http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/ news & views en-us 2010-03-12T10:43:37-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009975.html The Roosevelt Dad's Club will hold its second "Roosepalooza" fundraiser at 7pm on Saturday, March 13, 2010. The evening of live music will benefit Roosevelt Elementary's Performing Arts Program. Tickets are $20 each and are available from Rob Rich (510.409-7543),... Community mike 2010-03-12T10:43:37-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009958.html The Alameda Council Central Labor Council has endorsed Wilma Chan for District 3 Alameda County Supervisor over rivals for the seat held by Alice Lai-Bitker. Alameda Mayor Bev Johnson's campaign issued a press release today announcing her official entry into... Politics mike 2010-03-11T22:56:30-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009912.html The U.S. Census local office, which covers San Leandro, Alameda, San Lorenzo, and parts of Oakland and unincorporated Alameda County, will hold its last series of employment tests this week. Workers who qualify and are hired will earn $22 per... Community mike 2010-03-08T16:51:23-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009901.html Harold Lowe became the fifth potential candidate in the race for District 3 Alameda County Supervisor late last week. Although the filing deadline is normally March 12, 2010, the deadline will be extended until March 19, because incumbent Alice Lai-Bitker... Politics mike 2010-03-08T01:05:16-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009869.html Friday Night tastings are back at Drakes Brewing and this month's tasting on Friday March 5 will help raise money for Bancroft Middle School. Each Friday Night will support a local school or non-profit. A donation of $5 is requested... Community mike 2010-03-04T15:16:28-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009836.html An opening reception for Hero Art: Exhibition of Youth Creativity will be held on Friday, March 5, at the San Leandro Museum and Art Gallery and will feature Alameda County Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker. The exhibit runs from March 6... Community mike 2010-03-02T17:36:56-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009818.html With less than two weeks to go until the March 12, 2010, filing deadline, only four candidates have been issued the necessary paperwork to run for the District 3 Alameda County Supervisor seat held by Alice Lai-Bitker. Former San Leandro... Politics mike 2010-03-01T19:43:32-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009816.html According to the recovery.gov web site, San Leandro groups and businesses have received about $20 million in stimulus money. The San Leandro Unified School District received the largest amount, $4.1 million in grants, all but $26,000 from the Department of... Community mike 2010-03-01T18:27:09-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009726.html In a room that San Leandro Mayor Tony Santos acknowledged was filled with people for the Wes McClure tribute, Santos delivered a State of the City speech with few surprises. The notable exception was when Santos said that there would... City mike 2010-02-23T13:17:24-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009725.html After receiving a $202,000 Small Business Administration loan, Ming Tasty is putting in a new kitchen and bathrooms and remodeling the dining area in preparation for opening in downtown San Leandro. The restaurant is located at 1652 E. 14th... Community mike 2010-02-23T12:59:31-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009603.html The City of San Leandro is holding a meeting to gather community input on a new plan for pedestrian and bicycle access to the downtown San Leandro BART station. The goal is to better integrate the BART station into... City Hall mike 2010-02-10T23:44:55-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009587.html In a recent campaign finance filing for San Leandro mayoral candidate Joyce Starosciak, the Economic Development Alliance was reported to have contributed $1,000 to Starosciak's campaign, her single largest donation in the second half of 2009. The Economic Development Alliance... Politics mike 2010-02-08T22:51:12-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009563.html According to the San Jose Mercury News, a group of six people, including the person that lost to Ed Jew in 2006, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging "that voters are disenfranchised because they are limited to only three choices."... News mike 2010-02-05T15:37:12-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009539.html With the date of the 2010 election set for November, the candidates are in full fundraising mode. San Leandro Mayor Tony Santos took full advantage of the power of incumbency, raising $20,000 during the second half of 2009. Similarly, Councilmember... Politics mike 2010-02-02T15:23:55-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/009409.html During the San Leandro City Council meeting on January 19, 2010, San Leandro Assistant City Attorney Richard Pio Roda announced that four lawsuits had been settled for a total for $405,000. The lawsuits were filed by Christina Tiletile, Taiwo Pena-Hornung,... City Hall mike 2010-01-20T16:53:28-08:00