Alameda Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Alameda County decreased recently.

Bonta, Ramachandran Appear Headed For Runoff Election

The two lead in a special election to fill a vacant state assembly seat that represents Alameda.

Alameda Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect

Cities across Alameda County saw sales tax rates increase Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the tax hike.

Mia Bonta Leads State Assembly Special Election

Mia Bonta is trying to succeed her husband, Rob Bonta, who is now California's Attorney General.

Alameda County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Alameda area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Alameda Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Alameda County's unemployment rate is lower than the California average.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Alameda Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Alameda area compares.

Alameda Residents Running For State Assembly

A special election will be held in June to replace Rob Bonta, who was appointed state attorney general.

$28M Alameda COVID Aid Windfall

The Treasury Department has just allocated money to cities and counties. Here's what Alameda County expects.

Students, Youth Activists March To Alameda Courthouse To Demand Justice For Mario Gonzalez

Protesters demanded justice for the death of Gonzalez while in police custody.

FAA Plan To Shift Air Traffic Patterns Over East Bay Gets Dropped Following Outcry

The FAA had proposed moving the Windsor flight path westward from its current East Bay Hills location.

City Of Alameda: Webster Tube (State Route 61) Overnight Closure April 7, 2021

Webster Tube (State Route 61) Overnight Closure

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits East Bay

Harris visited an EBMUD facility and a small business as she touted President Joe Biden's proposed infrastructure investment.

Kamala Harris Returns To CA For Easter, Infrastructure Talks

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in California this week to celebrate Easter and discuss issues surrounding water and small business.

Federal Taxes In Alameda County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Alameda County.

City Of Alameda: Lawyers In The Library Service At The Alameda Free Library

Have a question about an employment problem? Need help with a landlord/tenant matter? Trying to settle a family member's estate?

Gov. Gavin Newsom Visits Alameda

Newsom visited Ruby Bridges Elementary School, praising efforts to return children to school for in-class learning.

City Of Alameda: COVID-19 Alameda Update: March 7, 2021

California has administered more than 10 million vaccines. Here in Alameda, 29% of residents 16 and older have received their first shot.

Alameda Renames Jackson Park

The Alameda City Council turned to the Ohlone tribe for inspiration.

City Of Alameda: Traffic Delays - 66th Avenue Due To COVID-19 Vaccination Traffic

Public Advised to Use Alternate Routes To Avoid Delays at Northbound I-880 at 66th Avenue Offramp Due to Coliseum COVID-19 Vaccination.

Alameda County: Supervisors To Consider Food Purchasing Plan

Alameda County Supervisors next week will consider a plan to change the way food is purchased for public institutions.

3 New Judges Appointed In Alameda County

Gov. Gavin Newsom made the appointments on Tuesday.

Alameda: Alameda County Property Taxes Due Dec. 10

There are multiple contactless ways to pay.

Alameda County Had Less Love For Trump Than Most Of CA

See where Alameda County ranked on the list of "Trumpiest and most anti-Trump" counties, according to a CalMatters analysis.

Alameda Voters Mail It In For 2020 General Election

Just one in 20 registered Alameda County voters opted to head to the polls. See the county's record-breaking voter registration totals.

Alameda County Presidential Election Results: Trump Gains Votes

Donald Trump received more votes in 2020 in Alameda County than in 2016. But here's why he did worse against his Democratic competitor.

Real-Time Election Results: Alameda Measure Z, Measure AA

Alameda Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results for Nov. 3, 2020.

Too Close To Call: Alameda City Council Election Results

All in-person and mail-in ballots have been counted through Tuesday, but ballots that arrive by mail could alter the results.

Alameda Election Day: Report How It's Going

Have you experienced long lines today, or witnessed voter intimidation?

Voting In Alameda: Everything You Need To Know

The polls will close at 8 p.m. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Alameda Prepares To Vote: CA Election

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Vote In Person In Alameda: Vote Centers Now Open

Here’s a list of polling places in Alameda, to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

Vote Centers In Alameda: Where To Vote In Person 2020

Here’s a list of polling places in Alameda, to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

Assemblyman Bonta Proposes Law To Change Police Misconduct Probes

The assemblymember who represents Alameda is taking aim at district attorneys who accept political contributions from police unions.

Alameda, Alameda County Ballot Drop Box Locations, Nov. 2020

Are you anxious to make sure your ballot arrives early so that it will be counted? Here’s where to drop it off.

REALTOR Association Makes Alameda Candidate Endorsement

The November election is just weeks away, and mail-in ballots need to be completed early.

Newsom Offers Clarification On Covid Eviction Protection, Unveils Website For Tenants, Landlords

“This whole area of rental protections, the issue of evictions, can make your head spin."

Court Set On Fire And Police Windows Shattered In Oakland Protest

Police dispersed several hundred protestors gathered in Downtown Oakland for a demonstration against social injustice.

Coast Guard Change-Of-Command Ceremony Held In Alameda

Rear Adm. Brian K. Penoyer replaces Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier as the 11th Coast Guard District commander.

Alameda Police Chief Announces Retirement

During Chief Paul Rolleri's tenure, Alameda had historically low crime rates.