| | Oakland drops Victory Court ballparkThe state take-back of redevelopment money has forced the city to abandon plans for a waterfront ballpark -- the linchpin of efforts to keep the A's in Oakland. Hills letters: Voters should keep Fujioka on councilVoters should keep Fujioka on councilAs the Feb. 7 city elections rapidly approach, please remember to exercise your vote.All responsible residents of Piedmont should vote for Margaret Fujioka for City Council. Montclarion police blotterThe following crimes were recently reported in the Oakland hills or nearby neighborhoods, according to Oakland police:Assaults (1) Jan. 14 -- 5100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Hills pet of the weekCourtesy of East Bay SPCAAudrey is a 2-year-old female Dachshund with the long floppy ears and big eyes of her breed. She is a cheerful little dog who loves to share a lap and is light, at only 81/2 pounds. Monclarion/Piedmonter Around the HornDragons edge Pirates Bishop O'Dowd High's Marcus Green scored 10 of his 21 points in the third quarter to help the Dragons boys basketball team outlast host San Leandro 59-55 on Jan. What's HappeningOakland Cal Ripken Babe Ruth -- Oakland Cal Ripken Babe Ruth Baseball League registration 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through March 3, 5-7 p.m. Jan 30, and online. Moving along at the Caldecott TunnelBay Area commuters who grind their way through traffic on a daily basis through the Caldecott Tunnel saw another key step toward relief. A gantry was contructed and will move westward through the Fourth Bore project on rails to provide a platform for workers who will install a yellow waterproof Montclair briefs:People's Movement Assembly set for Jan. 28 "What California Can Learn from Latin America" will be the topic of the People's Movement Assembly on Jan. 28. Montclarion police blotterThe following crimes were reported in the Oakland hills or nearby neighborhoods, according to the Oakland police:Assaults (0)Auto Burglaries (15) Jan. 6 -- Joaquin Miller Road and Skyline Boulevard (10 a. Hills Pet of the WeekCourtesy of East Bay SPCARocket, a female kitten with a gray and white coat, is a little shy but warms up to people quickly. She loves to cuddle and will reward you with a soft low purr for the attention. Hills Letters: Emerald View is a good plan for cityEmerald View is a good plan for cityThe Emerald View high-rise project by Lake Merritt is an elegant example of how Oakland can attract investment if we are to reduce crime, improve services and reach potential. | |
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