August brings with it the beginning of fall allergy season. Summer grass and tree pollen blend with the start of ragweed season and provide a double dose of allergy symptoms for many...

Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave., has teamed up with the American Red Cross to sponsor a community blood drive next Friday, Aug. 27, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m...

The Alameda Food Bank announced its volunteer of the year last week at its annual volunteer dinner. Alamedan Phil Holt, who has aided the AFB for 15 years, was lauded by the AFB for his hours of service to Alameda's families...

Locals raise money to benefit Children's Hospital

Blossom Garden of Alameda, a group of volunteers at Children's Hospital, Oakland, held its sixth annual Quacker Cheese Party to benefit the hospital...

Alameda Head Start, a part of Alameda Family Services, 2325 Clement Ave., recently received funding to provide home-visiting and center-based child development programs for infants, toddlers and pregnant moms.