Anthem Blue Cross has chosen not to renew its Medicare Advantage plans and introduce a new plan.

The Alameda congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently donated more than 400 jars and cans of peaches, peanut butter and beef stew — approximately $1,000 worth of food — to the Alameda Food Bank. Lay Bishop Chuck Harlow explained why the donation was made.

The Alameda Pediatric Dental team has returned from its trip to Whitehouse, Jamaica. Team members report that they treated as many as 90 children per day. The trip was part of Great Shape! Inc.'s 1,000 Smiles Project.

Earlier this month, the City of Alameda Health Care District board of directors voted to approve Alameda Hospital's takeover of the Waters Edge Skilled Nursing Facility lease.

The city's Commission on Disability Issues is celebrating October as National Disability Awareness Month with three events.