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San Leandro's sunrise was truly spectacular on Wednesday.
"This is perfect," Tom Bunting said of the storm "This is what we need. We could use some more of it."
Just like Christmas decorations are in stores months before the holiday, these Christmas Cactus bloomed early.
As storm clouds moved in, the pre-dawn sky on Wednesday was a wondrous sight.
Expect to hear a low-flying helicopter this week and next.
The frost is on rooftops many mornings now, and Buddy the cat is on his special rug with his space heater nearby.
After Monday's nice rain, it was time to enjoy the sun on Tuesday.
A sign of autumnal bounty, pumpkins have been embraced for fall decorations.
The clouds add character to the sky.
It's good to have generous neighbors.
The golden hour in San Leandro.
Buddy is getting into the Halloween spirit with the help of Miyo Burnett.
Sunset over San Francisco Bay.
Even the plants are festive, with Day of the Dead and pumpkin-shaped planters.
A trail cam set up in a San Leandro backyard catches the comings-and-goings of nearby wildlife through the night.
Pat Moore took this lovely photo.
Liz Whitt baked a big bowl of cookies after harvesting her persimmons.
Officers will serve as waiters to raise money for Special Olympics Northern California later this week.
Here’s some information I received at the Farmers Market.
How hot was it? It was so hot that the tomatoes got sunburned!
Alameda Acupuncturist, Dr Jenny Nieters, is featured in the #1 Netflix show “The Receivers”.
Read the list of ingredients in Liz Whitt's homemade soup.
This is the payoff for gardening!
Mums and geraniums are blooming like crazy right now!
This bountiful harvest was destined for the Davis Street Food Pantry, which gratefully accepts donations of homegrown produce.
Liz Whitt harvested this bountiful feast from her San Leandro garden.
The late-summer garden continues to provide flowers and vegetables.
Master Gardener Miyo Burnett shares her preparation tips for freezing grape leaves for dolmades.
You will need to scan several areas of the sky to see all of the planets.
These water-wise beauties add diversity to a San Leandro yard.
This white rose is playing a small part in San Leandro honey making.
When it's too hot to cook inside, fire up the grill!
The sky over San Leandro at 6:25 Monday morning.
Food and flowers harvested Wednesday morning from a San Leandro backyard.
San Leandro visitors are advised to steer clear of calves.
Have you seen any of these bushes blooming in your neighborhood?
The moon will look full for four consecutive nights. The weather forecast calls for clear skies each night.
Buddy the cat finds sunbeams all year. He seems quite content with August sunshine.
Liz Whitt shares photos of her container plants.