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Five years after the light brown apple moth scare, California quietly stops funding moth-control programs

Federal money will keep the program afloat, but with little damage, some leaders are calling for the pest to be downgraded and spending shut off

Oakland A's looking to sign a designated hitter

A's GM Billy Beane says he wants an anchor for the middle of the lineup, but declined to address if he's pursuing Manny Ramirez or Magglio Ordonez.

Tesla shows off its next project: The Model X SUV

Tesla Motors on Thursday showed off a prototype of its Model X, a battery-powered SUV that represents the company's bet that consumers will buy a range of electric vehicles...

California proposes easing some mosquito fogging restrictions

Amended permit regulations draft to be heard in April, but vector control agencies still upset over increased monitoring requirements, saying they will lead to more adult...

Action Alameda News to Live Tweet Alameda Police Department Ride-along

Follow Action Alameda News tomorrow, Saturday, February 11th, from 2pm to 6pm, as we live-tweet during a ride-along in a patrol car courtesy of the Alameda Police Department. You...

Group Files to Circulate Petition Blocking Swap of Park Land

An Alameda group has filed a notice of intent to circulate a petition to modify Alameda’s City Charter to prevent the exchange of park land without voter approval. The move...

Serial killer's tips lead investigators to skull, human remains in San Joaquin County

The father of one of the "Speed Freak Killers" 15 victims believes the remains are those of his child. But Micheala Garecht's mother doesn't think the search...

Are Democrats in Sacramento off the hook on pension reform?

Initiative group's decision to withdraw could take pressure off legislative fixes

Roadshow: Highway 101 tops Dirty Dozen list

Roadshow's annual list of readers' most complained-about traffic spots zeros in on 101, a commute we love to hate.

Three to plead guilty in foreclosure auction fraud

Bay Area investors tried to rig bidding at Contra Costa County events

New AC Transit boss headed firm hired to recruit candidates for job he ends up getting

David Armijo is picked to head AC Transit

Celeb Pix: Lots of legs, lots of red in February

Celebrity models strut their stuff at the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show in New York. Reese Witherspoon is a knockout at the premiere of "This Means War."

National worker ID card a bad idea, says UC Berkeley study

Researchers say biometric card to prevent illegal workers would cost $45 billion, solve little

Californians to get up to $18 billion in mortgage relief in settlement with nation's biggest lenders

A $25 billion multi-state agreement with major banks over a document signing scandal will bring struggling California homeowners badly needed help in the form of principal...

Roadshow: Highway 101 tops Dirty Dozen list

Roadshow's annual list of readers' most complained-about traffic spots zeros in on 101, a commute we love to hate.

Oakland Raiders release cornerback Stanford Routt

Raiders also announce hiring of two new assistants

Blood disease changes Alameda woman's life

Feb. 18 benefit concert to raise funds for medical bills

Alameda High's musical triple threat

Pianist, who also plays violin and clarinet, to perform this weekend

Alameda launches online budget survey

Site allows residents choices where to earmark money

Alameda council gets update on rescue safety steps

Good responses to emergencies cited with latest changes

Alameda hoop champion moves up

Alameda Recreation and Park DepartmentJason Cibull, boys 8-and-9-year-old division champion representing Tillman Park, holds his certificate for winning the Elks Hoop Shoot...

Alameda Journal Letters to the Editor

Smoking law not being enforcedOne has to wonder why Alameda even bothered to create this new smoking ordinance. Apparently there is no attempt being made to enforce the law.

My Word: Coaches' behavior behavior should be role model for youth

I am writing because I have become increasingly dismayed with the state of youth sports leagues in Alameda and the exhibition of unsportsmanlike behavior in a growing number of...

My Word: Alameda charter amendment may prevent MIF land swap

A charter amendment adopted 20 years ago to prevent developers from getting their hands on city-owned parks may stand in the way of the City Council's acceptance of Ron...

Adoptable Pets: 'Arf and wine faire' Saturday in Oakland

Citizen Canine, an SPCA association, is hosting an "arf and wine faire" at 420 Hegenberger Road in Oakland from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday "Friendly dogs are...

Alameda police: Secure your home to thwart burglars

Reminder follows 'hot prowl' on San Antonio Avenue

Alameda's Crab Cove Visitor Center goes 'green'

East Bay Regional Park DistrictCrab Cove Visitor Center goes 'green'Naturalist Sara Fetterly, supervising naturalist Sharol Nelson-Embry, interpretive student aide...

Teachers Work-to-Rule, Shut Down Open House

Yesterday, the Alameda Unified School District announced that it has cancelled its annual Open House due to ongoing conflicts with the Alameda Education Association, the...

Roadshow: Highway 101-Tully Road and Highway 17 work to end months ahead of schedule

Metering lights coming to northbound Interstate 680 along Sunol Grade, but not on I-580 through Oakland.

Raiders retain Al Saunders as an assistant coach

Veteran will be Oakland's senior offensive assistant after serving as offensive coordinator last season

City Launches Budget Challenge on Website

Gearing up for a potential ballot measure to increase local taxes, the City of Alameda launched its “Budget Challenge” tool today. The City of Alameda has been...

San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald arrested on outstanding warrant

Ray McDonald, a defensive lineman for the 49ers, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Sunnyvale for an outstanding warrant, stemming from his 2010 arrest for suspicion of...

No downtown San Jose start for Tour of California Stage 3

Route to Livermore begins in north San Jose, climbs Mt. Diablo for first time

SocialShield offers list of terms parents need to know

Teenagers have their own language, especially online, and it may behoove parents to learn it. Social network monitoring service SocialShield has compiled a list of common acronyms...

Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks has his own song

The whirlwind week for Palo Alto's Jeremy Lin continues spinning in strange directions. The Knicks guard now has a viral rap song/video about him -- couresy of rapper Mega...

Fog causing flight delays at SFO

Thick fog was causing delays at San Francisco International Airport this morning, and more delays are anticipated throughout the day, an airport duty manager said.

Roadshow: Drivers can take part in future transportation planning

Regional officials seeking feedback on how Bay Area roads and transit should look down the road.

Gingrich to address California Republican convention in Burlingame

The California Republican Party will host presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich during its convention later this month.

Gay marriage supporters in Bay Area cheer ruling on Prop. 8, will take their chances in U.S. Supreme Court

With elation or guarded optimism, gay couples and community leaders around the Bay Area on Tuesday welcomed the ruling that struck down Proposition 8 in California and likely will...

28 more airports, including SFO, will test lower-hassle screening

WASHINGTON -- A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said...

Smoky air can harm dogs and cats, too, says vets and pollution experts

Bay Area air pollution district, Animal Rescue Foundation discuss effects of poor air quality on pets

Ninth Circuit Court asks Obama adminstration to clarify its deportation priorities

In a direct challenge to the Obama administration, a federal appeals court temporarily halted the deportation of seven immigrants until federal authorities explain whether they...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Alameda rapist convicted

A jury took just hours to find Gleiston Andrade, 41, guilty of six counts of forcible oral copulation and seven counts of rape in a series of attacks on prostitutes he picked up...

Slideshow: Top news photos, Feb. 7

Waiting for Romney, giant icicles and Super Bowl champs return home in the top news photos for Feb. 7.

Celeb Pix: Brooklyn Decker and Liza Minnelli at the same Jay-Z show?

Plus: Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum as red carpet eye candy at "The Vow" premiere, alongside the baby Kardashians Kendell Jenner and Kylie Jenner. Sarah Michelle...

Billy Beane to be Oakland A's general manager through 2019, says owner Lew Wolff

A's confirm report that Beane and president Michael Crowley will remain with the Athletics through the 2019 season

Oakland officials condemn release of personal information by Anonymous

OAKLAND -- Oakland officials condemned the hacker group Anonymous for releasing personal information of top city officials, but said the city's web system had not been hacked.

California immigration crackdown campaign to enlist American Legion members

Continuing a 93-year fight to control immigration, American Legion leaders are rallying veterans to convince California voters they should require police to enforce federal...

Madonna world tour comes to HP Pavilion Oct. 6

Madonna, still basking in the glory and controversy of her Super Bowl Halftime show, has decided to strike while the iron is still hot and announce her upcoming tour.