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Two men shot in East Oakland, one while working on his carDaily DemocratPolice and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $7,5000 in reward money in the robbery-shooting and up to $5,000 in the other shooting for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. Anyone with information may call police at 510238-3326 …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KYiaGS via IFTTT

Online Extra: Political Notes: San Mateo LGBT panel co-chair steps downBay Area ReporterThe event is a way for bar owners, club promoters, and other entertainment professionals to thank Wiener for his support by donating to his race next year for a state Senate seat. … Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is expected to attend the Stonewall […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MYFXL2 via IFTTT

UC Berkeley: Fence around chancellor’s residence divides opinionsContra Costa TimesBERKELEY — A newly installed chain-link fence marks the path an incoming permanent barrier will soon take between University House — the landmark building where Chancellor Nicholas B. Dirks resides — and the surrounding UC Berkeley campus.and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Jt16IX via IFTTT

Clergy beseech mayor to open heart to Dyett strikersChicago Sun-Times“We are here to demand that Rahm Emanuel who is the mayor of this city, listen to what they are saying. Up until now he has treated them with scorn, treated with silence, turned his back on them. …Those of us who read the Bible, those […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MYFW9X via IFTTT

Low-flying helicopter to measure radiation in BerkeleyBerkeleysideBerkeley residents may see and hear a low-flying helicopter overhead on Wednesday as part of a federal program focused on measuring radiation levels. According to a statement published by the city of Berkeley, the helicopter is expected to fly over San … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MYFXuw via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors Kicks off Pre-Season Game vs. Toronto Raptors at San …NBC Bay AreaThe Golden State Warriors are headed to San Jose’s SAP Center for the team’s pre-season opener, marking the Dubs’ return to the court 111 days after clinching the 2015 NBA Finals, the team announced Monday. The NBA world champions will face […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MYFXus via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Rumors: Trading Sio Moore Wouldn’t Be WiseRantSportsHeading into the 2015 NFL season, it was assumed Oakland Raiders linebacker Sio Moore would be one of the key pieces to their budding defense. However, it appears he could instead be headed elsewhere after an injury-filled offseason. According to the …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MYFXec via IFTTT

Guest commentary: Oakland set to be a leader in workplace cooperativesContra Costa TimesOn Sept. 8, community members will pack Oakland’s City Hall to celebrate the City Council’s groundbreaking resolution to support worker cooperatives as a powerful tool for economic development and democratic, empowering workplaces. The resolution will … …read more From:: Oakland City Council News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MYFVTx via IFTTT

Minor Collision Between Wing Tips of Two Airplanes at Oakland International …NBC Bay AreaThere was a minor collision between the wing tips of two airplanes Sunday night at the Oakland International Airport, according to the airport spokesperson. No injuries have been reported. An Instagram photo taken by passenger Manas Gowd shows the tip … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NRRMUd via IFTTT

Man Arrested For Public Drunkenness, Parole Violation, Warrants At Oakland …CBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — BART police arrested a man for public drunkenness, a parole violation and warrants Sunday afternoon on a BART train at the 19th Street station in Oakland, police said. The incident began at about 4:10 p.m. after police got a call […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NRRKLS via IFTTT

NFL roundup: Oakland Raiders lose Menelik Watson for season, gameUPI.comArizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (3) is sacked for a seven yard loss by Oakland Raiders Mario Edwards Jr. (97) in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California on August 30, 2015. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 30-23. Photo by Terry …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JwaTjq via IFTTT

Former Golden Bear Was 2012-13 National Player Of The YearCal AthleticsNORTH PLAINS, Ore. – Former Cal golfer Michael Kim secured his PGA TOUR card for the 2015-16 season on Sunday when he finished the regular season of the Web.com Tour in 13th place on the money list with earnings of $190,243. The first 25 players […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JwaTQw via IFTTT

Khalil Mack leads way as Raiders‘ defense shines against CardinalsESPN (blog)However, Matt McGloin played in the final five-plus minutes and he led Oakland on a game-tying touchdown drive. Still, it seems like he is behind Ponder. Because of needs at other posts, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Raiders try to trade McGloin, a …Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JwaTQq via IFTTT

Cal Football Names 2015 Season CaptainsCal AthleticsCalBears.com along with the Cal football Twitter (@CalFootball), Instagram (cal_football) and Snapchat (CalFootball) social media accounts are providing extensive coverage of the team’s 2015 training camp and regular season. Fans can join in the …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JwaT33 via IFTTT

Berkeley ranks as most expensive college town in US, according to Realtor.comDaily CalifornianBerkeley ranked the highest of 300 cities throughout the country as the most expensive college town, according to the National Association of Realtors. The association’s official website, Realtor.com, published the rankings Tuesday and ranked more than … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NIlLPm via IFTTT

Berkeley Global Campus working group talks community benefits for RichmondDaily CalifornianA community working group continued an ongoing conversation with Richmond residents Thursday, discussing community benefit recommendations for the controversial Berkeley Global Campus at Richmond Bay. The recommendations, once finalized, will … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NIlLPg via IFTTT

Freshmen Shine as Field Hockey Downs Bryant, 7-2Cal AthleticsSTANFORD, Calif. — Age was not a factor Sunday as California’s freshmen shined in field hockey’s 7-2 victory over Bryant. The Golden Bear youngsters combined for six of Cal’s seven goals for the win at Stanford’s Varsity Turf. Cal improves to 1-1 on … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JFsjeY via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: Young core will excite in 2015NFL Spin ZoneThe quarterback situation in Oakland has been a mess in their years of struggles, and in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Raiders believe they found their future in Derek Carr. Carr is the younger brother of former bust David Carr, but Derek showed a lot of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JFu6Mt via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: If…And…But for 2015NFL Spin ZoneHere we take a look at the Oakland Raiders, who haven’t been to the playoffs in well over a decade and come off a dismal 3-13 showing. So can new head coach Jack Del Rio finally be the answer when it comes to reversing the fortunes of this once-proud […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Eu9sn5 via IFTTT

Gov. Bobby Jindal Predicts Donald Trump Support Will Fade After ‘Summer of …KTICLike several of his fellow Republican presidential candidates, Jindal said Trump has tapped into “anger” and “frustration” to draw his large crowds. “What the polls tell me is that nobody really has any real voters right now,” he said. Several polls …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JFu6wf via IFTTT

Oakland coach says Trent Richardson needs to turn back clock to make Raiders …AL.comRunning back Trent Richardson rushed for an Alabama single-season record 1,679 yards in 2011, and he’s going to need to show some of that form if he wants to be an Oakland Raider this NFL season. Oakland coach Jack Del Rio was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Eu9sn1 via IFTTT