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Part-time work

earthgirlie — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:48:09 GMT

Hey everyone:
I have been scouring Craigslist for a part-time job while I'm in grad school, and so far, no dice. I want to work 10 to 20 hours a week and have skills in editing, writing, general office work, counseling, creative stuff ... I am looking for something that pays more than minimum wage. Doesn't have to be a "serious" job---just need to earn some $$.

Any leads or ideas?

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Robber at Milano Restaurant

eastby4 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:45:39 GMT

This is a shame. I eat there all the time. I always kinda felt safe there. I guess none of us are safe no matter where we are.

OAKLAND _ Four robbers invaded Milano Restaurant on Grand Avenue Sunday night, taking cash and valuables at gunpoint from a dozen patrons and employees.
Investigators said two of the four robbers had guns. There was no violence, but police said when one patron in his 50s stood up, one of the robbers walked over and put a pistol to his head, forced him to sit down and empty his pockets.

The robbers were last seen running east on nearby Elwood Street.

The takeover robbery at Milano, a popular Italian restaurant at 3424 Grand Ave., was the third takeover robbery in Oakland in as many weeks.

The Happy Garden Restaurant, 4112 MacArthur Blvd. was robbed Friday night at 9:35 p.m. Three men robbed a dozen customers there.

On March 31, Red Boy Pizza, 1500 Leimert Blvd, was robbed by two men.

Police said it's unknown if the same robbers were involved. Detailed descriptions of the robbers was not available.

Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $7,500 in reward money in each restaurant robbery. Anyone with information can call police at (510) 238-3326 or Crime Stoppers at (510) 238-6946.

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Community Meeting for Adams Point Residents

tim — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:59:39 GMT

Hi,
I've recently moved back to this neighborhood and remember there being regular Adams Point Community meetings and someone had a regular walk scheduled on Thursday evenings. Does anyone know if these two things are still happening? I'd appreciate any info you might have. Your neighbor,
T

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Searching for off-street Parking in the Adams Point Area

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:25:27 GMT

Hi all,

I'm a newcomer to the area and will be moving this month to a complex near Montecito and Lee streets (near the Whole Foods). The problem is, the place I'm renting only has one parking spot for the owner, so I'm currently seeing if it's possible to rent another spot from any residents in the area who might not need their space.

I was also wondering if Whole Foods ever decided to let residents use their parking lot after hours, does anyone know about that?

If anyone has info on parking spaces, please do let me know, I greatly appreciate it!

Thank you!

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Whole Foods?

mapezaid — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 22:48:16 GMT

hey all
Just found this while searching for some info on the proposed whole foods at the Cox Cadillac site/eyesore. Anyone know the status of that? It seems to have dropped off the city planning agenda. What does everyone think of having a whole foods there?

Matt

Vernon @ Lee since 2000

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best internet connectivity

mikewertheim — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:59:13 GMT

I'm going to be moving into an apartment at Lee St and Montecito.

I'd love to hear people's experiences with their internet providers -- both DSL and cable.

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Good Delivery Restaurant? Pizza or otherwise...

Maya — Wed, 18 May 2005 02:31:21 GMT

Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendaitons for delivery dinners, pizza or otherwise. We've been in Adams Point for almost 2 years and have yet to find decent delivery pizza. No surprise in the east bay, I guess. How about Chinese, Thai, Japanese?

-Maya
(working late these days)

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Just found an Adams Point apartment!

PollyMoller — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 04:32:07 GMT

And I'm looking forward to being a part of it with y'all. :)
Cheers.
Polly

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rapes

earthgirlie — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 04:10:15 GMT

Hey everyone:
I just saw a flyer in the neighborhood saying that an attempted robbery and rape occurred here on Wed morning and that another rape had recently happened. Does anyone have more details about these crimes? Scary!!!!

Be careful out there.

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looking for reputable used Honda dealer

earthgirlie — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 07:21:52 GMT

OK, is that a contradiction? I have never bought a car and am looking to buy a used Honda or maybe a Toyota. I thought going through a dealer would be safer than a private seller because I could get a warranty, but the reviews I found on line of Oakland Honda were all pretty bad. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reputable dealer somewhere in the Bay Area?

Thanks!!!
Blair

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Landscapign and Lighting assessment district

toomanyTomcats — Thu, 25 May 2006 19:18:16 GMT

Before I left for vacation I got a letter in the mail from the city of Oakland asking for an increase in the LLAD tax. For me, it will go from $111 to $156.
$45.00 additional per year for homeowners to keep streetlinghts on, streets cleaned and parks maintained. Personally, I don't really see $45 a year helping the situation- parks are overgrown, parks staff keeps getting cut, street sweeping does not happen every other day on my block(though they do ticket every other day), and spraying medians with roundup in the name of maintenence is something I do not want any of my dollars going towards.
I haven't the time to do do full research- at least right now- any opinions and/or facts on this?

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Moving Sale

Maya — Fri, 12 May 2006 04:27:08 GMT

We're having a moving sale this Sunday from 10am-3pm

372 Adams Street
Oakland 94610

Burning Man Gear (incl carport shade structure)
Bicycles
Coolers
Camping Gear
Dressers
Bookcases
Household items cheap

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good Thai Restaurant around the Lake?

Jeninsf — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:37:59 GMT

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good Thai place on Grand or in the Grand-Lake area. there seem to be a few Thai places but they are never crowded, which makes me wonder.

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Dog Killers on Montecito?

shannon — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:51:35 GMT

last week some gun weilding thugs broke into the lobby of my building on Montecito, stole a guy's dog as he came in, took it down the street and shot it. My friend just called me today saying he heard on the news that just yesterday some guys were waiting in the lobby of a building on Montecito, took another guy's dog from him at gunpoint and strangled it to death. WTF?

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public service announcement: Pick up Bulk Waste in Oakland

Dumb — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:43:22 GMT

1. Final Bulky Waste Pick Up of 2005 & Hazardous Waste Disposal Drop Off This Weekend
From: Brooklyn Block Club <brooklynblockclub@yahoo.com>

________________________________________________________________________
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 11:24:04 -0800 (PST)
From: Brooklyn Block Club <brooklynblockclub@yahoo.com>
Subject: Final Bulky Waste Pick Up of 2005 & Hazardous Waste Disposal Drop Off This Weekend

The deadline for scheduling the final bulky waste pick up of the year is fast approaching. Oakland residents can call 613-8710 to schedule a pick up. The Oakland Hazardous Waste Facility will be accepting drop offs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Details below.

All Oakland residents who have weekly garbage and recycling service in buildings of 4 units or less are entitled to one bulky waste pick up per year (each unit is required to have service, and one bulky waste pick up can be scheduled per unit).

The pick up is on the regular collection day, but appointments are going fast. Once they run out of appointments for this year, bulky waste service will count against next year's entitlement.

Renters in buildings of 5 or more units are not entitled to bulky waste pick up, but Oakland taxpayers subsidize bulky waste pick up to rental buildings through tax revenues used to fund Public Works, which picks up illegally dumped items on city property.

Waste management will not pick up hazardous waste, however the Oakland hazardous waste facility will be open this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for Alameda County residents, no appointment is necessary. Further information about hazardous waste and the drop off schedule for the next six months (in Oakland--there are two other facilities) is included below.

The BBC Litter Task Force

For further questions on hazardous waste, call (800) 606-6606 or visit
http://stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=577

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED

2005 Oakland Dropoff Dates
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Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
9 AM to 1 PM

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Oakland Facility
2100 East 7th Street, Oakland

Click here for interactive map and directions from your home
Directions: Interstate 880 to 23rd Avenue exit. The facility is on the Corner of East 7th and Kennedy Streets. The entrance is on East 7th Street. The Con Agra Grain towers, across East 7th Street from the facility, are visible from several blocks away. The facility is found in the Thomas Guide on page 670, section A1.

What You Can Drop Off
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste facilities accept the following materials:

Paint, stain, varnish, thinner and adhesives
Auto products such as old fuel, motor oil, oil filters and batteries
Household batteries, cleaners and sprays
Garden products, including pesticides and fertilizers
Home generated "sharps" waste

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What You Can't Drop Off
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste facilities do not accept the following materials:

Asbestos
Explosives
Railroad ties
Radioactive materials
Medical waste
Most compressed gasses
Computer Monitors
CRTs and TVs
Computers & Electronic Equipment
For information on the proper disposal of these materials, contact the Alameda County Recycling Hotline toll-free at 1-877-STOPWASTE
Small Business Disposal Services
for qualifying Alameda County small quantity generators
Download the "Small Business Waste Program" information packet
If your business has leftover hazardous materials, you may be eligible for a service to safely dispose of these items at reasonable, affordable rates. Businesses that qualify as “small quantity generators” can dispose of hazardous materials safely, conveniently, and in ways that protect our environment.
Among the most common materials covered under the service are:

Solvents, flammable solids and liquids, and detergents.
Propane tanks and aerosol cans.
Car and truck products, such as motor oil, lubricants, oil filters, and antifreeze.
Lawn care products, such as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers.
Paint and paint-related materials, such as stains, varnishes, roofing tar, adhesives, joint compounds, and other petroleum-based products.
Photo-chemical liquids, acids, bases, neutral oxidizers, and swimming pool chemicals.
Step 1: Do I qualify?
Non profit groups, landlords, condo operators, contractors, small businesses, or any other organization or commercial entity that meets the following criteria:

Be located in, and generate the waste in Alameda County
Qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, section 25218.1 , and the Code of Federal Regulations 40, Section 261.5 .
You must produce less than 220 lbs, or 27 gallons of all kinds of hazardous waste per month, and less than 2.2 lb of Extremely Hazardous Waste per month
You must have less than 2200 lbs (about 220 full one gallon paint cans, or 45 full five gallon buckets of paint) of all kinds of hazardous waste in storage at any time.
Step 2: Get an EPA ID Number
All participants in the Small Business Waste program MUST HAVE an EPA Identification number.

Call the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL-EPA) at 1-800-618-6942 to apply for an EPA ID. In many cases EPA ID numbers can be assigned over the phone.

Step 3: The Forms . . .
The CESQG self certification form (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator form) is a legal document attesting to the fact that your firm meets the criteria of a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator

Fill out and return the completed certification form and information form, and we will open an account for you. Return completed forms by mail to:
Alameda County HHW CESQG
1131 Harbor Bay
Alameda, California 94502-6540
or fax: 510-293-9374 or Email: CESQG@co.alameda.ca.us
(State, County, and local hazardous materials regulating agencies reserve the right to visit your organization to verify your qualifications as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator)

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After we have reviewed your certification form we will open an account and send you a confirmation that you are eligible to participate in our program. At this time we will determine whether you will need to submit a prior inventory.
To learn more about getting your business certified for the service, please call the Alameda County Environmental Health Department toll-free at (800) 606-6606.
Alternatives to Hazardous Household Products
Information and products described here are compiled from available literature. No products listed here have been tested and listing in this guide should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement.
Home-Made Alternatives to Toxic Household Products

All-Purpose Cleaner
Glass Cleaner
Stain Remover
Disinfectant
Oven Cleaner
Drains
Tub and Tiles
Polishes
Preserving Indoor Wood
Instead of Moth Balls
Fighting Silverfish
Stick to Glue
Vinyl Floors
Wood Floors
Alternative Air Fresheners
Spice Up Your Home
Removing Onion Odors
Freshen Up Your Garbage Disposal
Cat Smells
Oil-based Paint / Spray Paint
Paint Stripper
Slug Trap
Weed Killer
Make Your Own Fertilizer
Aphid & Mite Control
Attract "Nice Bugs"
Black Spot & Powdery Mildew Spray

All-Purpose Cleaner
1 quart warm water
1 teaspoon liquid soap
1 teaspoon borax
1/4 cup undiluted white vinegar
Mix ingredients and store in a spray bottle.
Use for cleaning countertops, floors, walls, carpets and upholstery.
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Glass Cleaner
1 quart warm water
1/4 cup white vinegar (or 2 tablespoons lemon juice)
Mix ingredients and store in a spray bottle.
Dip a wet sponge in baking soda to clean a glass oven door.
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Stain Remover
1 part glycerin
1 part liquid dish washing detergent
8 parts water
Test on unexposed area of fabric.
Apply to stain as soon as possible and blot with cloth. Store in a plastic squeeze bottle.
Shake well before each use.
Disinfectant
Use 1/2 cup of borax in one gallon of hot water.
To prevent mold or mildew from forming, don’t
rinse off the borax solution.
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Oven Cleaner
1 quart warm water
2 teaspoons borax
2 tablespoons liquid soap
Spray on solutions, wait 20 minutes, then clean.
You can also pour salt on spills as they occur and wipe while your oven is warm.
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Drains
Pour 1/4 cup baking soda down the drain, followed
by 2 ounces of vinegar. Cover the drain and let sit for
15 minutes. Rinse with 2 quarts of boiling water.
Use this treatment regularly to prevent clogged drains and keep them smelling fresh. Also, pour boiling water down drains on a weekly basis to prevent grime buildup.
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Toilet Bowls
Put 1/4 cup borax in toilet bowl and let set overnight. Next day, scrub — or scrub with a solution of 1/2 cup borax to 1 gallon of water.
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Tub and Tiles
Scrub surfaces with baking soda slightly
moistened with water.
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Polishes
Silver: Rub object gently with toothpaste on a soft cloth to avoid scratching. Rinse well with water.
Copper: Pour vinegar and salt over copper and rub
Brass: Polish with Worcestershire sauce; or pour on ketchup, let sit,then wipe dry.
Chrome: Shine wet chrome fixtures by rubbing with newspaper; or rub with baby oil and a soft cloth.
Test first on an inconspicuous area.
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Preserving Indoor Wood
Try borax-based wood preservatives for indoor applications.
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Instead of Moth Balls
Store clean woolens in sealed plastic bags or air-tight containers.
Place garments in the freezer for several days to kill adult moths and larvae.
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Fighting Silverfish
Make traps with mixture of 1 part molasses to 2 parts vinegar. Place near cracks or holes where pests live. Repel silverfish by applying a mixture of borax and sugar or honey to baseboards and cupboards.
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Stick to Glue
Use Elmer’s-type white glue or yellow carpenter’s glues for wood, china, paper and other porous materials. Use a glue stick or paste rather than rubber cement.
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Vinyl Floors
1 gallon warm water
1/2 cup white vinegar or 1/4 cup borax
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Wood Floors
For unvarnished floors, damp mop with mild
vegetable oil soap.
For no-wax floors (such as polyurethane or Swedish finishes), clean with 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water.
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Alternative Air Fresheners
Pour vanilla extract on a cotton ball in a saucer.
Use in your car, home or refrigerator.
Set out a dish of vinegar, or boil 1 tablespoon white vinegar in 1 cup of water to eliminate unpleasant cooking odors.
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Spice Up Your Home
Wrap cloves and cinnamon in cheesecloth and boil in water; or, leave herbal bouquets standing in open dishes for a fragrant smell.
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Removing Onion Odors
Add a few drops of vinegar to soapy water to remove onion odors from utensils, chopping blocks, or hands. Rubbing hands with the cut end of a celery stalk will also remove odor.
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Freshen Up Your Garbage Disposal
To clean garbage disposals, grind used lemons in the disposal or pour in baking soda.
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Cat Smells?
Cover the bottom of your cat’s litter box with baking soda before adding litter. It eliminates odors for days.
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Oil-based Paint / Spray Paint
Use latex water-based paints and apply with a brush or roller whenever possible.
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Paint Stripper
Use a scraper, rasp or abrasive block, heat gun or sandpaper to remove paint without chemicals.
Use water or alkali-based paint strippers rather than solvent-based products.
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Slug Trap — or "Beer Garden"
Cut several 1-inch square openings in the sides of a clean covered cottage cheese container or margarine tub. Sink the container into the soil so the openings are just above the soil surface.
Remove the lid and pour in 1/2-inch of beer, or whip up a yeast mixture:
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baker’s yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups warm water
Replace the lid.
Slugs will be attracted to the trap, fall in and drown. Empty the container every few days and refill.
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Weed Killer
To control weeds, hand-pick them and then apply mulch
from wood chips or grass clippings. This mulch also acts as a natural fertilizer.
You can also pour boiling water on dandelions.
Repeat over several days.
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Make Your Own Fertilizer
4 parts seedmeal or fishmeal
1 part agricultural lime or dolomite
1 part rock phosphate
or 1/2 part bonemeal
1/2 part kelpmeal
Measure ingredients and place in a large container.
Mix well. Use in garden or on lawn, as well as beneath seeds or as a side dressing for vegetables.
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Aphid & Mite Control
Mix 1 tablespoon pure soap with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in 1 gallon of water.
Spray on aphid- or mite-infested plant parts.
Store unused portion in labeled container.
Use pure soap only. Detergent can burn plants.
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Attract "Nice Bugs"
Introduce friendly insects such as ladybugs (natural enemies of aphids), ground beetles and praying mantises, to rid your garden of uninvited pests. Check with a nursery for plants that attract these insects.
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Black Spot & Powdery Mildew Spray
Mix 3 tablespoons baking soda with 2 teaspoons insecticidal soap or ultra-fine horticultural oil in 1 gallon of water. Spray on affected plant parts.
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New!
Sharps Disposal Service

Sharps MUST be packaged in approved sharps containers.

The Alameda County Department of Environmental Health now provides a better, safe and practical solution for residents that generate “sharps” waste.
As of July 1st, 2005 the HHW program is accepting home generated “sharps” waste from Alameda County residents.

Alameda County residents can now dispose of their own home generated “sharps” waste safely and conveniently at any of Alameda County’s Household Hazardous Waste facilities, FREE!
This program is applicable to home generated “sharps” waste only. All businesses that generate sharps are required by the Medical Waste Management Act to have their biohazardous waste picked up by a registered biohazardous waste hauler.
However, although not recommended, it remains legal to dispose of sharps waste packaged in leak proof puncture resistant containers in your household garbage. We recommend sterilizing the sharps by adding a solution of 1 cup household bleach to your sharps container, top it off with plain water till all the sharps are immersed, let it stand for 20 minutes, then empty the bleach solution down the drain and seal the container before placing it in your garbage
NEVER PUT SHARPS IN A RECYCLING BIN!
Here are a few simple steps to use the Alameda County program:

Proof of Alameda County residency is required (such as a drivers license or utility bill).
Obtain a sharps container from your medical provider or local pharmacy where you purchase your injectable supplies.
Follow the instructions on the container – Don’t fill it all the way.
Close the container according to the instructions.
Check our schedule and bring it to one of our Household Hazardous Waste Facilities. As long as you are coming down…bring any other household hazardous waste you might have too!
Keep the container in the passenger compartment with you separate from any other waste you may bring, and let the greeter know you have sharps with you when you arrive.
That’s it!! Our technicians will accept your waste and safely dispose of it in a way that will render it harmless and non-infectious.
If you have a business that generates biohazardous or medical waste, or you are a traveling nurse call us at 510-567-6756 for details on proper disposal.
Sharps containers are available at most chain pharmacies and drugstores and at your local Health Plan Pharmacy. Check with your health provider at the time your prescription is written.
If you have difficulty finding your first container, call us - we can help. We can even get you your first one free if you can’t find it at your local drug store.
Call us at 510-670-6460 or toll-free 1-800-606-6606 or email HHWSharps@acgov.org for more details.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead

The Brooklyn Block Club
PO Box 61
Oakland, CA 94604

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au revoir, but not goodbye

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 06:05:22 GMT

the count down has begun, and in 10 days, i will be an ex-pat of Adam's Point. i suppose the timing is fortuitous, given the recent spate of armed robberies on my street. but that actually has nothing to do with it...

the good news is that my girlfriend and i have found a beautiful loft on the other end of the lake, near Laney College. It's going to feel different for sure, and instead of Mt. Tam and the sunset, i'll be exposed to the hills and the sunrise.

i'm sure to make the rounds on a regular basis, as it's simply not possible to give up on the gems of the area such as Los Cantaros and Luka's -- and my neighborhood friends...

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Sketches of robbers on line...

Dumb — Wed, 18 May 2005 00:07:52 GMT

OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES SKETCHES OF LAKE MERRITT ROBBERY SUSPECTS
NEWS FROM
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WAYNE G TUCKER
CHIEF OF POLICE

For Additional Information:
Officer Danielle Ashford
Public Information Officer
Ph.510.238.7230

For ImmediateRelease

OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES SKETCHES OF LAKE MERRITT ROBBERY SUSPECTS

OAKLAND, May 17—Since March 19, 2005, over 40 robberies have occurred in the neighborhoods around Lake Merritt and slightly beyond. Most incidents have occurred between 10p.m.and 4 a.m., but others have occurred at different times. A group of possibly four or more suspects, acting in pairs, have attacked victims as they are entering homes or garages. They rushed up to the victims placing a gun on the victims' head. These suspects are extremely violent. While many victims have not been harmed, some have been knocked down and beaten. In two cases, the victims have been shot.

Pleasefind attached three composite sketches of possible suspects responsible for these robberies. The investigation is on going. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call Officer Jill Encinias at (510) 777-8624.

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Rob

Dumb — Wed, 11 May 2005 17:35:01 GMT

Please visit the *NEW* District 3 website!
http://www.nancynadel.org

My Groups | d3oaklanddtownlake Main Page

Community leaders, police, city staff, and Council offices come together to address the rise in robberies in the Lake Merritt neighborhoods and to take action

read more http://www.nancynadel.org/news.php?ShowArticle&id=58

According to the Oakland Police Department, since the end of March, 2005 the area around the northeast part or Lake Merritt (encompassing the East Lakeside, Grand Lake, and Adams Point neighborhoods) has experienced over 40 robberies and personal assaults. Many of the attacks are organized, and most of the attacks have taken place from the hours of 10 PM to 4 AM. Most of the victims are apartment dwellers who must utilize on-street parking.

Oakland City Councilmember Nancy Nadel will hold a press conference to announce a new community outreach strategy aimed at raising public awareness around this dramatic increase in robberies taking place in the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Merritt. This street outreach will be door to door, and will focus on reaching those most at risk.

Joining Councilmember Nadel will be local community activists, Neighborhood Crime Prevention Councils (NCPC) leaders, District Two council office staff, and Oakland Police Staff.

According to Councilmember Nadel, "It is important that we in the community work together, and with the police department, to raise awareness around the issue of personal safety. We do not have to walk afraid, but we do have to walk smart. A neighborhood that is aware and working together is a safer neighborhood for everyone."

The Oakland Police Department's Neighborhood Services Coordinators and the NCPCs have been key in raising this awareness.

"It's devastating that some women refuse to go out at night because of fear," says Barbara Newcombe, a leader in the Beat 15 NCPC, which encompasses the area between Lake Merritt, Park Blvd, the 580 Freeway, and East 18th St, and straddles two Council districts. "No single person can do it alone. The community, the neighborhood, the society have to share the challenge."

"Raising awareness, we believe, will help prevent more assaults and robberies, and with more eyes on the street, and more people who know who to call, we hope that this will eventually lead to the arrest of these perpetrators," says Chris Tom, acting Chief of Staff of the District Two Council Office.

The first street outreach event will take place this Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 10 AM. Volunteers will meet once again at the Leaning Tower of Pizza, then fan out into the community of Beat 15, the hardest hit of all of the community policing beats in the area.

For more information, please contact Joel Tena in the Office of Councilmember Nancy Nadel, at 510.238.7032, or via email at jtena@oakladnnet.com.

What: Press Conference to announce community response and action to the rise in robberies in the Lake Merritt neighborhoods

DATE: May 12, 2005

TIME: 11:00 A.M.

PLACE: In front of Leaning Tower of Pizza, 498 Wesley Ave (at Brooklyn one block east of Lake Merritt), Oakland, CA 94606

______________________

Joel Arnold Tena

Constituent Liaison to

Councilmember Nancy J. Nadel

City of Oakland

P: 510.238.7032

F: 510.238.6129

E: JTena@Oaklandnet.com

On the web at www.NancyNadel.org

Please sign up to a District Three List Serve!

Go to www.NancyNadel.org/signup.php

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Bearer of bad news Beware! Crime Alert

Dumb — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 22:19:16 GMT

Adams Point/Grand Lake/East Lakeside Neighborhood Crime Alert April 2005
NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME ALERT

Since March 19, thirty four armed robberies have occurred in the neighborhoods around Lake Merritt and slightly beyond.Most incidents have occurred between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., but others have occurred at different times. A group of possibly four or more perpetrators, acting in pairs, have attacked victims as they are entering their homes or garages. They rushed up to the victims placing a gun on the victims head. These suspects are extremely violent. While many victims have not been harmed, some have been knocked down and beaten. In two cases thevictims have been shot.

What can we do?

1. Be Alert. Get to know your neighbors and report anyone who appears to be “casing” the neighborhood or following you suspiciously. Call 9-1-1. If are calling from a cell phone call (510) 777-3211.

2. Be cautious. Avoid late evening walks or take one or two friends with you. Stick to well-lighted public places with high visibility.

3. Get Involved. If you have any information about these incidents, call Officer Jill Encinias at (510)777-8624. She is investigating all of these cases. (Please don’t call Jill to ask questions. See “More Info” below.) Help pass the word. Pick up copies of this flyer from local merchants or download it from the Yahoo Groups below. Post them in your building and talk to your neighbors about the case. Stand up and organize. Join your Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council.

Start a Home Alert (neighborhood watch) group to get crime prevention and safety training. Sign up for one of the Yahoo groups listed below to receive future bulletins and updates.

Contact:
Chuck Johnston,Neighborhood Services Coordinator, OPD – (510) 238-2301.
Brenda Ivey, Home Alert Coordinator, OPD – (510) 777-8621.

NCPC Information:
14X Adams Point http://groups.yahoo.com/group/14x_ncpc
14Y, 16X Grand Lake http://groups.yahoo.com/group/grandlakencpc
15X Lakeshore http://groups.yahoo.com/group/15x_ncpc
16Y Glenview http://groups.yahoo.com/group/glenfriends
17X East Park Edith Guillen, NSC (510) 238-7159
17Y Bella Vista http://groups.yahoo.com/group/17y_ncpc

This message is courtesy of Neighborhood Services Coordinator Chuck Johnston of the Oakland Police Department.

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Paradise Pizza on Grand

Tue, 24 Aug 2004 16:15:25 GMT

So what's up with this place?

Aside from being bummed that both of the Round Tables I hung out at in junior high are gone (the other one on Piedmont), I am intrigued by Paradise's creepiness. Has anyone ever been inside? Is it a front for some nefarious activity?

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Oakland Community Meeting Regarding Serial Rapist

Dumb — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:45:10 GMT

Serial Rapist in the Jack London/ Chinatown/West Oakland BART Station area!

Community Meeting in Response!

A serial rapist has struck three times in six months from Chinatown to the West Oakland BART Station. The suspect is described as Latino in his early to mid 20s, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall and between 160 to 180 pounds. The suspect has either black curly or wavy hair sometimes in a ponytail with a tattoo on his left forearm and speaks with a heavy accent.

Please come to a community meting in response to these series of attacks.

Monday, March 28, 2005 6:00 PM

Waterfront Plaza Hotel, Regatta Room

Ten Washington St. at Embarcadero

in Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

· Learn more details

· Learn how to protect yourself

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THESE CASES, PLEASE CONTACT THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 238-7910 OR CRIMESTOPPERS AT 238-6946.

For more information about the meeting, please call the Office of Councilmember Nancy Nadel, 510.238.7003, or via email at jtena@oaklandnet.com.

SAVE THE DATE! GET INVOLVED! COME TO A NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND LEARN MORE HOW TO PREVENT CRIME AND INCREASE PUBLIC SAFTEY!

Prescott NCPC- April 11 and every 2nd Monday of the month, 6 PM to 8 PM, Jubilee West, 1485 8th St.

Chinatown NCPC- April 20 and every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6 PM to 8 PM, Lincoln Square Recreation Center- 250 10th Street

______________________

Joel Arnold Tena

Constituent Liaison to

Councilmember Nancy J. Nadel

City of Oakland

P: 510.238.7032

F: 510.238.6129

E: JTena@oaklandnet.com

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For West Oakland, send a blank email to

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4/10 Meet the D2 City Council Candidates and get drunk at the same time!

Tue, 05 Apr 2005 22:12:04 GMT

There is a meet the candidates night for the District 2 election at the parkway speakeasy theatre. Come get to know your choices and have a beer. Say hi if you see me. DOn't forget to tell the Parkway it is cool that they are hosting this.

knowledge + Voting=Power

Here is a link for the details:
http://picturepubpizza.com/special-events/index.html#MEET_THE_DISTRICT_2_CANDIDATES_FORUM

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Armed Robberies in neighborhoods north and east of Lake Merritt

Dumb — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 16:32:04 GMT

Read Below:

WATCH THE COUNCIL MEETING LIVE VIA STREAMING VIDEO!
Watch a live webcast of the Oakland City Council by clicking here: http://209.232.103.147:8080/ramgen/encoder/live.rm.

In order to view the streaming video you must have RealPlayer, if you do not have RealPlayer you can download it here:
http://www.real.com/.

Please visit the *NEW* District 3 website!
www.nancynadel.org.
We will update this calendar weekly to provide you with information on community meetings and events happening in your community.

My Groups | d3oaklanddtownlake Main Page

F.Y.I. to the Lake Communities. Many of assaults are in Beat 15, a third of which is in District Three. I've posted a map of the assaults as well.

-Joel

Armed Robberies in neighborhoods north and east of Lake Merritt

04/08/2005

Crime Bulletin - 11 Armed Robberies in neighborhoods north and east of Lake Merritt

In the last two weeks, there have been no less than 11 armed robberies in the following areas of our district:

3300 block of Grand Ave

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High Tea @ SBI's Tonight

alih — Sun, 19 Dec 2004 21:22:20 GMT

Sun 12/19(?)
6pm

nearWest Oakland
bring cookies, tea, other goodies (& baddies)

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Wishbones and Drumsticks 11/24 at Luka's

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 03:59:13 GMT

If you plan to be in town for Thanksgiving, I hope you can stop by Luka's on Wednesday evening to enjoy some progressive house and breaks before your holiday feast!

DJs on the lineup include Athens (RWB), Kurian (RWB), Samira (SisterSF, RWB), and Star-D (Rhythm Society, RWB)

Wednesday, Nov. 24
8 pm - close
free before 10 pm

Luka's Taproom and Lounge
2221 Broadway (at West Grand)
Oakland, CA
www.lukasoakland.com

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Blogville

mfitz — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 03:51:22 GMT

Hey there - Nice to find you all! I've lived in the neighborhood for about five years and have always been interested in knowing more about my online neighbors.

Walking up Perkins tonight, I started wondering specifically about a neighborhood weblog -- does anyone know if we have one?

Maybe there's no point in such a thing when we have a group like this. But, I just though I'd check in, figuring if anyone knows it'd be this group.

Do any of you have blogs in which you write about the Oakland, the neighborhood?

So I'm not just rambling, here's some neighborhood links:

NorthEast Lake Merritt Neighborhoods: Neighbors & Activities:
http://www.ecovillage510.org/

Splash Pad Neighborhood Forum:
http://www.geocities.com/splashpad/

... and my blog, where I write about random Oakland tidbits from time to time:
http://www.objectif.org/weblog/index.php?s=oakland

May the upcoming week treat you well,
Michael

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CVK happy hour 10/15

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 20:52:54 GMT

It's about time again for me to make another pilgrimage to the Kleef to queef -- and Fri. seems like an excellent time to go.

Anyone interested in joining me?

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howdy

rita — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 01:48:57 GMT

so i just joined the tribe; been in the hood (directly across the street from shari!!!). im into all the already proposed neighborhood fun activates - walking (the rose garden in the a.m. anyone?), potlucks or BBQs, progressive party!

and may i ask if anyone could recommend a good middle eastern grocery store - doesnt have to be in the neighborhood - that would be great.

Cheers,
R

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the apartment hunt is almost over, i hope

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 20:47:15 GMT

my life has been a tornado of sorts this month. i sold my house (in lincoln heights), found an awesome full time software job at a restartup that starts next month, assisted at the awe to action conference, and managed to squeeze in two weekends in willits. and i still need to find an apartment, but that search will end this weekend -- it must.

right now, i'm looking at several prime flats on the point and the east side of the lake. given all the fine peeps i know who live in adams point, the slight nod is toward that direction, but there are also some fine places just to the east as well.

94610 or 94606? the answer will be revealed soon...

btw, if anyone has any leads, here are my specs:

1.5-2 br
dining space or large eik
private outdoor space (patio, deck, balcony, yard) a must
cat friendly
off street parking
gas range highly desired
fireplace would be nice, but optional
laundry in building (bonus points for in-unit hook up)
highly desired: ground floor storage or elevator access
rent <= $1800/mo

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dry cleaners?

Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:37:26 GMT

Who's your favorite dry cleaner in the neighborhood? Anyone using the nontoxic, organic based cleaning fluid?

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Almost there! (I think)

museika — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 17:39:34 GMT

I'm moving this weekend, to what I think is Adams Point. But not totally sure I know where Adams Point is.

I'm moving to a place about a block from where Oakland and Harrison split into 2 one way streets, or join together, depending on your perspective. Do I qualify as Adams Point?

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