That guy touting Oakland's diversity might actually have something there.

I just spent some time people-watching from a wooden bench in front of the massive Ronald Dellums Federal Building. And in observing workers heading off to lunch, I saw dozens of groups of men and women. These pairs, trios and quartets included what seemed like every possible racial/ethnic combination.

I'm not kidding. It was like an "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" Coke commercial.

Pretty cool, I must say.

Downtown Oakland is home to some truly interesting architecture. But I have to report that, upon closer inspection, it would seem that the Tribune Tower looks better in the dark.

I'm sure we'll head over to the arena in time to watch the first game.

I keep thinking about all those TV sets back home that are about to be tuned to Channel 2. And about all the countless little clusters of people gathered around to watch.

Chances are, that viewing audience will include some pretty impressive diversity of its own.

Go, Zags.