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Good morning, North Oakland! Lots of news this morning. The Chron is reporting that, after our prolonged state budget debacle, some opinion leaders are hoping to scrap the rule that requires a two-thirds vote to pass state budget and taxes. Keep an eye out for new initiatives on the 2010 ballot that would lower the required votes from two-thirds to 55 percent. PG&E announced yesterday a plan to finance five solar plants throughout their territory. The Chron has a nice…
I was in Safeway over the weekend when I noticed that the Valentine’s Day clearance candy was sitting right next to a brand new crate of Cadbury Eggs. Now I know, I know, they are few things more disgusting than a chocolate egg filled with a sugary mock yolk, but I don’t care. I also like the movie “Roadhouse” and some select Michael Bolton songs. Sue me. But, anyway, as I was looking at the display, I realized Lent must…
I’ve seen local restaurants and bars offer “recession specials” in the past few months—cheap eats or drinks to appeal to the spending-averse consumer (and aren’t we all pretty spending-averse right now?). But now other types of industries are offering recession deals. Take this new promotion from Hyundai: if you buy a car and then lose your source of income, Hyundai will pay your car payments for up to three months. If you’re unable to find a new job or income…
Rise and shine, North Oakland! Here are your headlines for the day: Oakland City Council is mulling new ballot measures for a potential June 2 special election. The proposals offer clues as to how the Council plans to tackle the (at least) $50 million budget gap for the 09-10 fiscal year. And the Chronicle reminds us that all this rain is doing little to increase California water levels. Apparently, a couple of weeks of rain are no match for a…
Telegraph and 26th St.
I know it’s good for the drought and all, but this rain is not great for riding bikes…
Good morning, North Oakland! Here are your headlines for the day. A man was killed in a drive-by shooting near Bushrod Park yesterday evening. Police identified the victim as 29-year-old Charles Archille; as of this morning, there are no suspects. The Chronicle reports that the Bay Area Toll Authority is considering charging carpools a toll to cross the Bay Bridge and other area bridges in an effort to ease budget woes. Obama’s housing rescue plan may not provide much relief…
It’s Oscar Sunday! For your reading pleasure, the Chronicle takes a look today at California’s freeze on executions–three years and counting–as well as a story on Niman Ranch, the East Bay purveyor of humanely-raised meats that has recently been bought out by a Chicago company. Oh, and there’s the requisite piece on the economy, this time focusing on the international implications of the crisis. The Tribune also offers an angle on the economy: the upswing of patrons at public libraries,…
