Renowned Alameda artist dies in tragic sequence of events

Nancy Seamons Crookston, a designated Oil Painters of America Master and one of the most widely recognized artists in the nation, died Friday from complications while trying to save her painting arm. She was 74, a week away from her Thanksgiving Day birthday.

Christmas trees on sale before Thanksgiving as demand goes up

Christmas tree sellers said customers want Christmas to come earlier and earlier. Many farms open for Christmas trees the day after Thanksgiving, but growers in the Bay Area said customers are asking for trees before Thanksgiving.

Alameda warns drivers to be careful as time changes

It's an annual ritual - falling back one hour for daylight saving time this weekend. It might seem to be a routine change, but Alameda's police chief and mayor say it could lead to some major consequences if drivers aren't alert.