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Category Archives: Arts/Culture
Clean Water Program Curbs Plastic Bag Pollution – Get Your Free Reusable Bag Friday at Pac N’ Save!
Pick Up A Free Reusable Bag, Friday Feb 1, 3-5 pm, Pac N’ Save Foods In support of the countywide reusable bag ordinance that went into effect Jan. 1, Alameda County’s Clean Water Program will give away reusable bags on … Continue reading
The Big Job of Choosing the Right City Manager
Patrick O’Keeffe Retiring Emeryville City Manager Patrick O’Keeffe has resigned, effective April 19. O’Keeffe served as City Manager for the past 7 years. Before that, he was the city’s Economic Development and Housing Director under City Manager John Flores for … Continue reading
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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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
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Tagged emeryville police chief Ken James, nancy skinner
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City Agrees to Preserve 7 “Parkside” Trees
The City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 4 (Council Member Jennifer West recused) to approve a new design of the soon-to-be-built Parkside Development on Stanford Avenue between Doyle and Hollis streets. The new design retains seven of the mature trees … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, City Hall
Tagged Maurice Kaufman, Parkside development, Trees
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City of Emeryville Artist Reception
Join a celebration of the city’s public art program and the recent purchase of a new work by Emeryville artist Carl Hoard II entitled “Urban Transformation.” The piece was acquired by the city through the city sponsored “Purchase Award Program,” … Continue reading
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Tagged "Urban Transformation", Carl Hoard II, Emeryville Public Art Program
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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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Realtors renaming of Golden Gate neighborhood raises gentrification concerns with locals
(This story was reprinted from Oakland Local.) Published on Thursday, November 29, 2012 by Lauren Soldano In the last few months, a new word has been coined by Realtors at Lawton Associates, Better Homes and Gardens RE and other local … Continue reading
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Tagged Berkeley, Emeryville, NOBE, Oakland
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Emeryville Taiko Group Moves to W. Oakland Due to Noise Complaints
Emeryville Taiko, a Japanese drumming group, has been without a set practice place for years due to noise issues. The group’s latest home is Soundwave Studios in West Oakland. (Reprinted from Oakland North.) By Samantha Masunaga Drums boomed … Continue reading
Police: Emeryville warehouse was marijuana distribution center
By Harry Harris Oakland Tribune Posted: 11/13/2012 09:36:52 AM PST Updated: 11/13/2012 03:39:53 PM PST EMERYVILLE — A 2,000-square-foot warehouse where police last week seized 400 pounds of marijuana with a street value of at least $250,000 was … Continue reading