Curtain Calls: ‘Two Guvnors’ great fun at Alameda’s Altarena
Secrets everywhere, mistaken identities, a skiffle band and Britain in the swinging ’60s all contribute to the fun at Altarena Playhouse’s next production, “One Man, Two Guvnors.” Winner of two Tony...
View ArticleCounter-protesters gather in Berkeley to oppose alt-right rally, gathering...
BERKELEY — Counter-protesters are peacefully amassing in Berkeley to oppose a far-right anti-communist rally scheduled for Sunday afternoon, a day after police deployed flash-bang grenades and other...
View ArticleI-680 ramp reopens after traffic alert in Pleasanton
PLEASANTON — The California Highway Patrol has reopened the Bernal Avenue on-ramp to northbound Interstate 680 after police activity led officers to issue a Sig-alert, authorities said Sunday. The...
View ArticleBlues stars turn out for Oakland Walk of Fame benefit at Yoshi’s
Oakland has such a wonderful and significant history with blues and R&B music, extending at least as far back as the early 1940s when Saunders “Blues” King reportedly became the city’s first artist...
View ArticleShooting on Bay Bridge kills one, hospitalizes two and causes crash
SAN FRANCISCO — A freeway shooting near the mid-span of the Bay Bridge killed one person, hospitalized two others and caused two cars to crash into each other early Monday, the California Highway...
View ArticleHow the A’s became a contender: The little things that added up big
OAKLAND — Throughout the course of a successful season, even the best teams are going to run into some good fortune. That’s no different with the A’s. Sure the A’s (67-46) current improbable playoff...
View ArticleDublin BART station area will get big residential complex
DUBLIN — A transit-oriented residential and commercial complex is being planned in Dublin near the city’s BART station and future downtown, offering a fresh indicator of development interest near the...
View ArticleAre the A’s taking a gamble on glove-throwing reliever?
As risks go, the A’s acquisition of Shawn Kelley is not to be mistaken for drawing to an inside straight. True, his separation from the Washington Nationals was out of the ordinary. Asked last week to...
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Ex-Raiders punter tanks, trolls interview, threatens Denver radio host
The Denver Broncos’ preseason opener is still five days away and former Raiders punter Marquette King is already spreading his special brand of wacky, insouciant, egocentric feel-good in the Mile High...
View ArticlePhotos: Andre Iguodala, Jose Canseco, Dell Curry and others compete in the...
WATCH: The 2018 Ellie Mae Celebrity shootout. Click HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery or video on your mobile device. Members of local professional sports teams past and present...
View ArticleEast Bay Pets of the Week for Aug. 10
There’s nothing cheeky about this 3-year-old calico. Her bold markings and personality are on display at all times. Chiki is chatty, charismatic, cheerful and charming. Adopt her at Valley Humane...
View ArticleMazda dealership to open in San Leandro
SAN LEANDRO — A Mazda dealership appears set to open on the city’s Marina Auto Row, making it the 11th dealership along the strip. In July, the Harvey Auto Group, which has Mazda and Honda dealerships...
View ArticleCalifornia considers cutting ties to firms carrying out Trump’s immigration...
Although California can’t do much to block the Trump administration’s controversial immigration policies, opponents in the “Resistance State” keep finding ways to chip away at their foundations. Start...
View ArticleAlameda attracts little cannabis business interest
ALAMEDA — Cannabis businesses have shown little interest in operating here in the wake of the city adopting regulations on their use. Among the reasons? A lack of suitable space to purchase or rent,...
View ArticleLetter: News survey conducted by very liberal university
News survey conductedby very liberal university Your Aug. 1st Letter to the Editor titled “Fox fans are the least informed” seems to me to be a total example of media bias. It quotes a 2012 survey from...
View ArticleLetter: Healthier future under Lee’s strong leadership
Healthier future underLee’s strong leadership Rep. Barbara Lee’s bid for House Democratic Caucus chair is exciting and makes me hopeful for the future. She has a history of advocating on behalf of...
View ArticleFire damages Piedmont home
PIEDMONT — A fire burned a house Tuesday morning near the Oakland border, officials said. The fire started about 10:40 a.m. Tuesday in the garage of a home in the 100 block of St. James Place....
View ArticleOur endorsements for California’s November 2018 election
Get editorials, opinion columns, letters to the editor and more in your inbox weekday mornings. Sign up for the Opinion newsletter. Here are our recommendations for the Nov. 6, 2018, election. Click...
View ArticleAs if to prove Charles Barkley’s point, Kevin Durant gives Dwyane Wade’s son...
Are you like me? Are you starved for news about the Warriors’ Kevin Durant? It’s been, what, days since we had an update? I’m here to serve. We’ll start with some wit and wisdom (or is that “witless...
View ArticlePhotos: East Bay neighbors gather for National Night Out
Click here if you are unable to view this gallery on a mobile device. Neighbors and police agencies throughout the country have gathered on one night in August for 35 years to support safer communities...
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