Pro-Mehserle Rally, Walnut Creek, July 19, 2010

A Oscar Grant supporter holds a sign at the entrance of the Walnut Creek BART station during a pro-Mehserle rally held at the Contra Costa County Superior Court Building in Walnut Creek, California on Monday July 19, 2010. Johannes Mehserle, a BART police officer was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter earlier this month in the shooting death of Oscar Grant.

Law enforcement in riot gear from various police departments assist the Walnut Creek Police during a pro-Mehserle rally in Walnut Creek, California on Monday July 19, 2010. Johannes Mehserle, a BART police officer was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter earlier this month in the shooting death of Oscar Grant.

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"bomb" scare at the Hayward Bart Station, July 7.

I got the call on the scanner about the streets being closed near where I was parked this passed Wednesday. It's funny how being a photojournalist some stories just come to your footsteps. I was actually half a block away when the call came. At the end, the bomb squad did blow something up. But, it sound it more like a firecracker than a "bomb".


Bart Police blocking the entrance to the Hayward Bart Station, after a "bomb" was found on Wednesday July 7, 2010.



Alameda County Sherrifs Department Bomb Technician in full suit walks away after checking a reported "bomb" found by a bus shelter at the Hayward Bart Station on Wednesday July 7, 2010.



Alameda County Sherriff Department Bomb Technician gets assistance with his suit at the Hayward Bart Station, after a suspecious packagage (bomb) was found near a bus station on Wednesday July 7, 2010.

San Lorenzo Community Park

This is San Lorenzo Community Park. I really enjoy coming here and watch how many ducks and geese are here...
http://vimeo.com/11314799

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

I found Sulphur Creek Nature Center a few weeks ago on the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District website and took a trip with my son. I have lived all my life here in the San Leandro, Hayward area and did not know this place was here. This place is not a zoo. It is a place where they take in animals that would not be able to survive back in the wild. I really enjoyed the Golden Eagle and for some reason I like seeing vultures, they're very interesting creatures. They also have foxes, coyotes, reptiles and more. I really like the atmosphere and most of all is free. I suggest to take a jacket if you're going to visit because it can get pretty chilli.

They're hours of operations can be found here.

This guy gets feed around 3pm



I didn't see another rooster there...He must feel real good being the only male there.




A fox




I waited over 15 minutes to get a shot of his tongue and......nothing.