Community Corner
Week in Review: Museum Up; Building Down; Birthday Girl Busted; Limo Tragedy Details
A look at some of last week's stories in San Leandro.
Police Log: San Leandro Woman Given Wrong Credit Card After Meal, Goes on Birthday Shopping Spree. Arrests for carjacking, burglary, robbery, and more from Aug. 11 to 17. Click here.
Watch 13-Story Cal State East Bay Building Topple. The accompanying YouTube video captures the dramatic and exciting moment this morning, Saturday, when the 13-story signature building of the Cal State.
‘One Direction: This Is Us’ Premiere Parties Sweeping the Nation (Sponsored). One Direction -- otherwise known as Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis -- hits the big screen in their upcoming film, "This Is Us," releasing Aug. 30. Sponsored by Sony.
Alameda, San Leandro Survivors Describe Deadly Limo Fire. Alameda resident Mary Guardiano escaped the limousine, then opened the limo's rear doors but was unable to reach others trapped inside, according to a statement she gave to the California Highway Patrol. More here.
Pleas for Help Heard in 911 Calls During Limo Fire. One Alameda resident died in the May 4 fire on the San Mateo Bridge, while another Island woman survived. More here.
Senator Corbett Responds to CHP Limo Fire Report. Senator Corbett believes SB 109 can help limousine passengers in the event of a fire or other emergency. Story here.
Corbett Audit Request of Limo Safety Funds Approved. The tragic limo fire on the San Mateo Bridge in May has has prompted an audit request which includes funds to oversee and regulate limousines in California. Details.
TVHC Celebrates National Health Center Week. Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc. holds a groundbreaking ceremony for their new site. Details.
San Leandro Museum Complex Comes Back to Life. The San Leandro History Museum shares the story of San Leandro through interpretive exhibits, photographs, personal recollections and hands-on materials. Read more here.
