Alameda County
3 Separate Vegetation Fires Contained Across Bay Area
Alameda County fire crews were fighting a vegetation fire near Lake Chabot Regional Park that was burning up a ridge toward homes. Meanwhile, firefighters in Santa Clara County were battling another fire that destroyed a house near the Uvas Reservoir before spreading to nearby vegetation.
Alameda County Youth Center Opens After Decade-Long Effort
The state-of-the-art REACH Ashland Youth Center celebrated its grand opening Wednesday afternoon after a decade-long, youth-driven effort to improve the neighborhood.
Red Flag Warning In Effect For Hills In East Bay, South Bay
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the East Bay hills and the Diablo Range beginning Tuesday evening—signaling an earlier start than normal to this year’s fire season in the Bay Area, a local fire marshal said.
Alameda County Sheriff Urged To Stop Immigration Holds
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve a resolution calling on Sheriff Greg Ahern to stop participating in a federal program that has led to the deportation of nearly 2,000 county residents since 2008.
Alameda County Receives Grant To Reduce Rape Kit Backlog
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that it has received a $1.5 million grant to reduce its backlog of unanalyzed rape kits.
Alameda County Waste Management Workers Stage Brief Strike
Hundreds of Waste Management employees at cities throughout Alameda County went on strike this morning to protest what they claim is a violation of federal labor laws and abuse of employee rights.
Alameda County Supes Committee Take No Action On Drone Proposal
The committee made no decision on whether the program, proposed by Sheriff Greg Ahern, would move forward.
Phil Matier: Sheriff To Make Pitch For Alameda County Drones
Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern will present his plan to the Board of Supervisors on Thursday.
Plastic Bag Ban Expands To Alameda County
With the new year, Alameda County joins other parts of the Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose, and San Mateo, that have already established similar ordinances.
Alameda County Joins Plastic Bag Ban
Starting January 1, 2013, grocery stores and many other retailers in Alameda County will no longer provide single-use plastic carryout bags at checkout.
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