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Category Archives: Archive
More Citizens Voice Opposition to Closing of Anna Yates
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
Posted in Archive, Education
Tagged Anna Yates, Debbra Lindo, ECCL, Emeryville, Emeryville Center of Community Life, EUSD
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City Council Votes to Cut Community Preservation and Arts Staff
The City Council made key budget decisions at its June 5 meeting last week. The basic budget package developed in the three May workshops changed little, but the variations that did emerge are worth a look. They center on staff … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, City Hall
Tagged Emeryville, Finance Committee, Oversight Committee, Redevelopment
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E-Ville School Superintendent Says No Room on June 11 Meeting Agenda to Discuss Anna Yates
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
Posted in Archive, Education
Tagged Anna Yates, Debbra Lindo, Emeryville, Emeryville Center of Community Life
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Citizens Lobby to Save Anna Yates, Say They’re Frustrated by School Officials’ Silence
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
Posted in Archive, Education
Tagged Anna Yates, ECCL, Emeryville, Emeryville Center for Community Life, Measure J
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Children Matter: Much Needed Improvements Coming to Emeryville Child Development Center
For nearly two years, an advisory committee has been working with the city to develop and strengthen the program of the Emeryville Child Development Center (ECDC). A consultancy group skilled in early education was recently hired to assess the Center’s … Continue reading
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Tagged ECDC, education, Emeryville, Emeryville Child Development Center
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Over Its Dead Body: Oakland Says “No” to Emeryville Crematorium
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
Posted in Archive, Business/Economy
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To the Editor: Emeryville Can be Creative, Smart in Using Staff, Saving Money. And Don’t Forget the Arts.
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
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, City Hall
Tagged budget, Business, Emeryville, planning, public arts, redevelment
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Emeryville and Oakland Celebrate Bike-to-Work Day!
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
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, City Hall, Education
Tagged Bicycle, Emeryville, pedestrian
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The City’s Financial Future
Emeryville’s Financial Advisory Committee met on April 23 and tackled a draft of the city’s proposed budget for the next two years. The 245-page document is a rough map of how the city will earn its living and pay its … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, City Hall, Education, Uncategorized
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