Oakland A's Fan Rally August 30

Village Bicycle is organizing a rally for the As. Meet at: Lois the Pie Queen: 10am: bring your bike: wear green and gold. From their blog:

"It’s going to be a big day, so I recommend you order the Reggie Jackson Special. Be careful, it’s a big meal. We’re making room for playing pranks with various media sources during the coordination of this event, so listen up: 8/30/08 is the correct date."

"My buddy and I are organizing an Oakland A’s Fan Rally that will highlight the history of the Oakland Athletics in their hometown. It’s going to be big, fun, and family friendly. We’re making costumes, games, noisemakers, and bikes with grills on the back for tailgating. Ooh yes, there will be tailgating."

Folks at the Village Bicycle are organizing an Oakland A’s Fan Rally that will highlight the history of the Oakland Athletics in their hometown. It’s going to be big, fun, and family friendly. They’re making costumes, games, noisemakers, and bikes with grills on the back for tailgating.

NYT story about the Cathedral

The New York Times has a story about Cathedral of Christ the Light, now nearly completed at the foot of the HarriOak neighborhood. The Cathedral has a lot of interesting architectural detail: The golden interior built of Douglas fir, the silvery glass veil that drapes the exterior, the finials that point heaven-ward, adding exclamation marks to ascending prayers. The story focuses on a small, controversial healing garden for victims of sexual abuse by priests.

Picture courtesy of peggydaly

FBI Investigating Deborah Edgerly

The FBI has opened an investigation into public corruption and the former Oakland City Administrator Deborah Edgerly, the San Francisco Chronicle reported yesterday.

Edgerly was fired after she intervened in the arrest of her nephew, a city employee and suspected gang member. But the FBI is digging into more than that.

Meanwhile, Chip Johnson highlights Mayor Dellums puzzling reluctance to remove Edgerly from her post and the deplorable lack of action by the City Council. (Who elected these spineless fools?)

"Dellums flip-flopped for two weeks over whether to fire Edgerly, deciding to do the right thing only after she flatly refused to relinquish authority over the Police Department.

"And I wouldn't bet on the City Council moving aggressively on a half-dozen reform proposals, including an audit of city hiring practices over the last five years - for which the council has yet to approve funds. Instead, it took a six-week vacation.

The jig is up for Oakland's elected leadership. It can either get behind efforts to expose the truth about inefficiencies, patronage and how taxpayer funds are spent, or stand on the train tracks.

Dellums is responsible for his city administrator, and the city administrator is responsible for providing the resources and know-how to implement the public policies adopted by the council."

Indigo Girls Headlining at Art & Soul Oakland

The Indigo Girls, Stephanie Mills, The Matches, Bobby Hutcherson, Rose Royce, Walter Hawkins are among the performers at the 8th Annual Comcast Art & Soul Festival at City Center.

The Festival will feature six concert stage. Acts will perform August 30, August 31 and September 1 from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for youths 13-18 and seniors over 65 and kids 12 and under get in free.

There will be free attended bike parking. Yeah!

Oakland Avenue Sidewalk Sale, Sat. August 16

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Oakland Ave: 27th to Pearl Street

What: nice furniture (dining rm, bdrm) home accessessories, stereo TV, bikes, washing machine/dryer (in one) music, sewing machine & notions, cool clothes, art, collectibles & more

Questions? call Stefani 510-978-2554