America is in a recession — though you might never guess it, strolling down Park Street on a given Saturday, window shopping and sipping a latte as you wait for your movie to start (a situation that this reporter blissfully found himself in the other day).

Peter Bartlett high-fives his team during the Harper for Kids event held last Saturday at Coast Guard Island. The "Inch & Miles" Sportsmanship Tennis Festival helped children engage in interactive tennis games and drills.

Last weekend, Maddie's Fund, whose office is located in Alameda, held a "Matchmaker Adoptathon." The fund donated $500 for every animal adopted at the Alameda Animal Shelter and other shelters...

First Pres Father's Day Pancake Breakfast

Looking for a creative way to celebrate Father's Day? Take Dad out for a special father's day pancake breakfast sponsored by youth group, The Light.

Saint Baylon, the patron saint of all world cooks, descended upon the Island City on May 15 and 16 in the form of ZabFest, a zesty celebration offered up by restaurateur Cheryl Principato and chef Rudy Duran of Alameda's popular C'era Una Volta.