Below is a letter sent today to Emeryville Planning Director Charles Bryant from Adrian McGilly, who lives with his wife (Emeryville Mayor Jennifer West) and two daughters at Doyle Street Co-housing. McGilly, West, and their neighbor Judy Timmel appeared on … Continue reading
“I thought maybe I could get a little fitter, and do some cartwheels.” These were the modest ambitions of Zach Fischer, 27, when he joined Athletic PlayGround in Emeryville a few years ago. But Fischer shocked himself. “I can do … Continue reading
If developers have their way, no tree that falls in Emeryville will ever make a sound. Those trees will go away quietly or accidentally or inadvertently, and, in many cases, illegally. But you can bet that if trees impede a … Continue reading
A message from Arizmendi: This month, we’re celebrating our 9th anniversary of being a small local-serving business in Emeryville. For almost a decade, Arizmendi has prided itself in staying true to its mission of being a just and democratic workplace … Continue reading
A message from Emeryville City Hall: Food and Drink and Music/Movies? Yes Please! Join in the fun as Emeryville residents and employers come out this summer to enjoy great live music, hot food, and cold drinks! This year’s performance series … Continue reading
The City Council approved a two-year budget for Emeryville at its meeting on June 19. It’s our first financial blue print since the demise of Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funding, and it reflects the fact that building boom days are over. … Continue reading
Emeryville parents and residents have done a lot to try and convince the Emeryville School District Board of Trustees to save Anna Yates Elementary School. For several years, dissenters have publicly and privately raised their objections to the Board’s plan … Continue reading
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Doyle Street Cohousing celebrated its 20-year anniversary at an afternoon party Sunday, June 17, attended by cohousing residents (including Emeryville Mayor Jennifer West and Board of Education Member Josh Simon), neighbors, and friends. Click here and here to learn more … Continue reading
Comments from Our Readers The Secret News periodically features readers’ comments that might otherwise get overlooked. Some were among many comments on a particular story or were made well after the story was first posted. We believe these comments are … Continue reading
Teachers cite “unprecedented all-time low in staff morale” created by Superintendent Lindo, “leaving teachers feeling unwanted, devalued, and disrespected …” Teachers with the Emeryville School District publicly blasted Superintendent Debbra Lindo tonight for violating the District’s guiding principles, destroying … Continue reading
Tracy Schroth, EDITOR
Shirley Enomoto, RESEARCHER
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Scott Donahue
Adrian McGilly
Bill Reuter
Judy Timmel
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The North End
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Missives & Misgivings
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Children Matter
Tracy Schroth
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