Oakland’s proposed tallest building would dwarf historic neighbors

The proposed 42-story, 457-foot-tall Emerald Views project would become the tallest building in Oakland and the tallest Bay Area building outside of San Francisco. It would be three to four times taller than the two historic apartment buildings immediately adjacent. It is separated from other relatively very tall buildings by 900 feet or more.

It’s Back: The 42-story high rise that would erase Schilling Garden

Developer David O’Keefe will sponsor a public meeting Tuesday evening, July 31, to discuss his proposed 42-story building on the shores of Lake Merritt on the site of the Schilling Garden, adjacent to Snow Park.

Saturday events mark Iraq War’s fourth anniversary

A Barbara Lee Town Hall, followed by a march to and rally at City Hall this Saturday will mark the fourth anniversary of the Iraq War.

Upper Lakeshore Avenue restriping on Tuesday’s City Council agenda

Tuesday evening, the City Council will consider a resolution to authorize the restriping of Lakeshore Avenue between Harvard/Winsor Roads and Mandana Boulevard.

Ribbon-cutting hoopla to mark Pergola’s renovation

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning at 11 AM will mark the renovation of the Lake Merritt Pergola.

“Closets are for clothes, not for seniors”

Armistead Maupin was on hand today for the announcement of California’s first urban independent-living community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) seniors—to open this fall in the historic landmarked Lake Merritt Hotel.

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