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CWS Donates 20,000 Masks to Oakland and San Jose

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4 years ago

April 16, 2020

To support the Bay Area’s ongoing fight against COVID-19, California Waste Solutions (CWS) will donate 20,000 protective masks to the cities of Oakland and San Jose to support organizations and other frontline responders facing a critical shortage.

“As we closely monitor developments and prioritize the safety of our employees, we cannot ignore the growing need of support for organizations and first responders on the frontline” said CEO David Duong. “As a provider of vital public services, and a business with local roots, providing support to elected and community leaders in this challenging time is just as imperative. Through our collective work, we will flatten the curve and end the impacts of this health crisis in our community.”

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said, “Amid the severe hardships felt throughout our San Jose community, it’s heartening to see a great community partner like CWS step up to support our first responders’ efforts to protect our 1.1 million residents.”

“The lack of PPE has put our community in danger and that is why the California Waste Solutions’ donation of 20,000 masks to the Cities of Oakland and San Jose is so crucial. I am so grateful that California Waste Solutions took the initiative to acquire the much needed PPE for our first responders, and essential workers. It is during these unprecedented times that donations from local companies are so vital to the community,” said San Jose Vice Mayor Chappie Jones. “Thank you to the Duong family and California Waste Solutions for your generosity and continued commitment to our community. I can only hope that this encourages other local business leaders to donate PPE, as we all work collectively to flatten the curve in the weeks to come.”

“I’m so thankful for all of our dedicated front line workers who are helping our community in this pandemic. And – they deserve more than thanks, they also need tangible support including proper personal protective equipment (PPE). A lack of adequate PPE has worsened this crisis, and put workers and our community at greater risk,” said Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan.

“I’m very grateful for the commitment of local business leaders in our community – of the Duong family and California Waste Solutions – who took action to obtain needed protective masks for our first responders and other necessary workers, and to get them here to protect our community.”

San Jose Councilmember Sergio Jimenez also supported the move. “Their donation of 10,000 masks to San Jose will protect not only our invaluable and brave first responders, but also the lives and well-being of our city’s residents. I am proud we have a trustworthy and generous community partner in CWS.”

Oakland Vice Mayor Larry Reid weighed in, sayng, “I am beyond thankful to the California Waste Solutions for their donation of critical protective equipment during this difficult time. .”

California Waste Solutions provides residential & commercial recycling collection and junk pick up services in the cities of Oakland and San Jose. For more information, visit www.calwaste.com

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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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April 26, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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April 22, 2024

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.