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Curry Showing No Sign Of Slowing Down Since Injury

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January 10, 2016

Sacramento, CA – The lingering shin injury that has hobbled Stephen Curry in the past few weeks was a non factor last night. In two back-to-back games it’s safe to say the reigning MVP is back! Curry continues to wow the crowds in which many fans have hopped on the bang wagon from city to city.

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The Warriors finished their road trip in Sacramento last night where a potential playoff matchup in the first round could happen. Playing the final game of the series, leaves the Warriors undefeated in four match-ups this season. As for the shin guard the reigning MVP doesn’t like to like to be weighed down.

“I like to have a little more freedom,” said Curry when asked about wearing the shin guards permanently. “Not wearing too much equipment but it’s nice to be out there protected and able to play.”

Last night Golden State got off to a slow start and Curry took full blame for that giving Sacramento an opportunity to make the Warriors work harder than they had to. By the second quarter Curry and Demarcus Cousins were exchanging jumpers from the arc. The Kings forced 11 turnovers in the first, but the Golden State still dominated despite Sacramento becoming more competitive.

“It was my fault to start the game,” he explained. “I kind of set the tone in a negative way with that trying to throw an alley-oop when we had a set play coming out of the huddle and didn’t even give ourselves a chance to run it, turned the ball over. It’s kind of contagious you start the game like that because you kind of backpedal instead of being on the attack. We finally got it under control and got back to who we are.”

Curry made eight 3-pointers and scored 38 points, as the Warriors defeated the Kings 128-116 on Saturday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Golden State improves to 35-2 overall; 18-2 on the road. The Warriors have won its last 5 games, including the last 3 road contests.

Golden State sweep the season series against Sacramento for the 3rd straight season. The Warriors have won 12 straight against the Kings, including the last 6 in Sacramento. The Kings have not defeated Golden State since 12/19/92 (131-127). So one would think if these two teams meet in the first round of the playoffs, it would be a cake walk for the Warriors.

“They continue to improve and that’s why their right on the verge of probably ending up in the playoffs,” said Draymond Green. “They have a lot of talent and continue to play hard.”

However, Golden State will be a hard team to beat especially when they made 19 three-pointers, 12 coming in the 1st half. The 12 1st half 3-pointers were Sacramento’s opponent season-high for a half. The previous high was 11, by the Warriors in the 2nd half, 12/28/15 at Golden State. Not to mention Curry tallied a game-high 38 points. It was his 15th 30-point game of the season. He recorded his 7th double-double of the season with 11 assists.

“I’m glad he’s on our team,” interim head coach Luke Walton said. “He’s pretty impressive. I think all of the injuries and kept getting kicked is kind of throwing him off a little bit. He’s obviously still playing at a MVP level but it just looked like he had a nice little bounce and rhythm to his game out there tonight.”

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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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April 26, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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April 22, 2024

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.