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Rumbo al Sur closes in OaklandSFGate (blog)From Oakland-based restaurateur Jack Knowles, who also runs À Côté in Rockridge and The Chapel/Vestry in San Francisco’s Mission district, the pan-Latin concept received mostly positive reviews, including two stars from The Chronicle. In particular … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OAeq60 via IFTTT

People begin pouring in for San Francisco New Year’s Eve celebrationabc7news.comSecurity is being beefed up in the Bay Area for tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. No parking signs … Oakland and San Francisco police said extra officers will be on patrol tonight and anyone who is found firing a weapon or setting off fireworks …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PADGpM via IFTTT

Cal QB Jared Goff enters NFL draftESPNCal quarterback Jared Goff says he’s ready for the NFL. There wasn’t a singular moment when he came to that realization, but on his way to setting the Pac-12 single-season records for touchdown passes (43) and passing yards (4,719) this season, it …Jared Goff To Declare For 2016 NFL […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OAeq5W via IFTTT

Oakland’s homicide numbers rise for first time in two yearsContra Costa TimesCitywide, violent crime was down 4 percent in 2015. In addition, the number of nonfatal shootings declined 19 percent from 2014. Robberies also dropped 7 percent. Mayor Libby Schaaf said she was “deeply disappointed” about the year’s homicide numbers.and more …read more From:: Libby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OAesed via IFTTT

Eliminating tips brings unintended consequences in Bay AreaSan Francisco ChronicleSo when Sous Beurre Kitchen opened in the Mission in February, Mauschbaugh followed the example of five Bay Area restaurants that abandoned tipping in late 2014. He printed all-inclusive prices on his menu, which allowed … Allison Hopelain, who owns … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ZEbVBv via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors beat Houston Rockets without Stephen Curry Klay Thompson …FOXSports.comWith reigning MVP Stephen Curry sitting out a second straight game with a leg bruise, the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets Thursday 114-110. Not only did the Warriors show they can win without Curry, but Klay Thompson, who struggled on …Golden State […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RUcp4V via IFTTT

Shorthanded Warriors Ground Rockets on New Year’s EveWarriors.comThe Warriors capped a monumental 2015 with one of their most rewarding regular season victories of the year, picking up a 114-110 road win over the Rockets on Thursday on the back end of a back-to-back. The Dubs bounced back from Wednesday’s …and more …read more From:: Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ZEbVBt via IFTTT

From the East Bay Desk: the Top Oakland Stories of 2015KQEDThe city passed no major housing reforms this year (Libby Schaaf’s first as mayor), despite a report commissioned by the city that laid out several policy recommendations. Schaaf did create a Housing Cabinet, which has been working on developing new … …read more From:: Libby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RUcrd8 via IFTTT

Cal basketball recruiting commit: Jemarl Baker, 2017 shooting guardCalifornia Golden Blogs (blog)Cal is still looking to fill in slots for their 2016 hoops class, but 2017 is going to be a huge year with several seniors graduating the program. The Bears are already on the right path with two early commits from high school juniors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ZEbWFn via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders free agent Denico Autry wants to re-signJust Blog Baby (blog)The Oakland Raiders pass rush has been much improved in 2015, and with Khalil Mack grabbing the headlines there has been a list of strong performing underrated names behind him creating pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season. Stepping up to … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RUcoOE via IFTTT

Oakland: Woman charged with murder in businessman’s May deathContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A woman has been charged in the May 29 killing of businessman Royce V. Vaughn, who was deliberately run over with his SUV near his West Oakland home, authorities said. The suspect, Ella Colman, 24, who is charged with murder, was … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ZEbVkV via IFTTT

10 fun predictions for Oakland from personal crystal ballSan Francisco ChronicleFormer Mayor Jean Quan runs for Kaplan’s at-large seat and Nancy Nadel vies to reclaim District Two. All four lose. 10. When negotiations break off with developers over coal shipments in the Port of Oakland expansion, city officials marry a new and old … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NYqskb via IFTTT