Sideshow Activity Reported Early Sunday
The Oakland Tribune has an article on the sideshow activity in the Jack London Square area. The good news is that it was cleared up faster (or so it seemed) than in past incidents.
Posted 2/27/2006

CORRECTION: Pile driving tests postponed
The pile driving tests for the 2nd and Broadway project that were scheduled to begin February 20th have now been postoned. The tests will now occur in March but the exact date has yet to be determined.
Posted 2/18/2006

Zazoo's Hearing Update
Although no one from Jack London News, nor anyone reporting on behalf of Jack London News, attended the Zazoo's Cabaret License Hearing, here is the follow-up that we have received from our OPD Community Liason, Sandra Sanders-West:

"The hearing for Zazoo's was held last night. There were concerned community members of the Portabello establishment, as well as their security ,in attendance. The Zazoo Restaurant/ Club Owners, their security staff and the property owner were in attendance, as well. Both sides testified, under oath. A decision will be made by Barbara Killy, the Hearing Officer.
The community will be notified of her decision."

By the way, someone asked me today whether a Cabaret License meant "strippers" and I just wanted to clarify that it does not. It has to do with nightclub/live music.

Aloha,
The Editor.

p.s. - No news will be reported over the next 9 days unless someone emails me the info that needs to be passed on.
Posted 2/03/2006

February Print Edition of Jack London News Now Available
You can pick up your copy of the Jack London News at Jack London Mail, World Ground (from Saturday 2/4/06), Subway, Sierra Deli, Sierra Salon, or Cuckoo's Nest.

Can't get to one of those places? Download your own copy here.
Posted 2/03/2006

Holiday Food Drive Nets 799 Pounds!
On Tuesday, January 31, 2006 the Alameda County Community Food Bank awarded a certificate of appreciation to Jack London Mail for the annual food drive here in the community. 799 pounds of food were collected throughout the holiday season - just about double last year's effort. Special thanks to all that donated food! We look forward to the 2006 goal of donating at least a ton of food. Want to learn more about the Alameda County Community Food Bank? Check out their website and make a donation.
Posted 2/01/2006