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Golden State Warriors Celebrate NBA Championship with “Dub Nation”

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9 years ago

June 25, 2015

By Juan Martinez

After defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and winning their second championship title, the Golden State Warriors held a parade and rally for all of “Dub Nation” in downtown Oakland on Friday, June 19.

The Warriors’ adopted slogan, “Strength in Numbers,” was on display for the world on Friday. From colorful floats to cable cars, from luxurious BMWs to classic Ford Mustangs, the world got to witness what the Bay Area is all about.

The parade started on 11th and Broadway, continued onto W. Grand Ave., then headed onto Harrison, Lakeside Drive and Oak Street before finally ending at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.

The Warriors dance crew and Jam Squad banged on drums and got the crowd pumped. Members of the East Bay Dragons rode their motorcycles in unison. Oakland rapper MC Hammer and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf waved to the crowd on a fire-shooting, snail-looking vehicle.

But, it was the 2015 NBA champions on blue and yellow buses who received the loudest cheers.

NBA MVP Stephen Curry, NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala, and fan-favorite Draymond Green stole the show at the parade with their big smiles and golden trophies. Dubs fans of all ages stood on top of roofs and looked on from the top floors of buildings to view the trio.

Some people danced, chanted “Warriors” repeatedly, and blew their royal blue vuvuzelas when Curry and Iguodala’s bus passed them. Others held signs and fatheads of the two players and took photos of them with their phones and selfie sticks on un-walkable street corners and sidewalks.

Another highlight was when Green came down from his bus and gave fans hugs and high-fives.

“It was a beautiful thing to witness,” said Luis Navarro, a die-hard Warriors fan from Oakland. “It is probably one of the best things that has happened to the city.”

For him, it was really important that his kids see Oakland portrayed positively.

“Bad and negative things are always being said about Oakland, so it means a lot to have it here,” Navarro said. “People look forward to something like this. Kids need to see positive things like this. The best feeling is being able to share this moment with my family.”

But it wasn’t just people from the Bay Area that gathered in Oakland. Some Dubs fans drove up from Los Angeles and many more flew in from Las Vegas and other parts of the country to celebrate the team’s victory.

Tony Regalado, an Oakland native who lives in Redlands, California, said, “I wish I was there. But I’m happy to see how the ‘Town’ was portrayed. All the pictures and views of the city looked beautiful.”

Sophie Meas, an Oakland native who lives in San Leandro, said, “My favorite part of the parade was seeing the community and people from other places come together to celebrate history, and or, being a part of history.”

While the city and organizers might have prepared for about 500,000 spectators, an estimated 1.1 million fans attended the joyous and celebratory victory ceremony. Players took to social media to express their gratitude.

“1.1 million showed up for the parade today…Most loyal fans in the world #GSW #DubNation,” Warriors forward David Lee tweeted.

At the rally held at Lake Merritt Boulevard between East 12th & Oak Street, the message from the organization was the importance of teamwork. Peter Guber and Joe Lacob, Warriors’ owners, thanked the fans for their endless support and reiterated that this “Golden” season could not have happened without “Dub Nation.”

“Today is all about the people,” Lacob said. “You deserve it. You are the best fans in the world.”

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