Council Flies to Washington

Mayor Tony Santos, Vice Mayor Surlene Grant, and Council members Michael Gregory, Joyce Starosciak, and Diana Souza … …. Read more

District Looks at Other Ways to Cut

On the eve of the layoff deadline set by the state’s board of education, the San Leandro school board met once again to discuss district budget cuts. …. Read more

Meeting on The Marina On Monday

The City Council will have a work-session meeting to discuss the development … …. Read more

San Leandro Hospital Opens New Service

San Leandro Hospital cut the ribbon on its new “Fast Track” program last Friday. …. Read more

Nurses to Go on Strike For 10 Days

Two hundred nurses plan to walk out of San Leandro Hospital tomorrow in a 10-day strike against Sutter Health. The nurses have gone on strike twice already in the past six months in protest over their contracts with Sutter, the corporation that runs the hospital and several other medical centers in the Bay Area. …. Read more

Water Man Says It’s Time to Conserve

The water district board member came to The Englander Pub last month to talk about the possibility of water shortages, so of course it was pouring that day. “The good news is it’s raining,” said Frank Mellon. “The bad news is it’s not enough.” …. Read more

Few Job Cuts at SL Schools District says it can still balance its budget

No layoff notices were issued to San Leandro teachers by the state-imposed deadline, but San Leandro schools are still facing a $4.5 million loss in revenue if the governor’s proposed budget cuts are passed. More money will also be necessary if the teachers’ union — which has been working without a contract since July 2007 — successfully negotiates a pay increase. …. Read more

San Leandro Badminton Tops Tennyson, 8-7

San Leandro High School kicked off their badminton season with an 8-7 win over Tennyson High. This win against the Lancers is a first in San Leandro badminton history. The San Leandro badminton team has been around for three years, gathering more interest and a higher volume of players each season. …. Read more

Hosts Wanted for Exchange Students

Exchange students from Spain are looking for 20 San Leandro host families to stay with for a month this summer. The host family need only provide the students with their own bed and place to keep their belongings and some meals. The students will bring their own transportation costs, spending money, and telephone calling cards. The exchange program covers entertainment and excursion costs and each student is fully insured. …. Read more

School District, Teachers Hammer Out Budget Cuts

As over $4 million in state budget cuts loom over San Leandro schools, the district presented two packages of suggested financial cutbacks to the school board last week. Many San Leandro teachers were once again in attendance at the meeting, calling attention to their ongoing dispute with the district over their contract, which expired June 30, 2007. …. Read more