http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/ news & views en-us 2012-05-17T09:22:21-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/016123.html Two Democratic candidates for the California Assembly's 18th District seat and a representative for the third appeared Wednesday night at a candidate forum at the Bal Theatre. Alameda Vice Mayor Rob Bonta, Peralta Community College Trustee Abel Guillen and Mark... Politics mike 2012-05-17T09:22:21-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/016071.html On Wednesday, May 16, the Bal Theatre will host a debate for the candidates for the California State Assembly 18th District seat. If you want to meet, ask questions, and learn about your future representative in the California State Assembly,... Politics mike 2012-05-15T13:49:38-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015931.html On Saturday, April 21, 2012, former California Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin will be the featured speaker at a forum entitled "Putting the Pieces Together to Build Strong Families." The free event will focus on the issues facing... mike 2012-04-20T06:13:47-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015930.html According to an article published by California Watch today, the California Department of Finance is challenging the legality of obligations in San Leandro's redevelopment budget. In a letter dated April 11, 2012, the Department of Finance states that $2 million... City Hall mike 2012-04-19T07:12:35-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015832.html Addie Silveira prepared this video for the San Leandro City Council work session on March 12, 2012. The video features members of the San Leandro Library staff describing a typical year for the library. Last year, the main library... City mike 2012-04-11T02:11:25-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015810.html Officer Walt Aldred and GunnerAt McCartney Park on Monday, April 9, 2012, the San Leandro Police Department thanked the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association for a donation to their K9 program by providing a demonstration of their police dogs in action. Up... Community mike 2012-04-10T09:24:10-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015794.html Bike rack on E. 14th Street On Wednesday April 4, 2012, 14 new bicycle racks like the one shown here were installed on East 14th Street and Washington Avenue in the downtown area of San Leandro. Three similar bike... Community mike 2012-04-06T12:16:05-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015748.html The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce is the latest local organization to set up a political action committee (PAC). The PAC, also known as a recipient committee. was formed in November 2011. The treasurer is David Grodin and the... Politics mike 2012-03-29T23:22:37-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015747.html While Benny Lee announced in January 2012 that he was running for the District 4 San Leandro City Council seat, Darlene Daevu is the first potential candidate to file a Candidate Intention Statement and Statement of Organization, the first steps... Politics mike 2012-03-28T13:51:10-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015710.html The Estudillo Estates Homeowner Association hosted a meeting with the San Leandro Police Department today in the wake of a sexual assault last week on Bridge Road. The meeting was attended by more than 50 residents and eight members of... Crime mike 2012-03-28T00:13:42-08:00 http://www.sanleandrobytes.com/archives/015559.html San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy was among the Mayors appearing in a video released today by Freedom to Marry. Freedom to Marry is an organization working to "win the freedom to marry" nationwide for same sex couples. The organization announced... Politics mike 2012-02-29T11:10:09-08:00 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