Daily Review, Mar. 23, 1965
Summary:
>Arson again at vacant Mississippi Avenue house.
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Daily Review, Apr. 01, 1965
Summary:
Letter from Esther Sharp, Hayward. Residents of Russell City have been ordered to leave their homes, leaving behind their pets and belongings. The SPCA in Oakland has been doing its best to rescue the abandoned dogs and cats, but they face challenges due to the lack of identification and the hiding of animals by children. Mrs. Sharp calls the situation unacceptable and calls for immediate action from the city authorities to address the abandonment of pets and the lack of protection for those trying to help them. The city must take...
Summary:
Public Works Director Edward Phillips submitted a public works budget of $2.3 million to the Hayward Public Services Commission last night. The budget includes capital improvement projects for the 1965-66 fiscal year.
The budget includes several projects related to the city's water system, including $134,000 for a Russell City water main from W. Winton Avenue to Depot Road in connection with the Russell City redevelopment project.
Engineering projects include a sewer interceptor from W. Winton Avenue through the...
Daily Review, Apr. 15, 1965
Summary:
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has granted a two-week extension to the Santucci Bros. for their hog farm operation's removal from the Russell City Redevelopment project. The new deadline is April 30. During the extension interval, they will continue to pay rent to the county on the Russell City property.
The county redevelopment agency acquired the 25-acre hog farm property at the end of Winton Avenue in November 1963 for $510,000.
The Russell City agency closed acquisition on 13 lots in the redevelopment area last...
Daily Review, Apr. 22, 1965
Summary:
A fire destroyed two vacant houses on Ohio and Bangor Streets. Alameda County firefighters managed to save the walls of one house, but the other was completely destroyed. Both houses were owned by the Russell City Redevelopment Agency and were slated for destruction in the future.
Daily Review, Apr. 28, 1965
Summary:
George Murley, a manufacturer of nursery supplies, pleaded with the board to let him keep an industrial site he recently purchased for a total of $36,000, within the area. Unfortunately, the board ruled against his request, but will deal as leniently as possible with him in the matter of demanding possession.
Murley owns two adjoining properties in the Russell City area, one of which is within the redevelopment area. He operates six trucks and fourteen trailers, employs 22 men, carries a $50,000 inventory, and does a $200,000 a year...
Daily Review, Apr. 30, 1965
Summary:
The Alameda County Fire Patrol is concerned that someone may be intentionally setting fires to vacant houses in Russell City. Last night, they responded to their 20th fire in the area since the beginning of the year and fifth since April 12.
Daily Review, May 24, 1963
Summary:
An arsonist set fire to the back stairs of the Russell City Hotel early this morning, resulting in a loss of two rooms. The Alameda County Fire Patrol assessed the damage to the structure at $1,000. The hotel, located at 2247 W. Winton Ave., was occupied by Cicero Smith. There were no injuries reported.
Daily Review, Jun. 16, 1965
Summary:
Members of the True Holiness Church of God in Christ in Russell City are seeking permission from the Board of Supervisors to keep their church buildings when the county acquires their property as part of the Russell City Redevelopment project. The church plans to move the structures to a new location, but they need the Board's approval to do so.
Elder Tandy L. Stroud, Joseph Stroud, and Rev. Birthon Watson presented the plan to the Board, explaining that a new site would cost the congregation as much as they would receive for their...
Daily Review, Jun. 30, 1965
Summary:
Mrs. Helen Russell McCullom, heir of the original subdivider of Russell City, quit-claimed her underlying interest in some of the roads in the Russell City project area. This move has provided a clear title to the agency, allowing for smoother progress in the project.
