A proposed parking management program in Emeryville on Tuesday night is already controversial enough. But included in the proposed contract that would bring additional metered parking to the city’s business district, is a subcontract with Vigilant Solutions, a controversial data… Read More ›
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Emeryville to raise LGBTQ flag for itself, another for Dublin, as backlash begins
If Dublin city leaders won’t recognize the LGBTQ community’s steady effort for inclusiveness by raising the rainbow-striped LGBT Pride flag at their city hall, then Emeryville Councilmember John Bauters says his city will fly one for Emeryville on June 8,… Read More ›
Oakland public bank study put on hold while city passes the hat around to cannabis interests
OAKLAND CITY COUNCILDuring the Oakland City Council committee stage, at least one Oakland councilmember consistently urged stakeholders in the city’s cannabis business community to fund a proposed $100,000 public bank feasibility study rather than using the depleted general fund. Councilmember… Read More ›
Hayward to form 22-person task force to combat discrimination
Hayward Councilmember Francisco Zermeno raised the subject of sanctuary cities during Tusday night’s council meeting. HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL |On the same night Alameda and Emeryville, with some urgency, declared themselves sanctuary cities, the Hayward City Council set the stage for… Read More ›
Alameda may soon begin conversation of raising its minimum wage
Alameda Mayor Trish Spencer may kick start the minimum wage conversation on the island. ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL | Oakland and Emeryville have moved to raise its citywide minimum wage in recent years. In addition, increases are expected soon for low-wage… Read More ›
P.M. BRIEFING | 5.6.15 (POLITICIANS IN HATS WEEK)
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell, center, poses with law enforcement while wearing a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration cap. Last week, Swalwell urged for the nomination of a “progressive” DEA administrator. CA DROUGHT | Jerry Brown to water tunnel critics: ‘Shut up’… Read More ›
Schaaf chooses Emeryville’s Landreth to lead Oakland city government
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL | Oakland had to only look across its border to find its next city administrator as Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the hiring of Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth late Friday. Landreth is a native of Oakland and… Read More ›
