleJacques Pepin appearing at Oakland’s Rockridge Market
Meet Jacques Pepin, get a cookbook signed by him and sample some of his recipes when the renowned chef makes an appearance Thursday, April 19, in Oakland. The free event will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m....
View ArticleWhat’s Happening: Community sports briefs for April 20
To submit an item to the What’s Happening calendar, email ccnsports@bayareanewsgroup.com to request a form. Put “What’s Happening” in the subject line. Nonprofit organizations only. You might be asked...
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First Look: Chef’s new Salt Craft restaurant in Pleasanton
After a long renovation project in downtown Pleasanton, chef Matt Greco has unveiled his first solo venture, Salt Craft. A Texas native, he cut his culinary teeth in Manhattan and Brooklyn before...
View ArticleOakland hip-hop star Too Short will not face criminal charges for rape
Too Short, one of the most popular Bay Area hip-hop stars of all time, reportedly won’t face criminal charges stemming from a woman’s rape accusations. TMZ reports that that the Los Angeles County...
View ArticleAlameda city manager to remain on paid leave; DA’s office to review secret...
ALAMEDA — City Manager Jill Keimach will remain on paid leave and a report on the investigation into her contention that she was politically pressured to select a union-backed fire chief will be...
View ArticleLetter: Toyota, Nissan and Honda doing more for the health of our children...
Foreign car makers doing more for the health of our children than American car makers When Jimmy Carter was president, he mandated a miles-per-gallon standard for automobiles, which was bold but...
View ArticleEast Bay pets of the week: Dogs, cats need ‘forever’ homes
Austin is ready to rock on out of Kitty City Limits! There’s no need to travel deep into the heart of Texas — Austin is available right here in Pleasanton! Adopt Austin, a 2-year-old white-and-brown...
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Editorial: Judge Tara Flanagan deserves second term
It’s important that voters protect judicial independence. There should be a good reason to unseat an incumbent judge and only if the alternative is clearly superior. Alameda County Superior Court Judge...
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What $3,700 gets you: San Francisco, San Jose, Cupertino, Dublin compared
Looking for a place to rent in the Bay Area? We compared what $3,700 might get you in San Francisco, San Jose, Cupertino and Dublin, using data from rental site Zumper to present a snapshot of the...
View ArticleEx-Warriors coach and Spurs player: Dubs ‘substantially ahead of everybody else’
(Click here, if you are unable to view this photo gallery on your mobile device.) George Karl is an ideal source to handicap the Warriors’ first-round playoff series against the Spurs. Not because he...
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What $3,700 gets you: San Francisco, San Jose, Cupertino, Dublin compared
Looking for a place to rent in the Bay Area? We compared what $3,700 might get you in San Francisco, San Jose, Cupertino and Dublin, using data from rental site Zumper to present a snapshot of the...
View ArticleSuspect arrested in caustic chemical attack on UC Berkeley employee
BERKELEY — A 62-year-old transient has been arrested in a caustic chemical attack April 4 of a female UC Berkeley employee at Wheeler Hall, authorities said Tuesday. The suspect, William Kearney, is...
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