The beautiful blue sky is decorated with lacy clouds.
The moon will appear large as it peeks over the horizon.
Would you polish this ornament or let the metal naturally take on a patina?
Both its shape and color call to mind a bright summer sun.
Geoff Geiger has looked closely at an everyday item and found beauty in the details.
Julie Haener told Patch that her announcement resulted in "an outpouring of love and support!"
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A beautiful view is made even more lovely by the landscaping.
To the photographer, this fern seems like its own little world.
Bring the family! There are categories for 12 and under, 13 and over, and family.
A dose of cuteness for your holiday weekend.
Mom and dad have their hands full with this growing brood of egrets in a Bay Farm Island tree.
Not as well known as its orange cousin, the state flower, the Matilija Poppy is native to California and northern Mexico.
These flowers add a bright pop of color.
Geri Heyne took this photo at the estuary by Harbor Bay.
Adorning trees and flower beds, these flowers enhance neighborhoods.
East Bay congressional representatives introduced a resolution honoring the park district, the largest regional park district in the nation.
Do you have any special plants at your home?
These pink blossoms are heralding spring and, possibly, a nice crop ahead.
Have you noticed these flowers blooming in your neighborhood?
With rain in the weekend forecast, a reminder that the sun always comes out.
It looks like this squirrel is fluffing-up her nest.
The cheerful colors are reminiscent of a Hawaiian postcard.
Can you name this place in Alameda?
We count 11 ducklings hatched by this protective pair.
This mallard duck's tiny hatchlings are likely less than a week old.
The 40-foot whale carcass washed ashore Saturday at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach.
These male mallards are a common sight around Alameda.
Wildlife officials said it is the first whale death this year in the Bay Area.
The cutter was guided away from Coast Guard Island on Thursday.
Celebrate Earth Day by beautifying one of Alameda's crown jewels.
The comet approaches every 71 years.
This backyard cherry tree will provide delicious fruit for the owners.
While not a total eclipse here, you will see a partial eclipse. Here is how much, and when to look skyward.
These kids are taking advantage of sunny weather in Alameda.
Stumpy the squirrel — notice the tail — sought a shady deck in an Alameda backyard to cool off.
Some sunsets brighten the horizon. This one enveloped the entire sky!
Sometimes it's hard to get motivated for a new work week. This sunrise on Monday certainly helped brighten moods.
The rainbows were spotted between storms over the weekend.