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Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan On Coliseum City, Raiders, NFL

Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan On Coliseum City, Raiders, NFL - Video Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan (At-Large) is one of two Oakland representatives on the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Joint Powers Authority. She works with fellow Oakland Councilmember Larry Reid and both report to Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Councilmember Kaplan took a few moments from the Tuesday Oakland Coty Council Meeting to talk to Zennie62Media. She gave a positive update on the progress of Coliseum City and the quest to build a stadium for the Oakland Raiders. She also had a powerful message for the National Football League. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1Cvcdzz

Brittany Boyd and Reshanda Gray Named AP All-Americans – Cal Athletics

Brittany Boyd and Reshanda Gray Named AP All-AmericansCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Two of the most decorated players in California women’s basketball history now have added two of the highest honors in program history after Brittany Boyd and Reshanda Gray were both named Associated Press All-Americans Tuesday. Boyd, who … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1I2l00D via IFTTT

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Bans City Travel to Indiana in Protest of … – East Bay Express

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Bans City Travel to Indiana in Protest of …East Bay ExpressIn addition to directing the city administrator to halt the use of city dollars for business travel to Indiana, Schaaf said she has also asked the Oakland City Council to pass a resolution that would ban city-paid business trips to Indiana. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NGK6Tc via IFTTT

2 charged in 2012 East Oakland slaying of boy, 15 – SFGate

2 charged in 2012 East Oakland slaying of boy, 15SFGateTwo men have been arrested and charged with murdering a 15-year-old boy in East Oakland, authorities said Tuesday. Reggie Ray Thomas, and Rodney Rederford, both 19, were charged by Alameda County prosecutors with murdering Hadari Askari at the …and more …read more From:: East Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xVq3wB via IFTTT

Man shot and wounded in East Oakland – San Jose Mercury News

Man shot and wounded in East OaklandSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A man showed up at Highland Hospital Tuesday afternoon with a gunshot wound that he said he suffered during a robbery in East Oakland, police said. The man’s name and age were not released. He was in stable condition with a wound to the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NGK51n via IFTTT

Fourth suspect charged in West Oakland mother's killing – San Jose Mercury News

Fourth suspect charged in West Oakland mother’s killingSan Jose Mercury NewsPreviously charged with murder and other crimes in the fatal shooting are Shelton McDaniels and Jerry L. Harbin Jr., both 29, and Anthony Sims, 19, all of Oakland. Several guns believed to be used in the exchange of shots have been recovered by police, …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NGK6SU via IFTTT

Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports Antonio Smith had three sacks last season for the … – ESPN

Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports Antonio Smith had three sacks last season for the …ESPNHe had 20 tackles last season and started every game. He was considered a leader on the team and it was expected he’d come back in a limited role. He had three sacks last season and has 44.5 in his 10-season career. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xVq17W via IFTTT

Camel milk and kava: 2 new Berkeley spots mix it up – Berkeleyside

Camel milk and kava: 2 new Berkeley spots mix it upBerkeleysideThere is no shortage of non-alcoholic drinks in Berkeley. The first, second and third waves of coffee are all sufficiently represented. There are many spots for tea of every variety, including bubble.There’s even more than one place to get an avocado …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xVq0RB via IFTTT

Football, Baseball Packages Highlight Auction – Cal Athletics

Football, Baseball Packages Highlight AuctionCal AthleticsThe opportunity to be an honorary head coach at the Cal Football Spring Experience and a junior public address announcer at an upcoming baseball game highlight Cal’s new online auction program. The honorary head football coach will have a strategy call … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NGK6Co via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Draft Profile: Vic Beasley, OLB/DE, Clemson – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Oakland Raiders Draft Profile: Vic Beasley, OLB/DE, ClemsonJust Blog Baby (blog)With the 2015 NFL Draft fast approaching, NFL front offices are finalizing their draft boards and trying to squeeze the last drops of information they can about to prospects as they prepare to bring in the next generation of NFL players. For the …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xVpXFt via IFTTT

Berkeley Mayor Amato faces GOP primary challenge – Asbury Park Press

Berkeley Mayor Amato faces GOP primary challengeAsbury Park PressBERKELEY – Mayor Carmen A. Amato Jr. will face a GOP primary challenge in June after Bayville chiropractor Cheryl Altieri filed to take him on for the Republican nomination. Altieri, 54, is running under the banner of “New Broom – Clean Sweep,” in her … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NGK6m4 via IFTTT

Oakland City workers plan march on city council – SFBay

Oakland City workers plan march on city councilSFBayMembers of one of the largest unions that represents Oakland city employees plan to march to the City Council meeting Tuesday night to address what they say are discriminatory practices and the misuse of temporary workers by the city. Anna Bakalis, a … …read more From:: Oakland City […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NGK4uw via IFTTT

Oakland's top priority: Restoring vessel calls – JOC.com

Oakland’s top priority: Restoring vessel callsJOC.comOAKLAND, California — More than five weeks after West Coast longshoremen and waterfront employers reached a tentative contract, the Port of Oakland is still trying to regain the vessel calls it lost. Those ships delayed for days at anchor off Southern … …read more From:: Port of Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xVpXoG via IFTTT

Jameis Winston Aces Pro Day At Florida State

Jameis Winston Aces Pro Day At Florida State - Video Jameis Winston Aces Pro Day At Florida State Jameis Winston was put in a pro day much like what Andrew Luck was in, and overall he did very well. Winston has thrown over 100 passes and that is more than any other QB at a pro day except perhaps Luck. Both had George Witfield as their QB coach. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/19FDght

Jameis Winston Aces Pro Day At Florida State

Jameis Winston Aces Pro Day At Florida State - Video Jameis Winston Aces Pro Day At Florida State Jameis Winston was put in a pro day much like what Andrew Luck was in, and overall he did very well. Winston has thrown over 100 passes and that is more than any other QB at a pro day except perhaps Luck. Both had George Witfield as their QB coach. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/19FDght

Oakland Raiders: Roy Helu a great, underrated signing – NFL Spin Zone

Oakland Raiders: Roy Helu a great, underrated signingNFL Spin ZoneI recently felt compelled to defend the Oakland Raiders decision to take a flier on Trent Richardson, who has been nothing short of awful through his first three seasons in the league, but there’s no need to “defend” their wise decision to nab former … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Iiitfi via IFTTT

Beyond earthquakes and inequality, Oakland's quest for resilience – GreenBiz

Beyond earthquakes and inequality, Oakland’s quest for resilienceGreenBizWhen it’s not in the news for debates over neighborhood redevelopment and new condo proposals, Oakland has been making headlines for a resurgence in business activity catalyzed by the Bay Area’s current tech boom. … Hamilton spoke as part of a series … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EwVcse via IFTTT

Philip Wheeler, Former Oakland Raiders LB, Visits 49ers – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Philip Wheeler, Former Oakland Raiders LB, Visits 49ersJust Blog Baby (blog)When the Oakland Raiders began their rebuilding process, linebacker Philip Wheeler was shown the door by general manager Reggie McKenzie, landing with the Miami Dolphins where his career went stagnant in Florida before becoming a free agent in the …Philip Wheeler returns to Bay Area […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IiivE3 via IFTTT

Oakland-based Yozio helps apps become the next big thing – Oakland Local

Oakland-based Yozio helps apps become the next big thingOakland LocalWho actually has money to pay for big advertisements nowadays? A better question: do you even look at advertisements when they pop up as you browse, or do you ignore them? Yozio, an “organic growth service” based in Oakland, has the solution for … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EwV9wI via IFTTT

UC Berkeley to unlock campus restrooms to increase accessibility – Daily Californian

UC Berkeley to unlock campus restrooms to increase accessibilityDaily CalifornianThe campus began an initiative earlier this month to unlock restrooms in campus buildings in order to increase accessibility. The initiative, announced via email to the campus community, will require all restrooms in campus buildings to be unlocked for …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IiisZ0 via IFTTT

Berkeley Co. NAACP Requests Federal Investigation into Martinsburg Police … – WHAG

Berkeley Co. NAACP Requests Federal Investigation into Martinsburg Police …WHAGWhile the Berkeley County NAACP waits for a response from the federal government, they’ve been meeting with the Martinsburg Police Department and city officials to discuss how to increase diversity and even recruit minorities to the police force. …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EwVa3y via IFTTT

Suspect charged in 2012 Oakland murder of 15-year-old – KRON4.com

Suspect charged in 2012 Oakland murder of 15-year-oldKRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN) — A suspect has been charged with murder for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy outside a housing complex in East Oakland in July 2012, according to Alameda County court documents made public today. The fatal shooting of Hadari … …read more From:: East Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EwV9gd via IFTTT

Black leader Jabari Shaw targeted – Workers World

Black leader Jabari Shaw targetedWorkers WorldOakland, Calif. — A combined task force of Oakland Police Department officers, FBI and U.S. marshals on March 9 chased respected Black community leader Jabari Shaw, causing a crash that injured Shaw’s four-year-old daughter and the driver. Shaw’s … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IiisYT via IFTTT

Marcus Mariota NFL Draft Bust Unless Eagles Take Him

Marcus Mariota NFL Draft Bust Unless Eagles Take Him - Video Marcus Mariota NFL Draft Bust Unless Eagles Take Him Marcus Mariota will be an NFL Draft bust unless the Philadelphia Eagles take him in the 2015 NFL Draft. I say this because Mariota is a true system quarterback. Chip Kelly's approach has spoiled him for any other NFL scheme. Jameis Winston is the best QB but Connor Halliday is my number two. But if Mariota is picked by the Eagles, then it's all over. He will torch the NFL. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1HZBk2a

Oakland Raiders Confirm CJ Wilson Signing – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Oakland Raiders Confirm CJ Wilson SigningJust Blog Baby (blog)After adding Dan Williams in 2015 NFL Free Agency, the Oakland Raiders will be keeping their depth on the defensive line as they will be retaining a serviceable role player at defensive lineman by confirming the signing of CJ Wilson to an extension on …Boom or Bust: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Etqgt5 via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Game Preview, Prediction – RantSports

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Game Preview, PredictionRantSportsOne of the most heated rivalries in the Western Conference will get another installment when the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Warriors recently clinched their 60th win of the season, demonstrating once …Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: Can’t Stop […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EtqgsW via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry named Western Conference Player of … – abc7news.com

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry named Western Conference Player of …abc7news.comGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) points after making a basket against the New York Knicks during an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., March 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). KGO. Monday, March 30, 2015 02:09PM. OAKLAND, Calif.Stephen Curry Named Western Conference Player […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IKWRcp via IFTTT

One NFL-to-Los Angeles scenario that's gaining steam has the Oakland Raiders … – Business Insider

One NFL-to-Los Angeles scenario that’s gaining steam has the Oakland Raiders …Business InsiderAs the NFL moves closer to returning to Los Angeles, the dominos are falling in a way that has some speculating that the Oakland Raiders could end up in St. Louis when all is said and done. At this point, it appears inevitable […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Etqdxp via IFTTT

Berkeley residents complain about 'horrible' water taste – Berkeleyside

Berkeley residents complain about ‘horrible’ water tasteBerkeleysideEBMUD usually draws the drinking water for the majority of its customers from the bottom of Pardee Reservoir, about 100 miles east of Berkeley, according to Abby Figueroa, a spokeswoman for EBMUD. But on Thursday, the water district started taking …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IKWTB4 via IFTTT

3 Food Initiatives That Could Transform West Oakland's Food Desert – KQED

3 Food Initiatives That Could Transform West Oakland’s Food DesertKQEDFounded in 2003 with the mission of improving West Oakland’s health and economy through the local food system, People’s Grocery is now host to a dizzying array of programs, from foodways education for local kids to subsidized CSA boxes and farmers … …read more From:: West […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Etqdxb via IFTTT

Kendall Graveman has another terrific outing for A's – SFGate

Kendall Graveman has another terrific outing for A’sSFGateBriefly: Jesse Hahn, who will start Oakland’s second game of the season, will work in a Triple-A game Wednesday while presumptive long-relief man Jesse Chavez starts the A’s game against the Angels. … Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who had entered the …Kendall Graveman impressive again for Oakland A’sEureka Times […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IKWTB0 via IFTTT

Oakland: Pair charged in 2011 slayings of cousins – Contra Costa Times

Oakland: Pair charged in 2011 slayings of cousinsContra Costa TimesPolice said Greenwood and Crouseite were cousins and that Greenwood and Puckett were acquainted. Greenwood, who was living in Oroville at the time, had come to Oakland where he used to live to attend a baby shower for his fiancee. His cousin was in …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DmJu3A via IFTTT

Berkeley's sensible approach to housing demand: secondary units – San Francisco Chronicle

Berkeley’s sensible approach to housing demand: secondary unitsSan Francisco ChronicleFinding creative, cost-efficient ways to increase Berkeley’s housing stock certainly won’t satisfy regional demand for affordable housing, but it shines a path on alternatives to rent-control ordinances whose impacts have been nullified by sheer market … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DmJsZF via IFTTT

Concord: Coming soon to a theater near you — beer and wine – San Jose Mercury News

Concord: Coming soon to a theater near you — beer and wineSan Jose Mercury NewsSeveral small theaters in the Bay Area serve food and alcohol, including Oakland’s New Parkway Theater, Rialto Cinemas Cerrito in El Cerrito and the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas in San Francisco. Moviegoers also may purchase wine, beer and cocktails at …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DmJsZz via IFTTT

Teaching About Policing and Race in America – Huffington Post

Teaching About Policing and Race in AmericaHuffington PostNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton officially suspended “Stop and Frisk” implemented by their predecessors, although some New York civil rights activists believed they were still being used. Similar police … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/19Bzl5e via IFTTT

Vator Splash Tackles Tech Diversity; Offers Lessons from Venture Funders and “Unicorns”

Participating VC firms representing $10 billion in assets-under-management to join tech startups, veteran tech founders, civic leaders and press in Oakland, CA for second annual event. A rich array of content and expert  speakers  await attendees at this year’s Vator Splash conference in Oakland, California. The tech startup competition and educational event for entrepreneurs, investors and the tech and business community will pair founders of some of the hottest tech companies, venture capital and civic leaders for two days of breakout sessions, keynotes, fireside chats and panel discussions. Marking its second year in Oakland, Vator Splash takes place April 22-23 at the  Kaiser Center  at Lake Merritt and at the  Port Workspaces  in the city’s lauded Uptown neighborhood – an increasingly popular home for startups, as well a larger tech firms such as Pandora. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf will welcome attendees with opening remarks. Founded by former award-winning journalist Bambi

New luxury apartments, small inn break ground in Berkeley County – Charleston Post Courier

New luxury apartments, small inn break ground in Berkeley CountyCharleston Post CourierDevelopers have broken ground on a new 266- unit luxury waterfront apartment complex in Berkeley County. The site also will include an 18-room boutique-style inn and grand event lawn. Charleston-based Kassinger Development Group and Richardson … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Mn93Wj via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders CB Taiwan Jones Bulks Up At Jay Glazer's Gym – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Oakland Raiders CB Taiwan Jones Bulks Up At Jay Glazer’s GymJust Blog Baby (blog)Taiwan Jones has been an interesting figure within the Oakland Raiders organization since coming from small school prominence to the NFL. Moving from running back to cornerback in Oakland while remaining as one of the league’s best special teams …Raiders Taiwan Jones […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BDzPP8 via IFTTT

UC Berkeley student missing, last seen by USC – KABC-TV

UC Berkeley student missing, last seen by USCKABC-TV$50K reward offered to find UC Berkeley student missing after USC frat party. $50K reward offered to find UC Berkeley student missing after USC frat party. A 19-year-old University of California, Berkeley student has been reported missing and was last …Police search for UC Berkeley student reported missing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Mn90Kj via IFTTT