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East Bay TimesSAN FRANCISCO — A former University of California–Berkeley student has filed suit against Southwest Airlines in federal district court, alleging he was unjustly removed from an April 2016 flight for speaking Arabic. The San Francisco Bay Area office …Former UC Berkeley student sues airline for removing him from plane after he spoke ArabicKTVU […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/14/ex-cal-student-files-federal-suit-over-flight-removal-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Courthouse News ServiceSACRAMENTO (CN) –The Democratic gubernatorial candidates chasing Gavin Newsom in the polls pushed messages of inclusion and diversity Tuesday night, sounding off on ways to improve education and equality for California’s minority residents. Former Los … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/14/california-gubernatorial-candidates-call-for-universal-healthcare-in-town-hall-courthouse-news-service/ via IFTTT

Former deputy Oakland County executive Matt Gibb named Brian Calley’s gubernatorial campaign directorThe Oakland PressFormer Deputy Oakland County Executive Matthew Gibb has been named Lt. Gov. Brian Calley’s gubernatorial campaign director. Gibb served as deputy county executive from 2011 until January 2018. (Oakland Press file). By Mark Cavitt, mcavitt … …read more Source:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/14/former-deputy-oakland-county-executive-matt-gibb-named-brian-calleys-gubernatorial-campaign-director-the-oakland-press/ via IFTTT

KGO-TVAn animal activist is leading the charge to shut down a suspected east Oakland puppy mill. Sources say it’s been in existence for more than three years, operating right under the noses of animal services. (KGO-TV). KGO. By Lisa Amin Gulezian. Tuesday … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/14/exclusive-city-leaders-vow-to-shut-down-suspected-east-oakland-puppy-mill-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

World Socialist Web SiteOnly four sites were ever officially registered and their chosen locations drew the ire of Oakland locals. Two were assigned to working class West Oakland while several wealthier voting districts were spared the development of a homeless settlement … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/14/one-dead-as-fires-strike-homeless-encampments-in-oakland-california-world-socialist-web-site/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideIn Parmalee’s first season in Oakland, Latavius Murray made the Pro Bowl, running for 1066 yards — the team’s first 1000-yard rusher in five years. In Parmalee’s second season in Oakland, the Raiders had the league’s 6th ranked rushing attack led by …Report: Falcons to hire Bernie Parmalee as running backs coachNBCSports.com […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/14/former-raiders-running-backs-coach-bernie-parmalee-to-take-same-position-with-falcons-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

News SentinelParker, a right-handed pitcher, led Norwell to a 35-0 record and the 2007 Class 3A state title. He was drafted as the No. 9 pick overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks and later traded to the A’s, where he excelled … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/14/former-norwell-high-school-oakland-as-pitcher-jarrod-parker-retires-from-baseball-news-sentinel/ via IFTTT

AOLOakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell released a statement Tuesday saying he intends to no longer kneel for the national anthem. Maxwell, whose father is a U.S. Army veteran, became the first Major League Baseball player to kneel for the anthem prior …Bruce Maxwell: Oakland Athletics catcher says he will stand for the national anthem this […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/as-maxwell-to-stand-during-anthem-this-year-aol/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindAs he clambered into the backseat, Judith turned around and exclaimed, “Hey we’re just having some Warriors talk!”. The gentleman, “Mike” was down to participate, and yet another Dub Nation disciple was added to the car. She asked me about what blog … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/gold-blooded-diary-valentines-day-a-woman-named-judith-and-shimmying-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressAlameda attorney Bryan Schwartz has filed a class-action case against Elon Musk’s electric car company, alleging racial discrimination. By Patrick Hoge · Email. Tweet · Print. click to enlarge Alameda attorney Bryan Schwartz said the Tesla could be the … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/taking-on-tesla-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

Daily SundialIt is Jerry Brown’s last year as governor of California. Brown was elected as California’s 34th governor in 1975. He’s been a governor twice, as well as an attorney general, mayor of Oakland, secretary of state, state Democratic Party chairman and a … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/governor-jerry-browns-last-year-daily-sundial/ via IFTTT

Detroit Free PressA new ranking compiled by Alarms.org, the official site of the National Council for Home Safety and Security, named Oakland University in Rochester the second-safest college campus in America. Oakland University ranked behind Brigham Young University …Oakland University second-safest college, says National Council for Home Safety and SecurityWDIV ClickOnDetroit all 9 news articles […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/oakland-university-ranked-the-2nd-safest-college-in-america-detroit-free-press/ via IFTTT

ACLU (blog)They asked leaders and the police chief about policies that would prevent ICE access to the license plate reader data, impose limits on data retention, and ensure compliance with the city’s sanctuary policy. Activist groups like Oakland Privacy and the … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/a-california-city-fights-off-ices-digital-deportation-machine-aclu-blog/ via IFTTT

Eater SFBerkeley has fallen behind in the restaurant renaissance. So when a friend who knows her stuff texted me about a promising new spot that opened, in October, out in Albany of all places, I was intrigued. In part, I admit, because it was called Juanita … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/juanita-maude-gives-a-neighborhood-the-restaurant-it-longed-for-eater-sf/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)Not a whole lot today… so lets inspect the contract details for Burl Toler and Peter Sirmon, our newest assistant coaches. For the second day in a row CGB is giving credit to our alumnus Trace Travers for his work in bringing this to Bears fans … …read more Source:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/golden-nuggets-contract-details-for-assistant-coaches-revealed-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

Wyoming, Utah Explore Funding Legal Challenges to West Coast Coal PoliciesU.S. News & World ReportWestern coal mining companies have already filed lawsuits against Washington state and the city of Oakland, California challenging local decisions to block export facilities on environmental grounds. The industry is also lobbying the Trump … …read more Source:: Oakland California News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/wyoming-utah-explore-funding-legal-challenges-to-west-coast-coal-policies-u-s-news-world-report/ via IFTTT

ESPN19h. Hirano targeting Diamondbacks’ closer role · Arizona Diamondbacks. 20h. Bruce Maxwell says he will no longer kneel during national anthem. Facebook · Twitter · Facebook Messenger; Email; comment. 12:06 PM PT. ESPN. Facebook · Twitter · Facebook … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/bruce-maxwell-says-he-will-no-longer-kneel-during-national-anthem-espn/ via IFTTT

247Sports (blog)The Oakland Raiders know what they’re getting with their new fiery head coach Jon Gruden for the most part. Fans are excited about the return of Gruden, but one thing that is likely still a question mark to a large portion of Raider Nation is what …Oakland Raiders mock draft: Tremaine Edmunds to the […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/jay-gruden-explains-what-raiders-are-getting-with-paul-guenther-247sports-blog/ via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressBorn in Ho Chi Minh City, Tran moved to East Oakland as a kid and fondly remembers the audible presence of other Asian families celebrating at the stroke of midnight. “You’d hear fireworks in every neighborhood,” he said. Angie Lin, Stacey Tang, and … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/lucky-food-oakland-chefs-share-lunar-new-year-traditions-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

Eater SFHow is the San Francisco clientele treating you? Oakland has more generational and economic diversity. And there’s a huge artist community. Meanwhile, somebody told me there are more dogs in SF than kids. But overall, I like what I see in SF with the … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/13/how-kaya-restaurant-wants-to-empower-people-of-color-in-fine-dining-eater-sf/ via IFTTT