The long-suffering but historic Lorenzo Theater is on its way to a new life as a multi-purpose entertainment venue and community space thanks to a fresh influx of cash from Alameda County.
The county Board of Supervisors in June approved $17.8 million for the second phase of a project to rehabilitate the building, which was built in 1947 as a 700-person theater and severely damaged by two fires in 2020.
“The Lorenzo Theater is a cultural landmark and a source of pride for San Lorenzo,” said Sandi Rivera, director of the Alameda County Community Development Agency. “This restoration is a key step in revitalizing the downtown area and creating new opportunities for community, culture, and economic growth.”…