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Líderes de la fé hablan en contra de los peligros del carbón

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Decenas de líderes religiosos del área de la bahía, incluyendo representantes de las comunidades Bautista, Judía, Católica Romana y Episcopales, se reunieron en las escalinatas del ayuntamiento el martes, reuniéndose en contra de la posibilidad de transportar millones de toneladas de carbón a través de Oakland que saldrá de la antigua Base militar.

 

 

El martes, el Consejo de la Ciudad de Oakland fue programado para votar sobre la aprobación de un contrato de $208,000 con una empresa privada de consultoría para analizar los posibles impactos sobre la salud y seguridad que el exportar carbón tendría en las comunidades adyacentes en West Oakland.

 

 

El asunto fue finalmente retirado de la agenda.

 

 

En una conferencia de prensa del Ayuntamiento, pastores, rabinos y activistas ambientales de diversas congregaciones y organizaciones locales hablaron de la oposición de gran alcance para exportar el combustible fósil por ciudad que ya experimenta niveles altos anormales de asma y cáncer inducidos por el ambiente.

 

 

De acuerdo con una nueva encuesta dada a conocer por el Sierra Club, el 76 por ciento de los votantes de Oakland dice que se opone al envío de carbón a través de la ciudad, incluyendo el 57 por ciento que se oponen “fuertemente”.

 

 

Los oradores en la manifestación incluyen al Rev. Chauncey Mathews de Iglesia Bautista Corinto, Rev. Laurie Manning de Skyline Iglesia Unida de Cristo, Rev. Curtis Robinson, de la Iglesia Bautista Fe, el rabino David Cooper, de la Comunidad de la Sinagoga Kehilla, Rev. Ben Daniel de Montclair Iglesia Presbiteriana , Rev. Daniel Buford de Allen Temple Baptist Church y el Rev. Dr. Kwasi Thornell de la iglesia episcopal de San Agustín.

 

 

Los líderes religiosos y sus seguidores se unieron el el Sierra Club, Interfaith Power and Light and United Native Americans, Inc.

 

 

Expresando su apoyo a la campaña Sin carbón en Oakland en la reunión del consejo en el Ayuntamiento el martes por la noche estuvieron el Obispo Frank Pinkard Jr. de Evergreen Baptist Church, Ministro Keith Muhammad de la Nación del Islam, Theo Williams, de tambores SambaFunk! y el Rev. Dr. Jim Hopkins de Iglesia Bautista Lakeshore.

 

 

“Hay una larga historia de las comunidades urbanas pobres siendo envenenadas por los residuos del medio ambiente, y no vamos a dejar que eso pase más tiempo”, dijo el Rev. Buford de Allen Temple Baptist Church.

 

 

“Los afroamericanos son por lo general los canarios en los pozos de las minas de racismo institucional”, dijo Buford. “Las cosas que nos matan primero te matarán después.”

 

 

Rev. Manning de Skyline Iglesia Unida de Cristo vinculó los potenciales impactos sobre la salud que el envío del carbón a través de Oakland con la crisis de salud en curso en Flint, Michigan, que ha afectado principalmente a los niños de color y posteriormente llevados a descubrimientos de niveles peligrosos de plomo en el suministro de agua de muchas otros de las ciudades en todo el país.

 

 

Miembros de la comunidad se alinearon en el Ayuntamiento para hablar en nombre de y en contra de la posibilidad de que el carbón sea uno de los productos que se enviarán fuera de la antigua base militar.

 

 

Un grupo de miembros del clero afroamericano del Ecumenical Economic Empowerment Council (EEEC) dijo al consejo que el proyecto crearía un importante impulso económico para la ciudad y suministraría específicamente puestos de trabajo a las comunidades afroamericanas de Oakland. Los pastores vinieron con un grupo de personas de Men in Valor Academy, que ayuda a los hombres que han estado encarcelados a que adquieran habilidades de trabajo.

 

 

Los miembros de EEEC estaban molestos de que el consejo había tirado el voto de externalizar un análisis de la salud y la seguridad de la consultora privada Environmental Science Associates, ya que retrasaría aún más el avance del proyecto.

 

 

“Por qué estamos retrasandolo?”, Dijo el pastor Kevin Barnes, de la Iglesia Bautista Misionera Abyssian. “Algunos de estos jóvenes realmente quieren cuidar de sus familias si tuvieran un buen trabajo, y este es el vagón de cola económica que se lo va a dar a nuestros jóvenes.”

 

 

“La gente está hablando acerca de cómo este problema está dividiendo al clero afroamericano. El clero afroamericano no está dividido, tenemos diferentes opiniones acerca de las cosas”, dijo Barnes. “Algunos de nosotros queremos que la gente consiga trabajo, algunos de nosotros podría importarles menos.”

 

 

En una entrevista con el Post, el Obispo Pinkard de Evergreen Baptist Church dijo que es escéptico de que estos puestos de trabajo irían primero a la gente en Oakland o que los puestos de trabajo se limitarían a los más necesitados.

 

 

“Qué tipo de salvaguardia tienen en su lugar para que el medio ambiente contaminado ya no llegará a ser más contaminado en Oakland, efectuando la salud de nuestros hijos”, dijo Pinkard. “Tenemos que pensar a largo plazo en lo relacionado con la salud de nuestro pueblo.”

 

 

De acuerdo con Derrick Muhammad del sindicato de los estibadores en Oakland, ILWU Local 10, la idea de que el proyecto suministraría puestos de trabajo a desempleados y ex presos es “falso”.

 

 

“Las organizaciones de Comercio en esta zona no tienen una práctica de reclutamiento en los barrios afroamericanos”, dijo Muhammad, quien se opone a la terminal de carbón junto con el sindicato de estibadores. “Y si no eres ya un miembro de un sindicato, entonces, cómo tienes un trabajo en un proyecto que es un proyecto sindical?”

 

 

“Usted no va a conseguir estos puestos de trabajo, no vas a conseguir empleo. Punto”, dijo Muhammad.

 

 

Para alivio de muchos activistas anti-carbón, el asunto del consejo fue retirado de la agenda a petición de la Concejal Rebecca Kaplan para que el personal de la ciudad pueda ser capaz de considerar la información y sugerencias adicionales.

 

 

El Ayuntamiento tiene previsto regresar con una actualización sobre el tema del carbón en su primera reunión en abril.

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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STATE OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY/REHABILITATION 2019-21 – PHASE III

WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consists of roadway paving, base cement stabilization, concrete curb ramps, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic detection loops and pavement striping, and doing all appurtenant work in place and ready for use, all as shown on the plans and described in the specifications with the title indicated in Paragraph 1 above, and on file in the office of the City Engineer. Reference to said plans and specifications is hereby made for further particulars.

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PROJECT NO. 2020.0050

BID NO. 25-26.011

  1. BID OPENING: The bidder shall complete the “Proposal to the City of San Leandro” form contained in the Contract Book. The proposal shall be submitted in its entirety. Incomplete proposals will be considered non-responsive. Sealed bids containing the completed Proposal Section subject to the conditions named herein and in the specifications for ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY/REHABILITATION 2019-21 – PHASE III/PROJECT NO. 2020.0050 addressed to the City of San Leandro will be received at City Hall, 835 East 14th Street, 2nd Floor San Leandro at the office of the City Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
  2. WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consists of roadway paving, base cement stabilization, concrete curb ramps, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic detection loops and pavement striping, and doing all appurtenant work in place and ready for use, all as shown on the plans and described in the specifications with the title indicated in Paragraph 1 above, and on file in the office of the City Engineer. Reference to said plans and specifications is hereby made for further particulars.
  3. OBTAINING THE PROJECT PLANS AND CONTRACT BOOK: The project plans and Contract Book may be obtained free of charge from the City’s website at:https://www.sanleandro.org/Bids.aspx Bidders who download the plans are encouraged to contact the City of San Leandro Public Works Department Engineering division at 510-577-3428 to be placed on the project planholder’s list to receive courtesy notifications of addenda and other project information. Project addenda, if any, will be posted on the website.  A bidder who fails to address all project addenda in its proposal may be deemed non-responsive.Bidders may also purchase the Project Plans and Contract Book from East Bay Blueprint & Supply Co., at 1745 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94606; Phone Number: (510) 261-2990 or email: ebbp@eastbayblueprint.com.
  4. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM and on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM as follows:
    Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM
    Zoom Meeting ID: 883 8752 6074
    Passcode: 502955
    Zoom Link: https://sanleandro-org.zoom.us/j/88387526074?pwd=hZ5rjB8AWdLAUem3CtByFiZxqKarHj.1
    And
  5. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM
    Zoom Meeting ID: 898 2672 0472
    Passcode: 091848
    Zoom Link: https://sanleandro-org.zoom.us/j/89826720472?pwd=JgZX2nXMpLSRM5xDPr7EJUxl7QIznr.1The information presented at the conferences will be identical, all bidders must attend one of the pre-bid conference and sign the attendance sheet. A firm that didn’t attend the pre-bid conference isn’t qualified to bid on the project.Questions regarding the plans and specifications may be submitted in writing to the project engineer until 5:00 p.m. five (5) days before, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, bids must be received by the City. The City will not respond to oral questions outside of the pre-bid conference. The response, if any, will be by written addendum only. Oral responses do not constitute a revision to these plans or specifications.
  6. VALUE OF WORK: The Engineer has estimated that the value of work is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
  7. SAN LEANDRO BUSINESS PREFERENCE AND PARTICIPATION GOALS: The work performed under this contract is subject to Section 1-6-225 of the San Leandro Municipal Code regarding local business preference and participation. A list of companies that hold a San Leandro business license is located on the City webpage under the finance department, here: https://www.sanleandro.org/340/Business-License
  8. SAN LEANDRO COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT: The work performed under this contract is subject to the Community Workforce Agreement adopted by City Council Resolution 2015-104. Contractors attention is directed to Section 10.

Dated:  February 13, 2026                  Sarah Bunting, City Clerk 

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New Bill, the RIDER Safety Act, Would Support Transit Ambassadors and Safety on Public Transit

The RIDER Safety Act would allow public transit agencies to hire transit ambassadors trained in de-escalation, crisis response, and rider education and engagement. Acting as a visible, non-enforcement presence to deter low-level incidents and reduce conflict, transit ambassadors would ease the burden from law enforcement and enhance public safety.

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A new federal bill would support transit ambassador, or transit support specialist, programs at public transit agencies across the country.

The bill, (D-CA-12), H.R. 6069, the Rapid Intervention and Deterrence for Enhanced Rider Safety Act, or the RIDER Safety Act, was introduced Jan. 30 by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon. (D-CA-12), H.R. 6069, the Rapid Intervention and Deterrence for Enhanced Rider Safety Act, or the RIDER Safety Act.

This legislation is based on Congresswoman Simon’s work at Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to create a first-in-the-nation Transit Ambassador Program, which previously earned a prestigious nationwide award for “Innovation in Public Safety.”

She announced the bill at a press conference at the 19th Street BART Station alongside BART leaders and other supporters

The RIDER Safety Act would allow public transit agencies to hire transit ambassadors trained in de-escalation, crisis response, and rider education and engagement. Acting as a visible, non-enforcement presence to deter low-level incidents and reduce conflict, transit ambassadors would ease the burden from law enforcement and enhance public safety.

This bill would also create jobs provide meaningful work, training opportunities, and a pathway for career growth in local communities. In the House of Representatives, the bill is also co-led by Representatives Shomari Figures (AL-02), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and John Garamendi (CA-08).

“I am incredibly proud to champion the RIDER Safety Act in Congress and continue my work to ensure transit is safe, accessible, and affordable to everyone. We have seen the success of the transit ambassador programs here in the East Bay, and I am dedicated to bringing this proven public safety model to the rest of the country,” said Congresswoman Simon.

“These are strong local jobs for people who want to support public safety on transit and serve as a resource to individuals who may be in crisis or in need of services,” she continued. “Strengthening safety on transit benefits us all and helps ensure our public transportation systems remain places of opportunity, dignity, and trust.”

“This bill is critical to ensure the safety of every passenger who relies on public transportation across the country,” said Congresswoman Nellie Pou. “The RIDER Safety Act builds on successful transit models already implemented in communities, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) through the leadership of Congresswoman Lateefah Simon during her time as BART President. By providing transit stations with medically trained, unarmed personnel, we can strengthen safety standards, reduce fare evasion, and give riders a greater peace of mind when getting from one place to the next.”

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Trump’s White House Pushes to Control California Wildfire Recovery

The executive order signed Jan. 27 by President Donald Trump directs federal agencies to explore regulations that could override California and municipal permitting rules for homes and other structures destroyed in the fires. Land-use and rebuilding permits have traditionally been handled by cities and counties, making the move an unprecedented federal intervention into disaster recovery.

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The White House is moving to take control of wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles County area, issuing an executive order that would shift rebuilding permit authority from state and local governments to the federal government following the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires.

The executive order signed Jan. 27 by President Donald Trump directs federal agencies to explore regulations that could override California and municipal permitting rules for homes and other structures destroyed in the fires. Land-use and rebuilding permits have traditionally been handled by cities and counties, making the move an unprecedented federal intervention into disaster recovery.

“I want to see if we can take over the city and state and just give the people their permits they want to build,” Trump told the media when signing the order.

The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed about 16,000 homes, businesses, and other structures across Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and surrounding areas. According to local data, roughly 4,700 applications to rebuild have been submitted, with about 2,000 approved so far. Officials say the pace of rebuilding is consistent with recovery timelines from other major wildfires in California, where reconstruction often takes several years.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass quickly condemned the order, stating that it is unnecessary and legally questionable. Disaster recovery experts echoed those concerns, pointing to constitutional limits on federal authority over land-use decisions.

Trump’s order calls on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration to consider allowing builders to self-certify compliance with health and safety regulations to receive federal approval.

The dispute has become another flashpoint in the ongoing political battle between Trump and Newsom. The governor has requested $33 billion in federal disaster aid that has not yet been approved, while survivors continue to face challenges related to insurance payouts, high rebuilding costs, and legal disputes tied to the cause of the fires.

“Instead of finally sending to Congress the federal relief Los Angeles needs to rebuild from last year’s firestorms, Donald Trump continues to live in fantasy land,” Newsom wrote on X.

Bass said the White House could speed recovery by approving disaster aid and pushing insurers and lenders to support affected residents.

Trump’s order calls for draft regulations within 30 days and final rules within 90 days.

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