BY SHALEECE HAAS // Is Sarah Palin a liar? Does Barack Obama have unresolved issues about his mother?  Four local seniors shared their thoughts on this year’s presidential election. Read the full story

Deputy District Attorney Eileen McAndrew speaks about elder abuse prevention at Emeryville City Hall.

BY SHALEECE HAAS // Every year millions of senior citizens report being abused. Their bank accounts are drained. Their possessions are sold. They are abandoned by family members and left without means to care for themselves.

Last Thursday, local elder care experts gathered at Emeryville City Hall to raise awareness of this prevalent but under-reported problem and ensure that community members know how to protect themselves from becoming victims. Read the full story