San Pablo Corridor Coalition (SPc2)

07/17/2014

WON Speaker Series 2014: Mayoral Candidate Courtney Ruby

Courtney is running for mayor because it is time to tell it like it is: the key to fixing Oakland is fixing Oakland’s failing city government.

05/30/2014

Thanks to the generosity of Forma Gym and Lucky Strike Lanes in SF SPc2 was able to take West Oakland kids bowling tonight. The restaurant would not let us pay for the lanes or food and barely let us leave a tip. Thank you so much! the kids had a great time and can't wait to come back.

04/17/2014

About the California HotelBuilt in 1929, the California Hotel is a historic landmark and a symbol of West Oakland's rich cultural history. It was converted from a commercial hotel into affordable housing in the 1980s. The building was abandoned in 2007, and later foreclosed. Existing tenants...

03/30/2014

Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who came out for the Hoover Clean-Up this morning. I was honored to have all of you join me to bring light and love into our community. Although I can not call you all by name, my thanks goes out to everyone who gave of their time and energy. Special thanks to The Movement Church, ILWU Local 6, WOGI, Alameda County, West Oakland Neighbors, True Vine Ministries & SAVE Oakland.

03/10/2014

Have you taken your kids to the new and gorgeous Oakland Sports Facility?
It is awesome. I brought my little West Oakland kids to visit the facility and I could not get them off the pool. Super fun!
***** Fridays everyone get in for free *****
***** Great place for a kids party! *****
A big thanks to Forma Gym for their ongoing support of our West Oakland Youth!

03/04/2014

Can you lend three hours to beautify our town? Let’s gather together to pick-up litter, remove graffiti, plant flowers, and send a message that we have pride in Oakland! Join West Oakland Neighbors, West Oakland Green Initiative, TheMovement and ILWU Local 6. For more information call (510)238-7003 or [email protected]

02/26/2014

02/04/2014

Good news neighbors and supporters.
We are going to start the beautification project at St. Andrews Plaza this coming month.
Steps to follow:
1. Execute an intensive community outreach campaign to the neighborhood
2. Prepare site and fence off St. Andrews Plaza Mid-March
3. Begin installing floor mosaic
4. Install new 25' sculpture.

We estimate this project will take about 5 months to complete.

11/01/2013

In response to community concerns about St. Andrews Plaza on 34th and San Pablo Ave, Councilmember Lynette McElhaney’s office is convening a town hall meeting to get community input about its future use. We invite neighbors, property owners, and business owners to share both their concerns and ideas on how to improve and use this community space. October 21, 5:30-7pm, St. Mary's Center.

08/20/2013

We are looking for community members who want to help us out. We have a lot of great projects and need more community involvement. Can you help?

08/12/2013

Do you need back to school supplies for your kids?
We've got the answer for you!

07/30/2013

What's going on at the park on San Pablo and 32nd Street?
-This little park is called St. Andrews Plaza.
-You might have noticed that some of the sick Eucalyptus trees have finally been removed and are no longer a fire hazard
-All,
This is an update on St. Andrews Plaza and tasks agreed upon.

-The locust trees that obstruct visibility and invite illegal activity will be removed at a later date.

-All of the seating in the park will be removed by Public Works. This seating has been a major issue since it is used to hide behind and carry out illegal activity.

-All planters will be removed and the water will be capped at the valves. This will make it easy for the demo crew to remove the broken down floor surface.

-All food distribution will be coordinated with St. Mary's Center and no longer be allowed at the park. The park has no bathroom facilities, thus serving food results in defecation throughout the neighborhood. There are 4 other places along San Pablo Avenue within a 4 block radius where food can be had for free, where there are bathroom facilities.

-Our Beautification plans have been put on hold until all of the work has been completed at the site. See plans in our timeline.