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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

Bruins Nation’s Preseason Pac-12 Q&A: California Golden BearsBruins NationOur Pac-12 preseason continue with our UC brethren up north, the California Bears. Our friend Leland Wong, the Managing Editor of Cal’s one of a kind SBN site California Golden Blogs offered his time to some insights with us at BN. Check out his …California Golden BearsArizona […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JFu87c via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors: What Extension Should Harrison Barnes Get?Hoops HabitComing off the franchise’s first championship season in 40 years, the Golden State Warriors‘ top offseason priority was keeping a good thing together. After decades of bad teams and disappointment, this organization knows the importance of fielding a … …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LMjsKM via IFTTT

Oakland: Woman slain in attempted robberySan Jose Mercury NewsThe other shootings happened in East and West Oakland within a 31/2 hour period. All of the people shot are expected to recover, and none of the shootings appear to be related, police said. At 12:53 a.m. Sunday, two men barbecuing outside a home in the …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LMjvpJ via IFTTT

Oakland: Woman fatally shot Saturday nightContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A woman was killed Saturday night in a drive-by shooting on Bancroft Avenue, police said. Officers responding to a report of gunfire shortly before 9 p.m. found a wounded woman behind the wheel of a vehicle in the 5700 block of Bancroft … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KV6uEH via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders fan group host all-night tailgate party to keep team in Oaklandabc7news.comOakland Raiders fans with “Forever Oakland” are hosting an all-night tailgate party starting Saturday, August 29, 2015, in Oakland, Calif., through the start of the game on Sunday. (KGO-TV). KGO. Saturday, August 29, 2015 11:19PM. OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1X1bAbx via IFTTT

Berkeley: Man found dead Friday in Tilden Regional ParkContra Costa TimesBERKELEY — Police are investigating after a body was discovered Friday in Tilden Regional Park, according to the East Bay Regional Park District police. A visitor reported finding a dead man at about 3 p.m., police said. Park police officers and …Body Found On Trail […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1F8FZK5 via IFTTT

BERKELEY – The Cal volleyball team split a pair of matches on the final day of …Cal AthleticsMiddle blockers Lara Vukasovic and Jenelle Jordan excelled for the Bears and each was named to the Molten Classic All-Tournament Team. Vukasovic had 10 kills and two blocks during the win over Eastern Washington while Jordan registered seven […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1F8G1ld via IFTTT

University City explodes past McCluer South-BerkeleySTLtoday.comThe Lions took another step in the right direction by compiling 466 yards of offense in blasting McCluer South-Berkeley 47-8 on Saturday afternoon. “I want us to continue to get better,” Allen said. “I’m pleased right now, but we’ve got a long way to go.”. …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1F8FZK3 via IFTTT

Boureille’s Brace Powers Cal To McGuire’s 100th WinCal AthleticsSenior Celeste Boureille netted her second career brace for the Bears after scoring twice – in the 3rd and 31st minutes – to help Cal (2-1-0) earns its second win of the season. The victory also marked the 100th victory for California Head Coach Neil … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1F8G1lb via IFTTT

Gilroy City Councilman Peter Leroe-Muñoz running for State AssemblySanta Cruz SentinelLeroe-Muñoz, however, isn’t alone in the race. Fellow Democrat and Alejo’s wife, Watsonville City Councilwoman Karina Cervantez Alejo, is running as well. Both announced their campaigns unusually early. Cervantez Alejo served as Watsonville’s mayor and … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EqCeEz via IFTTT

California Golden Bears 2015 Opponent Preview: Grambling StateGolden Gate SportsThe main storyline of this game doesn’t reside with Grambling State (sorry GSU fans), but with how the California Golden Bears will start off their season. Many are assuming that this game should serve as a warm up for bigger games against the likes of … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1O0ffAj via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: First impressions of Mario Edwards Jr.isportsweb.com (blog)Half of the preseason is now in the books for the Oakland Raiders and although this isn’t enough to get a good idea how starters are coming along, it is enough to get a good look at some of the up-and-coming players from this years draft. Mario […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WZVvmF via IFTTT

2 people shot on Oakland I-880KRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — According to Oakland Police Department, two people were shot on northbound I-880 in Oakland last night. Officer Moore from OPD says they received the report of the shooting at 11:18 p.m Friday night. Four people were traveling in a …Oakland police investigating shooting on I-880 that injured […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1O0fgEu via IFTTT

Three wounded in Oakland freeway shootingContra Costa TimesPolice and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $20,000 in reward money in the freeway shooting and up to $5,000 in the West Oakland shooting for information leading to the suspects’ arrest. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238 …and more …read more From:: West […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WZVwHh via IFTTT

Cardinals vs. Raiders: Time, Channel & LineHeavy.comThe Arizona Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders face-off in the third preseason game in front of a national television audience on NBC. New Head Coach Jack Del Rio is trying to turn things around in Oakland. So far, the team has looked solid in preseason …Raiders Friday Practice ObservationsRaiders.com […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1O0fgEq via IFTTT

DNA leads to arrest in 1988 rape-murder of widow, 88Detroit Free PressBilly Joe Bennett, 55, who sometimes went by the alias Mark Eugene Holsworth, is in the Oakland County Jail, charged with first-degree felony murder and first-degree sexual assault in Barrager’s death. His next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiL8XB via IFTTT

Berkeley police warn locals of recent armed robberiesKTVU San FranciscoBERKELEY, Calif. (KTVU) — A warning was issued Friday to Berkeley residents — especially students at Cal — by Berkeley police about several armed robberies and one attempted robbery in just the past week. Police said when students come back to …Two Berkeley students robbed at […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiL8Xs via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders‘ Police Escort Through Napa Irks County SheriffNBC Bay AreaNapa County officials are not happy with the “reckless” manner in which the Oakland Police Department led a motorcade of Raiders buses out of town last week – and they’re letting them know about it. In a letter sent to Oakland Police Chief Sean Whent, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JrRgcm via IFTTT

Bob Myers says Warriors working on extensions for Barnes and EzeliCBSSports.comThe Golden State Warriors go into the 2015-16 season as the defending champions, and immediately after winning a title people start wondering if you can do it again. The Warriors will have to traverse the difficult Western Conference in order to get …Season Expectations: Harrison […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JrReBf via IFTTT

Much of Modesto area’s bounty sails from OaklandModesto BeeThe Port of Oakland has released an online video called “What’s in the Box,” meaning those freight containers stacked by the thousands on ships. Answer: an awful lot of nuts, wine, dairy goods, and other products from farms and processing plants in … …read more From:: Port […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiL89M via IFTTT

California Golden BearsArizona Daily StarThe 6-4 junior quarterback is entering his third year as a starter for Dykes and Cal, and it will likely be his last, as Goff (3,973 yards, 35 TDs, seven interceptions in 2015) is being projected already as a first-round pick in next year’s draft. If …California Golden Bears hire Andre […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JrRgcc via IFTTT

UC Berkeley Researchers Map Oakland Gentrification and DisplacementEast Bay ExpressUC Berkeley researchers at the Project For Urban Development released a study this week that pinpoints Bay Area locations undergoing rapid gentrification. The data — which incorporates property prices, migration patterns, and prevalence of low-income …and more …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JrRdgM via IFTTT

Oakland Launches New Planning Process for DowntownEast Bay ExpressThe Oakland City Council has approved similar neighborhood plans for five parts of the city, including West Oakland, the Lake Merritt Station Area, and the Broadway-Valdez district. The plans include targets for rezoning and the creation of new housing …and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiL5Lg via IFTTT

In Berkeley, a 14-story classic tower stands tallSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)Even with a slightly taller neighbor across the street, and buildings of similar height on the drawing boards, Berkeley landmark #85 will remain downtown’s figurative high point — a visual reminder that smart urbanism means building for the future as … …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1i90RvQ via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders motorcade angers Napa County authorities, who say Oakland …Contra Costa TimesA miffed Napa County Sheriff John Robertson sent a stern letter to Oakland Police Chief Sean Whent on Monday saying the Raiders motorcade — four commercial buses leaving their annual training camp — zipped through state Highway 29 just as American …Napa sheriff […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1i90UaX via IFTTT

Middle Blockers Lead Cal To Victory At Molten ClassicCal AthleticsJordan had nine kills at a whopping .727 hitting percentage while also adding three blocks. Vukasovic led the Bears with 11 kills, five blocks and four service aces. “She was doing double-duty during training camp,” Cal coach Rich Feller said. “She … …read more From:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1i90RvO via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors Rumors: NBA MVP point guard Stephen Curry to leave the …The Blow SportsWhile the Golden State Warriors are still cherishing the NBA title, MVP Stephen Curry might not stay longer with the team. The rising star will be a free agent in 2017 and teams around the NBA are willing to offer […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyMQO via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders RUMORS: Del Rio Eyeing Alabama LB Reggie Ragland Ahead Of 2016 …Headlines & Global NewsAlabama head coach Nick Saban has also, in the past, gone out of his way to praise Ragland’s maturity and leadership, so it’s likely that Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie and Chiefs GM John Dorsey will receive positive reviews from […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyMAr via IFTTT

Cal great Paul Larson to receive Glenn T. Seaborg Award: Bears morning linksSFGate (blog)“Paul is one of the very best football players in Cal Bears history,” Seaborg Award committee chair Jack Hart said in a news release. “He is also one of the finest men to have represented the University of California Golden Bears. He […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyLMQ via IFTTT