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Ken Barnes

@kenbarnes.bsky.social

Lover of food, wine, travel, and Angela. Advocate for the underrepresented. Home cook. Cyclist. Friends, family, and joy over everything. San Diego living and Sacramento raised. Interim CEO at Greater Sacramento Urban League

731 Followers  |  275 Following  |  104 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024
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I thought AI George Washington was Sect'y of the Interior Doug Burgum πŸ˜‚

10.12.2025 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toni Atkins would be a phenomenal governor for California.

30.07.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We used to live just a few blocks from LowBrau, and I’ve felt it walking home after a single drink. They don’t mess around, it’s especially true next door at Holy Spirits :)

18.04.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What some people aren’t factoring into their analysis is the reality that companies were buying tons of inventory to beat the tariffs.
That’s cash taken from being able to invest or hire. In fact the probably cut costs and jobs as a result.

#econsky

09.04.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 27373    πŸ” 5020    πŸ’¬ 1107    πŸ“Œ 145

I have a difficult time getting myself to use X, which I haven't done much for the past month or two.

09.04.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

After Jerry Reynolds was dismissed as Kings head coach in the 1989-90 season, he dropped into our fraternity house one night and hung out for several hours telling stories. It's impossible not to love Jerry.

09.04.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dreams of a Midwest rat.

06.04.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The image is a screenshot of a tweet from Brandon Bradford (@BrandonLBradfor
). The tweet reads: "Deporting Americans without due process then saying they no longer get due process because they aren’t in America means no one has rights, FYI. Nightmare scenario."

The image is a screenshot of a tweet from Brandon Bradford (@BrandonLBradfor ). The tweet reads: "Deporting Americans without due process then saying they no longer get due process because they aren’t in America means no one has rights, FYI. Nightmare scenario."

If you think this can’t happen, remember that of the 125,000 Japanese Americans who were interned during WWII for years without charge or trial, two-thirds were U.S. citizens. Including me.

04.04.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 46071    πŸ” 14140    πŸ’¬ 692    πŸ“Œ 350

Well, including tonight, there are 8 of those 24 games remaining after a 6-10 stretch to start. Ugh.

31.03.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I had no idea COVID shots are now rejected by 95% of the population, and that 80% don't take a flu shot. My wife and I are fairly healthy, but get both since we're frequent travelers. We've also found both to be quite effective.

25.03.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is World Down Syndrome Day, and Donald Trump and the Republican Party are celebrating it with a landmark move to defund special education. GOP advocacy for persons with Down syndrome can't cease at birth, as their education is no less important than children living without a disability.

21.03.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sacramento Kings β€” LIGHT THE BEAM!!!!πŸ”¦πŸŸ£

20.03.2025 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@lindseyboylan.bsky.social heard you on CNN while driving, excellent job. I’m hopeful that as more people hear you and others speak, they’ll understand Andrew Cuomo is not a decent man worthy of public office.

19.03.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the best route for me, but I avoid this at all costs, which means taking Harbor Drive around the other side of the airport.
P.S.: That merge is barely safe for vehicles, and my car has decent speed and torque.

17.03.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I disagree with this take. Whether using olive oil or butter, you can avoid the browned edges by managing the heat. It also helps to use quality cookware with even heat distribution.

17.03.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you keep the heat down and avoid placing the egg on a surface that's too hot, you can achieve the same outcome (an egg without burned/browned edges or bottom).

17.03.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty wild that Peter Thiel would try to cozy up to the fake, hard right MAGA Christians. Thiel (an immigrant) and his husband Matt will always be the first people they toss under the bus.

15.03.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Empire State and Granite State senators have absolutely no spine.

14.03.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the additional info, I didn't consider the morning deliveries. It's a shame we didn't install pneumatic bollards, maybe that's something the Downtown Partnership could tackle and take ownership. That would place control in the hands of the local business district.

12.03.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Honest question, how does this save money? I thought the primary cost was the initial investment to install the bollards. If it's a significant labor cost to install and remove daily, why not just leave them permanently installed? What am I missing?

12.03.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Rachel is correct, and Democrats need to stand ten toes down on core American values. Don't be bullied into accepting it's radical to advocate for:
β€’Feeding Children and the Poor
β€’Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
β€’LGBTQ+ Rights
β€’Economic Opportunity For All
β€’Budgets Balanced with Fairness
–etc.

12.03.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't smoke weed and I've never been to jail, so I don't qualify to be a Raiders fan.πŸ˜‚ Let's go 49ers! #FTTB

11.03.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dear sales professionals – never begin a conversation with a lie, it will not end in a sale for you. Signed, a guy who just took one of your phone calls.

10.03.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The only thing missing is her going The Office style and shouting β€œopen your mouth!” as she prepares to spit.πŸ˜‚

10.03.2025 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's an idea: help endangered Congressional Democrats keep their seats, and on replacing Republicans with Democrats in winnable districts. That's more effective than harassing fellow progressives about selling their Tesla. Focus on real issues.

05.03.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've witnessed some pretty idiotic protests over the years, but none as silly as demanding Tesla owners sell our cars. Many of us went EV for the environment, but now we should eat thousands of dollars to give a middle finger to the richest man on the planet? Attack the opposition, not your ally.

05.03.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to my hometown friends who text me photos of the G1C beam from their backyards when the @sacramentokings.bsky.social win! #LightTheBeam πŸ”¦πŸŸ£

πŸ“·: East Sac

04.03.2025 05:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m still rocking my β€œCooking with Kamala” apron, because Kamala Harris still my sister.

04.03.2025 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a fantastic way to close out Black History Month. Thanks to the SD Black Chamber and SD Biz Journal for an evening celebrating Black leadership in San Diego, and thanks to my wife and the team at Mister A’s for the post-event surprises. Friends, family, and community love β€” my heart is full.

02.03.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey Sactown fam, who has a live shot of the beam?! Kings win β€” #LightTheBeam πŸ”¦πŸŸ£

02.03.2025 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0