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Coach Steve Kerr talks starting lineup as Golden State Warriors hold firstMyTechBitsGolden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry makes a behind the back pass while being photographed on media day in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, September 29, 2014. Despite improvements other teams made to their rosters, the Warriors are confident after …and more …read more From:: Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1L4VubO via IFTTT

Oakland City Council lowers high-priced composting for businessesSFGateThe Oakland City Council — criticized for signing a garbage contract that made composting more expensive than throwing everything away—voted Tuesday to reduce compost rates for businesses. The city’s garbage hauler, Waste Management, must …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlYWW via IFTTT

Broncos tailgate fare with chef Jennifer JasinskiSan Jose Mercury News… to join the football party. Every Sunday this fall, chefs in NFL cities across the country will be sharing tips and tastes, so when the Oakland Raiders play the Broncos on Oct. 11, you’ll be set with suitably Denver-ish delights. … The Bay Area … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlY9m via IFTTT

Code for America awards celebrate “techquity”GCN.comOAKLAND, CALIF — As events kicked off for the Code for America Summit on Sept. 30, the city’s mayor, Libby Schaaf, spoke strongly about knocking down the digital divide between technology and government services with what she called, a digital bridge …and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlXSZ via IFTTT

Oakland: Man charged in shooting that killed 2 in Fruitvale districtContra Costa TimesPolice said the two victims were friends who worked at Oakland pizza parlors. They were attacked by gunmen outside the car and were pronounced dead at the scene. One of the victims was able to shoot back at the shooters before being killed, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlXSX via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders‘ Roy Helu Jr. to be inducted into San Ramon Valley High hall …aParently SpeakingRoy Helu Jr. is among four inductees into the San Ramon Valley High’s Athletic Hall of Fame who will be honored Oct. 15 at Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville. The current Oakland Raiders running back graduated from San Ramon […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlXSP via IFTTT

Oakland mayor fires warning letter to Uber: Welcome to our city. Now behaveThe RegisterThe Mayor of Oakland has warned taxi-ordering app Uber that it needs to behave when it moves into a new office complex in the heart of the city’s downtown. In her keynote at the Code for America Summit Wednesday morning, Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlYGl via IFTTT

Coach Steve Kerr talks starting lineup as Golden State Warriors hold firstMyTechBitsGolden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry makes a behind the back pass while being photographed on media day in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, September 29, 2014. Despite improvements other teams made to their rosters, the Warriors are confident after …and more …read more From:: Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1L4VubO via IFTTT

Oakland City Council lowers high-priced composting for businessesSFGateThe Oakland City Council — criticized for signing a garbage contract that made composting more expensive than throwing everything away—voted Tuesday to reduce compost rates for businesses. The city’s garbage hauler, Waste Management, must …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlYWW via IFTTT

Broncos tailgate fare with chef Jennifer JasinskiSan Jose Mercury News… to join the football party. Every Sunday this fall, chefs in NFL cities across the country will be sharing tips and tastes, so when the Oakland Raiders play the Broncos on Oct. 11, you’ll be set with suitably Denver-ish delights. … The Bay Area … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlY9m via IFTTT

Code for America awards celebrate “techquity”GCN.comOAKLAND, CALIF — As events kicked off for the Code for America Summit on Sept. 30, the city’s mayor, Libby Schaaf, spoke strongly about knocking down the digital divide between technology and government services with what she called, a digital bridge …and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlXSZ via IFTTT

Oakland: Man charged in shooting that killed 2 in Fruitvale districtContra Costa TimesPolice said the two victims were friends who worked at Oakland pizza parlors. They were attacked by gunmen outside the car and were pronounced dead at the scene. One of the victims was able to shoot back at the shooters before being killed, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlXSX via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders‘ Roy Helu Jr. to be inducted into San Ramon Valley High hall …aParently SpeakingRoy Helu Jr. is among four inductees into the San Ramon Valley High’s Athletic Hall of Fame who will be honored Oct. 15 at Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville. The current Oakland Raiders running back graduated from San Ramon […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlXSP via IFTTT

Oakland mayor fires warning letter to Uber: Welcome to our city. Now behaveThe RegisterThe Mayor of Oakland has warned taxi-ordering app Uber that it needs to behave when it moves into a new office complex in the heart of the city’s downtown. In her keynote at the Code for America Summit Wednesday morning, Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WzlYGl via IFTTT

Bay 101 cardroom to begin move, makeoverSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — When Bay 101’s cardroom competition reinvented itself three years ago as Casino M8trix, it went for all the dazzling flash of the Las Vegas Strip. But that’s not what Bay 101 co-owner Brian Bumb has in mind for the pending reincarnation of …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FJ17My via IFTTT

Janice Joseph-Richard to enter La. Sports Hall of FameAlexandria Town Talk1, 2010, at the age of 46, is among eight former athletes and coaches — including three from Central Louisiana — whose election into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame was announced Wednesday morning. Induction ceremonies … “She was an inspiration … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Gin7sB via IFTTT

Oakland council votes against recycling rate hike, reduces compost ratesWaste DiveLast night, The Oakland City Council approved new rates for commercial composting services, capping the services 30% below the cost of trash services. The Council also voted against a proposal to raise recycling rates by 10%, despite California Waste …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FJ17Mm via IFTTT

Oakland Residents Voice Support For Bulk TerminalGlobal Trade Magazine (blog)More than 150 Oakland residents attended a public hearing held by the Oakland City Council in support of a proposed Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal, a multi-commodity, bulk marine terminal and one component of the Oakland Global Trade and … …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Gin7c3 via IFTTT

Berkeley school district seeks postponement of approval of Harold Way high …Contra Costa TimesBERKELEY — The Berkeley Unified School District is urging a city panel to postpone approval of a downtown high-rise project, saying that concerns over its impacts on students and teachers at nearby Berkeley High School have not been addressed.Berkeley zoning board to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQQ3U via IFTTT

Cal football recruiting: Boss Tagaloa puts Golden Bears in his top 5California Golden Blogs (blog)Tagaloa is the type of recruit Cal needs to land if they want to become a national player and truly ascend on the Pac-12 ladder and compete with schools like UCLA, USC, and Oregon, who continue to land top tier talent […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQNFs via IFTTT

Mid-Week Menu: Herb n’ Chicken, Free Tapas, and El Cerrito’s Inaugural …East Bay Express1) As previously reported, the folks behind nearby Tigerlily have taken over the Epicurious Garden’s former vegan spot, the Source Mini, and rebranded it as a salad bar and rotisserie. Now, the new restaurant — Herb n’ Chicken (1511 Shattuck Ave., … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQNFk via IFTTT

Cincinnati City Council votes 9-0 for historic changes to contracting program …WCPOThe goals are based on the number of businesses in Hamilton County that are owned by women and minorities and are able and willing to do the work, said Eleanor Mason Ramsey, CEO of Mason Tillman Associates, the Oakland, Calif., consulting firm that …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQNoX via IFTTT

Duran Duran, back on top, to play Berkeley’s Greek TheatreSFGateDuran Duran’s relentless desire to stay contemporary pays off on “Paper Gods,” the British pop group’s highest charting album in more than two decades. Still operating with the four core members — singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQNoQ via IFTTT

Bay 101 cardroom to begin move, makeoverSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — When Bay 101’s cardroom competition reinvented itself three years ago as Casino M8trix, it went for all the dazzling flash of the Las Vegas Strip. But that’s not what Bay 101 co-owner Brian Bumb has in mind for the pending reincarnation of …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FJ17My via IFTTT

Janice Joseph-Richard to enter La. Sports Hall of FameAlexandria Town Talk1, 2010, at the age of 46, is among eight former athletes and coaches — including three from Central Louisiana — whose election into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame was announced Wednesday morning. Induction ceremonies … “She was an inspiration … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Gin7sB via IFTTT

Oakland council votes against recycling rate hike, reduces compost ratesWaste DiveLast night, The Oakland City Council approved new rates for commercial composting services, capping the services 30% below the cost of trash services. The Council also voted against a proposal to raise recycling rates by 10%, despite California Waste …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FJ17Mm via IFTTT

Oakland Residents Voice Support For Bulk TerminalGlobal Trade Magazine (blog)More than 150 Oakland residents attended a public hearing held by the Oakland City Council in support of a proposed Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal, a multi-commodity, bulk marine terminal and one component of the Oakland Global Trade and … …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Gin7c3 via IFTTT

Berkeley school district seeks postponement of approval of Harold Way high …Contra Costa TimesBERKELEY — The Berkeley Unified School District is urging a city panel to postpone approval of a downtown high-rise project, saying that concerns over its impacts on students and teachers at nearby Berkeley High School have not been addressed.Berkeley zoning board to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQQ3U via IFTTT

Cal football recruiting: Boss Tagaloa puts Golden Bears in his top 5California Golden Blogs (blog)Tagaloa is the type of recruit Cal needs to land if they want to become a national player and truly ascend on the Pac-12 ladder and compete with schools like UCLA, USC, and Oregon, who continue to land top tier talent […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQNFs via IFTTT

Mid-Week Menu: Herb n’ Chicken, Free Tapas, and El Cerrito’s Inaugural …East Bay Express1) As previously reported, the folks behind nearby Tigerlily have taken over the Epicurious Garden’s former vegan spot, the Source Mini, and rebranded it as a salad bar and rotisserie. Now, the new restaurant — Herb n’ Chicken (1511 Shattuck Ave., … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQNFk via IFTTT

Cincinnati City Council votes 9-0 for historic changes to contracting program …WCPOThe goals are based on the number of businesses in Hamilton County that are owned by women and minorities and are able and willing to do the work, said Eleanor Mason Ramsey, CEO of Mason Tillman Associates, the Oakland, Calif., consulting firm that …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQNoX via IFTTT

Duran Duran, back on top, to play Berkeley’s Greek TheatreSFGateDuran Duran’s relentless desire to stay contemporary pays off on “Paper Gods,” the British pop group’s highest charting album in more than two decades. Still operating with the four core members — singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FFQNoQ via IFTTT

Oakland announces expansion of police cadet programKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) – The Oakland Police Department announced plans to expand its cadet program on Tuesday in an effort to increase the number of Oakland resident who serve in the department thanks to an anonymous gift. Mayor Libby Schaaf …Oakland police cadet program to be expandedKRON4.com […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfQAKa via IFTTT

Muralist fatally shot working on Oakland community art projectKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU and wires) – The grief was raw in a West Oakland neighborhood Tuesday morning after an artist was shot to death while painting a mural. Fellow artists were in shock after having just seen one of their collaborators gunned down.Artist Shot Dead […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfQzGb via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Week 4 Stock ReportBleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders‘ Week 4 stock report features the versatile, the unproven and the inactive players from a Week 3 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. A few players have stepped into lead roles and delivered the goods in their last outing. In contrast …The Raiders have figured out how […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LORXzg via IFTTT

New state-of-the-art Oakland community center opensKRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — A new state-of-the art community center in East Oakland opened Tuesday. The East Oakland Youth Development Center had a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Libby Schaff and actor Mark Curry were there. The new … …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfQzG6 via IFTTT

Muralist Killed in Oakland While Working on Superheroes Art ProjectNBC Bay AreaA muralist working on a community project in West Oakland was shot and killed Tuesday morning as he was working on a “Superheroes” piece between artists and students. Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 3500 block of West Street at about … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LORWLB via IFTTT

Oakland announces expansion of police cadet programKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) – The Oakland Police Department announced plans to expand its cadet program on Tuesday in an effort to increase the number of Oakland resident who serve in the department thanks to an anonymous gift. Mayor Libby Schaaf …Oakland police cadet program to be expandedKRON4.com […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfQAKa via IFTTT

Muralist fatally shot working on Oakland community art projectKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU and wires) – The grief was raw in a West Oakland neighborhood Tuesday morning after an artist was shot to death while painting a mural. Fellow artists were in shock after having just seen one of their collaborators gunned down.Artist Shot Dead […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfQzGb via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Week 4 Stock ReportBleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders‘ Week 4 stock report features the versatile, the unproven and the inactive players from a Week 3 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. A few players have stepped into lead roles and delivered the goods in their last outing. In contrast …The Raiders have figured out how […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LORXzg via IFTTT

New state-of-the-art Oakland community center opensKRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — A new state-of-the art community center in East Oakland opened Tuesday. The East Oakland Youth Development Center had a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Libby Schaff and actor Mark Curry were there. The new … …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfQzG6 via IFTTT

Muralist Killed in Oakland While Working on Superheroes Art ProjectNBC Bay AreaA muralist working on a community project in West Oakland was shot and killed Tuesday morning as he was working on a “Superheroes” piece between artists and students. Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 3500 block of West Street at about … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LORWLB via IFTTT

Oakland police cadet program to be expandedKRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN) — Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Police Chief Sean Whent and Superintendent of Schools Antwan Wilson announced Tuesday that the police department’s cadet program is being expanded in an effort to increase the number of Oakland …Oakland announces expansion of police cadet programKTVU San Francisco Oakland police receive […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1N0EINm via IFTTT

Oakland police cadet program to be expandedKRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN) — Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Police Chief Sean Whent and Superintendent of Schools Antwan Wilson announced Tuesday that the police department’s cadet program is being expanded in an effort to increase the number of Oakland …Oakland announces expansion of police cadet programKTVU San Francisco Oakland police receive […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1N0EINm via IFTTT

Lakat and Goransson Open Main Draw Doubles on WednesdayCal AthleticsOn Wednesday, Goransson and fellow Cal junior Florian Lakat will play in the doubles main draw opening round of 16 against the pair of Denise Kudla from the United States and Germany’s Dustin Brown. The two Bears are coming off strong performances at …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfGHMy via IFTTT

Cal’s Tournament Runs Friday Through Sunday at Hellman & ChanningCal Athletics… from 13 schools – Arizona State, BYU, Cal Poly, UC Davis, Fresno State, Nevada, Pacific, Sacramento State, Saint Mary’s, San Francisco, San Jose State, UC Santa Barbara and Santa Clara – to compete with the Golden Bears at the annual Cal Nike Fall …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OFScOJ via IFTTT

Lakat and Goransson Open Main Draw Doubles on WednesdayCal AthleticsOn Wednesday, Goransson and fellow Cal junior Florian Lakat will play in the doubles main draw opening round of 16 against the pair of Denise Kudla from the United States and Germany’s Dustin Brown. The two Bears are coming off strong performances at …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfGHMy via IFTTT

Cal’s Tournament Runs Friday Through Sunday at Hellman & ChanningCal Athletics… from 13 schools – Arizona State, BYU, Cal Poly, UC Davis, Fresno State, Nevada, Pacific, Sacramento State, Saint Mary’s, San Francisco, San Jose State, UC Santa Barbara and Santa Clara – to compete with the Golden Bears at the annual Cal Nike Fall …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OFScOJ via IFTTT