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The Mercury NewsOakland Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden throws during Spring Training workouts at the Lew Wolff Training Complex on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Mesa, AZ. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group). Expand. By Martin Gallegos | mgallegos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay …A’s hope patience pays off with arrival of young core talentSacramento BeeIntriguing starters Mengden, Blackburn, Shore […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/as-daniel-mengden-early-leader-for-starting-rotation-job-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Slate MagazineAs we learn over the course of the first half the film, Oakland, California, in 1992 is where the original sin of Wakanda’s royal family takes place, an act of violence (however justifiable) that unjustifiably leaves our hero’s cousin orphaned in the … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/kendrick-lamars-black-panther-album-is-rich-with-meaning-you-can-only-appreciate-after-the-movie-slate-magazine/ via IFTTT

KQEDOn the opening night of the much anticipated “Black Panther” movie, director Ryan Coogler made a special appearance at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre, talking to fans before the screening. He promised a couple of Easter eggs for Bay Area fans. Coogler …5 things to know about ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan CooglerWFTV Orlando6 reasons why Black […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/oaklands-two-black-panthers-the-movie-and-the-movement-kqed/ via IFTTT

East Bay Express… open in the inner East Bay, although Tony Gulisano has opened versions in San Francisco, Lafayette, and Danville dating back to 1997. Chow Oakland (3770 Piedmont Ave.), however, takes his gourmet comfort food concept further into the grocery realm … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/chow-oakland-brings-restaurant-market-and-more-to-piedmont-avenue-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man fatally shot Feb. 7 in the Jingletown area of East Oakland has been identified as 27-year-old Leonardo Godoy-Iguanzo. Godoy-Iguanzo, of Oakland, was found dead about 2:15 a.m. Feb. 7 in the 2800 block of Chapman Street, not far from … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/man-fatally-shot-in-east-oakland-last-week-identified-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Government TechnologyThe federal agency stated that it was using Vigilant Solutions’ license plate readers in place of local police cooperation. The federal agency said that it was signing the contract because agents were going to have to use other methods to get what they … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/policing-tech-privacy-california-agencies-work-through-the-details-government-technology/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)Golden Bears will open the year down in San Diego this weekend, playing host San Diego and Cincinnati. Bears will make a trip to play some Texas teams in Frisco, TX in early March in their 2nd non-conference road trip. Non-conference visitors to …Williams nets 26, No. 14 Stanford women top Cal […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/golden-medals-cal-baseball-preview-softball-is-5-0-tennis-golf-etc-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOakland Athletics pitcher Paul Blackburn throws during Spring Training workouts at the Lew Wolff Training Complex on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Mesa, AZ. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group). By Martin Gallegos | mgallegos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/oakland-as-paul-blackburn-fighting-for-rotation-spot-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideThat had been traded away the previous year as part of the deal to bring Carson Palmer to Oakland. McKenzie would have to wait until his second year to get a crack at the first round in what was considered a pretty weak class. After a 4-12 season, the … …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/dion-jordan-harrowing-story-make-oakland-an-ideal-landing-spot-for-former-elite-pass-rush-prospect-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

Eater SFThe Lumpia Company, a pop-up specializing in the fried Filipino delicacy, has found a temporary home at Oakland bar Mad Oak. Owner Alex Retodo has been riffing on the traditional snack for years, starting with his signature version with a bacon … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/filipino-food-steps-into-the-spotlight-at-oaklands-mad-oak-bar-eater-sf/ via IFTTT

SFGateMESA, Ariz. – Commissioner Rob Manfred was in Oakland last month and visited potential A’s stadium sites, team president Dave Kaval told The Chronicle on Friday. “The commissioner came to look at our new offices and I think he was impressed, and he … …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/commissioner-visits-as-potential-stadium-sites-especially-howard-terminal-sfgate/ via IFTTT

Fresno BeeOakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and his family had a fun time Thursday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. That’s because Carr’s sons, Deker and Dallas, got to see Zombie, their favorite Monster Jam truck. Zombie driver Colt Stephens showed the …VIDEO: A look at Raiders QB Derek Carr’s new ‘Monster’ receiverKFSN-TV all 2 news articles […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/raiders-derek-carr-and-his-family-hang-out-with-their-favorite-monster-jam-truck-fresno-bee/ via IFTTT

WFTV OrlandoIt tells the true story of Oscar Grant, an unarmed man shot in the back by a police officer in Oakland, California. The 2013 film holds a high 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and won multiple critics awards between 2013 and 2014. Coogler’s second …Movie Review: Believe the hype: ‘Black Panther’ is unlike […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/5-things-to-know-about-black-panther-director-ryan-coogler-wftv-orlando/ via IFTTT

CBS SacramentoMESA, Ariz. (AP) – The often-rebuilding Oakland Athletics are leaning on young talent again in 2018, maintaining a philosophy of developing prospects from within their organization and acquiring them from other teams for more expensive veterans. It’s … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/as-hope-patience-pays-off-with-arrival-of-young-core-talent-cbs-sacramento/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindJarrett Jack isn’t going to magically save the Golden State Warriors bench. Beyond that – and equally important – the Warriors’ bench doesn’t necessarily need saving. That said, for a team looking to bolster their bench scoring, the recent injury to … and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/injury-to-patrick-mccaw-increases-warriors-interest-in-the-buyout-market-but-still-not-many-options-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA —Foodies rejoice: you have some new restaurants to seek out. The semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Foundation Awards — dubbed the Oscars for restaurants — have been released and 54 restaurants and chefs from California made the …2018 James Beard semifinalists: Bay Area women dominate Best Chef West listSFGate all 186 news […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/james-beard-awards-see-how-berkeley-fared-patch-com/ via IFTTT

Patch.comHEALDSBURG, CA – From The City of Healdsburg: The City of Healdsburg is launching a community survey to gather resident opinions on City services and programs and topics that pertain to quality of life, including tourism/hospitality, traffic, and … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/healdsburg-launches-community-survey-patch-com/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsT’Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) in ‘Black Panther.’ (Marvel Studios). “This is really like a historical moment to have our superheroes that look like us right here in Oakland,” Carlotta Brown of the East Oakland Collective told ABC7. Based on …‘Black Panther’ premiere in Oakland delights, inspires fansKGO-TV all 2,430 news articles …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/ryan-coogler-greeted-ecstatic-black-panther-fans-at-oakland-san-francisco-premieres-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Daily CalifornianFans of the television show “The Office” can tell you that it once asked, in mockingly scientific tone, “What kind of bear is best?” In the show, it is claimed that the answer is debatable and that there are a few schools of thought — but in the mind … …read more Source:: California […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/cal-lacrosse-to-face-mercer-for-first-time-in-history-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

oaklandpost.orgCouncil responds to mayor’s attempt to redirect funds for public health to close the city’s budget. The City Council’s Life Enrichment Committee on Tuesday approved a proposal by Councilmembers Annie Campbell-Washington and Rebecca Kaplan to ensure … …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/16/oakland-council-seeks-to-safeguard-soda-tax-funds-oaklandpost-org/ via IFTTT