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EdSourceLance Izumi, senior director of the pro-school choice Pacific Research Institute’s Center for Education, said that the Berkeley IGS/EdSource poll “shows that when it comes to education and education reforms, California does not conform to the easy blue … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xYoz6W via IFTTT

San Francisco Business TimesOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf initially said she’d like to get three “Navigation Center” sites, which will have staff managers during the day, security, fencing and toilets, up before the rainy winter weather hits. But the City Council has only approved …Oakland hashes out details of sanctioned homeless encampmentEast Bay Times all 2 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xkk49Z via IFTTT

Fox NewsDemonstrators clash during a free speech rally Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif. Several thousand people converged in Berkeley Sunday for a “Rally Against Hate” in response to a planned right-wing protest that raised concerns of violence and …Legacy Of Hate: Idaho Law Professor Contemplates Future Of The First AmendmentBoise State Public Radio […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xYouQG via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)Cal fans have to be patient about the Golden Bears competing for the Pac-12 crown or make that elusive 2nd weekend run into the NCAA tournament. The most exciting thing to track of this 2017-18 Cal team would be how much the players improve over the … …read more Source:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xjkPjr via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsSHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action against Damian Jones #15 during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xXkkc1 via IFTTT

The Ringer (blog)On the third day of the Golden State Warriors‘ training camp, Nick Young stands with his hands in the marsupial pouch of a black sweatshirt from his “Most Hated” clothing line and laughs. Young pretty much always laughs, and to be around him is to … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xjkNrP via IFTTT

RollingStone.comBrown is a towering figure in California. He is closing out the last of four terms as governor – completed in two eras, bracketing 28 “out” years in which he served stints as a progressive radio host, mayor of Oakland and state attorney general. The … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xXkeBb via IFTTT

Cannabis NowHowever, they can’t sell any marijuana if they have none in stock. And under the current proposal before the Los Angeles City Council, cannabis cultivators, producers and manufacturers would have to temporarily shut down and wait “months” to receive a … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xjkIV3 via IFTTT

Oakland events: Transit housing groundbreaking, basketball tournament, concert, talkEast Bay TimesThe groundbreaking for Coliseum Connections will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 at the Coliseum BART Station Transit Plaza, Snell Street and 71st Avenue. Coliseum Connections, next to the Coliseum BART station, will have 110 apartments, with 50 percent rented at … …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xYezLg via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsWhile it’s true there’s no sense throwing to Cooper if he’s not open, former Raiders quarterback and CBS analyst Rich Gannon is in agreement with Brown about finding ways to get him the ball. Like our Oakland Raiders Facebook page for more Raiders news …Can EJ Manuel get Amari Cooper ‘rolling’ for the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xjkGMV via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)ALAMEDA, Calif. — Yeah, you could say that Amari Cooper is off to a slow start for the Oakland Raiders. And you could surmise that he’ll be important to new starting quarterback EJ Manuel as he takes over for the injured Derek Carr on Sunday at home …Raiders‘ Amari Cooper likely an early target […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xVMXq2 via IFTTT

Baltimore SunOakland is tied for 14th in the NFL in sacks with 10 and sacked Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian four times and hit him two more times in a 16-10 loss at Denver. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley acknowledged the danger that the Raiders‘ pass rush poses. and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gdMpnx via IFTTT

SFGateWang exemplifies the modern Warriors fan in China. Two years ago, after the team won its first NBA title since 1975, he started streaming every Golden State game live on his tablet computer. More than the unparalleled winning, Wang appreciates that a …Timberwolves vs. Warriors Key Matchup: Words on the wingsGolden State of MindLive updates: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hPet4r via IFTTT

KGO-TVStephen Curry is huge in China, with 3 million followers on Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter. (KGO-TV ). KGO. By Kristen Sze. Wednesday, October 04, 2017 04:56PM. SHENZHEN, China (KGO) –. Stephen Curry is huge in China, with 3 million … and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gcWilC via IFTTT

UW Dawg PoundStill, this is just their first season under the emphatically defensive Justin Wilcox, so the Golden Bears have plenty of room to grow. Who stands out in the trenches is senior James Looney, nose guard Luc Bequette, plus a lot of versatile linebackers …California Golden Bears vs. Washington Huskies PreviewGet More Sports (blog)Huskies […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2y17Lhj via IFTTT

Foothill Water PoloLivermore IndependentOn Thursday night at league opponent California High School, the Foothill boys defeated Cal 9-7, although the game was well in control very early. Contributing to the win were Matthew Dotson with 3 goals (4 steals), Nathan Williams with 2 goals (4 … …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2y2XnGr via IFTTT

Berkeley Police Subdue Suicidal ManPatch.comBERKELEY, CA — Berkeley Police used non-lethal rounds to subdue a suicidal man who held a knife to his throat and threatened to commit suicide, according to police. Officers responded to Roosevelt Street just north of Bancroft Way shortly after 6:30 p … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2y2U9CA via IFTTT

Sacramento BeeA majority of California voters favor offering tax credits or vouchers to low-income parents for sending their children to private or religious schools, according to a new statewide poll. Poll Director Mark DiCamillo, of UC Berkeley’s Institute of …Poll: Californians lean toward school choice, away from testingThe Mercury NewsNew poll: ‘Safe and positive school […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gdQtEp via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)ALAMEDA, Calif. — No, EJ Manuel is not looking at this as a second chance. Not when franchise quarterback Derek Carr is expected to be back under center for the Oakland Raiders within two to six weeks. But the 2013 first-round draft pick doesn’t …Key Matchups To Watch: Oakland Raiders vs. Baltimore RavensRaiders.comEJ Manuel […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hNMcLq via IFTTT

HoodlineGoing out in Oakland can require a ton of planning, especially when it comes to finding events that fit within your budget. But if you’re looking for something inexpensive to do this weekend, we’ve rounded up five noteworthy events at discounted prices … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gcZrlf via IFTTT