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Attend the Jan. 14 City Council meeting for a discussion of development on downtown parking lots

Join the Jan. 14 City Council meeting to provide feedback and/or listen as City Council continues its review from Nov. 19, 2024, to explore development on up to three of the City-owned downtown parking lots. City Council will potentially take action on a declaration of Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3 as exempt surplus land and a draft request for qualifications (RFQ) that prioritizes development of affordable housing and replacement public parking and allows for a mix of uses such as ground-floor retail, commercial space and market-rate residential units... Click to continue

Calling all residents interested in local leadership!

Calling all residents interested in local leadership! The City is actively seeking applicants for vacant seats on two advisory bodies. Current vacancies include one vacancy on the Environmental Quality Commission and one vacancy on the Library Commission. Residents over the age of 18 are encouraged to apply by Friday, Feb. 14... Click to continue

How California's new ‘daylighting’ law affects you

As of Jan. 1, it is illegal to park, stop or stand a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk (marked or unmarked) or within 15 feet of a crosswalk with a curb extension or bulb-out. This applies only on the approach side of the road leading to the crosswalk. Vehicles parking at any intersection or mid-block crossing where the new law prohibits parking will be in violation and subject to ticketing... Click to continue

Recology holiday tree collection Jan. 2 - 31 

Recology holiday tree collection is now taking place through Jan. 31! Reminder to remove ALL stands, ornaments and lights from your tree. Trees larger than eight feet will need to be cut in half in order to be collected. After Jan. 31, please cut the tree to fit inside your green compost bin... Click to continue

California Competes Tax Credit application period now open

The first California Competes Tax Credit application period starts today, Jan. 6. The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses of all industries that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California and create quality, full-time jobs in the state. Any business can apply for the California Competes Tax Credit. The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application details and other resources are available on the California Competes website. Informational webinars will take place Jan. 8 and 16. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, Jan. 27 at 11:59 p.m... Click to continue

Join us for Teen College and Career Day at BHCC Jan. 25

Join us at the Belle Haven Community Campus Jan. 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for our first Teen College and Career Day. Visit with professionals who are experts in their fields, talk to representatives from vocational schools and colleges and attend presentations that demystify applying for financial aid. This is a free event, and a light lunch will be provided. Register early to be entered into a prize drawing... Click to continue

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