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Planning Issues in Our Community
Development of commercial properties in the Eden Area is currently a hot topic. Local residents want to make sure that whatever is built is consistent with their vision.
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Books About San Lorenzo
Images of America: San Lorenzo, published in 2006, is a volume of photos of San Lorenzo and environs from the late 19th century to the post-World War II period. It was prepared by local historian Doris Marciel. The San Lorenzo Library has several copies.
The Idea of Home is a short novel set in part in San Lorenzo. The book's author, Curtis White, grew up in San Lorenzo. The Idea of Home was published in 1992 and is still in print. The San Lorenzo library has several copies to lend.
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Trees in
San Lorenzo
The old sycamores and the future of trees in
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San Lorenzo's
Bayshore
Trails
Walk or cycle through wildlife habitats in the wetlands. The San Lorenzo shoreline may be the best place for seeing how the tides affect the bay and inland marshes. |
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Farms in Ashland?
JUNE 16, 2010 — Residents of Cherryland and Ashland are organizing "urban farms" to produce veggies and fruits for sale locally. They are being helped by grants from the San Francisco Foundation and Kaiser-Permanent Community Benefit program, as well as the Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Activities League. [See full story from East Bay Express]
First Open Race in 10 Years to Decide New
County Supervisor for Ashland and San Lorenzo
MAY 6, 2010 — Several candidates are competing in the June election for county supervisor to represent San Lorenzo and part of Ashland. [See full story]
Ashland Hall Showcases East Bay Bands
APR. 19, 2010 — The venerable Ashland Holy Ghost Hall has taken on new life as a showcase for East Bay bands. [See full story]
Four Young Men Killed in Gunfire on Streets
APR. 18, 2010 — Four young men have been killed in separate, unrelated shootings in unincorporated areas of Eden Township in the past two months.[See full story]
San Lorenzo Homes Association Board in Turmoil
DEC. 7, 2009 — Two directors of the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association have resigned in the past two months. [See full story]
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