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Silver and Black PrideNow and then we all have a moment that at least temporarily renews our faith in humanity. Raiders tight end Pharaoh Brown had such a moment this past weekend and he was so touched by it, he felt compelled to share. First it was just a generic message … …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/raiders-tight-end-pharaoh-brown-shared-a-heartwarming-exchange-on-a-flight-you-should-see-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

NewsweekA massive crowd of people gathered yesterday for BBQing While Black, an event held at the same Oakland, California, park where a white woman called the police on a black family during a cookout. In late April, a black family’s barbecue along Oakland’s …Oakland Has Another Message For BBQ BeckyNews One all 6 news articles […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/massive-bbqing-while-black-event-held-in-park-where-white-woman-called-cops-on-black-family-barbecue-newsweek/ via IFTTT

Roads & Briodges (press release) (blog)About 25% will come from the new state gas tax, if it is not repealed in November, and other fees approved last year. The gas tax and other new fees are expected to bring in $52 billion over the next decade. Without those funds, transportation … …read more Source:: Port […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/calif-transportation-commission-funding-includes-bay-area-highway-projects-roads-briodges-press-release-blog/ via IFTTT

Newsom’s San Francisco Record on Homelessness an Issue in the Governor’s RaceThe Usual SuspectsDa Mayor gives us his take on the popularity of e-scooters, sets up the stakes for two California congressional republicans in the coming debate on DACA, and provides a window into the effective style of the late California Governor George Deukmejian … […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/newsoms-san-francisco-record-on-homelessness-an-issue-in-the-governors-race-the-usual-suspects/ via IFTTT

Blue Man HoopThe Golden State Warriors have the 28th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Here’s a couple prospects that deserve a look. The reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors are one of the four teams still in the middle of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, battling … and more …read more Source:: Golden State […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/who-will-the-golden-state-warriors-take-at-28-in-the-2018-nba-draft-blue-man-hoop/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOakland’s law, brought forward by city councilman Abel Guillen, requires that bars and restaurants only give out single-use plastic straws and stirrers to customers upon request. Richmond’s law, brought forward by Mayor Tom Butt, prohibits all plastic … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/oakland-richmond-limit-plastic-straws-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

EaterAt Arizmendi, a bustling group of Bay Area bakeries known for its sourdough chocolate croissants and vegetarian pizza slices, the employees manning the ovens and the cash registers are cooperative owners. Inspired by Berkeley’s beloved Cheese Board … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/want-better-working-conditions-in-restaurants-build-a-co-op-eater/ via IFTTT