THE WEEK OF MAY 4-10 –HAYWARD– Special council meeting, Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. [ENTIRE AGENDA HERE]–SOUTH HAYWARD HOUSING– “The proposed project will result in development of approximately 25 acres of underutilized and mainly vacant land located near the South Hayward BART Station… Read More ›
ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORSWith hopes of paving the way for the Oakland Athletics to build a new ballpark at the current Coliseum complex, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors announced they will formally enter into negotiations to sell their portion… Read More ›
ALCO BOARD OF SUEPRVISORSAfter years of vehement opposition by progressive and minority groups, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Tuesday afternoon decided to end funding for Urban Shield after this year. “Urban Shield ends at the conclusion of today’s vote,”… Read More ›
Former Alameda County Charles Plummer was first elected in 1986 and served 20 years. ALAMEDA COUNTYCharles Plummer, who served 20 of his 54 years in law enforcement serving as Alameda County sheriff, passed away Monday. He was 87. Stern in… Read More ›
Alameda Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer ALAMEDA CTC The nine-county regional ballot measure this June to raise an estimated $4.5 billion for local transportation projects, includes significant funding for Bay Area ferries, which are immensely popularity in places like Alameda. But when… Read More ›
Tuesday’s resolution will allow Alameda County’s two medical cannabis dispensaries to seek state licenses for adult-use. ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORSUnincorporated Alameda County’s two medical cannabis dispensaries would be financially impacted if not allowed to sell recreational cannabis starting next month,… Read More ›
“Papa John” Kalafatich passed away Nov. 22 He was 80. APPRECIATIONJohn Kalafatich is a big man. He doesn’t use his size to intimidate, nor does he raise his voice very often. His face is ruggedly ringed with a white beard… Read More ›
ALAMEDA COUNTYThe serious lack of affordable housing in the East Bay was clearly apparent to voters in Alameda County last year with approval of Measure A1, a $580 million general obligation bond to help foster new ownership of affordable housing… Read More ›
CONGRESSBefore Rep. Ro Khanna dropped fellow Alameda County Rep. Barbara Lee‘s name today as a possible progressive challenge to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who announced Monday that she is running for re-election next year, the idea of such a run was… Read More ›
THE WEEK OCTOBER 6-12 –OAKLAND– City Council committee hearings, Tuesday, Oct. 10, starts at 9:30 a.m. ➤Community & Economic Development Committee, 1:30 p.m. [ENTIRE AGENDA HERE]–FOX THEATER LOANS– Debts from the iconic theater’s $47.5 million renovation a decade ago is… Read More ›
Alameda County Superivsor Nate Miley, right, along with Castro Valley Matters President Michael Kusiak, at an Eden Area Livability Initiative meeting Thursday in San Lorenzo. CASTRO VALLEYA group of Castro Valley residents are once again advocating not for incorporation, at… Read More ›
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and MC Hammer at the Warriors victory parade Thursday. ALAMEDA COUNTYOn a similar sun-swept afternoon in Oakland two years ago, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty stepped to the lectern and addressed an estimated 1 million Warriors… Read More ›
ALAMEDA COUNTYAlameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty says its purchasing policies, especially when it comes to big-ticket items such as automobiles, are undercutting its own ability to fund Measure BB, the countywide one-cent transportation sales tax used to rebuild the East Bay’s roads…. Read More ›
Texas-based Paramedics Plus won a controversial contract for Alameda County EMS services in 2010, but has financially struggled ever since. ALAMEDA COUNTYThe three-year extension of a controversial Alameda County contract for emergency ambulance services was moved forward by the Board… Read More ›
ALAMEDA COUNTYAlameda County supervisors will wait another week before appointing a new treasurer-tax collector while the powerful Service Employees International Union Local 1021 decides which of the four candidates to endorse. The four candidates are former Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison,… Read More ›
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan has threatened dissolution of the health district for differing reasons since 2012. EDEN HEALTH DISTRICTThere is not a need for the embattled Eden Health District to be dismantled and its assets distributed to various health… Read More ›
Former Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison is one of five seeking to replace retiring long-time County Treasurer Donald White. ALAMEDA COUNTYAs Alameda County treasurer-tax collector Donald White is the name property owners loathed to write at tax time. But after White announced… Read More ›
A single-wide mobile home located on Castro Valley Boulevard. ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORSDuring a prolonged housing affordability crisis in the East Bay, mobile home parks have been a low-cost option for many residents, especially seniors. But in relative terms,… Read More ›
Ignacio De La Fuente PHOTO/Shane Bond COLISEUM JPA | In football terms, it’s kind of like re-signing a former star quarterback, albeit, a bit past his prime, but the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Joint Powers Authority is about to add former Oakland… Read More ›
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott addressing the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning in Oakland. ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS |The Alameda County Board of Supervisors agreed to signing a term sheet with a group led by Hall of… Read More ›
APPRECIATION | Mary C. Warren, one of the most accomplished public servants in East Bay history and a trailblazer for women in local government, died Aug. 6. She was 94. Flags at Alameda County facilities were ordered to be flown… Read More ›
Alameda County Supervisors Scott Haggerty and Richard Valle. ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | During a meeting earlier this year, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty was nearly in tears. The lack of affordable housing that has created so much fear in… Read More ›
A mailer from Pleasanton Families for Supervisor Nate Miley, an IE supporting his re-election. ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | DISTRICT 4 |Earlier this month, a mysterious independent expenditures committee named “Pleasanton Families for Supervisor Nate Miley” surfaced without much funding… Read More ›
Raiders will stay at the Coliseum for the 2016 season and possible the next two years. COLISEUM | The Oakland Raiders are staying put for the 2016 season and possibly the next two years. The team and Coliseum Joint Powers Authority… Read More ›
Coliseum JPA member says undisclosed Raiders lease proposal is “fair and reasonable.” RAIDERS | The Coliseum Joint Powers Authority is offering the Raiders a lease extension so good that Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty is calling it the best “in… Read More ›
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Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty just couldn’t take it any longer. After listening to comments from supporters of an elected advisory board in unincorporated Castro Valley, the often straight-talking supervisor… Read More ›
The infamous Castro Valley sign is in county storage, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty asked resident Tuesday whether they wanted it back. ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | CASTRO VALLEY |The ability of residents in unincorporated Castro Valley to empower their community… Read More ›
MTC chair said the decision to override its Executive Director Steve Heminger’s (pictured) plan is not a knock against the proposal. MTC-ABAG MERGER | Steve Heminger, the executive director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) said his staff pleaded against… Read More ›
Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty said the controversial Stingray discussion will come back to the board on Oct. 13. PHOTO/Shane Bond ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office’s proposed $113,000 upgrade for a surveillance device used to… Read More ›
