Grand Lake Guardian: All-in-1All the stories, including the Grand Lake Newswire from the Grand Lake Guardian.b2evolution2008-02-26T00:38:58ZLocal politics vs. the real worldPamela Drakehttp://grandlakeguardian.org/index.php/drake/2008/02/25/local_politics_vs_the_real_world2008-02-26T00:33:00Z2008-02-26T00:38:58ZThe biggest shortcoming for me in the current mayoral regime is not that Ron Dellums is not a good CEO. This is a democracy not a corporation, a business, or a factory; it’s a town of many neighborhoods and cultures. What I did expect from this administration, at the least, was a return to participatory democracy, something that should be possible at the local level.
]]>What businesses would you like to see come to Lakeshore?Pamela Drakehttp://grandlakeguardian.org/index.php/drake/2008/02/18/what_businesses_come_lakeshore2008-02-19T02:41:28Z2008-02-19T02:50:49ZPreliminary results are in from a survey about what types of businesses residents would like to see come to the Lakeshore Avenue business district. You can weigh in on this question right now by leaving a comment.
]]>Out of the Closet withdraws bid. Community meeting March 2ndJim Ratliffhttp://grandlakeguardian.org/index.php/announces/2008/02/13/out_of_the_closet_withdraws_meeting2008-02-13T22:14:50Z2008-02-13T22:14:50ZCouncil member Pat Kernighan reports today that Out of the Closet has withdrawn its pursuit of the GapKids space on Lakeshore Avenue. She invites the community to a public meeting on Sunday, March 2, at 2 PM, to discuss creation of a long-term plan for the neighborhood commercial areas in District 2.
]]>Second Golden Age of tile?Jim Ratliffhttp://grandlakeguardian.org/index.php/announces/2008/02/10/second_golden_age_of_tile2008-02-10T20:42:55Z2008-02-10T20:42:55ZTile expert Riley Doty and historian Joe Taylor will discuss the new Golden Age of California tile this Thursday (Valentine’s Day) at 7:30 PM at Chapel of the Chimes. The lecture—open to the public—is part of Oakland Heritage Alliance’s Thursday Lecture Series.
]]>Oakland Heritage Alliance seeks nominations for Partners in Preservation AwardsJim Ratliffhttp://grandlakeguardian.org/index.php/announces/2008/02/10/oakland_heritage_alliance_nominations2008-02-10T20:18:16Z2008-02-10T20:18:16ZOakland Heritage Alliance seeks nominations for its 2008 Partners in Preservation Awards to honor those whose work and efforts have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Nominations must be postmarked by April 21. Awards will be given on May 8.
]]>Pat Kernighan: Out of the Closet and the GapKids spaceGuest Contributorhttp://grandlakeguardian.org/index.php/letters/2008/02/08/pat_kernighan_out_of_the_closet_gapkids2008-02-08T11:09:11Z2008-02-08T11:22:28ZPat Kernighan—city council member for District 2, which includes the Grand Lake business district—writes that she does not believe the proposed Out of the Closet thrift store would be a good fit for Lakeshore Avenue. She is working with the broker to encourage a more suitable tenant. Council member Kernighan will convene a meeting to facilitate greater, and proactive, community involvement in the future of the business district.
]]>Grand Lake traffic-calming proposalsKen Katzhttp://grandlakeguardian.org/index.php/katz/2008/02/05/grand_lake_traffic_calming_proposals2008-02-05T10:31:01Z2008-02-05T10:31:01ZAn all-volunteer committee has prepared recommendations for pedestrian and traffic improvements at the intersections of Lakeshore/Lake Park Avenues and Lakeshore/MacArthur Blvd. and for northbound Lakeshore between MacArthur and Lake Park. Please read and weigh in. Your input is important!