An Alameda Community Grocer Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Island Savoy, LLC, an Alameda, California-based community grocer, also known for its deli and cafe services, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings. Court records show an imbalance in its finances with liabilities exceeding the total assets. No specific reason has, however, been cited for the recent filing. Note: A Chapt
San Francisco supervisor to introduce tighter enforcement on e-bikes, other powered devices
A San Francisco supervisor plans to introduce legislation aimed at increasing enforcement of existing laws governing e-bikes and other powered devices, citing safety concerns and complaints from residents.
Tone Capone, Producer of ‘I Got 5 On It,’ Dies at 59
Tone Capone, a prolific producer who brought the mobb music style of Bay Area hip-hop to the world with the smash hit “I Got 5 On It,” died on Saturday. He was 59. Capone’s death was reported online Sunday by close family. A cause of death was not immediately known. Capone had been living in the Las Vegas area since 20
2 dead, 2 injured in late-night two-vehicle crash in rural Brentwood
Authorities are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that killed two people and injured two others late Friday night in rural Brentwood. The crash occurred shortly before midnight on Deer Valley Road near Balfour Road in eastern Contra Costa County. According to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, fir
PG&E Outage Linked to Another Major BART Shutdown After a Week of Delays
BART riders endured another major disruption Saturday, September 12, when a PG&E power outage interrupted East Bay service. The incident followed days of problems that had already prompted an apology from transit officials.
14 Bay Area public transit leaders go on ride-along to get firsthand experience with...
Public transit leaders from across the Bay Area rode buses and trains through multiple systems, in an effort aimed at highlighting regional transit connections and encouraging greater public use.
PG&E outage, fire prompts major BART delays
OAKLAND, Calif. - A PG&E power outage near the Oakland Coliseum BART station prompted major train delays on Saturday afternoon. BART announced just after 5:20 p.m. that a fire near the Coliseum station caused delays on the Berryessa Line in the Dublin/Pleasanton, Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions. BART issue
6 Bay Area Charities That Will Pick Up Your Donations for Free
One of the easiest ways to cut down on moving costs is to get rid of things before they ever make it into a box. The less you have to move, the fewer boxes, truck space, and hours of labor you’ll need. And if the things you no longer want are still usable, donating them... The post 6 Bay Area Charities That Will Pick
CHP raises Ebony Alert for missing 16-year-old
The California Highway Patrol activated an Ebony Alert on behalf of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office for a missing 16-year-old. According to the CHP, Brooklynn Ashley was last seen on Saturday at around 10:05 p.m. in Edwards Lane and Center Street, Castro Valley. Article continues below this ad. Read all...
Alameda church letter postmarked in 1955 returned to sender
A letter marked "return to sender" has been delivered to an Alameda church. But the date of the postmark has people scratching their heads, and it has begun a nationwide search for who to send it to.

















