Large crowds expected for FREE Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 5

Article by Juan Antonio Mart....
Last updated at Sat, 5 May at 7:07am.

One day after the highly anticipated Marvel's blockbuster movie "The Avengers" hits theaters, comic book stores across the country - and around the world - plan to give away free comic books as a part of an annual nationwide event.

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Local nonprofits get green light to launch community radio stations

Article by Barbara Grady.
Last updated at Wed, 4 Apr at 2:20am.

Community groups that want to use the airwaves to reach local audiences suddenly have a new opportunity, thanks to some esoteric rulings by the Federal Communications Commission in late March.

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Alameda Estuary Shuttle changes to begin this Monday, Oct. 17

Blog entry by Ruth Villasenor.
Last updated at Sat, 15 Oct at 4:01am.

The free Alameda-Oakland Estuary Crossing Shuttle will see a slight schedule change in October.

Starting this Monday, Oct. 17, the shuttle will:

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Keeping Your Cool: East Bay spots to get your swim on this summer

Article by Juan Antonio Mart....
Last updated at Mon, 25 Jul at 1:06am.

As the weather finally begins to heat up, many people are hitting the local pools and public beaches for some fun in the sun this summer.

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Did budget cuts play a part in Alameda beach tragedy? (Viewpoint)
Article by Amy Gahran.
Last updated at Fri, 3 Jun at 11:24pm.

I've lived in Oakland for a minute now, but I'd never really explored Alameda. So on Memorial Day morning, I set off on my bike to go see the beach there.

I ended up witnessing a slow motion suicide -- and wrestling some fierce inner demons, and playing a bit role in an unfolding national media story.

Here's what happened, and why it matters to Oakland ...

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Vintage Clothing and Style Festival a smash hit, roaring good time (Review)
Article by Moya Stone.
Last updated at Sun, 22 Aug at 9:26am.

This past weekend, attendees from as far away as Los Angeles arrived at the Alameda Elks Lodge for the Second Annual Vintage Clothing and Style Festival.

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All that is vintage comes to East Bay in festival this weekend

Article by Moya Stone.
Last updated at Fri, 20 Aug at 8:48am.

After a successful debut last fall, the Vintage Clothing & Style Festival is back for two days of vintage clothing, music, cocktails and more this weekend, Aug. 14 and 15 at the Alameda Elks Lodge.

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Boating off the Docks of the Bay
Article by Patsy K. Eagan.
Last updated at Wed, 18 Aug at 12:42pm.

Have you brought a boat out on Bay waters this summer? Oakland may not be known for its boating sports but you can enjoy them all off the estuary. Sailing, kayaking and even rowing are fun summer activities that you can enjoy without breaking your bank.

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