Newsom spun a basketball around on his finger, drawing cheers from the kids gathered around him. RELATED: Warriors Kevon Looney takes over as principal in Oakland for the day Then, 9-year-old Donario Simon stole the show. The governor passed him the ball, and Donorio was ready. OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom visited the Melrose Leadership Academy in Oakland to talk about government and civics, but it's a moment from the playground that wound up going viral.