The Emeryville Connection: A news magazine published by the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce
March 2008
Seven New Officers Hired, Takes Police to Full Strength
Seven new police officers are patrolling Emeryville bringing the police department to full strength after a more than four-year recruiting drive, Chief Ken James announced. And two more are in the… «read more»
General Plan Update Takes a Step Forward
Community Input Sought—Joint City Council, Planning Comission Hearing Set For March 22nd Emeryville residents later this month will get another look at the ongoing update of the… «read more»
You Can Minimize Your Waste at Special Events
Alameda County is host to more than 150 events each year. Whether it’s a sporting affair or a large conference, all special events produce large amounts of waste; waste that can be diverted… «read more»
A Guide to Spring Cleaning
The rainy days of winter are almost behind us and for many of us the excess we have accumulated during winter (or over the years) has reached the breaking point. It’s time for Spring Cleaning!… «read more»
Youth Art Month In Emeryville
Schools in Emeryville will be artistic this month. The Emery Unified School District is celebrating “Art is Education” month in March with a parade, a conference, a musical fund-raiser… «read more»
Predatory Lending Prevention and Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Sponsored by the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency. Saturday, March 22nd 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Emeryville Senior Center 4321 Salem Street, Emeryville, CA Come get information about how to avoid… «read more»
General Plan Update: Plan Framework to be Unveiled
Core concepts representing the framework of the City’s next General Plan will be presented to the City Council and Planning Commission at a special joint meeting being held in the City Council… «read more»
Turn Public Values Into Public Policy . . . Full Funding for Our Schools
Twelve months after declaring 2008 the Year of Education, Governor Schwarzenegger now proposes $4.8 billion in cuts to education funding. The Year of Education is fast becoming, as noted by State… «read more»
City Council Briefs - A Summary of Actions Taken by the
City Council Extends Exclusive Negotiating Rights on Transit Center The City Council voted 4-1 to extend the exclusive negotiating rights [ERN] with Wareham Development for up to one year on the… «read more»
Become Successfully Self-Employed
Dear Coach Carole, I have been working in an insurance company for the last 10 years and think I am ready for a change. I like the work; however, I do not like the organizational politics, I think I… «read more»
Wellness@Work - Is This the New Green?
With everything we hear about going green, have we left ourselves out of the equation? One can’t avoid hearing about America’s high number citizens who are overweight, have diabetes, or… «read more»
In the Kitchen with Terry Paulding
Sometimes, my job is just too much fun. In the space of two weeks, I’ve catered ribs, chicken, potato salad, baked beans and cornbread for a swim team banquet, made a Cajun birthday feast… «read more»
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