My City By The Bay

The 27 year old cop who shot and killed Oscar Grant on New Year’s day was arrested in Douglas County, Nevada which is located near Zephyr Cove.  He was arrested at 7:00 pm on a homicide warrant and will be arraigned in Nevada tomorrow morning.  According to authorities he has the right to fight extradition to California.  This news was confirmed by the Alameda County Sheriff’s office.

Burris who is the attorney for the family was pleased with the quick arrest and stated that the family can now begin to grieve.

I for one am happy about the news though surprised it happened so quickly.  It’s good to see justice done.

I will keep updating as it is warranted.

There will be a National day of protest over the Oscar Grant shooting on New Year’s Day.  The Bay Area hub for the protest which is organized and touted as a peaceful demonstration will take place at City Hall in Oakland.  Let’s hope there is no violence.

BART has concluded it’s investigation into the murder of Oscar Grant by a BART officer.  They handed over their conclusions to the district attorney’s office.  The district attorney has said that their investigation should be complete by next week.  This investigation was concluded without the interview of the cop who has since the shooting, received death threats and has had to move twice.  He’s receiving threats to his family, his parents and newborn daughter.  40 people were questioned including other officers on the scene and BART passengers.

What is interesting to me is that right after the BART board concluded it’s investigation the US Justice dept. was called in to keep the peace in Oakland.  This is curious because the Justice dept. is neutral on the case and their main job is to help handle the demonstrations and protests.  So, this tells me that they know what’s coming and are in town to take care of rioting.  It doesn’t look good to me but you never know.

The cop still hasn’t spoken to anyone and refuses to do so. 

I’ll keep you all updated.

With a view of the Golden Gate Bridge this popular museum boasts over four thousand years of European art.  It is located in Lincoln Park which is in the Richmond District area of San Francisco.  It has a stunning view of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate.  The Park grounds are lush and green and perfect for a warm afternoon stroll.

The museum was built in 1924 and opened to the public that same year on Armistice day.  It is a tribute in honor of the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I.

Rodin’s Thinker occupies the court of honor which is situated at the main entrance to the museum.  It is the focal point to the Legion of Honor which draws crowds and photographers from all over the world. It is a massive and creatively sculpted masterpiece.

There are floors of European paintings, ancient artwork, prints and drawings and a porcelain china room with pieces from around the world.  The ancient art collections include pottery and sculptures from the Mediterranean regions such as Greece, Egypt and Rome, just to name a few. 

There is a vast collection of Grecian pottery and sculpture adorning the halls of the museum.  This is a Greek Amphora from the period 510 - 500 BC.

European paintings from the 14th century on are prominently displayed in spacious yet intimate rooms.  The collections boast Monet, Matisse and Picasso.

Claude Monet’s the Grand Canal, Venice 1908 is one of my favorite paintings and is elegantly displayed among the European collections exhibit within the Legion’s walls.

The Legion of Honor hosts numerous events and corporate fundraisers throughout the year as well as running exhibitions all year long.  The upcoming exhibition of Faberge, Tiffany and Lalique will be at the museum from February 7th through May 31st.

There is also a concert series through the Summer months and a gift shop located within the museum.  For more information please visit The Palace Of Legion Of Honor website.