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 ›
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With A’s in mind, Alameda County Supervisors seek to sell Coliseum interests to Oakland
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 ›
Alameda County supervisors say they will end Urban Shield funding in 2019
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 ›
Charles Plummer, former Alameda County sheriff known for creating ‘Cardinal Sins’ police training guidelines , dies at 87
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 ›
County supervisor lectured Alameda’s mayor after she did not support ballot measure that benefits her city’s interests
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 ›
In a reversal, Alameda County approves adult-use cannabis sales in unincorporated areas
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 ›
Man known as "Papa John" dies. Helped save San Leandro Hospital from certain closure
“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 ›
ALCO begins process of issuing $580 million Measure A1 affordable housing bonds
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 ›
Khanna floats Lee for U.S. Senate: A look at the political earthquake that would hit the East Bay
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 ›
EBC AGENDA | OCT 6-12 | Fox Theater is a white elephant; affordable housing for OAKLAND’s Brooklyn Basin; SAN LEANDRO shoreline update
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 ›
Calls for elected representation are stirring once again in unincorporated Castro Valley
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 ›
After colleague’s long-winded Warriors speech two years ago, Wilma Chan keeps it short
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 ›
Haggerty: Alameda County is not helping transportation sales tax by buying cars from elsewhere
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 ›
Controversial Alameda County EMS contract nears 3-year contract extension, but future relationship is doubtful
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 County supes await labor union’s choice before appointing next treasurer-tax collector
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 ›
Eden Health District escapes Chan’s bid for dissolution
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 is a candidate to be Alameda County’s next treasurer-tax collector
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 ›
Alameda County updates mobile home rent ordinance; increases will still outpace nearby cities
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 to be appointed to Oakland Coliseum JPA
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 ›
Placing their trust in Ronnie Lott, Alameda County supervisors agree to Raiders stadium term sheet
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 ›
Mary C. Warren, lengedary East Bay public servant; Coliseum commissioner, dies
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 set to place affordable housing bond on the November ballot
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 ›
Email suggests Miley’s re-election campaign and IE supporting him is improperly coordinating efforts
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 agree to 1-year Coliseum lease extension with options
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’s proposed Raiders lease is the best in NFL history, says supervisor
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 ›
LISTEN: East Bay Citizen Podcast with guest ALCO Supervisor Scott Haggerty
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(VIDEO) Supe Haggerty to Castro Valley: ‘You’re some of the most unappreciative people I’ve seen in my entire life’
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 ›
Alameda County Supes sidestep idea for elected advisory board in Castro Valley
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 ›
Bay Area transportation, planning agencies set early stages for merger
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 Supervisors postpone vote on cellphone surveillance upgrade
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 ›