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On Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Inauguration Party At Jack London Square, The Alley, And TIF

On Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Inauguration Party At Jack London Square, The Alley, And TIF On Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Inauguration Party At Jack London Square, The Alley, And TIF Yesterday, I made a video-blog that started out like this: On May 20th of 2025, Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee became Oakland’s 52nd Mayor, and what was to be a small in-office signing event turned into a City Hall Chambers ceremony attended by 400 people. As a reminder, that happened because Sheng Thao, the 51st Mayor of Oakland, was recalled on Election Day 2024, meaning new Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has to run for office again in 2026. But forgetting all that, Oakland Mayor Lee wants to have a big, expensive inauguration bash fit for the President on June 8th, and costing $300,000. Given Oakland’s woes, Mayor Lee should give that money to Jackie Simpkins, the Owner of The Alley Bar at 3325 Grand Avenue, and help keep it open. And went from there... Today, I got a call from a friend who's a big Barb...

Browns QB Tracker Shows Shedeur Sanders Leads With 78% Completion Percentage, 3TDs. Thoughts?

Browns QB Tracker Shows Shedeur Sanders Leads With 78% Completion Percentage, 3TDs. Thoughts? Cleveland Browns QB Tracker Shows Shedeur Sanders Leads With 78% Completion Percentage, 3TDs. Thoughts? As of May 28th, Shedeur Sanders leads all Browns Quarterbacks, including Joe Flacco, with three touchdowns, no interceptions, and a notable 78 percent completion percentage. Here’s the breakdown: 15 Flacco: 9 of 14, one touchdown, 71 percent 12 Sanders: 7 of 9, three touchdowns , 78 percent 8 Pickett: 9 of 16, no touchdowns, 56 percent 5 Gabriel: 11 of 16, two touchdowns, one interception, 68 percent Clearly Shedeur Sanders is playing like the elite high first round 2025 NFL Draft Pick he should have been and not a fifth round prospect. This should lead to the Browns trying Sanders with the first team, where he belongs. What do you think about this? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://ift.tt/z125RKk via YouTube https://www.you...

Knicks Vs Pacers: New York Beat Indiana 111-94 In Madison Square Garden - East Conf Finals Game 6 - Oaknews

Knicks Vs Pacers: New York Beat Indiana 111-94 In Madison Square Garden - East Conf Finals Game 6 Knicks Vs Pacers: New York Beat Indiana 111-94 In Madison Square Garden - East Conf Finals Game 6 Saturday Zennie62 Oakland News Now YouTube vlog SUBSCRIBE TO ZENNIE62 YOUTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqtc118chzxCUJExjeWbeEA?sub_confirmation=1 Join Zennie62 YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqtc118chzxCUJExjeWbeEA/join via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj0OGiKbIeg

Knicks Vs Pacers: New York Beat Indiana 111-94 In Madison Square Garden - East Conf Finals Game 6

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Inauguration Committee Should Give That $300,000 To Save The Alley Bar - Oaknews

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Inauguration Committee Should Give That $300,000 To Save The Alley Bar Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Inauguration Committee Should Give That $300,000 To Save The Alley Bar On May 20th of 2025, Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee became Oakland’s 52nd Mayor, and what was to be a small in-office signing event turned into a City Hall Chambers ceremony attended by 400 people. As a reminder, that happened because Sheng Thao, the 51st Mayor of Oakland, was recalled on Election Day 2024, meaning new Mayor Barbara Lee has to run for office again in 2026. But forgetting all that, Oakland Mayor Lee wants to have a big, expensive inauguration bash fit for the President on June 8th, and costing $300,000. Given Oakland’s woes, Mayor Lee should give that money to Jackie Simpkins, the Owner of The Alley Bar at 3325 Grand Avenue, and help keep it open. Jackie needs the $300,000 because her building has depreciated by almost a million due to the crime in Oakl...