Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft is the mayor of Alameda. For contact information and other details, visit bit.ly/mayorashcraft online.

A Belgium resident is raising awareness about the increasing amount of mylar balloons washing up on Lake Michigan's shoreline ...

A Belgium resident is raising awareness about the increasing amount of mylar balloons washing up on Lake Michigan's shoreline ...

Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft wishes Alameda a Happy 4th of July and relays some reminders about mylar balloons, travel safety, and the importance of civility. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. The post Happy ...

Never release mylar balloons into the sky—since you don’t know where they may come down. With a little vigilance and an ounce of prevention we can all help make San Diego a little bit safer.

If you're in need of party favor ideas on a budget, you might already have everything you need — all you need is a little ...

EASTON, Pa. - About 1400 customers in part of Northampton County lost power for a few hours early on New Year's Day after a mylar balloon got entangled in power lines. The mylar balloon was found ...

Metallic or Mylar balloons are a common cause of power outages, which have nearly doubled within the last five years. By state law, balloons should always be tied to a weight and never released ...

Releasing helium-filled balloons in celebration, remembrance or promotion has become trendy over the past four decades. It’s ...

Add festive flair to your home with patriotic red, white, and blue decor ideas that make your Fourth of July celebrations ...

Named in honor of Kris Fowler and David O’Sullivan, a pair of hikers who went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail, the ...