February 8, 2019 6:28 am Alameda County to Hike Water Rates Starting March: Report Alameda County Water District has approved an 8 percent bill increase to customer’s bills over two years, The East Bay Times first reported. US & World Videos 4:18 Peninsula bakery getting rid of tips 3:45 Preview: Firefighter uniform safety investigation 2:50 A closer look: College campus pro-Palestinian protests 2:36 In the news: Self-checkout proposal, WNBA Golden State GM, warmer temps ahead 2:37 New California bill could force stores to close self-checkout