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San Leandro Homeowner Spreads Easter Cheer: Photo

6 days ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

SAN LEANDRO, CA — San Leandro's Liz Whitt is spreading Easter cheer to her neighbors by hanging festive decorations at her home. Thank you for sharing your photo with Patch readers. If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny, or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we'd love to feature it on Patch.
Flames Envelop Car | Cartfuls Of Booze Shoplifted | Orphan Ducklings

6 days ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, April 17. According to police, one of the knives broke during the stabbing spree that killed a 71-year-old woman. One of the most menacing finds: pepper spray. Surveillance video shows three people fill up their carts and leave without paying. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames that completely enveloped a car after a crash. Firefighters found heavy smoke and fire showing in a second story window when they arrived.
Free Compost Giveaway Planned For Livermore Gardeners

6 days ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

LIVERMORE, CA — Livermore Sanitation is holding a community compost giveaway for Livermore residents from 8 a.m to noon on Saturday, April 26, at 7000 National Drive, in Livermore. Residents can receive two free bags of compost with proof of residency, such as a driver's license or a utility bill. It's a drive-through event where staff will load the bags into vehicles.
Dublin Extends Deadline For Don Biddle Memorial Scholarship

6 days ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

DUBLIN, CA — The City of Dublin has announced an extension to the application deadline for the Don Biddle Memorial Scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Initially set earlier, the deadline was extended due to a computer glitch affecting the application process. This scholarship, offered by Team Dublin, a community service committee of City of Dublin employees, provides a $1,000 award to a deserving senior planning to attend college or vocational school in the fall of 2025.
Pleasanton Man Used 3 Knives To 'Humanely' Kill His Mother, As More Details Emerge

6 days ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

PLEASANTON, CA — Pleasanton resident Marcus Tilley, 31, confessed to fatally stabbing his 71-year-old mother, Marjory Methvin Tilley, with three knives at their shared home on April 1, according to the Mercury News. Despite describing the act as "quick" and "humane," Tilley's account to police revealed he used two knives initially, breaking one before retrieving a third to continue the attack.
2 Berkeley Restaurants Make 'Most Beautiful' List

6 days ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

BERKELEY, CA — In addition to having delicious food, a nice ambiance is important. Eater SF has published a list of the East Bay’s 11 most beautiful restaurants. Berkeley nabbed two of the spots: "It’s hard to believe it, but there is in fact a place for Art Deco vibes and excellent pizza alike," Eater SF raved. While the New York, Grandma, Detroit, and Sicilian style pizzas were praised, so was the decor.
Lyrid Meteors Blaze As Shooting Star Show Peaks Over San Leandro

6 days ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

SAN LEANDRO, CA — After a three-month drought, meteor showers are back, starting with the Lyrids, which peak overnight Monday and Tuesday. Whether you’ll be able to see the shooting star show, known for its fireballs, depends on weather conditions in San Leandro. At this point, the forecast calls for clear skies.
The Latest On Decapitated Animals | Wine Train Luxury Pairing

1 week ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

Skip to main contentWatsonville, CACapitola-Soquel, CAScotts Valley, CALos Gatos, CASanta Cruz, CACampbell, CASaratoga, CACupertino, CAMilpitas, CALos Altos, CACaliforniaTop National NewsSee All CommunitiesCatch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, April 16. The 2 eviscerated, decapitated animals were discovered on a bench on Sunday.
Police Department Launches Special Needs Registry For Residents With Challenges

1 week ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

SAN LEANDRO, CA — The San Leandro Police Department is inviting community members to enroll in its newly launched Special Needs Registry, a voluntary program designed to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals with mental or neurological disabilities during emergency situations or police interactions. The registry allows parents, caregivers, and individuals to proactively share essential information with the department.
Berkeley Unified Braces For Tough Budget Decisions Amid Multi Million Dollar Budget Gap

1 week ago | patch.com | Bea Karnes

BERKELEY, Calif. — Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) is bracing for another round of difficult financial decisions as it works to close a projected $8 million budget shortfall for the 2025–2026 school year. The district, like many across California, is confronting the impact of rising operational costs and limited state funding. This new budget gap comes just one year after BUSD made over $7 million in cuts to balance its current budget.