Author Archives: Tracy Schroth

More Citizens Voice Opposition to Closing of Anna Yates

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

More than 50 people sign Change.org petition to save Anna Yates Elementary School; Seek more information about school operating and construction costs The number of signatures is growing on a Change. org petition opposing the School Board’s plan to eventually … Continue reading →

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18-year-old Emeryville woman found slain remembered as ‘amazing activist’; boyfriend being sought in connection with her death

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

(Reprinted from Oakland Tribune/Inside Bay Area By Kristin J. Bender and Anna Gallegos, Oakland Tribune Posted:   06/06/2012 11:26:03 AM PDT DeAngelo Eagleton of Emeryville is wanted in connection with the death of his girlfriend Taranda EMERYVILLE — Taranda Monique Jones … Continue reading →

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E-Ville School Superintendent Says No Room on June 11 Meeting Agenda to Discuss Anna Yates

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Emeryville’s School Superintendent told residents concerned about the planned closing of Anna Yates that there is no time to discuss the issue at the June 11 School Board meeting. In an email to Brian Carver and other residents opposed to … Continue reading →

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Citizens Lobby to Save Anna Yates, Say They’re Frustrated by School Officials’ Silence

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Emeryville citizens upset over the planned closing of Anna Yates Elementary School say their repeated attempts to engage school district officials have fallen on deaf ears. The group of citizens has received no response to its May 23 request to … Continue reading →

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Over Its Dead Body: Oakland Says “No” to Emeryville Crematorium

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Reprinted from the Oakland Tribune/Inside Bay Area Oakland turns cold shoulder to embattled crematory By Matthew Artz Oakland Tribune Posted:   05/22/2012 02:25:44 PM PDT Crematory opponent Ronnesha Cato of Oakland, Calif. poses with 21-month-old daughter Zwena OAKLAND — For … Continue reading →

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Mayor Jennifer West To Speak Tonight on State of the City

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

(Reprinted from the E-ville Eye Community Blog) As part of Mayor Jennifer West’s community outreach program, she will be visiting and sharing her “State of the City” report at the Emeryville Warehouse lofts 7 pm tonight (Thursday, May 31). Also in … Continue reading →

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Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) On Chopping Block

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

State Has No Obligation to Fund ECCL; Attorney for Emeryville’s Oversight Board Says Agreement is Void Two Days Too Late An agreement by the state to pay $21 million in redevelopment money toward the Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) … Continue reading →

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To the Editor: Emeryville Can be Creative, Smart in Using Staff, Saving Money. And Don’t Forget the Arts.

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Re: “The City’s Financial Future” (May 8, 2012) (City Council Special Meeting to Discuss the Budget 5:30 pm Today, Emeryville City Hall) When I look at the staff cuts, I only see people in the front lines getting cut. Why … Continue reading →

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Emeryville and Oakland Celebrate Bike-to-Work Day!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Bike-to-Work Day in Emeryville saw 30% increase in bicyclists over last year! Here’s a report from Peter Schultze-Allen, Emeryville’s Environmental Programs Analyst: The count at our three bike stations in Emeryville was up 30% from last year. And that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Former City Councilman Ken Bukowski Urges Council to Support Program for Poor

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Bukowski sends letter to City Council members urging their support of $50,000 needed to save ECAP Ken Bukowski is seeking the Council’s support of a $50,000 allocation from the city’s General Fund to maintain the distribution of food and clothing … Continue reading →

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