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Alameda Residents Debate Housing Development Rules Through Measure Z

By • Oct 28, 2020
Sanfranman59 / Creative Commons

Measure Z is causing debate in Alameda. It would repeal a rule in the city’s charter that limits the density of housing. But some say more dense housing would hurt the island.

Alameda County Issues New Safety Guidelines For Group Facilities As COVID19 Cases Rise

By • Apr 14, 2020
Associated Press / AP Photo

Alameda County has issued new safety guidelines for assisted living facilities as the number of COVID 19 cases at nursing homes continues to rise.

Proposed Development In Alameda Has Residents Conflicted

By • Sep 3, 2019
Jenee Darden / KALW

A real estate company recently proposed a big development plan for Alameda South Shore Center. It has residents talking about the need for more housing, potential traffic problems and future of the island’s culture. 

Why Are So Many Inmates Dying In East Bay Jails?

By • Aug 29, 2019
Holly J. McDede / KALW

Contra Costa County jail officials are investigating a recent in custody death at the Martinez Detention Facility earlier this month. That inmate is the third person to die inside the jail so far this year.

A visit to the haunted USS Hornet in Alameda

By Zoë Ferrigno • Oct 29, 2018
Zoë Ferrigno / KALW News

A visit to the USS Hornet in Alameda is like taking a trip back in time. The ship served in both World War II and Vietnam, and it famously recovered the Apollo 11 astronauts from the Pacific after the 1969 moon landing.

Nancy O'Malley fights to remain Alameda County's D.A.

By • Jun 4, 2018
Hana Baba

For the first time in nearly a decade, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley is running against an opponent.

Cannabis News Roundup: Positive moves on Bay Area dispensary permits

By Steven Short • Nov 3, 2017
By Pixabay user kidjack. Licensed under Creative Commons CC0/cropped.

Bay Area makes progress on adult use permits ... “Campfire pot” could save growers in North Bay fire zone ... Medical guidelines enhanced ... FDA puts CBD distributors on notice ... Ten years of higher ed ... and more.

Cannabis News Roundup: How to end the cannabis black market

By Steven Short • Aug 18, 2017
By Pixabay user StayRegular. Licensed under Creative Commons CC0/cropped.

Justice Dept. blocks DEA research ... Brave bank serves cannabis industry ... Tiger Woods, Teen Vogue, music and more

Cannabis News Roundup: Deputies shot, trimmigant dies

By Steven Short • Aug 4, 2017
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Shootout at California grow site ... Cannabis literally takes over town ... Police sniffer dogs invalidated ... NFL will consider cannabis ... and more.

Cannabis News Roundup: Senate panel endorses medical marijuana for vets

By Steven Short • Jul 14, 2017
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Cannabis coming to Alameda ... Oakland’s “pot equity” ... Humboldt growers shun permits ... Teen use drops again ... and more.

Cannabis News Roundup: American Legion asks for medical marijuana study

By Steven Short • Jun 2, 2017
Bahn Mi/Wikipedia/public domain (cropped)

Pot ban in cars considered ... Monterey commercial greenhouses to grow new crop ... The return of Lynnette Shaw ... Marley son invests in High Times ... Events, health, and more. 

Weekend Go-Tos for December 30, 2016

By Ashleyanne Krigbaum • Dec 30, 2016

Looking for low-key alternatives to celebrate the dawn of 2017 in the Bay Area? Check out our shortlist of local events happening this New Year’s Eve weekend.

Rent Review Advisory Committee, or rent control? Voters in Alameda will decide

By • Oct 20, 2016
Mary Rees

When Ralph Medina’s family first moved into their two-bedroom apartment, the rent was around $2,000. Today, he’s pleading with the Alameda Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC) to slow down the constant increases.

Weekend Go-Tos for October 14, 2016

By Ashleyanne Krigbaum • Oct 14, 2016
Artwork by Dave Gibbons & John Higgins

We have a few suggestions for you on what to do around the Bay Area this weekend.

Weekend Go-Tos for August 5, 2016

By Ashleyanne Krigbaum • Aug 5, 2016

It’s Friday afternoon and the weekend is just hours away. In case you’re not prepared, we have a few suggested events happening around the Bay Area tonight through Sunday.

Weekend Go-Tos for May 20, 2016

By Ashleyanne Krigbaum • May 20, 2016
Andy Mogg

Wondering what's worth doing around the Bay Area this weekend? Well, we have you covered with our Weekend Go-Tos.

Cannabis News Roundup: Justice Dept. drops Harborside case

By Steven Short • May 6, 2016
Used under license from Creative Commons.

AUMA qualifies for November … Former S.F. sheriff now cannabis consultant … Sex and pot … and more.

LEGALIZATION & LEGISLATION

AUMA qualifies for November ballot // L.A. Times

Daily News Roundup for Monday March 7, 2016

By Geraldine Ah-Sue • Mar 7, 2016
"Red" by Flickr user marcin ejsmont. Used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / cropped and resized

Here's what's happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:

Sunset Magazine relocates to Oakland, setting sights on younger, urban readers // Oakland North

"Guests were met with the soft and periodic sound of whizzing traffic on one side and ferry boats on the other as they made their way up the steps into the new Oakland offices of Sunset Magazine in Jack London Square. A smiling security guard opened the door with a small whoosh and let them enter the 110,000-square foot office space with white cubicles and office chairs on one end and tables for drinks, hors d’oeuvres and party bags on the other."

Daily news roundup for Wednesday, January 20, 2016

By Luisa Cardoza • Jan 20, 2016
Photo credit: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

 Here’s what’s happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:

Lee vetoes S.F.’s proposed rolling-stop law for bicyclists // SF Gate

Cannabis News Roundup: 01.08.15

By Steven Short • Jan 8, 2016
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Plans for a California cannabis credit union...  Parker throws cash at legalization… “Nuns” threatened for growing… Cities statewide enact restrictions on cannabis… Health, Opinion, and more.

LEGALIZATION & LEGISLATION

Your Call: How can Bay Area renters protect themselves?

By Malihe Razazan • Nov 16, 2015

On the November 16th edition of Your Call, we’ll have a conversation about the growing number of people facing astronomical rent increases and evictions in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.

Weekend Go-Tos for July 16, 2015

By Ashleyanne Krigbaum • Jul 16, 2015

Tonight is opening night for the The Tenderloin Museum, and they’re celebrating with a panel discussion titled ‘The Screaming Queens, Then and Now,’ featuring transgender activists Tamara Ching, Veronika Fimbres, and filmmakers Susan Stryker & Victor Silverman. 

The Spot: Curious Pinball

By Ashleyanne Krigbaum • Oct 9, 2014
Katie Mingle, 99% Invisible

This week on KALW's showcase for the best stories from public radio podcasts and independent radio producers...

Holding back rising sea levels in the City of Alameda

By • Jul 23, 2014
Laura Flynn

The east side story

I’m on the east side of Alameda Island, standing in mud in front of a storm drain that empties out into San Leandro Bay. There’s a stretch of homes right on the shoreline looking out at estuaries, the Oakland Airport, and Coliseum. The waterline isn’t quite at my feet right now, but in less than a century I’d likely be standing in water up to my shoulders.

Audiograph's Sound of the Week: Pacific Pinball Museum

By Julie Caine • Jun 7, 2013
Bernie Kelm

All week long we've been playing this sound, and asking you to guess what exactly it is and where exactly in the Bay Area we recorded it.

Audiograph's Sound of the Week: Alameda Ferry

By Julie Caine • Feb 28, 2013
Flickr user CaDeltaFoto

All week long we've been playing you this sound, and asking you to guess what exactly it is and where exactly in the Bay Area we recorded it.