Alameda 9/11 survivor shares his story
For Eric Jones, September 11th is more than a date in history, it is a day he will never forget. He survived the attack on the Pentagon, suffered injuries, and helped others in the aftermath. Years of therapy helped him confront the PTSD that followed. Today, he works at the USS Hornet in Alameda and mentors Bay Area youth, using his experience to help point young people toward a better path.
For Eric Jones, September 11th is more than a date in history, it is a day he will never forget. He survived the attack on the Pentagon, suffered injuries, and helped others in the aftermath. Years of therapy helped him confront the PTSD that followed. Today, he works at the USS Hornet in Alameda and mentors Bay Area youth, using his experience to help point young people toward a better path.
18-year-old charged after Good Samaritan shot during Alameda shopping center robbery
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting at an Alameda shopping center that left a Good Samaritan wounded over the weekend.
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting at an Alameda shopping center that left a Good Samaritan wounded over the weekend.
Aquatic drones built in Alameda heading to El Niño region ahead of winter forecasts
Powered by the sun and driven by the wind, these uncrewed surface vehicles are designed to travel vast distances across open ocean waters.
Powered by the sun and driven by the wind, these uncrewed surface vehicles are designed to travel vast distances across open ocean waters.
Good Samaritan shot during struggle in TJ Maxx parking lot in Alameda
A good Samaritan ended up in the hospital Saturday after being shot outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda while trying to help someone who was involved in a struggle with the suspect.
A good Samaritan ended up in the hospital Saturday after being shot outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda while trying to help someone who was involved in a struggle with the suspect.
Tiny Stanford-invented chip helps blind patients read again
A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.
A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.
Arrests made in Alameda beach 'takeover' shooting that injured 2
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at an Alameda beach "takeover" last month, and his girlfriend has been charged as an accessory.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at an Alameda beach "takeover" last month, and his girlfriend has been charged as an accessory.
Alameda's fire chief talks annual Fourth of July parade
Alameda Fire Chief Nick Luby joined Mornings on 2 on Friday to talk about this year's annual Fourth of July parade, which is the longest parade in the U.S.
Alameda Fire Chief Nick Luby joined Mornings on 2 on Friday to talk about this year's annual Fourth of July parade, which is the longest parade in the U.S.
Anger over unexpected dismissal of Alameda High baseball coach
A sudden coaching change has sparked intense community backlash within an East Bay high school baseball community.
A sudden coaching change has sparked intense community backlash within an East Bay high school baseball community.
A taste of Colombia in Alameda
Game-day bites with Alameda's Macondo Colombian Fusion. Owners, Constanza Ortiz and Jacob Loffsner, talk food, tradition, and soccer.
Game-day bites with Alameda's Macondo Colombian Fusion. Owners, Constanza Ortiz and Jacob Loffsner, talk food, tradition, and soccer.
Bay Area German soccer fans erupt in celebration over World Cup win
A standing-room-only crowd packed Speisekammer in Alameda to watch Germany secure a thrilling World Cup victory over the Ivory Coast.
A standing-room-only crowd packed Speisekammer in Alameda to watch Germany secure a thrilling World Cup victory over the Ivory Coast.
What should I do this weekend? Bay Area newsletters offer some answers
A lot of us wonder what we should do for fun on the weekend. Local Bay Area newsletters are offering up some suggestions. "Local newsletters are having a moment right now," said Kolby Hatch, creator of Oaktown Weekly.
A lot of us wonder what we should do for fun on the weekend. Local Bay Area newsletters are offering up some suggestions. "Local newsletters are having a moment right now," said Kolby Hatch, creator of Oaktown Weekly.
Alameda double shooting near Crown Beach
Alameda police are investigating a double shooting that occurred Thursday night near Crown Memorial State Beach after the latest "beach takeover" by young people that has aggravated city officials and residents.
Alameda police are investigating a double shooting that occurred Thursday night near Crown Memorial State Beach after the latest "beach takeover" by young people that has aggravated city officials and residents.
Australian Men's National Soccer Team draws crowds in Alameda for open community practice
World Cup excitement arrived in Alameda as fans gathered on the island to watch the Australian Men's National Soccer Team hold an open community training session.
World Cup excitement arrived in Alameda as fans gathered on the island to watch the Australian Men's National Soccer Team hold an open community training session.
USS Hornet fundraising for upgrades needed to stay in Alameda
Financial setbacks at the USS Hornet and strict city safety regulations are forcing the nonprofit museum to consider relocating to another port.
Financial setbacks at the USS Hornet and strict city safety regulations are forcing the nonprofit museum to consider relocating to another port.
District 14 congressional race: Who's running to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell?
California's primary election will be held on June 2 – but voters in parts of Alameda County could cast their ballots as many as four times to fill the U.S. House District 14 seat filled by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
California's primary election will be held on June 2 – but voters in parts of Alameda County could cast their ballots as many as four times to fill the U.S. House District 14 seat filled by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Thieves steal bronze plaques on Alameda park benches
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
Creek near Oakland Zoo focus of Earth Day
Earth Day is Wednesday, a reminder to everyone to be good stewards of the world. The goal of the day is to get people involved in addressing issues like climate change and pollution.
Earth Day is Wednesday, a reminder to everyone to be good stewards of the world. The goal of the day is to get people involved in addressing issues like climate change and pollution.
Nurses rally in Alameda to protest federal health care cuts
A large group of nurses rallied outside Alameda Hospital as part of a nationwide “Red Alert" tour, protesting proposed federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
A large group of nurses rallied outside Alameda Hospital as part of a nationwide “Red Alert" tour, protesting proposed federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
Push to raise Alameda County minimum wage to $30 an hour
A coalition of community organizers, labor leaders and small business owners wants Alameda County voters to decide whether to raise the countywide minimum wage to $30 an hour.
A coalition of community organizers, labor leaders and small business owners wants Alameda County voters to decide whether to raise the countywide minimum wage to $30 an hour.
Bear spray identified as substance in Alameda hazmat situation
Fire officials investigating a hazardous materials incident at an Alameda apartment complex on Monday that sent an adult and a child to a local hospital later determined the substance was bear spray.
Fire officials investigating a hazardous materials incident at an Alameda apartment complex on Monday that sent an adult and a child to a local hospital later determined the substance was bear spray.