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November 9, 2023
Hello there! This is Natalia Aldana, an editor at City Cast, filling in for Rachel. Thanks for joining me today — let’s get into the good stuff ⤵️🙃
What's CITY Talking About?
Jeers for Timbers’ Hire
The Timbers Army, the fan club for Portland’s Major League Soccer team, has greeted the hiring of a new soccer coach with jeers. Phil Neville, who most recently coached Miami, gets low marks for his coaching career from the Portland Mercury. Then there are his sexist tweets from 2011, including saying women were too “busy making breakfast/getting kids ready/making the beds” to greet in the morning. Neville has since apologized for the tweets. [Portland Mercury]
- Related: The fan club demanding the Timbers and Thorns do better. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
Legal Challenge Might Delay Camping Ban Enforcement
The ban on daytime camping in Portland is set to begin next week, but a Multnomah County judge will be hearing a motion today alleging the restrictions violate Oregon’s constitution because it would subject people who are involuntarily unhoused to potential fines and jail times. [Oregonian 🔒]
Independent Monitor Could Oversee PPB
City Council is considering amendments to a 2014 settlement alleging the Portland Police Bureau used excessive force on people with mental illnesses. The Department of Justice has been overseeing the city’s compliance with the settlement’s agreements, but this week’s amendments could include replacing the DOJ with an independent monitor. [Portland Mercury]
Sponsored Content
Cinnamon Bear Cruises Return for the Holidays
Embark on a magical holiday adventure aboard the Portland Spirit the whole family will cherish! Enjoy a plated breakfast while a cast of fanciful characters entertains the kids with storytelling, music and magic. Tickets include a souvenir picture with Cinnamon Bear and more! Weekends from November 25th to December 27th.
What To Do
🖼️ Re:Generation Opening Reception | Thursday | 3 - 6 p.m.
Experience this exhibition exploring the nuances of being Chinese in America, at the Portland Chinatown Museum. [Free, Old Town]
🎤 The Music of Selena with the Oregon Symphony | Thursday | 7:30 p.m.
Listen to award-winning vocalist Isabel Marie Sánchez perform the queen of Tejano music’s hits. [$25-$85, Downtown]
🏺 Nordic Vintage and Treasure Sale | Friday - Saturday | Times Vary
Shop for new and gently used collectibles and antiques. All proceeds benefit Nordic Northwest. [Pay as you go, Metzger]
Today on City Cast
Should We Spend Billions to Prop Up Oregon’s Data Centers?
Executive producer John Notarianni talks with Oregonian business of technology reporter Mike Rogoway about what goes on in these warehouses full of computers, and the questions they raise about land use, clean energy, and government regulation here in Oregon.
If we think the data centers are doing something that has a big environmental footprint, well, we’re all responsible for that.
In Wednesday’s newsletter, we misidentified where Courtney Vaughn works. She’s the news editor of the Portland Mercury. Sorry about that!
— Natalia Aldana
Thanks to John Notarianni for editing this newsletter.
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