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Alameda Post
Published September 10Today’s Alameda Treasure – 1620 Fourth Street, A Return to ‘Down Home,’ Part 1
New information and rare, never-before-published photos from early Alameda settlers have come to light. Historian Steve Gorman returns to the beautiful home at 1620 Fourth Street to dig deeper into family history.
Alameda Post
Published September 10A.A. Cohen and the Town of Woodstock
A soap factory, a borax plant, and an oil refinery all once dotted Alameda's western shoreline. Dennis Evanosky winds back the clock to 1864, when early settlers created the Town of Woodstock, and the Alameda Railroad ran through the peninsula of Alameda—not yet an island.
Alameda Post
Published September 10All Around Alameda – Hobbies and Community
Snag your ticket to a beginner-friendly mahjong social, enroll in a pottery class, learn to crochet, do yoga at sunset, join a choir, and take an educational walk along the shoreline—all right here on the island!
Alameda Post
Published September 10Homeowners Encroach on City Shoreline Property
"Around 40 homeowners along the shoreline of Bayview Drive have been extending their backyards onto the City’s shoreline land, which includes wildlife habitat and a popular public path," writes Irene Dieter. "Some users of the public path find this encroachment alarming."
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 10Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more…
Richmondside
Published September 09A Richmond resident’s week-long saga in ICE detention
A Richmond resident’s week-long saga in ICE detention When Sergio Chapparo, a Berkeley restaurant manager, was detained at the Oakland Airport, friends, family and coworkers rallied to track him down and fight for his release.
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 09Touching All The Bases with Dave Winfield | LIVE from the Jackie Robinson Museum NYC
Dave Winfield discusses his career and legacy at the Jackie Robinson Museum in NYC. A must-see for baseball fans! The post Touching All The Bases with Dave Winfield | LIVE from the Jackie Robinson Museum NYC appeared first on BlackPressUSA. The post Touching All The Bases with…
Richmondside
Published September 09San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures
San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures Long-running Oakland restaurants The Coffee Mill, Home of Chicken and Waffles and Pagarung Thai Cuisine also closed.
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 09Don’t Roll Your Old Car Debt Into Your New One! #shorts
Don't let old car debt follow you into your next purchase. Buyers are stacking an average of $3,284 in debt, a growing problem you need to avoid. The post Don’t Roll Your Old Car Debt Into Your New One! #shorts appeared first on BlackPressUSA. The post Don’t Roll Your Old Car…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 09Car Buying: Avoid False Alarms & Phantom Braking! #shorts
Phantom braking and dropped CarPlay connections? Don't let a lemon ruin your drive. Test everything before you buy! The post Car Buying: Avoid False Alarms & Phantom Braking! #shorts appeared first on BlackPressUSA. The post Car Buying: Avoid False Alarms & Phantom Braking!…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 09REBROADCAST! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 9.8.26 8PM EST
Alma's back with honest advice and side-eye! Get your questions ready for tonight's hilarious, no-judgment episode. The post REBROADCAST! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 9.8.26 8PM EST appeared first on BlackPressUSA. The post REBROADCAST! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 9.8.26 8PM EST first appeared on…
East Bay Express
Published September 08Bay Area cities rethink downtown revitalization strategies
Kimberley Davidson has lived in Oakland her whole life and remembers when she could spend all day and all night downtown. She says you still “can-ish” but that it’s harder, and one has to know exactly where to go. “I’m scared for downtown sometimes,” she said. She dons a glossy…