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Police looking into bar in wake of stabbings, shooting

Michele Ellson
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 3:23pm

Alameda police said they’ll be reviewing a local bar’s business and liquor licenses and stepping up patrols in the wake of a melee Sunday morning, during which one man was stabbed multiple times in the back - one of three violent incidents police said evolved out of fights that started at the bar over the last 18 months. Read more >> about Police looking into bar in wake of stabbings, shooting

BREAKING: Alameda Credit Union seeks merger

Michele Ellson
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 11:19am

Photo by Michele Ellson.

The Alameda Credit Union is pursuing a merger, citing rising costs, new regulations and a desire to provide more services.

The 76-year-old credit union is seeking approval from state and federal regulators to merge with Redwood City-based Provident Credit Union, and will seek its members’ approval if the regulators sign off, according to a letter the credit union’s leaders sent to members Friday. Read more >> about BREAKING: Alameda Credit Union seeks merger

BREAKING: HARBOR BAY COULD SEE 80 HOMES IN SPORTS CLUB LOCATION

Michele Ellson
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 7:49pm

Updated at 8:44 p.m. Tuesday, April 16

Harbor Bay developer Harbor Bay Isle Associates wants to construct 80 new homes where the Harbor Bay Club now stands and to build a new fitness center on land the company owns on North Loop Road, a representative announced to the City Council on Tuesday. Read more >> about BREAKING: HARBOR BAY COULD SEE 80 HOMES IN SPORTS CLUB LOCATION

LIVE REPORT: Alameda High School locked down

Michele Ellson
Monday, March 11, 2013 - 3:56pm

Alameda High School was locked down this afternoon following a report of a knife on campus. Here's our live report; more to come. Read more >> about LIVE REPORT: Alameda High School locked down

UPDATED: Judge to dismiss Crown Beach drowning case against city

Michele Ellson
Monday, February 11, 2013 - 3:45pm

Updated at 5:42 p.m. Monday, February 11

An Alameda County Superior Court judge will dismiss a lawsuit claiming the city was responsible for the Memorial Day 2011 drowning death of Raymond Zack off the shore of Robert W. Crown State Beach.

Judge George C. Hernandez Jr. ruled Monday that the city didn’t have a legal duty to rescue Zack from San Francisco Bay or to purchase a rescue boat, train and certify firefighters for water rescue or call other agencies for help. He said the city had until February 19 to draft a dismissal order for the case. Read more >> about UPDATED: Judge to dismiss Crown Beach drowning case against city

Beach deaths prompt safety campaign

Michele Ellson
Friday, February 1, 2013 - 12:34pm

A string of drowning deaths over the last few months on Northern California beaches has prompted the United States Coast Guard, National Park Service and East Bay SPCA to launch a campaign to keep beach lovers – and particularly, beach-loving dog owners – safe when they stroll alongside the waves.

Their message to dog owners: Resist the urge to jump into the water even if your dog appears to be struggling, because they are more likely to make it out of the water safely than you are. Read more >> about Beach deaths prompt safety campaign

President Obama's inaugural remarks

Michele Ellson
Monday, January 21, 2013 - 9:31am

Missed this morning's inaugural ceremonies for President Barack Obama? Here are the remarks he delivered for the official start of his second term; video is available here.

As Prepared for Delivery –

Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Read more >> about President Obama's inaugural remarks

City, SunCal settle suit

Michele Ellson
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 10:30pm

Updated at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, December 20

The city has agreed to pay former Alameda Point developer SunCal $4.25 million to settle the developer's claims the city and its former manager failed to negotiate in good faith toward a development deal, a move that ends the developer's quest for damages and another chance to develop the Point. Read more >> about City, SunCal settle suit

Alameda reacts to Connecticut school shooting

Michele Ellson
Friday, December 14, 2012 - 12:38pm

Here's what Alamedans are reacting to today's shooting at a Connecticut school. More to come. Feel free to add your comments.

Investigators probe cause of 'suspicious' fire at American Oak restaurant

Michele Ellson
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - 10:42am
American Oak

The Alameda Fire Department is investigating what they're calling a suspicious fire at the American Oak restaurant on Santa Clara Avenue. No one was injured in the fire, which caused an estimated $450,000 worth of damage to the building that houses American Oak and its contents, Alameda Fire Captain Jim Colburn said. Read more >> about Investigators probe cause of 'suspicious' fire at American Oak restaurant

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