Monthly Archives: May 2013

Letter (& photos) to the Editor: The Degreening of Temescal Creek Park

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Editor

Dear Editor: Makes me heartsick to see it.  All that open, green space gone for a smattering of ugly toys on top of pavement and rubber. I find it hard to believe that people with children require the destruction of … Continue reading →

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The (Emeryville) Ship’s Afloat

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Bill Reuter

I’ve been studying the city of Emeryville’s Comprehensive Annual Report covering the year ending June 30, 2012.  Not an easy read at 206 pages, but it gives a useful picture of how we are doing as a financial entity.  My … Continue reading →

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Hundreds of Cyclists Made Magic Last Night

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Scott Donahue

  Last night after 10 PM, while I was fading out via Netflix, unusual sounds from outdoors raised my awareness beyond the flickering screen. I heard many people and music, whooping and joy yelling. I thought I detected Wagner’s “Flight … Continue reading →

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Emeryville Wins Fight for Bike/Ped Bridge

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Editor

Text reprinted from Council Member Jennifer West’s blog: Yesterday (Thursday, May 9), the City of Emeryville had a real victory! We won our litigation against the State of California, which had denied our use of Redevelopment funds to pay for … Continue reading →

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Letter(s) to the Editor: The Degreening of Temescal Creek Park

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Editor

  (RE Oct. 16, 2012 Letter to the Editor from Eric Gascoyne: Cut Spending, Save the Trees at Temescal Creek Park) To the Editor: Thanks (to Eric Gascoyne) for writing his letter. I went to the City Council meeting and … Continue reading →

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Crimewatch: Robbery Near W. Oakland BART

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Editor

This was recently posted on Nextdoor Emeryville, a local social networking site. The incident occurred about a week ago. “K and I were riding our bikes along Mandela from WO BART a bit after 7:00 this evening, more or less … Continue reading →

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Children Matter: New Family Resource Center, and What’s New at Emeryville Child Development Center

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Ruth Major

New Family Resource and Wellness Center! Several years ago, John Sugiyama, interim superintendent of Emery Unified School District, put together a small working group to look at services in Emeryville for children birth to 5 and their families.  There were … Continue reading →

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