Quote of the Moment: “Bike lanes, trees, old houses with character, interesting neighborhoods all attract the types of people who, in turn, tend to enhance the community. Livable neighborhoods that include the above attributes (and more) are always cited in … Continue reading
Calling all interested residents! There will be a study session during tonight’s Emeryville Planning Commission meeting to discuss the regulations and policies governing the city’s street trees. The session, and public comment, is expected to begin about 8:30 PM. Emeryville … Continue reading
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“Bike lanes, trees, old houses with character, interesting neighborhoods all attract the types of people who, in turn, tend to enhance the community. Livable neighborhoods that include the above attributes (and more) are always cited in the ‘best places to … Continue reading
Not in City’s Best Interest to Rush Sale; MM’s Exclusive Right to Develop Land Near Bay St Mall Expires Sept. 30 In a closed session last week, the Emeryville City Council decided not to sell the four acres north of Bay … Continue reading
Finance Committee Recommends Community Input on Priority Projects for Capital Improvement Pool The Finance Committee took a close look at the economic state of the city at its meeting last month. What did the quarterly figures show? Eight of the … Continue reading
Below is a follow-up article by Adrian McGilly to a letter he sent yesterday to City Planning Director Charles Bryant. The letter, which was printed in The Secret News, asks the City to save some of the mature trees on … Continue reading
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
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
Tracy Schroth, EDITOR
Shirley Enomoto, RESEARCHER
CONTRIBUTORS
Scott Donahue
Adrian McGilly
Bill Reuter
Judy Timmel
COLUMNISTS
Richard Ambro
The North End
Greg Harper
Missives & Misgivings
Ruth Major
Children Matter
Tracy Schroth
Whine & Dine
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