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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