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Author Archives: Editor
Letter (& photos) to the Editor: The Degreening of Temescal Creek Park
Dear Editor: Makes me heartsick to see it. All that open, green space gone for a smattering of ugly toys on top of pavement and rubber. I find it hard to believe that people with children require the destruction of … Continue reading
Emeryville Wins Fight for Bike/Ped Bridge
Text reprinted from Council Member Jennifer West’s blog: Yesterday (Thursday, May 9), the City of Emeryville had a real victory! We won our litigation against the State of California, which had denied our use of Redevelopment funds to pay for … Continue reading
Letter(s) to the Editor: The Degreening of Temescal Creek Park
(RE Oct. 16, 2012 Letter to the Editor from Eric Gascoyne: Cut Spending, Save the Trees at Temescal Creek Park) To the Editor: Thanks (to Eric Gascoyne) for writing his letter. I went to the City Council meeting and … Continue reading
Letter to the Editor: New City Manager Must Live in Town; Pay More Than Lip Service to Needs of Residents
To the Editor (Re: Help the City Council Hire the Best City Manager, Jan. 30, 2013): For very understandable (and even laudable) reasons, the path Emeryville is on, has gotten out of balance. In the 1980′s and 1990′s, the town’s … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Business/Economy, City Hall
Tagged Berkeley Fuller, Emeryville City Manager, Patrick O'Keeffe
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Emeryville Public Market Unveils First E. Bay Outdoor Exhibits from Exploratorium
Reprinted from Heraldonline.com Published: January 10, 2013 One of several Exploratorium exhibits at the Public Market in Emeryville ________________________________________________________ TMG Partners and the City of Emeryville welcome the public to discover the science of sustainability in eye opening new “Green … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, Education
Tagged Emeryville Public Market, Exploratorium, TMG Partners
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Should Drivers Pay to Park on Emeryville Streets? Community Meeting on New City Parking Plan – 11 a.m. this Saturday
Reprinted from the Emeryville Property Owners Association website Originally posted on December 20, 2012 The Emeryville Property Owners Association (EPOA) is holding a community meeting on the City’s Parking Implementation Plan 11 am, Saturday, January 12 at the Ralph Hawley … Continue reading
Emeryville Police Chief Ken James Supports Bill Regulating Ammunition Sales
Assemblymember Nancy Skinner Unveils Bill Designed to “restrict the bullets that are ravaging our communities.” Reprinted from Berkeleyside January 7, 2013 by Berkeleyside Editors Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) today unveiled a bill to regulate the sale of ammunition, and said it … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, City Hall, Education
Tagged emeryville police chief Ken James, nancy skinner
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Bay Street Mall, Emeryville: Shopping on Sacred Ground
Reprinted from the Oakland Tribune By Anne Lowe, My Word Posted: 12/04/2012 10:17:08 AM As we shove our way through holiday shopping, I hope we can remember the reasons why we were grateful on Thanksgiving. I hope we can stop … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, City Hall, Uncategorized
Tagged Bay Street Mall, Ohlone Indians, shellmound
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Crime Boss Gets 18 Years for Narcotics Conspiracy, Loan Sharking at Oaks Card Club in Emeryville
Reprinted from the Contra Costa Times By Katie Nelson Posted: 12/06/2012 03:49:45 PM PST A Hercules man will spend the next 18 years in prison for his leadership role in a large-scale racketeering and narcotics conspiracy at card clubs … Continue reading