Nava Rawls

Nov 12, 2024 | kcra.com | Ellie Prickett-Morgan |Nava Rawls

More than 600 people gathered at Mission Dolores Park in San Francisco on Sunday to catch a sneak peek at British movie star Dev Patel — or at least 19 people who kind of look like him.For nearly an hour, prospective Devs lobbied the crowd of cheering attendees who would ultimately decide the winner of $50, a bouquet of white supermarket roses and a gold “Monkey Man” statue. The meager prize was not the only thing that drew contestant Sudev Namboodiri to make the 2-hour drive from Sacramento.

Nov 11, 2024 | sfgate.com | Ellie Prickett-Morgan |Nava Rawls

More than 600 people gathered at Mission Dolores Park in San Francisco on Sunday to catch a sneak peek at British movie star Dev Patel — or at least 19 people who kind of look like him. For nearly an hour, prospective Devs lobbied the crowd of cheering attendees who would ultimately decide the winner of $50, a bouquet of white supermarket roses and a gold “Monkey Man” statue. The meager prize was not the only thing that drew contestant Sudev Namboodiri to make the 2-hour drive from Sacramento.

Oct 31, 2024 | oaklandnorth.net | WanYu Yao |Nava Rawls

With just days left before Tuesday’s election, Oakland North interviewed the three candidates running for Oakland’s City Council District 5 seat. District 5 extends from the affluent streets of Park Boulevard to the industrial flatlands of International Boulevard. Incumbent Noel Gallo is running, along with candidates Erin Armstrong and Dominic Prado. Each responded to the questions about their top concerns and policy plans. Their answers are presented verbatim, with editing for clarity and brevity.

Oct 29, 2024 | oaklandnorth.net | Nava Rawls

The Oakland Coliseum came alive with baseball over the weekend. A month after fans said a teary goodbye to their beloved A’s, some of the team’s legendary players hit the field one more time, giving thousands of fans something to cheer about and enjoy. On Sunday, baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson partnered with Change The Game Sports, a Los Angeles based entertainment firm, to do something special for Oakland A’s fans — a softball game to coincide with the fall classic.

Oct 29, 2024 | oaklandnorth.net | Nava Rawls

Sugar skulls, costumed toddlers and the aroma of fresh-cooked tamales filled the Port of Oakland waterfront on Sunday, as Jack London Square hosted its annual Halloween and Día de los Muertos festival. The event kicked off a string of holiday events throughout the city that will continue through the weekend. The celebration drew a diverse crowd of all ages, including from the nearby farmers market.