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y. 'Y 1 O'. sA THE OAKLAND TRIBUNE T. L0CAU3 i BOC drawn to the eighth floor, wlih ila arched windows and cream-col-. ored terra-cotta-belt cornice.

Distinctive hooded light fixtures above each of the windows once again cast light. Longtime residents remember the glant electric sign atop the building which could be seen In the nlglht sky from miles away, serving as a visual reminder that the modern electric age was at hand. The building's mid-zone, or shaft, la dad in dark, variegated red brick lakHn a diamond pattern. The entrances on Clay and on 17th Street are marked with handsome architraves. Mottled, rose-colored, glazed terra-cotta tile al street level has been cleaned and repointed.

At one time the dispatching room on the seventh floor contained a circular board. 42 feet long, showing all the transmission lines and substations. On the elghth lloor employees could retire to an assembly hall complete with stage, a'id gaze oqt at the magilflcent Yew. There was also a library, ca'eterla, kitchen and roof top lounge. Listed in the National I of Historic Places, the Building la qualified to receive federal rehabilitation tax credits.

It is also eligible to become a city landmark. To learn more about the landmarks of the Downtown Historic District contact the Oakland Tours Program and receive a listing of upcoming tqurs: (S10) he renovation op ANOTHER historic hlgh-rlc building In downtown Oakland Is hearing complctft. The former headquarters for East Bay Division at 17th and day streets has undergone required retrofitting, and many original features, including the copper-clad window sills, have been retained and refurbished. Aegis Realty Partners, a locally owned development and commercial brokerage company, acquired the building In 1996. According to company spokesperson Todd BerryhiU, tenant Turner Construction has already Landmarks taken up occupancy, and two others wlll soon be moving In.

The building Is fully leased," saya Benyhlll. Clay and 17th streets has almost 7 Tt s' Msir Today HOUDAY STREETFAK Th 17th An-ml TgnA Avwua Staflt Mr wl to. toNnan to 200 mI irtfto. maRhnli and oomnHrty gma Ming unlqua and unuaual handcrafia. jndudhg both Ina art riginab and InaxponM gift Jtons, 11 am to 6 pjn, Tafagraph Aaanua balwaan Bancroft Way and Dwight VM Barieaiay, 628-6863L HOUDAY BAZAAR AND OPEN HOUSE Marta Intonation Academy, a pubic middto aehod far grate ah to eight, hwftaa toe pubic to ahop to hoiday to toring muaicrafto and vandora, noon to 4 pm.

5433 Sai Pablo Am, OaUand DOMNGODE RUMBA-Log acaa of Rumba, Cuban- lundamantol ihytom and danc ooma togetoar far a faaa, lauoiful avaning, 4J0 pm, la Raw Cuba Cantor and Oato.3106 ShaNucfc Aim. Baikaiay, B4B-256ft wwwJbenaatft 0P9I snjnos Mom toan 100 pro-faaaion arttoi and cnlbpaopfa at Barfcatoy atudto buUnga abow toalr work In varioua madfa. Hiy artHjujdad tour pwaanto an op-portunly to meat be artiato and aaa wotting craft rtudtoa-Mape toe avaiablept wwwbaritatayartiaanacom Cal 8452612for other map dMbutionpointa. Monday SEMORS SOCIAL DANCE The Norto BbtMbv Senior Confer ml host briraom dancing, Ha 1:15 pm, 1901 Haarat Hanua, Barialty. 6440107.

'BBfttBfY COMMUNTYCHORUS AND ORCHESTRA Ronidaa rahaanala far people ii Paraded In ringing, no audtiona or prior atotariahoa needed $85475 luftioa acholarabipa aaaiahlA 7 to 10 pm, St Am-braaa Church baaemant, 1146 Gbnan St, Barfcalay, TVwaday POETRY READING The Coftae Ml hoak ah open and faaturad raadtog, 7 to 9 pm, 3363 Gnnd Ava, Oddand 251-S420L Vj. vUivCWKi Today IVWiaY FOUCDANONG-An opportunity far lamira to dance toeir hearte out, 1 to t2b pm, Aahkanai Muaie. and Danoa Communfty Carter, 1317 San FWo'Amb, BerWey, 632371ft Monday THE MOUSECRAd The Eaabnont branch of toa Oakland Rddfa Ubwy wi boat Snapdragon Ftypeto' prpducdon of Tha Mouaacnckar a daightod puppat war-aioradf Tehetoeko toncua hoiday claaak; Thft 3 pm. Eaatmcnt Town Cantor. Sufte 211, 7200 Baicreft Ava, 607- i M0U6ECRACKER The Dtomnd Tha historic Building on comptatscf Its renovation.

companles and was considered to The 8-atoiy steel frame structure served provider of gas and electrtc as PGAE'a Oakland office until power. The creation of the com- 1977. As Library History Room files reveal, the utility giant lncor- pany represented the unification of many small competing power porated In 1905 and rapidly Tha distinctive hooded light ornaments above tha windows are once again Illuminated at night, streets. By the 1920s that building was no longer The new location al Clay and 17th reflected the northern expansion of the downtown district during the boom period following the 1906 earthquake. Architect Charles W.

Dickey who also designed the Claremont Hotel, University High School and Kahns' Department Store fnow called the Rotuhda Building and slated to reopen early next year) sought to create a dlgnlftal office bidldlng reflecting the publlc-servlng naturfc of its owner. The RenalssanceBaroque Revival brick and terra-cotta landmark la notable Ah' Its three-part vertical composition. The eye is law criminal databases. These records list any local convictions, and gang connections a person might have, as wejl as state and federal law enforcement Information. This way deputies know a lot of the answers before even asking.

As the sign In the Intake office says; "We don't know you, but we will." Classification is an ongoing process. Whenever one of the Jail's roughly 3,500 Inmates gets Into a fight or acts out, the inmate ia evaluated Sjnd, if needed, reclassified. get close Scrutiny at Santa Rita jail be a significant achievement of the era. At the tlipf of Incorporation, the fledging company's headquar- ters were at 13th and Grove affiliation is, he employs the trled-and-true tactic of suggesting he put the Inmate with a group of rival gang members. But he has to be careful It doesn't backfire.

"Sometimes we have someone who gets arrested purposely because their gang wants them to do (murder or hurt) someone in here," Planoy said. That's just another reason the classification deputies need to be up on the latest gang signs and rivalries. Before an Interview, the deputy checks the person's history In county, state and federal daily poll. Check out how your opinion ranks among thou of tha masses. Cast your vote for tha hot topic of tfio day.

Rsmsmbsr every vote counts. Ejauftrea- curity minimum, medium and maximum and subclassi-flcatlon includes people with mental illness, alternative lifestyles (such as homosexuals), and histories of violence. Including assault on peace officers. Santa Rita Has people in custody far all types of crimes, so ft would be Inappropriate to place person arrested for shoplifting in the same cell as someone charged with murder. Inmates with serious mental Illnesses cant be placed in the general Inmate population be; cause they need extra attention In case they might harm themselves or be victimized by other inmates.

Neither can homosexual or transsexual men. Child molesters are putn special areas because mainstream inmates might attack them, and people awaiting trial for felonies aren't kept in. minimum-security areas with those serving time for drunken driving. High-profile detainees, such as Rodney Blach, who is charged with a string of bombings in Fremont, are kept in protective custody. who assault Jail staff members or ot)ier Inmates can be put in whafs called "administrative and stay alone in their nils, he said.

Obviously, men and women are separated. "There are lots of things, It's overwhelming at times, but it has to be done," Planoy said. A team of three classification officers regularly Interviews 100 inmates in a shift, so they have workfast. They ask. questions from ft worksheet, and sometimes the inmates answer truthfully.

When they don't, records come in handy. Planoy said that sometimes Inmates dont want to admit they are gang If he thinks he ltncws what the gang Milestones We will print engagements and atone, anniversaries, for, Headers who live in Oakland, Berkeley. Albany and Emeryville. If you would like your occasion published, please obtain- forms by calling Katherine Pfromrner at 208-6409 or e-malllng to became the region's primary New arrivals STAfF WRITER DUBLIN The pony-tailed Latino youth stood with his back agilnst the Jail wall and casually unbuttoned his shirt for the deputy. Gang tattoos covered his chest.

An older Latino man also being booked stood an arms length away. It took only, a second few the older mantorec-ognlze the rival gang Mtooa, and he suddenly lunged at the youth. The young ones fine didnt even flinch. He didnt need -to. Just as soon as the attacker moved, three deputies had the older man face down on the floor, averting what probably would have been a vicious fight was Wedneaday night and Juat the usual at Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail In Dublin.

The incident shows how It's not Just the deputies against the criminals, but also, the crlml-nali against the criminals. Gangs don't check their rivalries at the door, and special measures are needed to keep them separated behind bars. That's where Deputy Igor Planoy conies In. The 33-year-old la one of the Jail's six Intake riamcatinn officers, respon-slble fbr Interviewing every inmate and deciding what level of security they need and Grip whom they need to be segregated. "We are the front gate of the facility.

If we don't do our Job rghft lota cl problems can da- mop for deputies and inmates," Planoysald. Iff not Just gangs they-worry 'pout Almost everyone who la arrested goes to a county. Jail and those who remain are Interviewed and classified. The law requires it, and the Jail can be held accountable if an Inmate is hurt They are in our and custody. That means we have to provide a safe environment for thiem, he There are three levels of se- Son Beat TO Communfty rarricy programs on Soul i ftSBi-TV, Cham 27 to 2524 73TO Aw, 535377ft (nd on tot Worid Ittu -tt -A A Li WKSt VWD ntffMMWfeJOUDMUOfff Ip Asm Soul BotoGomrti 6 am Mtowgs to tot Stock Mrae Louit Mratiitru Ntoion of Mtm 6 am Goipto 6rat wfth Young Titntr 1 1 am In Thw RopMc Moutmtrt wfth BratanRouMl and MtoftfaGrtgrai am 11:31 pm Rtwfafcnt Gcrap MutoeUpdtoi pm Evir hemeing Mdi 11 am Baiawn Bfato CMaftan H49 am 11 pm Rav.

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98492 EsUnutod Contoniction Cost: SltXUXXLOO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY. CA; ALAMEDA COUNTY DESCRIPTION OF WORK; Project includes, but is not limited Kk Compleie removal of existing roofing, penthouse roofing and topping slab Replacement of toofls), preparation for and installation of pavers, preparation fur and installation of fluid applied deck coatings, and wall coatings. Repair of xpalled concrete wall and dock surfaces, preparation for and application of elaatumeric coatings nd Kalunta. RcfurtoiKhmcitt of exuding wood (rellis and handrails, Etchevcny Hall. BIDDER QUALIFICATION To allow the University to evaluate (ridden, each bidder must submit with its bid a Contractor's Special Statement of Experience.

This Contractor's Special Statement of Experience rmttt be provided on the Contractor's letterhead, lb be eligible for consideration of award, the Contractor's Special Statement of Experience must include: a. Documentation that ihe bidder has successfully completed at least five (S) projects of similar or larger size vid complexity in the San Franc ixco Bay area during the last five (5) yean, where the same construction activities were performed within a comparable contract time, bi Thclume, address and phone number of both the Owner and Owner's Representative for each of the five (5) projects. In order for a bid to be responsive, ihe Contractor's Special Statement of Experience MUST be submitted, with Ihe bid. Bidding Documents will be available to Bidden on December 14, 2000 to VHOOKm. and will (reissued at: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Capital ftqjecta, Contract Administration 1936 University Avenue; Room 230 Berkeley, CA 94720-1380 Triepbone Number (310)642273 Bidding Documents will nix be available to Bidden afire January 5, 2001, Bids received only at CAPITAL PROJECTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY CAMPUS OptWft iawhtoMiiM 1936 Unhentty Avenue, Roona 250 Berkeley, CA 94720-1380 Wephone: 6424273., i.

Bids will not be accepted after p.m. January 17, 2001i Sealed bids for, Lump Sum Base Bid, Alternates and Unit Prioea will be opened to 2D2 p.nu January 17, 2001. The University reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Bid Security in the amount of 10 of Ihe Lump Sum Base Bid, excluding aitematea, ahall accompany each Bid. The Surety issuing the Bid Bold shall be, on the Bid Deadline, fisted in the latest published State of California, Depwnucr of Insurance, list of huurers Admitud lo Transact Surety Insurance in Thu StaU.

All insurance policies required to be obtained by Contractor ahall be subject to approval by Owner for form and substanrf All sucb policies shall be issued by a company which ia fisted by Beat and shall have a rating of A- or better financial classification of VIII or better. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted on December 19, 2()00 beginning pronxly at lOtf) A.M. Participants shall meet at Etchevcny Hall, East Entrance across from Soda Hall and adjacent to Hear Avenue. Only bidden who participate in the Re-Bid Conference in jts entirety will be allowed to bid on Ihe Project as prime coniracton. NOTE: Pnruective bidden will find lhal parking may be diificulL The Owner recommends that you allow ample time to drive in the cwnpua.

find a parking apace, walk to Ihe buildinz and locate Ihe atartinz point from which the MANDATORY Re-Bid Site Viait will hepuL Prospective bidden arriving late.aftcr Ihe MANDATORY Re-Bid Siig Vkit haainnmmHrwiI (i 0 1 mb itum 14 rntnurea after die puhlUiad atartitg titne.1 will not he ilhauad la wily. mk a hid apAne enrifataqr far ifa pnjact. Rnapective bidden must be present for Ihe tntiie Re-Bid Site ViaiL The successful Bidder and its Subcontracton will be requited to fodow the nondnerimintoion requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents and to pay prevailing wage rales to ihe location of the Wok. The aucceaaftil Bidder will be required to have the fofiowing State of Califomia Contractors licenae current to the time of submission of the Bid: 'General Building Contractoilicense Classification Roofing Contractor License Clarification -39 THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAUTORNIA December 14, 2000 Mia Tribeme, Legal N. 1966447 December 17,2009 branch of.toa Oaktond Ptbic Unry wl hoa( Snapdragon npald production of TTia a dafghdul pat wr oft of TchalowkYa famcua hoiifay cfaaak; The 7 pm, 3666 Fruftwle 6675021 4 OhanceitouemmI I toali4tiia unfciir Today and Wedneaday COUEGE ADMSSXMS ADVICE The Oakland Pubic Ubnray aponaon two Ha Tam Aaaatoica Cantoi, which prardda homawerk raactanre and ooftaga admia-om and pnparation atMca, 30 10-740 pm.

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