http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/ news & views en-us 2012-02-01T12:08:04-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015549.html The latest financial statements from San Leandro's candidates show little activity during the last half of 2011. San Leandro District 4 Councilmember Joyce Starosciak reported the most activity, with payments to four organizations totaling $650. Starosciak previously closed her Mayoral... Politics mike 2012-02-01T12:08:04-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015516.html This week, the City of San Leandro released the total compensation for newly-appointed City Manager Chris Zapata: $302,522. That total does not include a one-time payment of $16,500 for moving expenses. Former San Leandro City Manager Stephen Hollister's total compensation... City Hall mike 2012-01-24T23:52:52-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015497.html At a pre-endorsement meeting held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, local Democrats turned out for State Senator Loni Hancock and Alameda Councilmember Rob Bonta to represent San Leandro in the ninth Senate District and 18th Assembly District, respectively. The results... Politics mike 2012-01-22T22:41:22-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015458.html At tonight's meeting of the San Leandro City Council, the contract for newly appointed City Manager Chris Zapata will be considered and voted upon. The selection of Zapata was approved 6-0 on January 5, 2012. Zapata's contract is very similar... City Hall mike 2012-01-17T08:12:15-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015457.html The San Leandro Police Department's Fifth Coffee with the Cops focused on new laws for 2012, including: Booster seats required for children until they are eight years old or until they are four feet nine inches tall Requires that... Crime mike 2012-01-15T18:54:13-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015454.html On January 7, 2012, local elected officials joined the California Clean Money Campaign in a kickoff event for the California DISCLOSE (Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections) Act, which would require disclosure of political campaign funders... Politics mike 2012-01-15T08:42:10-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015437.html The agenda for the January 17, 2012, meeting of the San Leandro City Council includes an item for replacing Planning Commissioner Chris Crow. Chris Crow was appointed to the Planning Commission on November 1, 2010, by District 2 Councilmember Ursula... City Hall mike 2012-01-11T22:41:11-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015401.html Chris Zapata According to a press release issued today, the San Leandro City Council voted 6-0 in closed session on January 5, 2012, to appoint Chris Zapata, 52, as San Leandro's new City Manager, effective January 30, 2012. Councilmember Michael... City Hall mike 2012-01-05T22:52:56-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015376.html In a ruling issued today, the First Appellate Court of Appeal decided in favor of Sutter Health in its legal battle with the Eden Township Healthcare District. This means that the fate of San Leandro Hospital could rest with Sutter... Community mike 2011-12-21T23:10:52-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015344.html Photo courtesy of San Leandro Police Department According to a press release from the San Leandro Police Department, workers at Alco Iron and Metal discovered a World War II bomb in one of three loads of scrap metal. After police... Community mike 2011-12-11T08:33:26-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015301.html On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the San Leandro Police Department held a press conference to announce the identity of the suspected shooter in the Black Friday robbery and shooting at Walmart. The suspected shooter was identified as 29-year-old Detwone... City mike 2011-12-05T00:09:58-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015300.html According to a press release issued November 28, 2011, on Monday, December 5, 2011, the San Leandro City Council will present awards to members of the community to recognize their leadership. The Mayor's Award of Excellence will be presented to... Community mike 2011-12-04T22:21:46-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015083.html Edwin SuchmanAccording to a press release from the City of San Leandro, former San Leandro Councilmember Ed Suchman died on November 9, 2011, at the age of 99. After he served in World War II in Europe and retired... City Hall mike 2011-11-10T15:46:49-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015049.html Crime mike 2011-11-08T18:24:28-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/014865.html From left to right, Mayor Stephen Cassidy, Trivia Bee winners Saul Schultheis-Gerry, Max Gerry, Michael Gerry, and Councilmembers Jim Prola and Diana Souza In the end, the Friends of the Library Gift Shop team came up with the name... Community mike 2011-10-21T23:40:31-08:00