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Jared Goff, California Golden Bears quarterback, not fazed by Heisman hype: VideoOregonLive.comBURBANK, California — Jared Goff already holds 19 California school records and has morphed from a freshman starter on a 1-11 team to a Heisman contender and projected first-round NFL Draft pick as a junior. And many expect him to help the Golden …Goff […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dga4Mt via IFTTT

Jared Goff, California Golden Bears quarterback, not fazed by Heisman hype: VideoOregonLive.comBURBANK, California — Jared Goff already holds 19 California school records and has morphed from a freshman starter on a 1-11 team to a Heisman contender and projected first-round NFL Draft pick as a junior. And many expect him to help the Golden …Goff […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JWLaOD via IFTTT

A’s acquire lefty Felix Doubront from Toronto for cashChicago Daily HeraldThe Oakland Athletics have acquired left-hander Felix Doubront from Toronto for cash after he was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Wednesday. The clubs announced the trade … Matt Spiegel on baseball: The White Sox are suddenly in the …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dga4Mh via IFTTT

A’s acquire lefty Felix Doubront from Toronto for cashChicago Daily HeraldThe Oakland Athletics have acquired left-hander Felix Doubront from Toronto for cash after he was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Wednesday. The clubs announced the trade … Matt Spiegel on baseball: The White Sox are suddenly in the …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dga4Mh via IFTTT

Jared Goff, California Golden Bears quarterback, not fazed by Heisman hype: VideoOregonLive.comBURBANK, California — Jared Goff already holds 19 California school records and has morphed from a freshman starter on a 1-11 team to a Heisman contender and projected first-round NFL Draft pick as a junior. And many expect him to help the Golden …Goff […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dga4Mt via IFTTT

Jared Goff, California Golden Bears quarterback, not fazed by Heisman hype: VideoOregonLive.comBURBANK, California — Jared Goff already holds 19 California school records and has morphed from a freshman starter on a 1-11 team to a Heisman contender and projected first-round NFL Draft pick as a junior. And many expect him to help the Golden …Goff […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JWLaOD via IFTTT

A’s acquire lefty Felix Doubront from Toronto for cashChicago Daily HeraldThe Oakland Athletics have acquired left-hander Felix Doubront from Toronto for cash after he was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Wednesday. The clubs announced the trade … Matt Spiegel on baseball: The White Sox are suddenly in the …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dga4Mh via IFTTT

A’s acquire lefty Felix Doubront from Toronto for cashChicago Daily HeraldThe Oakland Athletics have acquired left-hander Felix Doubront from Toronto for cash after he was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Wednesday. The clubs announced the trade … Matt Spiegel on baseball: The White Sox are suddenly in the …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dga4Mh via IFTTT

A’s don’t support Oakland/Alameda County Coliseum buyoutContra Costa TimesAs local leaders met Friday to discuss a city buyout of the county’s share of the 120-acre site in East Oakland, A’s owner Lew Wolff said he was not supportive of a buyout and did not think it would simplify talks for a new A’s stadium on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IeBhvn via IFTTT

A’s don’t support Oakland/Alameda County Coliseum buyoutContra Costa TimesAs local leaders met Friday to discuss a city buyout of the county’s share of the 120-acre site in East Oakland, A’s owner Lew Wolff said he was not supportive of a buyout and did not think it would simplify talks for a new A’s stadium on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MAqSiY via IFTTT

Comal team opening The Advocate in BerkeleySan Jose Mercury News (blog)Co-owners John Paluska and Andrew Hoffman are getting ready to introduce diners to their second Berkeley venture, The Advocate, and it will be a world apart. Geographically, they’re staying close — the historic Wright’s Garage building in Berkeley’s …Bites: The Advocate, Source Mini replacementBerkeleyside all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eILfN7 via IFTTT

Comal team opening The Advocate in BerkeleySan Jose Mercury News (blog)Co-owners John Paluska and Andrew Hoffman are getting ready to introduce diners to their second Berkeley venture, The Advocate, and it will be a world apart. Geographically, they’re staying close — the historic Wright’s Garage building in Berkeley’s …Bites: The Advocate, Source Mini replacementBerkeleyside all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eILfN7 via IFTTT

A’s don’t support Oakland/Alameda County Coliseum buyoutContra Costa TimesAs local leaders met Friday to discuss a city buyout of the county’s share of the 120-acre site in East Oakland, A’s owner Lew Wolff said he was not supportive of a buyout and did not think it would simplify talks for a new A’s stadium on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IeBhvn via IFTTT

A’s don’t support Oakland/Alameda County Coliseum buyoutContra Costa TimesAs local leaders met Friday to discuss a city buyout of the county’s share of the 120-acre site in East Oakland, A’s owner Lew Wolff said he was not supportive of a buyout and did not think it would simplify talks for a new A’s stadium on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MAqSiY via IFTTT

Comal team opening The Advocate in BerkeleySan Jose Mercury News (blog)Co-owners John Paluska and Andrew Hoffman are getting ready to introduce diners to their second Berkeley venture, The Advocate, and it will be a world apart. Geographically, they’re staying close — the historic Wright’s Garage building in Berkeley’s …Bites: The Advocate, Source Mini replacementBerkeleyside all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eILfN7 via IFTTT

Comal team opening The Advocate in BerkeleySan Jose Mercury News (blog)Co-owners John Paluska and Andrew Hoffman are getting ready to introduce diners to their second Berkeley venture, The Advocate, and it will be a world apart. Geographically, they’re staying close — the historic Wright’s Garage building in Berkeley’s …Bites: The Advocate, Source Mini replacementBerkeleyside all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eILfN7 via IFTTT

The Warriors Should Be In Oakland Marc Benioff ! - Video This is part two of my vlog series to Marc Benioff on why the Golden State Warriors should be called the Oakland Warriors and stay in Oakland. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/cWu9pHh9CQc

Warriors Should Stay In Oakland Marc Benioff - Video The Golden State Warriors should drop their plans to build a stadium in San Francisco. This is my blog to SalesForce Founder Marc Benioff. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/hXyMbyK7sog

Weekend pioneers embrace DIY workshopsSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)These next-wave Bay Area agrarians have spawned a tsunami of workshops, meet-ups, support groups, festivals, books and gear. … In San Francisco, the nonprofit community classroom 18 Reasons offers intensive canning sessions and “foodsmith” workshops … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHDqqU via IFTTT

Graveman, Salazar Battle In OaklandCBS LocalOAKLAND, CA – JULY 30: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics and Eric Sogard #28 are unable to field a ground ball hit off the bat of Francisco Lindor (not pictured) of the Cleveland Indians for a single during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on …Indians beat Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dfd3on via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: 5 Players on Roster Bubble Who Should Make TeamBleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders‘ 2015 training camp should be especially intriguing. While there are still some starting jobs left to be won, more interesting will be the battles for spots deeper on the roster that are still up for grabs. Oakland finds itself with …Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHDqay via IFTTT

What would it take for the Warriors to land Kevin Durant in 2015 sign-and-trade?Golden State of MindTim Kawakami at Talking Points takes a look at what it might take for the Golden State Warriors to land Kevin Durant in 2016 free agency. There’s no way the Warriors can find the approximate $25 million it would […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dfd37T via IFTTT

Weekend pioneers embrace DIY workshopsSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)These next-wave Bay Area agrarians have spawned a tsunami of workshops, meet-ups, support groups, festivals, books and gear. … In San Francisco, the nonprofit community classroom 18 Reasons offers intensive canning sessions and “foodsmith” workshops … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHDqqU via IFTTT

Graveman, Salazar Battle In OaklandCBS LocalOAKLAND, CA – JULY 30: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics and Eric Sogard #28 are unable to field a ground ball hit off the bat of Francisco Lindor (not pictured) of the Cleveland Indians for a single during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on …Indians beat Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dfd3on via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: 5 Players on Roster Bubble Who Should Make TeamBleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders‘ 2015 training camp should be especially intriguing. While there are still some starting jobs left to be won, more interesting will be the battles for spots deeper on the roster that are still up for grabs. Oakland finds itself with …Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHDqay via IFTTT

What would it take for the Warriors to land Kevin Durant in 2015 sign-and-trade?Golden State of MindTim Kawakami at Talking Points takes a look at what it might take for the Golden State Warriors to land Kevin Durant in 2016 free agency. There’s no way the Warriors can find the approximate $25 million it would […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dfd37T via IFTTT

YouTube Creators Want To Make Money, So What? - Video YouTube Creators want to make money from their videos and should not be shamed for that. I am responding to a Twitter Tweet by Tim Schmoyer, who says its "disappointing" to learn that YT Creators care about making money. But it is a common desire to want to make money at what you like - that is true for YouTube. But also YouTube itself has touted the virtues of making a living via its partner program. YouTube has said it wants Vlogging and video making to be the YouTubers only job. That means making money. So there! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/8lWBfkCbQn8

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan Expect Baby Girl - Video Congratulations to Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan on the news they are expecting a baby girl. Let's see how that impacts Facebook's policies going forward. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/gloC5kEHZMw

Oakland Terminal Youth Art Show Envisions and Ideal WorldEast Bay Express (blog)Gallery-goers who are not well acquainted with Oakland Terminal might be surprised to hear that last weekend the West Oakland art gallery was the venue for an expansive youth art exhibition. The gallery, a large warehouse on the corner of Union and … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MyZIcj via IFTTT

Berkeley: Donation assists UC Theatre reopening effortSan Jose Mercury NewsThe landmark building, which opened in 1917 as a first-run movie theater, will be run by the nonprofit Berkeley Music Group and will be renamed the Taube Family Music Hall at The UC Theatre, according to a news release from the UC Theater News.UC Theatre receives […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MyZJwO via IFTTT

Berkeley police logContra Costa TimesBerkeley police log. Contra Costa Times. Posted: 07/31/2015 12:00:00 AM PDT# Comments. FRIDAY, JULY 17. COMMERCIAL CRIME — Someone burglarized a business in the 800 block of Bancroft Way. GRAND THEFT — Items worth more than $950 were …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fPI8nA via IFTTT

2015 Football Single-Game Tickets On Sale NowCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Single-game tickets for the 2015 Cal football season are on sale to the general public now for the Golden Bears‘ six-game home schedule at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium beginning with the season-opener vs. Grambling State on …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fPI9YA via IFTTT

Oakland Terminal Youth Art Show Envisions and Ideal WorldEast Bay Express (blog)Gallery-goers who are not well acquainted with Oakland Terminal might be surprised to hear that last weekend the West Oakland art gallery was the venue for an expansive youth art exhibition. The gallery, a large warehouse on the corner of Union and … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MyZIcj via IFTTT

Berkeley: Donation assists UC Theatre reopening effortSan Jose Mercury NewsThe landmark building, which opened in 1917 as a first-run movie theater, will be run by the nonprofit Berkeley Music Group and will be renamed the Taube Family Music Hall at The UC Theatre, according to a news release from the UC Theater News.UC Theatre receives […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MyZJwO via IFTTT

Berkeley police logContra Costa TimesBerkeley police log. Contra Costa Times. Posted: 07/31/2015 12:00:00 AM PDT# Comments. FRIDAY, JULY 17. COMMERCIAL CRIME — Someone burglarized a business in the 800 block of Bancroft Way. GRAND THEFT — Items worth more than $950 were …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fPI8nA via IFTTT

2015 Football Single-Game Tickets On Sale NowCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Single-game tickets for the 2015 Cal football season are on sale to the general public now for the Golden Bears‘ six-game home schedule at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium beginning with the season-opener vs. Grambling State on …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fPI9YA via IFTTT

Video Shows Sam DuBose Murdered By Ray Tensing Of University Of Cincinnati Police - Video A video clearly shows how University Of Cincinnati Police Officer Ray Tensing killed an unarmed 43-year old black man named Samuel DuBose during a routine traffic stop. You can hear Tensing ask him to get out of the car and when Sam just goes to get his keys to turn off the car, Tensing says " what is that?" and shoots him in the head. Then Tensing runs away from him and then comes back to the car where DuBose is dead, and makes up a story saying DuBose grazed or hit him with the car. This is awful. Tensing was charged with murder. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Zv9UNcspHTs

Houston Astros Trade for Carlos Gomez #MLBTradeDeadline - Ants Rants - Video Houston Astros Trade for Carlos Gomez #MLBTradeDeadline - Ants Rants The New York Mets drop the ball and the Houston Astros swoop in and trade for CF Carlos Gomez and pitcher Mike Fiers! What do you think about the trade? Facebook Page- http://ift.tt/1Kud61Q Follow me on twitter @AntsRants62 Follow me on Instagram @AntsRants62 Visit our blog Zennie62.com here: http://ift.tt/1d6iMwr via IFTTT http://youtu.be/tIELlzFjJrY

Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson Agree to Extension - Ants Rants - Video Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson Agree to Extension - Ants Rants Breaking news here at Ants Rants! Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson agree to a contract extension! What are your thoughts on the deal? Facebook Page- http://ift.tt/1Kud61Q Follow me on twitter @AntsRants62 Follow me on Instagram @AntsRants62 Visit our blog Zennie62.com here: http://ift.tt/1d6iMwr via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Eej6IIoLuuw

UC Berkeley researchers miss the mark on minimum wage increasesSacramento BeeVoters approved the wage hike last fall, after an aggressive campaign by Bay Area labor unions and a UC Berkeley study suggesting minimal costs. In hindsight, it’s clear that the UC Berkeley report got it wrong, and spectacularly so. The clues came …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DeI0sh via IFTTT

Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Santana carry Cleveland Indians to victory over …cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — Carlos Carrasco threw a two-hitter and Carlos Santana hit a two-run homer as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics, 3-1, Thursday night at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Tribe shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-4 …Indians get third straight complete game in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OSlyqv via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders‘ Weakest Position Heading into Training CampBleacher ReportIt’s a disservice to the Oakland Raiders fanbase to portray the roster as one filled with nothing but All-Pro players and Pro Bowlers. Let’s not pretend every position stands as strong as the next. Often we don’t question general managers, head coaches … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DeHY3L via IFTTT

UC Berkeley researchers miss the mark on minimum wage increasesSacramento BeeVoters approved the wage hike last fall, after an aggressive campaign by Bay Area labor unions and a UC Berkeley study suggesting minimal costs. In hindsight, it’s clear that the UC Berkeley report got it wrong, and spectacularly so. The clues came …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DeI0sh via IFTTT

Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Santana carry Cleveland Indians to victory over …cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — Carlos Carrasco threw a two-hitter and Carlos Santana hit a two-run homer as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics, 3-1, Thursday night at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Tribe shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-4 …Indians get third straight complete game in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OSlyqv via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders‘ Weakest Position Heading into Training CampBleacher ReportIt’s a disservice to the Oakland Raiders fanbase to portray the roster as one filled with nothing but All-Pro players and Pro Bowlers. Let’s not pretend every position stands as strong as the next. Often we don’t question general managers, head coaches … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DeHY3L via IFTTT

Term Limit Initiative for Alameda County Supervisors Filed with RegistrarEast Bay ExpressIn the East Bay, a seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors is the closest thing to a lifetime appointment on the US Supreme Court. … Supervisor Keith Carson, with 22 years of service, is the longest-serving member of the board. He was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SQn1Ok via IFTTT

Term Limit Initiative for Alameda County Supervisors Filed with RegistrarEast Bay ExpressIn the East Bay, a seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors is the closest thing to a lifetime appointment on the US Supreme Court. … Supervisor Keith Carson, with 22 years of service, is the longest-serving member of the board. He was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SQn1Ok via IFTTT

Star Freshman Jaylen Brown Says Cal Golden Bears Can Win It AllHoops HabitFor the past two seasons, Cal has missed the NCAA Tournament after accruing an 18-15 record in 2014-15 and a 21-14 record in 2013-14. But reason for such optimism comes from Brown — the Golden Bears‘ most highly touted incoming freshman and …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ic2q2f via IFTTT

Berkeley fire chief named interim deputy city managerContra Costa TimesBERKELEY — Interim City Manager Dee Williams-Ripley has appointed Fire Chief Gil Dong as interim deputy city manager. Williams-Ripley, the former deputy city manager who became interim city manager June 24, also is appointing an interim fire chief, …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ic3EKA via IFTTT

Najmi sees gay baiting in City Council raceTimesLedgerNajmi is squaring off against Rebecca Lynch, who took leave from working for Mayor Bill de Blasio to make the run, and Barry Grodenchik, a former state Assembly member. Also running are Robert Friedrich and Satnam Parhar. All are Democrats and the …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ub1Vgp via IFTTT