San Leandro Year In Review 2017

SAN LEANDRO, CA —2017 is nearly in the books. While some people will be happy when this year is behind us, for others, it was momentous. Some of your neighbors got engaged or married, while others had a baby. Some graduated from college, or started their dream jobs.

As we pause for a few minutes to look back on the year, rather than look at crime, fires, traffic accidents or winter flooding and mudslides, we’re taking stock of some of the things that brought smiles to our faces, or caused our chests to swell with pride.

The Golden State Warriors clinched another Championship. A joyous throng some one million strong descended on Oakland to celebrate with the team at a victory parade and rally. Warriors fever was heated, as one fan paid a staggering amount of money for courtside seats at Game 5. Meanwhile, 2017 also marked the year that the Warriors broke ground on a privately funded, $1 billion arena in San Francisco.

Many animals won our hearts this year. Remember the feisty kitten who clung to the undercarriage of a speeding police cruiser? Or the bobcat that was nursed back to health after being hit by a car? The mama duck who stood guard next to a storm sewer after her ducklings fell in. And the Clydesdale that was rescued from a ravine. Plenty of people are willing to step in to help animals when they can’t help themselves.

We love the photos submitted by our San Leandro readers including this one of Tom the Turkey.

And here are more local stories from 2017:

522 New Bikes For San Leandro Children

• It's going to be a very Merry Christmas in San Leandro, thanks to Officer Louie Brandt and Bikes For Tykes.

Bid On Warriors Shirts: Money For Fire Relief Fund

• The shirts were worn by the players during Wednesday's Championship Ring ceremony. The shirts are autographed. -Link to the auction included

Free Concert In San Leandro This Saturday

• Concert pianist Frederick Hodges will play ragtime favorites from the Great American Songbook.

Lottery Ticket Sold In East Bay Worth $23,755

• Grab your tickets - check your numbers!

Good Samaritans Rescue People When Car Plunges Into Water Off Marina

• Everyone was out of the water by the time police arrived.

Beautifully Renovated San Leandro Library Reopens

• It looks brand new!

Lotto Ticket Worth $11,235 Sold in San Leandro

• Check your numbers - someone is in for a nice payday!

Tickets Available For Taste Of San Leandro

• And be sure to try the craft brew and local winery offerings.

-Image via Patch