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Larry Itilong Day In California Thanks To Rob Bonta - Video Larry Itilong Day In California Thanks To Rob Bonta California Assemblymember Rob Bonta (18th District for Oakland and Alameda) has successfully marched AB7 to passage. The bill establishes Larry Itilong Day in California. Larry Itilong was a Filipino American labor organizer who organized West Coast agricultural workers in the 1930s. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/idYsTEGagFU

Redesigned Website Provides An Easier, Cleaner Platform On Multiple DevicesCal AthleticsFans won’t notice much change to the informational and entertaining content they have come to expect on CalBears.com. Inside The Lair will continue to provide compelling content about Cal Athletics on and off the field, while all the important nuts and … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Kp14F0 via IFTTT

Rose Bowl access even temporarily not a lock for the NFL: Larry WilsonThe Pasadena Star-NewsNew City Councilman Tyron Hampton probably won his seat in April in a hotly contested race by having the best answer for East Arroyo neighbors when he knocked on their doors seeking their votes. “Are you for an NFL team in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dvHbiE via IFTTT

Carly Childs (Left) Won The NCGA Amateur Championship in Pebble BeachCal AthleticsBERKELEY – California senior Carly Childs became the second member of her family to win the North California Golf Association Women’s Championship after earning medalist honors at the 11th annual event that was held at the Poppy Hills and Spyglass … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NtNfFk via IFTTT

The lowdown: Berkeley council on street behavior, Campanile view, budget …BerkeleysideTuesday night’s Berkeley City Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. with a closed session on labor negotiations related to the Police Department, and the appointment of a new city manager later this year. Also at 6 p.m., advocates for the homeless are set … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NtLKak via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors Rumors: Marco Belinelli Would Be The Perfect Free Agent …RantSportsThe Golden State Warriors bench played a huge role throughout the team’s historic NBA championship run, but there’s no denying that second unit did have two obvious holes. The roster as a whole was the best collection of shooters in the league, but […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LGKq5R via IFTTT

Giants notes: Matt Cain and Jake Peavy set to return, Bochy’s hope for Casey …San Jose Mercury News (blog)Mayor William Capote made the 3-hour drive down the coast to make the presentation. — … Andrew Baggarly has witnessed and documented the most eventful era in San Francisco Giants baseball history, having covered the team since […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LGKq5D via IFTTT

Get Berkeleyside’s Daily Briefing emailBerkeleysideThis overview of recent crime in Berkeley is based on reports to the Berkeley Police unless otherwise noted. Please share photos, videos and tips, about breaking news or neighborhood safety issues, via email at crime@berkeleyside.com or on Facebook or …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IrppKn via IFTTT

Kelly O'Hara Scores USA 2 Germany 0 Women's World Cup - Video Kelly O'Hara Scores USA 2 Germany 0 Women's World Cup via IFTTT http://youtu.be/pQCjDF_VE9c

Carly Lloyd Scores USA 1 Germany 0 Women's World Cup - Video Carly Lloyd Scores USA 1 Germany 0 via IFTTT http://youtu.be/xpPXS0DVWB8

Carly Lloyd Scores USA 1 Germany 0 Women's World Cup - Video Carly Lloyd just scored on a penalty kick for USA! It's USA 1 Germany 0 at 71:09 in stoppage time. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/h6raGZCkH-A

Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Getting Divorce - Video Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have announced they are getting a divorce. The fact that their marriage has been on the rocks is old news but I had hoped they would patch things up. The pair were married for ten years and have four children. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Va7cnyKiEzg

Misty Copeland American Ballet Theater's First Black Principal Dancer - Video Misty Copeland American Ballet Theater's First Black Principal Dancer Misty Copeland achieved her dream of being named first black principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater. The 32-year-old dancer athlete draws crowds wherever she goes and has written books and even made an UnderArmour commercial. Congratulations to Misty Copeland and her rise signals a new era for African Americans in the arts. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/jIhYpYMYnGo

Lebron James And His Journey - Ants Rants - Video Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of Ants Rants! Today I talk about Lebron James, and why I think he opted out of his contract for this upcoming season. Let me know what you think why! Facebook Page- http://ift.tt/1eXZMFF Email- AntsRants62@gmail.com Twitter- AntsRants62 Instagram- AntsRants62 via IFTTT http://youtu.be/0zFqBlPvvfk

Abel Guillen Interview At SF Pride Breakfast - Video Abel Guillen, District Two Oakland Councilmember, shares his thoughts at SF Pride Breakfast and talks about the upcoming budget hearings. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/puuT-iE2gY0

Cal film room: How the Golden Bears exploited Oregon State’s man coverage …California Golden Blogs (blog)As one can see below, Oregon State lines up in a two safety shell against Cal’s four wide receiver (2×2) offensive set. The outside linebackers split the distance between the #2 receivers (the 2nd receiver from the outside) and the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1CGLJt8 via IFTTT

Jesse Jackson Is Taking on Silicon Valley’s Epic Diversity ProblemMother Jones“They say that where there’s smoke there’s fire,” says Freada Kapor Klein, cofounder of the Oakland-based Kapor Center for Social Impact, which promotes race and gender diversity in technology. “Jesse Jackson is the smoke. If he’s blowing in, I guess …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1g6H4Ms via IFTTT

Optic CleansingAmerican SpectatorAnd though Mayor Rahm Emanuel may declare Chick-fil-A unfit for morally advanced Chicago, Bible Belters are pleased to march right past the demonstrators on Same-Sex-Kiss Day to buy their grilled nuggets. … Similarly, the denizens of [Oakland] Raider …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ns7VO7 via IFTTT

Ranking the Oakland A’s Best All-Star Game CandidatesBleacher ReportThe All-Star Game is July 14 and the Oakland A’s have several quality candidates that could head to Cincinnati to represent the American League. Unfortunately, fan voting seems like it will knock out many of those candidates, from Oakland and many …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ns7SSv via IFTTT

5 Players Who Might Find Themselves on Oakland Raiders‘ Practice Squad in …Bleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders have several developing talents worthy of future opportunities but not quite ready to take the field during the 2015 season. The Raiders would benefit from stashing these talents on the practice squad for at least a year before … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ns7VO2 via IFTTT

Oakland ordered to reopen City Council seating gallerySFGateProtesters occupy the Oakland city council chamber in support of affordable housing and against police brutality. photo_prev_inline|article-gallery-6357048|article-gallery-6357048|0. photo_next_inline|article-gallery-6357048|article-gallery-6357048|0.Judge orders gallery seating open for Oakland council meetingsContra Costa Times all 4 news articles …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1g6HyCe via IFTTT

Cal Athletics Statement on Soccer MatchCal AthleticsEarlier today (Monday, June 29), our campus representatives were informed by our promotional partner, Relevent Sports, that The Manchester United vs. San Jose Earthquakes match scheduled for July 21 at California Memorial Stadium, has been relocated …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ns7VNW via IFTTT

Breaking: Manchester United – San Jose Earthquakes game moved from …BerkeleysideSan Jose Earthquakes game will be played at Avaya Stadium in San Jose rather than Cal Memorial Stadium, according to Wesley Mallette, Associate AD, Strategic Communications for Cal Athletics. Mallette confirmed UC Berkeley was informed today about …Manchester United’s game against the San Jose Earthquakes […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1g6Hwdx via IFTTT

Collapsed balcony that killed 6 passed 2014 inspection, records showLos Angeles TimesThe fifth-floor Berkeley apartment balcony that collapsed two weeks ago, killing six and injuring seven, passed muster with inspectors hired by the complex’s owners less than a year ago, according to documents released by the city Monday. A private …Berkeley balcony passed 2014 inspectionBreakingNews.ie […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ns7VxE via IFTTT

Warriors exercise 2015-16 option on Marreese Speights’ dealESPNThe 6-foot-10 power forward bounced around with stops in Philadelphia, Memphis and Cleveland, before signing a three-year, $11 million deal with Golden State in 2013. Speights was selected 16th overall out of Florida by the 76ers in 2008. In six …Golden State Warriors Pick Up Option on Marreese […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1efGpaf via IFTTT

Berkeley softball field named in honor of Jane HammondBerkeleysideA once-nameless field in Berkeley will now honor one woman’s achievement in a local softball league, with the approval last week by the City Council to name the Codornices Park field the “Jane Hammond Field.” Bestselling Berkeley author Michael Lewis, … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1C3sZcN via IFTTT

Arts, Beats & Eats organizers boast new partnerships, collaborationsC&G NewspapersChef John Prepolec, owner of Mr. B’s Pub in Royal Oak, serves a sampling of his cuisine during the June 24 Ford Arts, Beats & Eats preview press conference at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties in Royal Oak. (Photo by Erin […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RNRfB3 via IFTTT

Arts, Beats & Eats organizers boast new partnerships, collaborationsC&G NewspapersChef John Prepolec, owner of Mr. B’s Pub in Royal Oak, serves a sampling of his cuisine during the June 24 Ford Arts, Beats & Eats preview press conference at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties in Royal Oak. (Photo by Erin […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RNRfB3 via IFTTT

Oakland Voices: Deadline for East Oaklanders to apply for storytelling project …Daily DemocratThe goal of this project is to help reframe the narrative around East Oakland, which is often portrayed as merely crime-ridden and dangerous. “Oakland Voices correspondents play a critical role because they are from the community and possess intimate … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LRxy9M via IFTTT

Dani Holmqvist Wins First Symetra Tour ChampionshipCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Former Golden Bear Dani Holmqvist won her first career Symetra Tour title after claiming the Island Resort Championship by one stroke at the Sweetgrass Golf Club in Harris, Mich. Holmqvist sank a putt for par on her final hole to avoid a …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1R0pkCU via IFTTT

3 women sue UC Berkeley, alleging sex assault complaints ignoredSFGateThree women who said they were sexually assaulted as UC Berkeley students sued the University of California on Monday, accusing officials of failing to adequately respond after they came forward. Sofie Karasek, Aryle Butler and Nicoletta Commins said …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LRxwim via IFTTT

Oakland: Fatal shooting near Lake Merritt under investigationContra Costa TimesThe killing was Oakland’s 47th homicide of the year. Last year at this time there were 43 homicides in Oakland. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $20,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone …Oakland: Fatal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1R0pf2j via IFTTT

Oakland: Fatal shooting near Lake Merritt under investigationContra Costa TimesThe killing was Oakland’s 47th homicide of the year. Last year at this time there were 43 homicides in Oakland. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $20,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone …Oakland: Fatal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LRxwif via IFTTT

NBA Free Agent Frenzy 2015 - Ants Rants - Video Hey everyone! In today's episode of Ants Rants I talk about the free agent frenzy coming up in the NBA, and some questions surrounding the top free agents. Watch the video and join in on the discussion either here or on the Facebook page! The links are down below! Thank you for watching!! Question of the day- Who would you rather have on your team, Lebron James or Michael Jordan? Facebook Page-https://www.facebook.com/AntsRants62 Twitter- AntsRants62 Email- AntsRants62@gmail.com Instagram- AntsRants62 via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Om0nPGooaUI

NBC To Donald Trump You're Fired Over Racist Remarks - Video NBC cut ties with Donald Trump over racist remarks he made during his presidential announcement speech. You can see the Vlog on that here: via IFTTT http://youtu.be/9xryb8VVyzw

Warriors New Arena Bad Fit At Mission Bay - Video The Golden State Warriors New Arena is a bad fit for Mission Bay San Francisco. Mission Bay was never designed to fit sports arenas whereas the Oakland Coliseum was. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/SjWwV9f26cA

Warriors New Arena, SF Giants AT&T Park V UCSF Medical - Video The combined traffic impact of the SF Giants AT&T Park and the planned Golden State Warriors New Arena will make for a big traffic mess for UCSF Medical Center. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/cqHBDiPbqD0

Warriors New Arena Too Close To UCSF Medical Center - Video The Golden State Warriors planned New Arena is just next to UCSF Medical Center. The Mission Bay Alliance and the California Nurses Association are concerned that emergency vehicles will not be able to get to the medical center during Warriors games. Look at the video and see how close they are to each other. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/VhLDYSq_ffc

SF Pride Parade View From SF Bay View Bus - Video SF Pride Parade 2015 and from the best viewpoint : the SF Bay View Bus we call the quack mobile. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/nlC5A0lhRlk

Hot Women Dominate SF Pride Parade - Video Hot women and SF Pride go together like peas and carrots. As the videos shows, women who have the looks aren't afraid to show it at the SF Pride Parade. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/b3JQTbqVW_s

LEADING OFF: Weiss Back in Oakland, Blanton Regains TouchABC NewsA look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today: ———. STREAKING. Nolan Arenado has set a Rockies’ record by getting a hit and scoring a run in 12 straight games. He can extend the mark when Colorado visits Oakland. WHAT A START.and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GHArpm via IFTTT

2 Men Wearing Hoodies Shoot Man In Berkeley Robbery AttemptCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — A man was hospitalized after two men tried to rob him and ultimately shot him in Berkeley on Friday morning, a police lieutenant said Sunday. Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to the 2400 block of Ashby Avenue, Lt. Jen Louis said.and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1C1aNAx via IFTTT

North Oakland road project expected to cause major traffic disruptionsPittsburgh Post-GazetteOne of the season’s more disruptive road construction projects — the makeover of three state roads in Pittsburgh’s North Oakland and Bloomfield neighborhoods — is scheduled to begin Tuesday. The $13.4 million project will reconstruct or resurface … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GHApO5 via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors: No time to restisportsweb.com (blog)The Golden State Warriors are NBA Champions. However, they are far from perfect. Great teams can always upgrade; this is exactly what the Warriors should be looking to do. They helped themselves out on draft night by stealing UCLA’s Kevon Looney at …How playoff teams fared in the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1C1aLsg via IFTTT

Predicting the Last 5 In, Last 5 out for Oakland Raiders‘ Final 53-Man RosterBleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders have a young talented team which leads to difficult cuts when trimming a 90-man roster down to 53 active players. The Raiders roster bubble should resemble the size of a hot air balloon, and we’ll explore some potential […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GHApxR via IFTTT

Agency overseeing Berkeley builder unaware of suits, settlementsSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)The defect suits and settlements date to before Segue built the apartment complex in downtown Berkeley where a fifth-floor balcony collapsed during a party. City inspectors found that moisture had rotted out the balcony’s support beams, just eight … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GHAr8Q via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors: The NBA’s Next Dynasty?Blue Man HoopThe Golden State Warriors just had their best season in franchise history, culminating with their first championship in 40 years. They dominated at both ends of the floor and were arguably one of the best teams in NBA history. The Warriors were so …Draymond Green celebrated in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GHApxL via IFTTT

Gary Virginia Reports Record Attendance At SF Pride - Video Gary Virginia and Raghu Shivaram at SF Pride 2015. Mr. Virginia is the Executive Director of SF and reports record attendance for the parade and an incredible weekend. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/fzbyoY2h14Y

People Of Color Partying At SF Pride Draws SFPD Attention - Video Maybe it's something or maybe it's nothing but a kind of mosh of people of color dancing as one drew the attention of not one but four San Francisco Police Officers. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Z7Q323aa8LE

Mark Leno Interview On SCOTUS Decision At SF Pride - Video Mark Leno, first San Francisco Supervisor, now California Senator, talks about Pride Week, the SCOTUS Decision, and his focus on passing a state wide minimum wage bill. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/M9XNJIwc_v4