Press Releases
March 2018

Oakland Musician Fantastic Negrito to Move Recording Studio to Historic San Pablo Corridor

The Grammy award winning artist will sign a lease with EBALDC, taking over the former Blue Bird Market liquor store in Oakland OAKLAND, CA – March 26, 2018 – In partnership with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), Oakland-based Grammy-winner Fantastic Negrito is moving his studio and creative collective Blackball Universe to a new location in the San Pablo Avenue Corridor neighborhood of West Oakland. “Last year, we won a Grammy and this year we lost our lease,” said Fantastic Negrito. “That’s the story of being an artist in Oakland today.... Read more
Press Releases
January 2018

The Unity Council and EBALDC Begin Work on New 94-Unit Development for Fruitvale Transit Village

Casa Arabella is the result of two major community organizations working together to increase affordable housing for East Oakland Oakland, California – January 23, 2018 – The Unity Council (TUC), an Oakland-based social equity development corporation devoted to improving the quality of life in Fruitvale and like communities through an innovative, neighborhood-focused economic equity approach, working in partnership with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), announces that work has begun on the Fruitvale Transit Village Phase II-A project. The $60 million, transit-oriented development project includes a new, 94-unit, multi-family housing... Read more
Press Releases
February 2017

New Leaders Step Forward in Oakland’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Oakland, CA – Alameda County Public Health Department Director Muntu Davis, M.D., M.P.H. and political leader and small business owner Sean Sullivan were recently selected to the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) Board of Directors. Davis is currently the Alameda County Public Health Department Director (ACPHD). As the Director, he provides leadership, direction and oversight to the department and its divisions and programs to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all County residents. As the County Health Officer, he provides direction for public health protection, health policy development... Read more