WonderCon Moving To Los Angeles From Anaheim in 2016 Wow. Variety reports that AEG has scored the deal to move WonderCon away from Anaheim and to Los Angeles for 2016. The report is that WonderCon out grew Anaheim Convention Center in 2014 when it drew 60,000 people. The news means that LA wins over San Francisco, which does not seem to care. More soon.
Ashley Goodman Wins BASE SF Raffle At TAP 415 And it was a total surprise to her and to me! See I bought the raffle ticket but gave it to her because she was my guest at the BASE SF party and I figured I lose so much I'd never win! HA!
After A Rainy Night In Oakland, CA Just after California Governor Jerry Brown called for water rationing laws, Oakland gets some rain. And it resulted in a nice play of light off the sidewalks and streets.
Rand Paul 2016 President Run May Have Substance Rand Paul has announced he is running for President. The man I said was a really wacky guy when he ran for the Senate, just may wage a better battle now that he is more mature.
Walter Scott Murdered By South Carolina Police Officer Michael Slager It was a horrible example of police brutality and coverup. Charleston South Carolina Police Officer Michael Slager shot Walter Scott for no reason and then tried to cover up the evidence. But a video made by a bystander surfaced and told the truth. Slager is now charged with murder.
Millsap, Hawks’ leading scorer, out next 2 gamesESPNDuring his time in Atlanta, he has established a reputation as a solid defender. His 1.75 steals per games is unusually high for a big man — best in the league among power forwards — and his 4.1 defensive win shares represent a career high. 0 Shares …Suns […]
Fayette County arrests report — March 24–30The Citizen.comEniola B. Balogun, born in 1995, of Pepperdine Way, Fayetteville, for public indecency. Tywayne D. Eddie, born in 1975, of Ga. Highway 314, Fayetteville, for improper tag display and revoked or suspended license. John P. Goodman, born in 1969, of Evans … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News […]
Claudia Jordan Landing A Real Housewives Of Atlanta Spinoff?! Kandi Burruss …Reality TeaIt’s either raining Real Housewives Of Atlanta spinoffs over at Bravo! Or some people just thirsty for attention… Claudia Jordan recently hinted on instagram that she may be headed for her own solo show. Lifestyles Of A Bunionista, anyone?! Meanwhile …Which ‘Real Housewives […]
Oakland Protest On International Blvd Oakland teachers and supporters march down International Blvd in solidarity on March 31, 2015 video by Alishia Thomas
Razorbacks’ 2015 football season tickets on salePine Bluff CommercialFAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas is offering football season ticket packages starting at $300 for all games at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Fans who purchase tickets this month will be placed in a queue to personally select their seats online …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia […]
Carjacking ends with officer-involved shootingMyFox AtlantaDEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – It ended on West Park Place Blvd. in Stone Mountain with multiple shots fired by DeKalb County Police officers against a carjacking suspect. Police say he used an SUV as a weapon against squad cars and police officers. “Struck four …and more …read more From:: Atlanta […]
Nebula to return for Guardians of the Galaxy 2The NationOn the filming location for the sequel, Gunn confirmed that the production would be moving away from London to Pinewood Atlanta Studios, with the shoot commencing in February 2016. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is slated for release on May 5, 2017. …read more From:: Pinewood […]
8-year-old becomes newest member of Atlanta HawksWSB Atlanta… a signed one-day contract to be an official member of the team by head coach Mike Budenholzer, a custom made jersey, he’ll be present for the team’s official warm-up session, he will tour the locker room and of course have court side seats as the …The Bert […]
Powell St BART Station SF Has Homeless Problem Something has to be done to help solve the homeless problem and assist the homeless. It is too wild to have this problem in a region with so much wealth.
Does Annabelle's Bistro SF Want Black Patrons? So I walk into this French Bistro called Annabelle's and to have a cranberry juice and recharge my phone. The one bartender was great. And at the time I was more into just having juice and recharging. But as time passed I noticed this waitress walking by and by and saying nothing. So I asked her what was wrong and I asked her if she had a bad day. She said yes but never once asked me if I wanted anything. Not even a refill of my drink. And as I sit here and type this walks by again. And again. Nothing. I am the only black patron here. Annabelle's needs to fire it's waitresses. Stay tuned.
Chad Bourdon is the TAP 415 SF co-owner and was good enough to grant this interview of his very cool restaurant on the 4th floor of Westfield Village Shopping Center. TAP 415 SF is known for its burgers, especially the TAP Burger. Visit TAP 415 at 845 Market Street
Oakland Raiders Legend Charlie Sumner Passes Charlie Sumner, who was an NFL defensive back with the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings before twice serving as coach and defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders, and head coach of the Oakland Invaders of the USFL, passed away Friday in Hawaii. He was 84 years old.
Claudia Cappio Is Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's Development Czar Claudia Cappio, who was The City of Oakland's Planning Director under then-Mayor and now Governor Jerry Brown, returns to Oakland as the Development Czar for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. She will take the lead role on the Coliseum City project. According to her State of Caliornia bio "On August 8, 2014, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. appointed Ms. Cappio as Director of the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Cappio also held the appointed position of Executive Director of the California Housing Finance Agency since 2011. Ms. Cappio previously acted as Principal at Sparticles LLC, a planning and development consulting firm and served the City of Oakland as Director of Planning, Building, Major Projects and the Oakland Base Reuse Authority during then-mayor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.'s Administration. While in this capacity, she was responsible for spearheading major public and private development, including the Oak to Ninth Project (with 3,000 housing units), the Wood Street Mixed Use Project (1,500 residential units), and the 10K Program, which approved construction of 6,000 residential units in downtown Oakland for 10,000 residents. Her experience in municipal planning and building also included many years of service to the cities of Emeryville, Albany and Corte Madera in California. Ms. Cappio received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from Ohio Wesleyan University. She is currently a member of Lamdba Alpha Phi, the International Honor Society for the Advancement of Land Economics. She is also a Lecturer of University of California Extension planning courses and Continuing Education of the Bar, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), design review, public and private partnerships, and successful infill development." Welcome back, Claudia.
Journalism Concern About YouTube Is Too Late. Damage is done. This is in response to The Drum blog post asking if YouTube was a threat to journalism or an evolutionary step.
Atlanta firm College Sports Solutions selected to review UAB football numbersBirmingham Business JournalThe University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics Assessment Task Force has chosen Atlanta-based College Sports Solutions to review the CarrSports numbers that led to the end of the school’s football, rifle and bowling programs. The task force had …and more …read more From:: […]
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Begins Shooting Next February; Script Currently in …Paste MagazineAccording to Gunn, filming will now get under way next February at Pinewood Atlanta Studios. The city has become the hot spot for Marvel projects as of late, next to the London studio. The change from the first film’s London location is […]
Atlanta Chefs Cook at 2015 Masters TournamentAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)The 2015 Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National is getting under way from today through Round 4 next Sunday, April 12. In addition to the top-level executives and golf fanatics that are descending upon Augusta, a few Atlanta restaurants have … …read more From:: Atlanta Restaurants […]
Which NFL prospects have meet with the Atlanta Falcons?Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Vic Beasley #3 of the Clemson Tigers makes a tackle on L.J. Scott #27 of the Louisville Cardinals during the game at Memorial Stadium on October 11, 2014 in Clemson, South Carolina. (October 10, 2014 – Source: Tyler Smith/Getty Images North America).What NFL Draft […]
Teen shot at SW Atlanta elementary schoolWXIA-TVATLANTA – Authorities say a teenager was shot in the torso at Perkerson Elementary in southwest Atlanta on Sunday. According to police, the shooting happened on Brewer Blvd. around 2:30 p.m. Police say the 17-year-old victim told police that he was …Teen shot playing basketball outside Atlanta elementary schoolAtlanta […]
Libby Schaaf Oakland Mayor To Hire Development Czar Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is set to hire a development specialist in her office this week. The person does not have a sports background so it's not Andy Dolich, the former exec with the Oakland A's and Golden State Warriors, as some have speculated. Stay tuned.
I am at the office of Alameda City Manager John Russo now to interview him. John was named the new City Manager of Riverside, California. He leaves a 25 year legacy of involvement in Oakland and Alameda, California politics. We talk about that in a 25 minute video interview coming to Zennie62.
