The Advocate
Jon Eldan runs the only nonprofit dedicated to helping exonerees throughout the country — out of his Lower Rockridge home.
February 12, 2018
Middle East Dispute Comes to Alameda
Controversy erupts over a proposal for Alameda to create a sister-city relationship with
a small Palestinian village.
January 31, 2018
Everyone Belongs Here Becomes an Unofficial Alameda Motto
A poster designed to stand up against bullying finds universal fans.
January 22, 2018
Seniors Turning to Marijuana for Health
Local cannabis experts have noticed more interest in pot by baby boomers looking for health alternatives.
January 17, 2018
Setting Her Sights Higher?
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft appears to be preparing a challenge to Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer in the November election.
January 10, 2018
The Right to Read
Alameda County’s Write to Read program has surprising results for incarcerated male teens at Camp Sweeney.
December 27, 2017
Our Backyard: Landlords v. Firefighters
The 2018 election is shaping up as a fight between two of the city’s most influential groups.
December 07, 2017
Not on Board With the Plan
The Alameda City Council’s progressive, pro-growth majority has rejected four of the mayor’s planning board choices this year.
December 04, 2017
A Hotel for The Town
Retailer West Elm is teaming up with Signature Development Group to build a new Uptown hotel that celebrates Oakland’s resurgence.
November 15, 2017
Brad Johnson Turns Iconic Diesel Into East Bay Booksellers
A self-described bookstore evangelistic zealot, an Alamedan convinces booklovers to come together to re-launch an indie bookstore.
November 13, 2017
