Archive for July, 2007

In Memory of Darreis

In Memory of Darreis

Eighteen year-old Darreis Toyfoya was shot and killed a year ago. On Sunday July 29, 2007, his mother, Belinda Gilchrist-Day, organized a memorial to honor the life of her son. Many friends, family and community members gathered to remember Darreis.

Posted on Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Under: NJN, News, Oakland, Oakland Tribune, Sean Connelley, Video | No Comments »

Chasing Aaron

Chasing Aaron

An interactive look at every home run that Barry Bonds ever hit, from the day of the week to the pitcher that served it up.

Posted on Thursday, July 26th, 2007
Under: Featured, Giants, Interactive Presentation, Oakland Tribune, San Mateo County Times, Sean Connelley, Sports | No Comments »

Sliding into the Past

Sliding into the Past

Bay Area Vintage Base Ball returns the sport to a kinder, gentler time — before the advent of multi-million dollar contracts, shoe deals, or even batting gloves and protective cups.

Posted on Monday, July 23rd, 2007
Under: Author, By Category, By Location, By Publication, By Type, D. Ross Cameron, Featured, News, Oakland, Oakland Tribune, Slideshow, Sports | 1 Comment »

Hayward highway angst

Hayward highway angst

Explore the latest I-238 proposal and hear pros and cons in an interactive presentation. Read the story: Mini-loop is latest wrinkle in I-238 saga

Posted on Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Under: Daily Review, Hayward, Interactive Presentation, James Buck | No Comments »

Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor or ....?

Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor or ....?

Fans of all ages stayed up till midnight Friday at parties in the East Bay for the final installment of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

Posted on Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Under: Aaron Morrison, Castro Valley, Daily Review, Featured, Hayward, James Buck, Oakland, Oakland Tribune, Slideshow | No Comments »

Surface beauty

Surface beauty

A photo gallery of murals by Bay Area artists who use every surface — stairs, walls, ceilings and floors — as canvas.
Read the story, "More than Murals"

Posted on Friday, July 13th, 2007
Under: ANG Staff, Featured, Oakland Tribune, Photo Gallery | No Comments »

Operation Moms

Operation Moms

Operation Marine Moms and Gold Star moms let their hair down during a free session at a Fremont beauty salon.

Posted on Tuesday, July 10th, 2007
Under: Argus, Bea Ahbeck, Featured, Fremont, Slideshow | No Comments »

All around the All-Star game

All around the All-Star game

Players, celebrities and fans are in town to watch Baseball's best. Photos from the bleachers, field and behind the scenes.

Posted on Sunday, July 8th, 2007
Under: ANG Staff, Audio, Interactive Presentation, San Francisco, Slideshow, Sports, Video | No Comments »

Making A Difference

Making A Difference

In March, a photo class at San Francisco State University's journalism department fanned out through Oakland. Their assignment : find stories about residents who are making a difference in the community.

Posted on Saturday, July 7th, 2007
Under: Audio, Interactive Presentation, Katy Newton, NJN, Oakland, Photo Gallery, Sean Connelley, Slideshow | No Comments »

Pinetop Perkins turns 94

Pinetop Perkins turns 94

Blues piano legend Pinetop Perkins celebrates his 94th birthday at the Hayward/Russell City Blues Festival in this audio slideshow.

Posted on Friday, July 6th, 2007
Under: Audio, Daily Review, Entertainment, Featured, Hayward, Jane Tyska, Slideshow | 3 Comments »