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Alameda, California is located in Alameda County. Zip codes in Alameda, CA include 94501, and 94502. The median home price in Alameda is $545,000 which is roughly $390/per square foot. More Alameda information.

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2 hrs ago | RecordNET

Assembly passes several election-related bills

Immigrants who are not U.S. citizens could serve as poll workers in California under one of several election-related bills that have passed the state Assembly.

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4 hrs ago | Contra Costa Times

Alameda district announces its Teacher of Year

Tracy Corbally, an English teacher at Alameda Science and Technology Institute, had a spontaneous reaction when she learned she has been named 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year in the district.

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4 hrs ago | Contra Costa Times

Alameda officials move to take ownership of portion of former Navy base

The City Council has moved to take ownership of about 1,370 acres of the former Alameda Naval Air Station from the federal government, the first phase in the eventual transfer of the entire site to the city.

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5 hrs ago | Inside Bay Area

Alameda: A family remembers a fallen soldier

A shadow of uneasiness fell upon Stephanie Fisher that night as she talked with her son while he prepared to leave for Afghanistan on his third combat tour.

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5 hrs ago | Inside Bay Area

Alameda: Tucker's Ice Cream Canine Crunch flavor to benefit FAAS

Alamedans Pat Finnegan and Mary Coussan came up with the recipe after their winning bid at last fall's "After The Ball Gala," the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter's fundraising event.

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5 hrs ago | Inside Bay Area

Adoptable Pets: Alameda, San Leandro Adoption Days coming June 1-2

Maddie's Fund Pet Adoption Days are coming on June 1-2. This free adoption event is the biggest in the country, and Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter hopes to empty the FAAS shelter of adoptable pets to qualified homes.

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6 hrs ago | Contra Costa Times

Alameda man sentenced to prison for dealing ecstasy

An Alameda man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for helping store and distribute thousands of pills of ecstasy.

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7 hrs ago | Contra Costa Times

My Word: Alameda budget wish lists at odds with math

City budgets are most often a messy space where math collides with what the community and others with a stake in the budget want.

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10 hrs ago | SFGate

Local: In Alameda

In West Africa, the Moringa tree grows in some of the region's driest areas, providing much needed nutrition for people and animals alike.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Inside Bay Area

Police: Elderly man's body found in Oakland-Alameda Estuary; foul play not suspected

The body of a 73-year-old man who walked away from his Alameda home Wednesday morning was found floating in the estuary off the Grand Street boat marina a few hours later, police said.

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Inside Bay Area

Teenager accused of killing two girls must face jury, judge rules

Diantay Powell, 18, pleaded not guilty to killing two teenage girls during an adolescent lovers' quarrel last year, but two close friends and one acquaintance all said he did it, evidence presented during a preliminary hearing revealed.

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SFGate

Now Open: Elmira Rosticceria, American Oak, Raijin Kitchen

Here's a mid-week round-up of recent Bay Area restaurant openings. As always, please send tips to insidescoopsf@sfgate.com if you spot a newcomer.

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SFGate

Council moves closer to gaining portion of Alameda Point

An enthusiastic City Council on Tuesday night gave City Manager John Russo the go-ahead to sign the deeds for 1,379 acres of Alameda Point, paving the way for the city to begin to address what many see as the Island's biggest issue - reuse of the former Navy base.

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East Bay Express

Mid-Week Menu: American Oak Reopens, Chez Panisse Soon to Follow; Guest Chef and Sumo Grub Close

Welcome to the Mid-Week Menu, our weekly roundup of East Bay food news. 1) The Los Angeles Times reports that Chez Panisse will reopen on June 21 .

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Mon May 20, 2013

Contra Costa Times

Union City: Teacher accused of molesting students had 'cutest girl list', child tells police

Police say third-grade teacher Michael Howey made sure he had extracurricular activities for girls -- specifically arts and crafts, during recess for a choice group of students who made his "cutiest girl list." Howey, 47, who now faces dozens of charges related to inappropriate behavior with his students, sent the other girls and the boys to the ... (more)

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Contra Costa Times

Up to 50 people reportedly involved in melee outside Alameda sports bar

An El Cerrito man remains hospitalized after he was stabbed multiple times in the back during a melee involving up to 50 people early Sunday morning outside a sports bar, police said.

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7x7

The Ultimate Sunday Bike Ride: Eastshore San Francisco Bay Trail

Today's ultimate Sunday bike ride takes us on a meandering and scenic ten mile ride along the San Francisco Bay Trail .

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Fri May 17, 2013

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

America's Cup: Italians to race, but want changes

The owner of the Italian entry in the America's Cup says his boat will compete this summer, but sought new safety measures after the death of a sailor on a training run last week.

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NBC Bay Area

Bay Area's Lucky Lottery Stores

As the Powerball jackpot grows to an estimated $600 million before Saturday night's drawing, Southern Californians are talking about the dream of owning the sole winning ticket.

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Contra Costa Times

Altarena presenting 'Crimes of the Heart'

Meet the disaster-prone Magrath sisters in the Altarena's production of "Crimes of the Heart." Opening Friday, the tragic comedy follows the trio as they reunite at their grandfather's Mississippi home.

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