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Oakland Raiders Free Agency Contract Preview: Safeties – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Oakland Raiders Free Agency Contract Preview: SafetiesJust Blog Baby (blog)Projecting the Oakland Raiders interest in the 2016 Free Agent safeties and their potential contracts. Safety is perhaps the most talent deficient position in the NFL and we are starting to see the massive explosion of salaries being to paid to veteran …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JSX4iX via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Fans Are Thugs, Criminals, And All Around Scary People – Golden Gate Sports

Oakland Raiders Fans Are Thugs, Criminals, And All Around Scary PeopleGolden Gate SportsThe Oakland Raiders are one of the most storied franchises in all of pro sports and their fans – the Raider Nation – is one of the most infamous. Face paint, spiked shoulder pads, Darth Vader costumes, a variety of scary masks, and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/20ASlGQ via IFTTT

Children Mourn Beloved Elementary School Principal Who Saved Students in Bus Crash – KTIC

Children Mourn Beloved Elementary School Principal Who Saved Students in Bus CrashKTIC“What she did that afternoon was a heroic act, but Tuesday didn’t make principal Jordan a hero,” Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said according to WRTV. “She had been a hero long before Tuesday.” Jordan’s daughter, Lisa Jankowski said, “My mom had a …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JSX1Uz via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders have a new home waiting for them in Levi's Stadium – USA TODAY

Oakland Raiders have a new home waiting for them in Levi’s StadiumUSA TODAYHe has steadfastly rejected the possibility of Levi’s Stadium and instead hoped to build a separate stadium in Oakland. After not making progress there, he joined forces with the San Diego Chargers to pursue a $1.7 billion shared stadium in Carson, a …Sheldon […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m7uajz via IFTTT

It's better than kitsch: Oakland Museum's white elephant sale – SFGate

It’s better than kitsch: Oakland Museum’s white elephant saleSFGateFor the shopper whose taste runs toward mohair lap blankets with images of St. Bernard heads woven in, or to the complete works of John Quincy Adams (Vols. 1-7), or to goose-shaped leather wine flasks, Oakland was the place to be on Sunday. Thousands … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QRq3Fd via IFTTT

UC Berkeley-led consortium receives grant to research nuclear energy, security – Daily Californian

UC Berkeley-led consortium receives grant to research nuclear energy, securityDaily CalifornianA UC Berkeley-led consortium of eight universities will reinvigorate the phrase “knowledge is power” after receiving a $25 million grant to research nuclear energy and security, intended to attract young scholars to the field. The U.S. Department of …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m7ubnM via IFTTT

Recounting Berkeley Heights Blizzard by Numbers – TAPinto.net

Recounting Berkeley Heights Blizzard by NumbersTAPinto.netBERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Town officials are calling the blizzard that hit Mountainside with force last weekend an “historic” storm. Here are some of the numbers that illustrate its impact: 16 — workers were brought in Friday, Jan. 22 at 9 p.m. and … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QRq3F7 via IFTTT

MRI results 'inconclusive' for Golden State Warriors center – FOXSports.com

MRI results ‘inconclusive’ for Golden State Warriors centerFOXSports.comThe Golden State Warriors are one of the best and deepest teams in the NBA, but take out any one of their main contributors and their championship chances will take a hit. Backup center Festus Ezeli isn’t one of Golden State’s four best players, but he …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m7ua3h via IFTTT

Oakland's making a big promise to its students – San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland’s making a big promise to its studentsSan Francisco Chronicle“Just providing scholarships doesn’t do it,” said David Silver, director of education for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. “Scholarships are just one piece of it, especially for lower-income students who need mentors and guidance to help navigate their … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiYCD0 via IFTTT

Berkeley: Bike Share comes to the East Bay – Contra Costa Times

Berkeley: Bike Share comes to the East BayContra Costa TimesWorthington said he is excited about the program but disheartened at Berkeley’s lack of safe bicycle routes. Pointing to Oakland and Emeryville’s green bike priority lanes, Worthington said, “We used to be on the cutting edge. We need dedicated bike …and more …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UzPpGL via IFTTT

Oakland Mills wrestling overpowers River Hill, Long Reach – Baltimore Sun

Oakland Mills wrestling overpowers River Hill, Long ReachBaltimore SunIt had been two weeks or longer since Oakland Mills or River Hill stepped on the mat for a real competition. Heading into a match between the last two county champions at Long Reach on Jan. 30, both the Scorpions and Hawks seemed anxious to battle it […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiYCCW via IFTTT

Photos: Oregon Club Hockey falls to Cal 6-2. – Oregon Daily Emerald

Photos: Oregon Club Hockey falls to Cal 6-2.Oregon Daily EmeraldOregon forward Nick Sciabarra (9) escapes on a breakaway with the puck as he is pursued by California defenseman Alex Pelletier (9). The Oregon Ducks face the California Golden Bears at the Lane County Ice Center in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30 2016.and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QPC3ar via IFTTT

Cal Finishes Third At Arizona Intercollegiate – Cal Athletics

Cal Finishes Third At Arizona IntercollegiateCal AthleticsThe third-place showing marked the sixth time in six events in 2015-16 that the Golden Bears have finished in the top three, while Collin Morikawa (71-70-68 – 209, -3) placed fourth for the top finish by a Cal player in 2015-16 and the best of the …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiQand via IFTTT

The Golden State Warriors aren't perfect, and the Sixers are the latest proof – Washington Post

The Golden State Warriors aren’t perfect, and the Sixers are the latest proofWashington PostPHILADELPHIA — The Golden State Warriors couldn’t have executed the final 22.3 seconds of Saturday night’s 108-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers any better than they did. The Warriors played a picture-perfect game of tic-tac-toe with the ball …Warriors beat the Sixers […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiQbHK via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors beat Philadelphia 76ers 108-105 in NBA basketball – San Jose Mercury News media center

Golden State Warriors beat Philadelphia 76ers 108-105 in NBA basketballSan Jose Mercury News media centerThe Golden State Warriors (43-4) beat the Philadelphia 76ers with a narrow 108-105 victory in an NBA basketball game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Klay Thompson scored 32 points and Stephen Curry had […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UzBH6P via IFTTT

Job Fair, Tech Training Programs Aim to Boost Silicon Valley Diversity – Re/code

Job Fair, Tech Training Programs Aim to Boost Silicon Valley DiversityRe/codeOn Saturday, 130 people graduated from Year Up Bay Area, the local arm of a program that gives tech training to at-risk young adults and then places them in internships at companies including Yelp, Google, Salesforce, eBay and Facebook. … he was … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiQbHI via IFTTT

Male arrested after gun incident in West Oakland – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Male arrested after gun incident in West OaklandPittsburgh Post-GazetteA male was arrested following an incident with a gun in West Oakland Saturday afternoon, a spokesman with Carlow University said. Spokesman Drew Wilson said a Carlow police officer was on patrol when the officer heard four gunshots and saw the male …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiQan8 via IFTTT

Can the Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas? There's no rule that says no – FOXSports.com

Can the Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas? There’s no rule that says noFOXSports.comOakland Raiders owner Mark Davis paid a visit to Sin City on Friday for a meeting with Sheldon Adelson, the CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Adelson hopes to build a domed stadium to house UNLV football. Davis went out to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UzBEYz via IFTTT

Why the Oakland Raiders should find a top running back in 2016 – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Why the Oakland Raiders should find a top running back in 2016Just Blog Baby (blog)After what seemed like a decade of hoping Darren McFadden would live up to his potential as a top draft pick, the Oakland Raiders decided to fully embrace Latavius Murray in 2015. A talented and young running back who had a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiQbHG via IFTTT

Berkeley County hears reports on drug court – Herald-Mail Media

Berkeley County hears reports on drug courtHerald-Mail MediaOf the 22 people who have qualified for adult drug court in Berkeley County since the program started last year, half of them “flat out declined” to participate, Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney Pamela Games-Neely told Berkeley County Council …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/20eTs22 via IFTTT

Why I (Also) Hate the Golden State Warriors – Golden Gate Sports

Why I (Also) Hate the Golden State WarriorsGolden Gate SportsJan 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) holds stands on the floor before inbounding the ball against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Mavericks 127-107.Column: It’s Time for Steve Kerr to Experiment […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/20eCPUe via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis has 'great' visit to Las Vegas – WSPA.com

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis has ‘great’ visit to Las VegasWSPA.com(KRON) – What moves to Vegas may stay in Vegas. Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis and the Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson had what they call a “great” visit Friday discussing a potential stadium deal. The billionaire owner of the Las Vegas …Raiders watchers […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m5PjLc via IFTTT

How to Draw a 'Map of Every City': Best #Cityreads of the Week – CityLab

How to Draw a ‘Map of Every City’: Best #Cityreads of the WeekCityLabThis fall, I perused open houses in my native Bay Area. I visited parts of West Oakland, the Oakland Hills, and Temescal, as well as $3 million duplexes in San Francisco. In Noe Valley, positioned in the southern area of San Francisco and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/20eCPDM via IFTTT

The Huskies Feature The Nation's Leading Scorer in Kelsey Plum – Cal Athletics

The Huskies Feature The Nation’s Leading Scorer in Kelsey PlumCal AthleticsBrittany Boyd paced the Bears with 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Cal past Washington in the 2015 Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinal. Boyd had help from Mercedes Jefflo, who chipped in 16 points, and Reshanda Gray, who added 13 …Cal women escape with […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PHFmLy via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: McKenzie confident JDR will bring success – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Oakland Raiders: McKenzie confident JDR will bring successJust Blog Baby (blog)Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is confident that head coach Jack Del Rio will bring success to the franchise in 2016. Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has had an extended stay as the first front office boss in the … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Tu78kF via IFTTT

2016 Oakland SX | In & Out – Transworld Motocross

2016 Oakland SX | In & OutTransworld MotocrossThe 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Series continues on this weekend, with round four taking place at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The rigors of racing are starting to take their toll on the competition, as this weekend’s event will be down a …#SXonFOX: Ryan Dungey looking for first-ever […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PHFmLu via IFTTT

Protesters march through city to demand justice for Mario Woods – SFGate

Protesters march through city to demand justice for Mario WoodsSFGateHundreds of protesters marched through downtown San Francisco Saturday, using the spotlight of the day’s Super Bowl City opening festivities to showcase their chanted demand for “Justice for Mario Woods,” who was shot and killed by police Dec. 2.and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OXU3g8 via IFTTT

Colorado Buffaloes vs. California Golden Bears – 1/31/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place

Colorado Buffaloes vs. California Golden Bears – 1/31/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and PredictionSports Chat PlaceThe California Golden Bears will travel to play the Colorado Buffaloes in a Pac-12 game on Sunday. The Colorado Buffaloes are 16-5 (5-3) and are coming off of a win against Stanford by a score of 91-75. Colorado has won […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/20eyMax via IFTTT

Cafe Babette's corner at BAMPFA – Berkeley Daily Planet

Cafe Babette’s corner at BAMPFABerkeley Daily PlanetBART enacted a policy to have 20 percent affordable housing at future residential developments at its stations as it moved forward with a new development in East Oakland intended to have 100 percent affordable housing. The new ….. Perhaps the …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JOIfOl via IFTTT

Father, son Warriors fans 'fish' for Steph Curry's autograph – KGO-TV

Father, son Warriors fans ‘fish’ for Steph Curry’s autographKGO-TVIt proves how cool Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry really is. The Warriors are in Philadelphia to play the 76ers and two fans were there who wanted Steph Curry’s autograph. They lowered two clipboards down on strings to where Steph was on the …Stephen Curry says […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UwZfZW via IFTTT

Could the Chargers stay in San Diego? What does that mean for the Raiders? – San Jose Mercury News

Could the Chargers stay in San Diego? What does that mean for the Raiders?San Jose Mercury NewsOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said Friday there have been no formal stadium discussions with the Raiders since NFL owners earlier this month dashed the team’s immediate hopes of moving to Los Angeles, but added that she remained hopeful a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ShS3DL via IFTTT

TED conference returns to UC Berkeley – Sacramento Bee

TED conference returns to UC BerkeleySacramento BeeThis year’s TEDxBerkeley convention, an event featuring the region’s top speakers and performers, will be held on the campus of UC Berkeley inside Zellerbach Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Saturday, Feb. 6. This year’s event is aimed at answering the … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JODynG via IFTTT

Raiders: Anywhere but Oakland? Search for new home extends to Las Vegas – KTVU San Francisco

Raiders: Anywhere but Oakland? Search for new home extends to Las VegasKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) – The search for a new home for the Oakland Raiders continued Friday. A photo posted on the Las Vegas Sands Twitter account, shows Raiders owner Mark Davis with the casino company’s owner. This news didn’t sit well with […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Q0IUZR via IFTTT

Shotaro Ban And Collin Morikawa Tied For Fourth – Cal Athletics

Shotaro Ban And Collin Morikawa Tied For FourthCal AthleticsCal moved up two spots and shaved three strokes off the number the Bears trailed the Huskies by shooting five-under par during the second round prior to the suspension of play. The Bears shot an opening round eight-over par 292 and were tied for fourth … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Q0ISRI via IFTTT

Boys basketball: Castro Valley beats Berkeley – San Jose Mercury News

Boys basketball: Castro Valley beats BerkeleySan Jose Mercury NewsBERKELEY — The Castro Valley High boys basketball team stayed in the hunt for the West Alameda County Conference-Foothill Division by roaring back from a 14-point deficit for a 83-69 victory over host Berkeley. The Trojans (14-7, 2-1 WACC-Foothill … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JODy7p via IFTTT

Oakland completes sweep of Riverdale boys – The Daily News Journal

Oakland completes sweep of Riverdale boysThe Daily News JournalMURFREESBORO — Riverdale had the second-half start it needed Friday night. It just didn’t sustain it long enough. Oakland’s boys pulled away late in the third quarter to complete a series sweep of their cross-town rival 53-40 at Johnny Parsley … …read more From:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Q0ISRD via IFTTT

Bears Snap Losing Streak With A 74-71 Triumph Over Washington State – Cal Athletics

Bears Snap Losing Streak With A 74-71 Triumph Over Washington StateCal AthleticsA pair of free throws by Anigwe and junior Courtney Range all but sealed it for the Bears, who fought hard for their second Pac-12 win in the 74-71 triumph over the Cougars in their return to Haas Pavilion. Cal improves to 11-9 overall […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Q0IUZN via IFTTT

Charge developers a fee to fund affordable housing in Oakland – San Francisco Chronicle

Charge developers a fee to fund affordable housing in OaklandSan Francisco ChronicleOakland’s City Council is poised to adopt a housing impact fee to ensure that developers of market-rate housing contribute to a fund for affordable housing, as they do in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. A city study shows that building new market … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nEdRfP via IFTTT

Conflict could cost Oakland youth shelters $100000 – Contra Costa Times

Conflict could cost Oakland youth shelters $100000Contra Costa TimesEarlier this month, the Oakland City Council approved the board’s 2016 grant recommendations with the exception of $50,000 awards to Covenant House and DreamCatcher. Those were placed on hold pending the city attorney’s investigation, which was …and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SPwGcx via IFTTT

New Bay Area restaurants: January 2016 – SFGate

New Bay Area restaurants: January 2016SFGateOne month into the new year and 2016 is already looking to be another busy one for restaurant openings around the Bay Area. From a nacho-centric eatery on the Peninsula from the founder and former CEO of Zappos to the first American outpost of a … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m2xooD via IFTTT

Landmark designation another hurdle for Berkeley Honda – Berkeleyside

Landmark designation another hurdle for Berkeley HondaBerkeleysideThe Berkeley City Council voted this week to review a decision by the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission to protect the former Any Mountain and Berkeley Bowl location, where Berkeley Honda hopes to one day open, as a structure of merit. Council … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JNnp1Q via IFTTT

Warriors' Iguodala gets the most hilarious Happy Birthday treatment – FOXSports.com

Warriors‘ Iguodala gets the most hilarious Happy Birthday treatmentFOXSports.comThe Golden State Warriors don’t need a reason to celebrate. They’re one of the best teams in NBA history, the defending champions and center of their sport. But give them a reason to celebrate — Andre Iguodala’s birthday, for example — and they will … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m2xqgc via IFTTT

'Mayor' of Hearst Pool builds sandwiches, community – UC Berkeley

‘Mayor’ of Hearst Pool builds sandwiches, communityUC BerkeleyBefore sunrise, swimmers begin arriving at UC Berkeley’s Hearst Pool for workouts, their fins, goggles and caps in tow. Like 67-year-old David Kessler, many are diehard swimmers conditioned to slip out of bed and into the cold water without much thought.and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JNnr9X via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Reportedly Exploring Move to Las Vegas – TheBlaze.com

Oakland Raiders Reportedly Exploring Move to Las VegasTheBlaze.com“The Sands leadership team let us know that officials from the Oakland Raiders are scheduled to travel to Las Vegas and tour locations around the valley for a potential new home,” Jessup wrote in the email. “They have asked us to meet them at our 42 …Oakland Raiders […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m2xqg8 via IFTTT

Bears Pay Visit to Buffs Sunday Afternoon – Cal Athletics

Bears Pay Visit to Buffs Sunday AfternoonCal AthleticsCalifornia continues with its Mountain Time Zone road trip when the Golden Bears visit Colorado Sunday afternoon. The contest tips off from Boulder at 2 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1 and KGO 810 AM. Cal is coming off a 73-64 setback at …Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P2PeQo via IFTTT

Oscar Cervantes – Warriors.com

Oscar CervantesWarriors.comFurthermore, Andrew and I are passionate about family, friends and, of course, sports (Go Warriors!). We continue to grow our relationship in many ways, and as a result, I have never felt the need to hide any side of myself from him. When I first met … …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PKsUkd via IFTTT

19 UC Berkeley-affiliated individuals make 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 list – Daily Californian

19 UC Berkeley-affiliated individuals make 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 listDaily CalifornianA parasite expert, Facebook privacy adviser and legal startup mogul are among 19 UC Berkeley-affiliated individuals to make the 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, an amalgamation of 600 game-changing individuals hailing from 20 diverse fields. The fifth … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SNG9Ru via IFTTT

UC Berkeley, Stanford researchers develop perspiration-based sensor system – Daily Californian

UC Berkeley, Stanford researchers develop perspiration-based sensor systemDaily CalifornianA team of researchers from UC Berkeley and Stanford University has created a perspiration-based sensor system that can provide information about the body. The system, as explained in the Wednesday issue of the scientific journal Nature, utilizes …Stanford-Berkeley device detects, analyzes changes in composition of sweat Stanford […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nsbwnH via IFTTT

Draymond Green, Klay Thompson join Steph Curry on All-Star team – ESPN

Draymond Green, Klay Thompson join Steph Curry on All-Star teamESPNDraymond Green and Klay Thompson will be joining reigning MVP Stephen Curry to give the Golden State Warriors a trio of All-Stars for next month’s midseason NBA showcase in Toronto. The coaches’ choices for the reserves were announced Thursday on …Green, Thompson picked, giving Warriors 3 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ns5Hqb via IFTTT

Timeline of moves in Oakland Raiders history – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Timeline of moves in Oakland Raiders historyLas Vegas Review-JournalDec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates with offensive guard Jon Feliciano (68) and guard Gabe Jackson (66) after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football …and more …read more From:: Oakland Raiders […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SNudiF via IFTTT