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Son of Oakland police officers accidentally shoots himselfSan Francisco Chronicle(02-28) 21:15 PST SAN FRANCISCO — The 12-year-old son of two Oakland police officers accidentally shot himself in the arm at his Danville home, authorities said Friday. The shooting happened at a home near Camino Tassajara and Sycamore Valley …12-year-old boy accidentally shoots selfKTVU San Francisco […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dLkKQy via IFTTT

Son of Oakland police officers accidentally shoots himselfSan Francisco Chronicle(02-28) 21:15 PST SAN FRANCISCO — The 12-year-old son of two Oakland police officers accidentally shot himself in the arm at his Danville home, authorities said Friday. The shooting happened at a home near Camino Tassajara and Sycamore Valley …12-year-old boy accidentally shoots selfKTVU San Francisco […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dLkKQy via IFTTT

Oakland: Appearing frail, owner of controversial security firm pleads with …San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Wheeled into a courtroom where she spoke reluctantly and weakly to a judge, the owner of an embattled security firm tied to former members of Your Black Muslim Bakery said she suffers from “anxiety, heart complications and depression” and no […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hLG9vF via IFTTT

Thompson: Raiders, Oakland were made for each otherSan Jose Mercury NewsOakland is on its “last chance” huh? That’s some tough talk from Raiders owner Mark Davis. The frustration over the lack of action makes sense. For the Raiders to put the East Bay atop their wish list, while the Warriors and A’s eye greener pastures, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiC7zN via IFTTT

Jerry Brown says he’d run for another term as Oakland mayorSan Francisco ChronicleThirteen candidates have filed to run in the 2014 race, including incumbent Jean Quan, former Brown aide and City Councilwoman Libby Schaaf, and City Auditor Courtney Ruby. Even if Brown wasn’t serious about running for mayor in four years, he clearly … and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fxcn0y via IFTTT

Oakland: Appearing frail, owner of controversial security firm pleads with …Contra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Wheeled into a courtroom where she spoke reluctantly and weakly to a civil judge, the owner of an embattled security firm tied to former members of Your Black Muslim Bakery said she suffers from “anxiety, heart complications and depression” …Alameda County: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eIzMpD via IFTTT

Citywide: Kaiser abandons “forbidden garden” plan in OaklandContra Costa TimesWhen Oakland Mayor Jean Quan delivers her State of the City address at 7 p.m. Thursday, one her top priorities likely won’t be to follow the City Charter to the letter of the law. Like Mayors Ron Dellums and Jerry Brown before her, Quan opts to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NdYh8h via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsThe Raiders re-signed veteran offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday, making Barnes the first of the team’s 18 prospective unrestricted free agents to be locked up before free agency begins. Barnes, who turns 32 in late April, spent the past five …Khalif Barnes signs with RaidersESPNOakland Raiders re-sign Khalif BarnesJust Blog Baby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NdYgBg via IFTTT

KTVU San FranciscoBrown, who served as Oakland’s mayor for eight years, joked that he might run for mayor again, saying that he gathered petition signatures at Oakland City Hall on Thursday and talked to “a lot of old friends.” Brown declined to comment on potential …Gov. Jerry Brown won’t say if this is his last […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1d3rlZA via IFTTT

Courtney Ruby Would Make Awful Mayor Of Oakland. Courtney Ruby Would Make Awful Mayor Of Oakland because of the way she’s handled the officer of Oakland City Auditor. Ms. Ruby has used the office and Oakland’s laws on a treacherous and all-too-personal strategy of targeting those who she believed were the most politically vulnerable, black […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dI4Ypu via IFTTT

Stranger Danger: 2 Children Approached By Suspicious Adults In Oakland CountyCBS LocalTROY (WWJ) – Police are warning parents to be on the lookout after two instances of “stranger danger” were reported in different Oakland County communities. The first case took place in Troy, near the area of Square Lake and John R roads. Troy School […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kheiIt via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleSome of that money eventually could roll back to Oakland, where a program called Elev8 is being cited as an example of the type of strategy the federal initiative could replicate. The program, which is in three other U.S. cities, provides mentoring and … and more …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hJci72 via IFTTT

KQED (blog)Mets third baseman David Wright, who we concede has got a pretty good face, prevailed over A’s second baseman Eric Sogard, the glasses-wearing avatar of Nerd Power at the Oakland Coliseum. Our analysts are still studying the final result, but we think … and more …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fw6ElI via IFTTT

Childish Gambino postpones Oakland concertSan Jose Mercury NewsHip-hop star Childish Gambino has postponed his sold-out concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland due to technical difficulties. The show, originally set for Thursday, is now scheduled for May 6. Ticketholders can just hold onto their original ducats and …Childish Gambino cancels Oakland openerSFBay all 3 news […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/OJadji via IFTTT

Courtney Ruby Runs For Oakland Mayor: SAY NO! Courtney Ruby , the Oakland City Auditor , has filed papers to run for Mayor Of Oakland. If Ms Ruby were Oakland’s Mayor, she would use the office to take out personal vendettas and advance her own prejudices. As Oakland’s Auditor, many of Ruby’s reports were politically […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jETd7Y via IFTTT

Josh Donaldson likely No. 2 hitter in Oakland A’s lineupSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — Look for Josh Donaldson to bat second for the A’s to start the season. It’s where he finished the 2013 campaign — 23 of his final 30 starts saw him in the No 2 hole for Oakland — and he’s prepared […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hnI0Zv via IFTTT

Auditor Courtney Ruby ready to fight in Oakland mayor’s raceSan Francisco ChronicleOakland residents are about to see a different side of City Auditor Courtney Ruby, who announced plans to run for mayor this week. The fightin’ side. Ruby said little last year to counter accusations of racism leveled at her by Oakland’s NAACP branch … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pAC5nx via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A bizarre yearlong federal case involving a San Jose man convicted in a doomed FBI-infiltrated plot to blow up an Oakland bank came to a quiet end Thursday with the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney all agreeing his mental illness was …Man Who Plotted To Bomb Oakland Bank Gets 15 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/N9uAFm via IFTTT

Josh Donaldson likely to hit second in Oakland A’s batting orderSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — As Thursday’s Cactus League lineup suggested, Josh Donaldson is looking at a new role for the A’s in 2014. He drove in a team-best 93 runs for the A’s last season, mostly batting third, fourth, fifth and sixth. He was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mJjHGO via IFTTT

Josh Donaldson likely to hit second in Oakland A’s batting orderSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — As Thursday’s Cactus League lineup suggested, Josh Donaldson is looking at a new role for the A’s in 2014. He drove in a team-best 93 runs for the A’s last season, mostly batting third, fourth, fifth and sixth. He was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mJjFPc via IFTTT

Kauai County hires Honolulu firm for defenseSan Francisco ChronicleHONOLULU (AP) — Kauai County says it’s hired a Honolulu law firm to defend it against a lawsuit challenging a new law regulating the use of pesticides and the growing of genetically modified crops by large agricultural businesses. The county said in a … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cY3A52 via IFTTT

Kauai County hires Honolulu firm for defenseSan Francisco ChronicleHONOLULU (AP) — Kauai County says it’s hired a Honolulu law firm to defend it against a lawsuit challenging a new law regulating the use of pesticides and the growing of genetically modified crops by large agricultural businesses. The county said in a … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mJjF1I via IFTTT

SportingNews.comSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jesse Chavez’s work for the day was over. He had pitched two scoreless innings to open the Cactus League season for the Oakland A’s, and had discussed it with reporters, including marveling at Josh Reddick’s robbery of a sure home …A’s Josh Reddick makes unbelievable catch in spring trainingSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Josh […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1bPE2Jd via IFTTT

AnglopheniaWhen you think of an ideal vacation spot, Honolulu, Hawaii comes to mind. The island getaway is filled with treasured landmarks like the Aloha Tower and Diamond Head Mountain. The Hawaiian state flag has the Union Jack on it, so we’re not too surprised … …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eC0BMi via IFTTT

Oakland A’s acquire additional infield depthSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — The A’s made a tweak in their infield depth Thursday morning when they designated Andy Parrino for assignment in order to be able to make room for Jake Elmore, acquired in a cash deal from the Chicago White Sox. Elmore, like Parrino, is a …A’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kdEnIm via IFTTT

Oakland: Teen admits killing man at BART station in San Leandro but says it …San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — One of two young men charged with murder for a shooting outside a BART station in San Leandro last year that claimed the life of a 50-year-old innocent bystander admitted Wednesday that he fired the bullet […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mHQPia via IFTTT

San Jose man to be sentenced in Oakland bomb plot, but questions of his threat …San Jose Mercury NewsA year ago, Matthew Aaron Llaneza schemed to blow up a Bank of America branch in Oakland with an SUV supposedly laden with explosive material, in hopes of somehow igniting a civil war. The Marine washout reportedly […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dEvQGT via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleWhen Oakland police Capt. Anthony Toribio heard the details of Sunday’s shooting at a McDonald’s on Telegraph Avenue, the veteran officer did something he wouldn’t have considered just a few years ago: He turned on his laptop and started typing. and more …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1epNYs6 via IFTTT

abc7news.com(KGO) — There was a Red Alert Wednesday night at Oakland’s airport where a flight was forced to make an emergency evacuation because of smoke in the plane. The video was shot by Linton Johnson, a passenger onboard the Delta connection flight, …Smoke smelled in plane at Oakland, CaliforniaKCRA SacramentoScary Landing At Oakland Airport After […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kmfp6N via IFTTT

Vator Splash conference coming to Oakland May 2014Oakland LocalWith local and national startups competing to win meetings with top VCs, an array of prominent speakers and sponsorship by major companies as well as the City of Oakland, the 2-day Vator Splash conference planned for this spring promises to shine a … …read more Source: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dCFOIS via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle(02-26) 21:28 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland police are looking for three men suspected in five robberies in three North Oakland business districts. The robberies, which police say are related, occurred at a variety of service-oriented businesses since …Police looking for suspects in series of North Oakland armed robberiesContra Costa Times all 3 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dCFJok via IFTTT

CBSSports.com“We are very enthusiastic about the opportunity… to develop this unique property, which we expect will become a transformational and vital urban, residential sports and entertainment center for [Oakland],” Colony CEO Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. said in …Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Raiders owner: 2014 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cSLMbF via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsTwo words: Michael. Vick. Whomever the Raiders line up as starting quarterback will have flaws. That’s just where they are as a franchise at this point. A big-time quarterback at the peak of his game is not coming to Oakland right now. There will be …Oakland Raiders Rumors: Michael Vick headed to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cSADre via IFTTT

Santa Rosa Press DemocratPHOENIX — Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso will take his place behind home plate in a game for the first time since suffering a concussion when he was struck by a foul tip on July 24. Jaso was given the starting nod for the spring training opener …Oakland A’s will catch John […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hiuCWs via IFTTT

Ex-Convicts Charged In Marijuana Deal Murder In Oakland Parking LotCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Two ex-convicts have been charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an Alameda man in the parking lot of a Walmart store in East Oakland in December that police said took place during a marijuana deal. Shawndale Boyd, 30, of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBvd0O via IFTTT

Piedmont, Montclair calendar: Oakland’s White Elephant Sale this weekendOakland TribuneCalifornia Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Oakland. 510-663-1358, californiaancestors.org. Crabstavaganza. Zion Lutheran School’s annual fundraising crab feed, raffle, silent auction, and more featuring special guest host Joe Tuman. …read more Source: Joe Tuman News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1emScAE via IFTTT

Honolulu-based Volta expands EV charging to ArizonaHonolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu-based Volta Industries LLC has expanded its free-to-use electric vehicle charging businesss to Arizona. Volta is now offering EV charging at 12 charging stations located at shopping centers in Phoenix and Tucson. The company’s goal is to have … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBv9xU via IFTTT

A’s Josh Reddick makes unbelievable catch in spring trainingSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Josh Reddick, a Gold Glove winner in 2012, is known for his amazing work in the field but in the Cactus League opener on Wednesday at Scottsdale Stadium, he turned in his greatest catch ever. “Without a doubt,” said Reddick, who grabbed the chainlink […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1exs9lK via IFTTT

ValueWalkWith a housing market that prices out many middle class families, lots of imported goods, and a distinct lack of competition, Honolulu tied New York City as the most overpriced city in America, reports Erin Carlyle at Forbes. The New York City. Carlyle …America’s Most Overpriced CitiesForbes all 2 news articles …read more Source: Honolulu […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1exs7u7 via IFTTT

Ex-convicts charged in Oakland pot deal murderKTVU San FranciscoShawndale Boyd, 30, of Hayward, and Damion Sleugh, 26, of Oakland, are also charged with the special circumstance of committing a murder during the commission of a robbery in connection with the shooting of 24-year-old Vincent Muzac, who was found …Ex-Convicts Charged In Marijuana Deal Murder In […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1puPQ7k via IFTTT

Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Davis: The mayor of Concord took us out and showed us a 5,000-acre site, and the funny part is the day we went out and looked at it was the windiest day of the last 10 years there. One thing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXgGR via IFTTT

Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Davis: The mayor of Concord took us out and showed us a 5,000-acre site, and the funny part is the day we went out and looked at it was the windiest day of the last 10 years there. One thing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXeyI via IFTTT

Could Gun Tracing Reduce Violent Crime in Oakland?NBC Bay Area“The proliferation of guns on Oakland streets is a terror,” Libby Schaaf said. The Oakland city council member and mayoral candidate co-authored AB 180 [PDF]. The bill would have given Oakland local control over gun registration and licensing. The plan … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXduG via IFTTT

Could Gun Tracing Reduce Violent Crime in Oakland?NBC Bay Area“The proliferation of guns on Oakland streets is a terror,” Libby Schaaf said. The Oakland city council member and mayoral candidate co-authored AB 180 [PDF]. The bill would have given Oakland local control over gun registration and licensing. The plan … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXfCH via IFTTT

Oakland, California’s Mayoral Candidate Chooses Mach 1 Development and …Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samuel (Sam) Washington, a Mayoral candidate for Mayor of Oakland, California announced selecting and using Mach 1 Development, Inc.’s (“Mach 1″) DocuTRACER from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fIkRAo via IFTTT

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to meet Friday with Chinese …MLive.comDETROIT, MI – Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and county officials are meeting Friday with a government delegation from Hai’an, China about the potential for future investment, the county announced Wednesday. At the meeting, held over …MOU with Chinese Hints at Hundreds of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fIkRAc via IFTTT

Oakland, California’s Mayoral Candidate Chooses Mach 1 Development and …GlobeNewswire (press release)OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samuel (Sam) Washington, a Mayoral candidate for Mayor of Oakland, California announced selecting and using Mach 1 Development, Inc.’s (“Mach 1″) DocuTRACER from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hgYRgo via IFTTT

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Piedmont/Montclair What’s Happening: Oakland Strokes registration for rowing …Milpitas PostOakland Strokes — Registration open for rowing clinics for boys and girls grades 6-12, all levels of experience welcome. From 4:00-5:45 p.m. two days a week. Session 1: Through March 20; Session 2: March 24-April 24; April 28-May 29. and more …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hgYMJL via IFTTT