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One Down, Three More To Go, Warriors Take Game 1

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June 5, 2015

Oakland, CA – We expected a great game but had no idea it would be an overtime thriller. Game one of the NBA Finals was everything we predicted it would be. Last night’s ratings were the highest for a Game 1 ever on ABC’s network since picking up the coverage 13 years ago. Up 24 percent from last’s year’s Miami Heat versus the San Antonio Spurs series was a huge success for the NBA.

MVP Stephen Curry showed up NBA’s best LeBron James, when the Warriors beat the Cavaliers 108-100 in OT. James scored 44 points in 45 minutes and that wasn’t enough against Curry and his teammates who performed excellent defense in the final minutes. Cleveland went almost scoreless in overtime as Golden State went on a 6-0 run.

“It was a classic five minutes we needed to get that win,” said Curry of the overtime.

James missed a long jump shot at the end of regulation and the Cavs missed their first eight shots to start OT giving the Warriors the break they needed while battling a close game. Golden State trailed early to start the game by 14 but tied the game late in the second quarter. Klay Thompson showed up after being cleared to play after a suffering a mild concussion last series against the Memphis Grizzlies.

“That’s what we’ve been doing the whole year,” Thompson said. “Wearing teams down.”

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Thompson hadn’t been much a factor in previous games but looked back to his regular season form last night, finishing with 21 points.

The Warriors got a collective effort from everyone; especially Draymond Green who played with five fouls avoiding that 6^th to help his team get the victory. Green had 12 points and six rebounds.

Cleveland’s bench took an additional day off as JR Smith was the only player off the bench in double figures and he went 3-from-13 from the field. The Cavs also lost point guard Kyrie Irving in OT when he went down after getting tangled up with Thompson.

He re-injured his left knee, that’s been given him problems throughout the playoffs. Irving did walk off the court back to the locker room on his own but looked to be in much pain while hollared along the way. There’s a strong possibility he may be done for the series.

“That’s a tough blow to our team,” said James.

“It didn’t feel right, different from what I’ve been experiencing,” said Irving. “Last time (vs. Chicago) was a quick pinch. This time it was a little different from the last time. All I know the body works in mysterious ways, you can see in the tone of my voice, I’m a little worried.”

Irving blocked Curry’s layup with 24 seconds left in regulation, James then missed at the other end forcing another 5 minutes of play. Curry made four free throws before Harrison Barnes banked a three from the corner making it a 105-98 game. Cleveland had nothing left in their tank. The fans at Oracle erupted in the end and rightly so, these fans hadn’t seen a championship game since 1975. Golden State are 13-3 in the playoffs and 47-3 at home this season. They look to continue and protect home court for Sunday’s game.

“We all have to be better, including myself,” James said. “I don’t think I was great. I’ve got to do a lot better, to help us and be more precise offensively.”

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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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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.