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Category Archives: Arts/Culture
Emeryville in the Post Redevelopment Agency Era
The city’s Finance Advisory Committee met on Monday, Feb. 27. Some of its business was routine, some not. First, some good news: Revenue for the second quarter was up $1,512,843 over the same period last year, a gain of about … Continue reading
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Meeting Tonight! Charting Emeryville’s Future
Tell the City Council What You Would Like to See When: 5:30-8:30 pm, Tonight, Tues., Feb. 28 Where: Emeryville City Hall, 1333 Park Ave. What: Redevelopment is gone and we must set our shared priorities before the new two-year budget … Continue reading
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Why Buy Local: Arizmendi Bakery and Pizzeria
by Reem Assil and Jabari Jones In a tough economy, and in a city known as a haven for big business, it has been a longstanding challenge for small businesses to thrive in Emeryville. But Arizmendi Bakery and Pizzeria has … Continue reading
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Hostages Held Overnight in Botched Office Depot Robbery
OAKLAND (CBS 5) – A suspect who held hostages overnight at an Emeryville office supply store in a botched attempt to rob the store was taken into custody Saturday morning, an Oakland police officer said. After police reviewed surveillance video … Continue reading
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Children Matter: Join the Richmond Read-Aloud Volunteer Program
Are you looking for a good place to volunteer and help children develop a love for books and reading? Our neighbor to the north offers just the thing. For 15 years, volunteers like me have been reading to kindergarten and … Continue reading
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Why Buy Local?
Why should Emeryville support locally-owned businesses? Shopping is a political act. Where we choose to plunk down our dollars has implications far beyond our own household budgets. Supporting local business helps the local economy and makes our communities stronger. Locally-owned … Continue reading
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The Osher Life-Long Learning Institute
I’ve been taking courses and attending lectures for seniors offered by Cal State East Bay’s OLLI (Osher Life-Long Learning Institute) for several years. It’s been a mind expanding experience and great fun. OLLI offers lectures (free to members), courses … Continue reading
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Richard Misrach: A focus on the after-story
Reprinted from Richard Misrach: A focus on the after-story August 1, 2011 1:00 pm by Tracey Taylor Richard Misrach in his Emeryville studio where he has worked since 1976. Photo: Tracey Taylor Richard Misrach is nothing if not patient. When, … Continue reading
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25th Annual Emeryville Arts Exhibition
Reception: Friday September 30, 2011 6-9 p.m. Show Dates: October 1-23, 2011
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The North End: Third Annual 64th Street Block Party a Success!
Introducing The North End by Richard Ambro. This occasional column will feature news and events happening in and around the north end of town. _____________________________ The 64th Street neighborhood recently held its Third Annual Block Party and about 100 or … Continue reading
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