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Word on the Street

Find out what people are saying about living and working in Emeryville.

Norman Mayell, 66, Emeryville resident

Norman Mayell, 66, Emeryville resident

“It’s better than before. When we first came here in 1985, we saw kids walking down the street with guns. We don’t see that anymore.”

Peterson Clarence, Emeryville resident

“Emeryville is a little city with a big flavor … I lived here for 10 years. It has changed for the better. More schools, the market, Ikea store … It is convenient for school and for the freeway.”

Stephen Lam

Stephen Lam, audio director

“I’ve been working in Emeryville six years. The vibe here has changed. I think there are more people living here now—you can see the new houses. It’s improving. A lot of people used to drive over to Berkeley or Oakland to eat [lunch]. Now there are a lot more options.”

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Word on the Street

Find out what people in Emeryville are saying about the economic crisis.








Stephanie Maxwell, 40, Berkeley resident

Stephanie Maxwell, 40, Berkeley resident

“It’s very very very scary. We’re not shopping as much. We’re not driving anywhere. I’m almost afraid to buy new shoes for the kids. It’s real bleak right now.”

Gill Stanfield, software developer

“I don’t think we should bail out the businesses that contributed to this, but I don’t think just leaving it alone will help either. Ultimately the government allowed this to happen through deregulation, so they should try to pass laws that prevent this from happening [again].”

Penny S., Emeryville resident

Penny S., Emeryville resident

“To be honest, Wall Street’s turbulence is not affecting me because I am a black woman in America and I’ve always been poor … I’ve never had a retirement fund. I do not have retirement. I do not have savings.”

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Word on the Street

Find out what people in Emeryville are saying about the presidential election.









Tanicia Baynes

Tanicia Baynes, graphic designer

“There really isn’t one key issue for me. If the Republicans return [to office] my biggest concerns would be more war, illegal abortions and an overall closed-mindedness. I associate growth with Obama, and suppression and staleness with the Republican party.”

P.K., 59, Oakland resident

P.K., 59, Oakland resident

“They’ve got to put Americans back to work. I’m absolutely sure that’s not going to happen under the Republicans. They’ve brought us to the brink of hell.”

Lay Luangrath, 29, Hercules resident

Lay Luangrath, 29, Hercules resident

“I haven’t really been paying too much attention to the campaign lately. I’m focusing on taking care of myself, my family, my home.”

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