The Emeryville Connection: A news magazine published by the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce
June 2007
Maze freeway collapse puts spotlight on disaster preparedness in Emeryville
You could’ve barbequed a pretty big hot dog in the intense freeway fire which lit up the early Sunday morning darkness on April 29 as 8,600 gallons of gasoline went up in flames… «read more»
Emeryville Snags Major EPA Grants for Site Cleanups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the awarding of $400,000 in grants to the City of Emeryville as part of the Agency’s Brownfields Program, which helps… «read more»
Be an Emeryville CERT member, be prepared
Have you ever wondered about the different types of hazards around us? Do you know how to react in a case of a disaster? What about a major fire? A major earthquake? Are you prepared? The… «read more»
Novartis Park opened on Community Day
Novartis kicked off its first Community Partnership Day in Emeryville by opening a brand new city park and sending nearly 400 employees to volunteer in the community.The April 26 event drew a large… «read more»
Ruby*s Cafe Brings Neighborhood Feel to Emeryville
It’s one of those places you take at your own pace: drop in to linger over pastries for conversation with a friend, or blitz through for a quick breather and a sandwich to go before… «read more»
Emeryville Grads Look Forward to Future
They’re a small group, preparing to head out into an uncertain world. But they have persevered the past 12 years. And they are confident and they are ready. On the evening of June 13th,… «read more»
Pixar Screening Benefits Emery Schools
On June 8th you can get a sneak preview of one of the summer’s most anticipated movies and help Emeryville schools For the third straight year, Pixar Animation Studios is hosting a… «read more»
Ratatouille
RatatouilleFor 4 servings This dish ages well—make plenty, and enjoy it warm for dinner, cold as a salad for lunch. Start only with the best seasonal vegetables, because they are the… «read more»
YES on Measure A
In 2003, Emeryville voters signaled their support for the Emery schools by overwhelmingly passing Measure A, a 10 cents per square foot parcel tax paid for by residents and commercial buildings… «read more»
Martin Denies City Council Run
Freshman City Councilman John Fricke appears to be telling three other council members whose terms expire in November that he wants to unseat at least one of them. On March 27, Fricke, an… «read more»
Emeryville Shows It's Prepared to Protect Residents and Businesses
Emeryville’s response to the tanker truck crash of Sunday, April 29th, and the subsequent collapse of part of the MacArthur Maze freeway should leave Emeryville residents and business… «read more»
City Programs Assist Prospective Homeowners
The City of Emeryville’s Below-Market-Rate (BMR) Program may be your ticket to affordable housing in Emeryville. The BMR Program includes rentals and for-sale units in new developments; rents… «read more»
In the Kitchen with Terry Paulding
When I think of ratatouille, I can almost smell the air on a hot summer day. I envision a gorgeous, full-ripe vegetable garden, picking peppers and eggplants, zucchini and onions. Adding… «read more»
Residents Weigh in on General Plan Update
Emeryville residents are saying now they want a sense of connectedness and livability as the city overhauls its general plan to prepare for the next 20 years. That is the most prominent comment… «read more»
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