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Shane Ray Was Blessed By Denver Broncos And God - Video Shane Ray Was Blessed By Denver Broncos And God The Broncos grabbed Ray from the depths and what was a bad mistake and made him a superstar. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1I2psNh

Chef James Aptakin and his lettuce wrap recipeHawaiimagazine.comHe approaches food as art with his intrinsic flair for innovation and consistent drive for achieving the highest level of passion for food. James worked various restaurants throughout … Competitive in nature, Chef James has made a celebrity name for … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c0S3oU via IFTTT

Amari Cooper can solve persistent problem for Oakland RaidersESPN (blog)The Raiders aren’t looking for Hall of Fame numbers from Cooper right away. They just want to have an NFL-quality receiver. Andre Holmes, a journeyman, led the Raiders with 693 receiving yards last season. Oakland was one of two teams in 2014 that did …NFL Mock […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GKQtS0 via IFTTT

Several May Day demonstrations planned in Oaklandabc7news.comPort of Oakland Officials announced they will shut down the port Friday as a precaution. Related Topics: business jobs money equal rights protest unions careers working families poverty minimum wage Oakland. (Copyright ©2015 KGO-TV/DT. All Rights …Best San Francisco since 2000 pulls Oakland into new twin citiesMacon Telegraph (blog) […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GKQsh8 via IFTTT

Berkeley Lab to work with Singapore university to create energy-saving technologyDaily CalifornianThe Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will work with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to develop energy-saving technology for tropical areas. The two research organizations agreed to a five-year partnership signed by Berkeley Lab … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c0RXxE via IFTTT

Amari Cooper drafted by Oakland Raiders with fourth pick in NFL DraftAL.comAlabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) beats Florida defensive back Vernon Hargreaves, III (1) for a TD during the third quarter of the Florida at No. 3 Alabama football game, Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.Raiders draft Amari Cooper at […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c0Sdgb via IFTTT

Forty Acres’ new cannabis site is illegal says BerkeleyBerkeleysideSo operating at 1510 Ashby is not permitted, according to Berkeley. In addition, dispensaries are not allowed in residential zones. (Berkeley officials have long regarded Forty Acres as a dispensary because of its size and operating hours, which extend …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GKQB43 via IFTTT

Women, minorities to benefit as S.F. minimum wage risesSan Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco will now have one of the highest minimum wages in the country, on par with Oakland’s, which in March raised its minimum wage to the same level. San Francisco goes a step beyond as the city will continue to increase the minimum wage […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c0Sf7x via IFTTT

Bears Send Small Contingent to Payton Jordan InvitationalCal AthleticsBERKELEY, Calif. – A small contingent of the California Golden Bears Track and Field team is in action this Saturday at the 20th Annual Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational at Cobb Track and Angell Field on the campus of Stanford. Field events will …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c0Sf7v via IFTTT

What Oakland Mayor’s budget tells us about her vision for the citySan Francisco Business Times (blog)“Oakland will not grow unless people are confident it is getting safer,” Schaaf wrote in a letter earlier this month to the City Council. The city will increase fees for landlord audits and fire code inspections that will boost revenue […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GKQB3Z via IFTTT

Cal Baseball to Honor Brent WoodallCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Saturday, May 2, the Cal baseball program will have a special ceremony prior to squaring off against No. 7 Arizona State at 6 p.m. at Evans Diamond. The Golden Bears invite all fans to join the 1991 and 1992 baseball teams and other members … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c0SdfY via IFTTT

Monthly labor meeting will halt Port of Oakland day shiftAmerican Journal of TransportationA rescheduled monthly labor meeting will suspend dayside operations at the Port of Oakland tomorrow, May 1. The Port said there’ll be no vessel, yard or gate operations during Friday’s first shift. Vessel loading and unloading are scheduled to resume …Oakland Braces For […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GKQC88 via IFTTT

Oakland: Woman recovering after shooting at gas stationContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A man in his 50s driving a convertible is being sought by police in connection with the shooting of an 18-year-old woman Wednesday evening at an East Oakland gas station, authorities said Thursday. The woman, whose name has not been …Police searching for Gunman […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c0SeRa via IFTTT

Antioch man slain in Oakland drive-by shootingSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A man killed Tuesday night in a drive-by shooting in East Oakland was identified by police Thursday as Jamell Tousant, 21, of Antioch. Tousant, who police said has ties to Oakland, was fatally shot about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday while riding in a …Two Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GKQANJ via IFTTT

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Amari Cooper Oakland Raiders NFL Draft 1st Round Pick - Video Amari Cooper Oakland Raiders NFL Draft 1st Round Pick Shocking as they passed on USC's Leonard Williams but Amari Cooper is a great pick and will be a Raider for a long time. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1DNXC0A

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NFL Draft Gold Carpet Finished And Open - Video NFL Draft Gold Carpet Finished And Open A look at the 2015 version of the NFL Draft Gold Carpet after Joe Wilson and crew finished it. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1QQXab2

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Chicago Bears Fans Talk NFL Draft At NFL Draft Town - Video Chicago Bears Fans Talk NFL Draft At NFL Draft Town Chicago Bears fans are out in force at the NFL Draft and not shy about their views of what the team should do today. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1Jd75Cd

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Baltimore Mayor Makes Statement In Front of ‘No Justice, No Peace’ SignBreitbart NewsSharpton has served as President Obama’s go-to man on race. From Occupy Wall Street to Oakland to Ferguson to New York to Baltimore, the chaos in our streets ushered in by the racially-divisive Obama administration has been unceasing. Sharpton, who …May 11th, 2015 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EGSpLX via IFTTT

Only a Racist Would Want to Expand Baltimore’s Welfare StateBreitbart NewsOn paper, Baltimore — like Detroit, Oakland, Ferguson (St. Louis County) and Chicago — should be an urban, liberal paradise; a bright and shining example of how left-wing social programs managed by Democrats over a half-century are the answer to all …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EGSpLT via IFTTT

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2015 NFL Draft: Will any Bears be drafted?California Golden Blogs (blog)I’m sure everyone’s sick of the Winston/Mariota and Mariota/Eagles chat by now (even if the latter potentially involves Cal great Mychal Kendricks), but there’s a more significant facet of 2015 NFL Draft talk to Cal fans: Will this be the first year …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1bYZptb via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders’ Mock Draft: Final 7-Round PredictionsBleacher ReportIt’s time for the final dress rehearsal. The draft is less than 24 hours away and Oakland Raiders fans are anxiously awaiting to find out what general manager Reggie McKenzie will do with the fourth overall pick. Could it be Leonard Williams, Amari …Key Oakland Raiders draft questionsESPN […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Q3mRUx via IFTTT

In San Francisco, Global Flavors Finally Loosen Cal-Ital’s StrangleholdEaterSan Francisco has always been a city of culinary innovation, but never before has eating in the Bay Area felt quite so expansive. In every stratum of the dining scene, ambitious restaurants are opening, led by unbound chefs who look to their own … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GJhVQh via IFTTT

UC Berkeley video gaming team wins tournament, tuition moneyDaily CalifornianUC Berkeley Golden Bears eSports team beat Arizona State on Sunday to win a collegiate video gaming championship tournament, the Heroes of the Dorm. Members of the campus’s competitive video gaming eSports team won more than bragging rights.and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Isn8hx via IFTTT

Berkeley lab shines with $75 million Energy Dept. awardSan Francisco Business Times (blog)A lab affiliated with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Caltech snagged $75 million in federal funding to focus on artificial photosynthesis to produce transportation fuels. The Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis, originally formed by …Energy Department pledges $75 million renewal of Berkeley lab’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Isn8hr via IFTTT

NFL Draft Trade Rumors: Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, NY Jets …Sports World ReportTeams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Oakland Raiders, NY Jets and other teams in the top 10 could consider trades the day of the draft and once the first round starts. The Buccaneers arte likely staying tight with Jameis Winston, but […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Gzthnq via IFTTT

Best San Francisco since 2000 pulls Oakland into new twin citiesMacon Telegraph (blog)The two leaders are capitalizing on the technology and health-care boom that’s drawing a wave of high-earning workers and companies to the San Francisco Bay Area, reinvigorating once-blighted neighborhoods and raising tax revenue for the cities while …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Isn8hl via IFTTT

Raiders‘ latest mock drafts and rumors: Leonard Williams gains steamSportingNews.comDepending on which day in April fans are scanning the latest mock drafts, most results will show the Oakland Raiders either drafting Leonard Williams, Kevin White or Amari Cooper — or trading the fourth overall pick. To combine the 98 April expert …Leonard Williams Continues to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Gztffd via IFTTT

Why the “Golden State” Warriors? Well that’s a crazy story …SFGate (blog)By the time I was old enough to say “Al Attles” – my parents thought I was babbling, but I’m claiming those were my first words – the team was called the Golden State Warriors. The logo already had that weird Frontier Village font […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Isn80Z via IFTTT

Firefighters Stamp Out Blaze at Legal Oakland Grow HouseNBC Bay AreaFirefighters on Thursday morning put out a “major” fire at a legal marijuana dispensary in Oakland and are now looking to see if all the electrical wiring was up to code. That’s the word from Acting Battalion Fire Chief Ernest Sherman who said the one […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Gzthng via IFTTT