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Jack London District Association - Local News and Views
This is a list of news articles, web pages and blog entries that are about, or mention something in the Jack London District.
The Swarm « The So-Called Expert
A buzzy blogger gives a bee's eye view of Jack London District and nearby watering holes
Hoffa Joins Thousands of Workers to Support Clean and Safe Ports in Oakland - MarketWatch
A major demonstration in support of less pollution at the Port of Oakland takes place at Jack London Square
The Jack London News
Local restaurant Mono has reopened after a small fire last week.
Slow Food Alameda: 3rd Annual Urban Wine Experience
Come celebrate the 3rd Annual Urban Wine Experience, hosted by the East Bay Vintners Alliance. This unique event will feature 15 premium East Bay wineries who will be partnering with local restaurants and food purveyors.
rebron.org » Oakland developments
The Ellington and Jack London Square developments are mentioned in this run down of Oakland new construction.
THE LAST BITE! A Gourmet Food Blog: Review: Scott's Seafood Jack London Square
A review of Scott's Seafood restaurant at Jack London Square
Language school moves into Oakland's Jack London Square - East Bay Business Times:
The English Center, a nonprofit language school that prepares immigrants for the work force, relocated last week into new space in Oakland's Jack London Square after 31 years on the Mills College campus.
Yahoo Group Created for JLD
There is now an unaffiliated Yahoo Group that you can join to chat with and about Jack London District
Jack London Square - 4th of July Fireworks in Oakland
Fireworks return to the Square this year inspite of construction which apparently prevented fireworks last year
Nancy Nadel fiddling with JLS mixed use parking permits | A Better Oakland
Opinions on changes to the Jack London District parking permit plan are aired
Miss Pearl's Jam House restaurant at Jack London Square
News of the new restaurant "Miss Pearl's Jam House" opening at Jack London Square in the Waterfront Hotel (replacing Jack's Bistro).
Oakland waterfront saloon toasts 125 years
SF Chronicle article on the 125 anniversary of Heinold's Saloon and Bar.
Oakland Council Debate | Hodge, Nadel, Sullivan | Part Two
Part Two of the District 3 candidates forum organized by JLDA
Oakland Council Debate | Hodge, Nadel, Sullivan | Part One
Part one of a video of the District 3 candidates forum organized by JLDA
Oh, My! OAKLAND » Salmon Aid Music Festival May 31 Jack London Square
Salmon Aid Music Festival Event at Jack London Square
Visit the Floating White House in Jack London Square
Article on visiting the USS Potomac at Jack London Square
get in my belly!
High praise from a blogger for fried zucchini at The Fat Lady Restaurant
Oakland's oldest bar plans party to mark 125 years - Inside Bay Area
Our local Heinold's First and Last Chance Salon will celebrate 125 years of operation on June 1st
Free harbor tours resume at Port of Oakland - East Bay Business Times:
A new season of free harbor tours of the Port of Oakland will commence on May 15th
2 hopefuls challenge Nadel's leadership
Candidates line up against District 3 encumbant Nancy Nadel.
East Bay Express - Mono Restaurant
High praise for Mono Restaurant in the East Bay Express review
Ellis Partners - Jack London Square project page
Ellis Partners has a new website with many photos and renderings of the Jack London Square redevelopment project
Alameda Sun - Estuary Egress Examined
Discussion about a north Alameda to Jack London Square connection for pedestrians and cyclists
Emerging From the Shadows of San Francisco - WSJ.com
Jack London Square redevelopment gets a mention in the Wall Street Journal
Mono: More delicious than a barrel of monkeys.
More high praise for local restaurant Mono
The Kittalog: Dinner at Soizic in Oakland
A bloggers review of dining at Soizic restaurant (3rd at Broadway)
Standoff ends peacefully near Jack London Square - Inside Bay Area
Peaceful resolution of the domestic dispute hostage situation that occured in The Sierra building on Friday night
South City’s ship isn’t coming in soon - Examiner.com
The ferry from Jack London Square to Oyster Point is delayed yet again
artwork by Jon Hammer
High praise for Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
SFGate - The Inside Scoop
San Francisco's popular bakery Miette is branching out to the East Bay. Within a year, if negotiations conclude successfully, the bakery will have a 2,200-square-foot production facility and retail space in the Jack London Square public market.
BYM Sailing & Sports News
Clipper 07-08 will be docked at Jack London Square during the Strictly Sail boat show.
Luxury condos in Oakland sell at a discount
888 Orchids condo auction sees units going for a significant discount before the original asking price. There is speculation on what this means for pricing of units in nearby buildings such as The Ellington.
Big Oakland office projects key to future - Inside Bay Area
A mention of the Jack London Market currently being built across the tracks. The six story building will contain four floors with 100,000 sf of high end office space, above two floors with 75,000 sf of food oriented retail.
Sullivan Runs for Oakland Council's Third District Seat; Challenges Three-Time Incumbent
A press release from Sean Sullivan who is one of three candidates (including Greg Hodge and encumbant Nancy Nade) running for our Oakland City Council District 3 seat this June.
casacaudill: so long cookoo's nest
Goodbye Cuckoo's nest, hello Mono Restaurant
Tips Included: Couple put experience (and everything else) in Mono - Inside Bay Area
Our new neighborhood restaurant Mono gets reviewed.
BobbaLew: street running
A blog post on the practice of railway "street running", or running trains down a regular street names the trains on our Embarcadero as the worst example of street running.
Truck idling regulations
Regulations regarding truck idling for California - trucks must not idle for more than 5 minutes, and if within 100 feet of residential zoned property there are NO EXCEPTIONS. See also http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/truck-idling/truck-idling.htm
East Bay Express | News | Another Week, Another Tree-sitter
The armed robbery at Jack London Mail made it into the print edition of the East Bay Express. Nothing was in our local Oakland Tribune of course.
Ideal Bite - Mono Restaurant - San Francisco
Information about our newest restaurant Mono (247 4th St, at the bottom of Fourth Street Lofts). Unfortunately their website isn't online yet but they are definitely open for lunch now and already getting a good crowd enjoying their food.
Alameda/Oakland Ferry offers service to Giants games - East Bay Business Times:
There will be ferry service to most SF Giants ball games this season - direct from Jack London Square to the ball park
Eater SF: MonoWire
The word on the street is that Mono Restaurant is opening for lunch for the first time today. Mono is located where Cuckoo's Nest used to be at the bottom of Fourth Street Lofts.
