Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda Earns High Marks In Niche Report
Alameda is one of the Bay Area cities earning top grades for schools, diversity, weather, nightlife, and health & fitness.
JL Trey Odom, Patch Staff
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JL Trey Odom, Ph.D. (they/them) is a San Francisco-based journalist with a passion for reporting on hyperlocal news and connecting with the Bay Area community. They’ve covered myriad local events and organizations, city initiatives and projects, arts and culture, and sports such as Bay FC. Their stories have been published by a variety of Bay Area media outlets, including Bay City News, Mission Local, the Bay Area Reporter, and SFGATE. They were one of sixteen journalists selected nationwide for the Comcast NBCUniversal Digital Equity Voices Lab fellowship (2024-2025), writing impactful stories on digital equity and the LGBTQ+ community. When they’re not writing, they’re running – and typically training for a marathon.
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Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley Nabs 'Healthiest City' Ranking, High Marks In Niche Study
Berkeley is one of the Bay Area cities earning top grades for schools, outdoor activities, nightlife, weather, and health & fitness.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Major Traffic Collision On Fremont Parkway Triggers Road Closure
Paseo Padre Parkway is expected to be closed for hours following a major crash Tuesday morning.
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Alameda, CA|News|
East Bay Teens Recognized In Poetry Competition
The Alameda County Library has announced the winners of the 2025 Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate competition.
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Alameda, CA|News|
New Alameda Eatery Brings Authentic Thai Food To Park Street
A restaurant that centers on Thai cuisine celebrated its grand opening in downtown Alameda this summer.
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San Francisco|News|
'It Was Worth The Fight': Popular SF Sports Bar Closes After 11 Years
The owners of a longtime sports bar in Lower Pac Heights described closing up shop as "one of the hardest decisions they've ever made."
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Berkeley, CA|News|
Missing Bay Area Girl, 17, Considered At-Risk
The Berkeley Police Department issued a missing person alert for a teen in the East Bay Sunday. She was last seen early Friday evening.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda's New Dandelion Kaffe Serves Up Lattes And Ambiance
A new cafe has opened on Park Street, offering lattes, ample space, and more.
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San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro High School Students Head To College In Summer Program
In the program, students spent several days touring an East Bay campus to learn more about college life.
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San Francisco|News|
August Is Transgender History Month: SF Photos
In San Francisco and the state of California, Transgender History Month is honored in August.
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San Francisco|News|
Outside Lands: Guide To BART-ing To The Festival
Here's the Bay Area Rapid Transit information you need if planning to make a day or weekend out of the Outside Lands festival.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Missing Bay Area Teen Found After Disappearing Almost 2 Weeks Ago
The police announced that the 16-year-old, who had been missing for weeks, was located.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Major East Bay Highway To Close For 55 Hours
Caltrans has issued a traffic advisory for an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project. Drivers should expect delays and detours.
JL Trey Odom, Patch Staff
San Francisco|News|
San Francisco To Get New Cookie Shop With Famous Following
Palo Alto and San Mateo have an Antoine's Cookie Shop; now it's San Francisco's turn.
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Berkeley, CA|News|
New Creamery Opens In Berkeley
A new creamery in Berkeley entices with its menu of small-batch, hand-crafted ice cream offerings.
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San Francisco|News|
Tire Art Rolls Into Golden Gate Park
The park's John F. Kennedy Promenade, aka "The Golden Mile," features six recently-added sculptures, created by artist Betsabeé Romero.
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San Leandro, CA|News|
Popular Grocery Chain And Coffee House To Open In Downtown San Leandro
The openings are part of San Leandro's downtown revitalization project.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda Free Library To Host A Variety Of August Events
Author talks, topical lectures, a film fest and an art-and-music-themed workshop are in the library's lineup this month.
JL Trey Odom, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley Back-To-School Events, Dates
The Berkeley Unified School District heads back to school on August 13, with events planned and dates to keep in mind.
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San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro Students Celebrate Successful Summer Internships
The San Leandro Unified School District held a celebratory event for students who participated in their summer internship program.
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