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Son of Oakland police officers accidentally shoots himselfSan Francisco Chronicle(02-28) 21:15 PST SAN FRANCISCO — The 12-year-old son of two Oakland police officers accidentally shot himself in the arm at his Danville home, authorities said Friday. The shooting happened at a home near Camino Tassajara and Sycamore Valley …12-year-old boy accidentally shoots selfKTVU San Francisco […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dLkKQy via IFTTT

Son of Oakland police officers accidentally shoots himselfSan Francisco Chronicle(02-28) 21:15 PST SAN FRANCISCO — The 12-year-old son of two Oakland police officers accidentally shot himself in the arm at his Danville home, authorities said Friday. The shooting happened at a home near Camino Tassajara and Sycamore Valley …12-year-old boy accidentally shoots selfKTVU San Francisco […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dLkKQy via IFTTT

Oakland: Appearing frail, owner of controversial security firm pleads with …San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Wheeled into a courtroom where she spoke reluctantly and weakly to a judge, the owner of an embattled security firm tied to former members of Your Black Muslim Bakery said she suffers from “anxiety, heart complications and depression” and no […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hLG9vF via IFTTT

Thompson: Raiders, Oakland were made for each otherSan Jose Mercury NewsOakland is on its “last chance” huh? That’s some tough talk from Raiders owner Mark Davis. The frustration over the lack of action makes sense. For the Raiders to put the East Bay atop their wish list, while the Warriors and A’s eye greener pastures, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiC7zN via IFTTT

Jerry Brown says he’d run for another term as Oakland mayorSan Francisco ChronicleThirteen candidates have filed to run in the 2014 race, including incumbent Jean Quan, former Brown aide and City Councilwoman Libby Schaaf, and City Auditor Courtney Ruby. Even if Brown wasn’t serious about running for mayor in four years, he clearly … and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fxcn0y via IFTTT

Oakland: Appearing frail, owner of controversial security firm pleads with …Contra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Wheeled into a courtroom where she spoke reluctantly and weakly to a civil judge, the owner of an embattled security firm tied to former members of Your Black Muslim Bakery said she suffers from “anxiety, heart complications and depression” …Alameda County: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eIzMpD via IFTTT

Citywide: Kaiser abandons “forbidden garden” plan in OaklandContra Costa TimesWhen Oakland Mayor Jean Quan delivers her State of the City address at 7 p.m. Thursday, one her top priorities likely won’t be to follow the City Charter to the letter of the law. Like Mayors Ron Dellums and Jerry Brown before her, Quan opts to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NdYh8h via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsThe Raiders re-signed veteran offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday, making Barnes the first of the team’s 18 prospective unrestricted free agents to be locked up before free agency begins. Barnes, who turns 32 in late April, spent the past five …Khalif Barnes signs with RaidersESPNOakland Raiders re-sign Khalif BarnesJust Blog Baby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NdYgBg via IFTTT

KTVU San FranciscoBrown, who served as Oakland’s mayor for eight years, joked that he might run for mayor again, saying that he gathered petition signatures at Oakland City Hall on Thursday and talked to “a lot of old friends.” Brown declined to comment on potential …Gov. Jerry Brown won’t say if this is his last […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1d3rlZA via IFTTT

Courtney Ruby Would Make Awful Mayor Of Oakland. Courtney Ruby Would Make Awful Mayor Of Oakland because of the way she’s handled the officer of Oakland City Auditor. Ms. Ruby has used the office and Oakland’s laws on a treacherous and all-too-personal strategy of targeting those who she believed were the most politically vulnerable, black […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dI4Ypu via IFTTT

Stranger Danger: 2 Children Approached By Suspicious Adults In Oakland CountyCBS LocalTROY (WWJ) – Police are warning parents to be on the lookout after two instances of “stranger danger” were reported in different Oakland County communities. The first case took place in Troy, near the area of Square Lake and John R roads. Troy School […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kheiIt via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleSome of that money eventually could roll back to Oakland, where a program called Elev8 is being cited as an example of the type of strategy the federal initiative could replicate. The program, which is in three other U.S. cities, provides mentoring and … and more …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hJci72 via IFTTT

KQED (blog)Mets third baseman David Wright, who we concede has got a pretty good face, prevailed over A’s second baseman Eric Sogard, the glasses-wearing avatar of Nerd Power at the Oakland Coliseum. Our analysts are still studying the final result, but we think … and more …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fw6ElI via IFTTT

Childish Gambino postpones Oakland concertSan Jose Mercury NewsHip-hop star Childish Gambino has postponed his sold-out concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland due to technical difficulties. The show, originally set for Thursday, is now scheduled for May 6. Ticketholders can just hold onto their original ducats and …Childish Gambino cancels Oakland openerSFBay all 3 news […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/OJadji via IFTTT

Courtney Ruby Runs For Oakland Mayor: SAY NO! Courtney Ruby , the Oakland City Auditor , has filed papers to run for Mayor Of Oakland. If Ms Ruby were Oakland’s Mayor, she would use the office to take out personal vendettas and advance her own prejudices. As Oakland’s Auditor, many of Ruby’s reports were politically […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jETd7Y via IFTTT

Josh Donaldson likely No. 2 hitter in Oakland A’s lineupSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — Look for Josh Donaldson to bat second for the A’s to start the season. It’s where he finished the 2013 campaign — 23 of his final 30 starts saw him in the No 2 hole for Oakland — and he’s prepared […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hnI0Zv via IFTTT

Auditor Courtney Ruby ready to fight in Oakland mayor’s raceSan Francisco ChronicleOakland residents are about to see a different side of City Auditor Courtney Ruby, who announced plans to run for mayor this week. The fightin’ side. Ruby said little last year to counter accusations of racism leveled at her by Oakland’s NAACP branch … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pAC5nx via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A bizarre yearlong federal case involving a San Jose man convicted in a doomed FBI-infiltrated plot to blow up an Oakland bank came to a quiet end Thursday with the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney all agreeing his mental illness was …Man Who Plotted To Bomb Oakland Bank Gets 15 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/N9uAFm via IFTTT

Josh Donaldson likely to hit second in Oakland A’s batting orderSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — As Thursday’s Cactus League lineup suggested, Josh Donaldson is looking at a new role for the A’s in 2014. He drove in a team-best 93 runs for the A’s last season, mostly batting third, fourth, fifth and sixth. He was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mJjHGO via IFTTT

Josh Donaldson likely to hit second in Oakland A’s batting orderSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — As Thursday’s Cactus League lineup suggested, Josh Donaldson is looking at a new role for the A’s in 2014. He drove in a team-best 93 runs for the A’s last season, mostly batting third, fourth, fifth and sixth. He was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mJjFPc via IFTTT

Kauai County hires Honolulu firm for defenseSan Francisco ChronicleHONOLULU (AP) — Kauai County says it’s hired a Honolulu law firm to defend it against a lawsuit challenging a new law regulating the use of pesticides and the growing of genetically modified crops by large agricultural businesses. The county said in a … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cY3A52 via IFTTT

Kauai County hires Honolulu firm for defenseSan Francisco ChronicleHONOLULU (AP) — Kauai County says it’s hired a Honolulu law firm to defend it against a lawsuit challenging a new law regulating the use of pesticides and the growing of genetically modified crops by large agricultural businesses. The county said in a … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mJjF1I via IFTTT

SportingNews.comSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jesse Chavez’s work for the day was over. He had pitched two scoreless innings to open the Cactus League season for the Oakland A’s, and had discussed it with reporters, including marveling at Josh Reddick’s robbery of a sure home …A’s Josh Reddick makes unbelievable catch in spring trainingSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Josh […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1bPE2Jd via IFTTT

AnglopheniaWhen you think of an ideal vacation spot, Honolulu, Hawaii comes to mind. The island getaway is filled with treasured landmarks like the Aloha Tower and Diamond Head Mountain. The Hawaiian state flag has the Union Jack on it, so we’re not too surprised … …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eC0BMi via IFTTT

Oakland A’s acquire additional infield depthSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — The A’s made a tweak in their infield depth Thursday morning when they designated Andy Parrino for assignment in order to be able to make room for Jake Elmore, acquired in a cash deal from the Chicago White Sox. Elmore, like Parrino, is a …A’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kdEnIm via IFTTT

Oakland: Teen admits killing man at BART station in San Leandro but says it …San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — One of two young men charged with murder for a shooting outside a BART station in San Leandro last year that claimed the life of a 50-year-old innocent bystander admitted Wednesday that he fired the bullet […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mHQPia via IFTTT

San Jose man to be sentenced in Oakland bomb plot, but questions of his threat …San Jose Mercury NewsA year ago, Matthew Aaron Llaneza schemed to blow up a Bank of America branch in Oakland with an SUV supposedly laden with explosive material, in hopes of somehow igniting a civil war. The Marine washout reportedly […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dEvQGT via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleWhen Oakland police Capt. Anthony Toribio heard the details of Sunday’s shooting at a McDonald’s on Telegraph Avenue, the veteran officer did something he wouldn’t have considered just a few years ago: He turned on his laptop and started typing. and more …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1epNYs6 via IFTTT

abc7news.com(KGO) — There was a Red Alert Wednesday night at Oakland’s airport where a flight was forced to make an emergency evacuation because of smoke in the plane. The video was shot by Linton Johnson, a passenger onboard the Delta connection flight, …Smoke smelled in plane at Oakland, CaliforniaKCRA SacramentoScary Landing At Oakland Airport After […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kmfp6N via IFTTT

Vator Splash conference coming to Oakland May 2014Oakland LocalWith local and national startups competing to win meetings with top VCs, an array of prominent speakers and sponsorship by major companies as well as the City of Oakland, the 2-day Vator Splash conference planned for this spring promises to shine a … …read more Source: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dCFOIS via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle(02-26) 21:28 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland police are looking for three men suspected in five robberies in three North Oakland business districts. The robberies, which police say are related, occurred at a variety of service-oriented businesses since …Police looking for suspects in series of North Oakland armed robberiesContra Costa Times all 3 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dCFJok via IFTTT

CBSSports.com“We are very enthusiastic about the opportunity… to develop this unique property, which we expect will become a transformational and vital urban, residential sports and entertainment center for [Oakland],” Colony CEO Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. said in …Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Raiders owner: 2014 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cSLMbF via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsTwo words: Michael. Vick. Whomever the Raiders line up as starting quarterback will have flaws. That’s just where they are as a franchise at this point. A big-time quarterback at the peak of his game is not coming to Oakland right now. There will be …Oakland Raiders Rumors: Michael Vick headed to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cSADre via IFTTT

Santa Rosa Press DemocratPHOENIX — Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso will take his place behind home plate in a game for the first time since suffering a concussion when he was struck by a foul tip on July 24. Jaso was given the starting nod for the spring training opener …Oakland A’s will catch John […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hiuCWs via IFTTT

Ex-Convicts Charged In Marijuana Deal Murder In Oakland Parking LotCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Two ex-convicts have been charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an Alameda man in the parking lot of a Walmart store in East Oakland in December that police said took place during a marijuana deal. Shawndale Boyd, 30, of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBvd0O via IFTTT

Piedmont, Montclair calendar: Oakland’s White Elephant Sale this weekendOakland TribuneCalifornia Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Oakland. 510-663-1358, californiaancestors.org. Crabstavaganza. Zion Lutheran School’s annual fundraising crab feed, raffle, silent auction, and more featuring special guest host Joe Tuman. …read more Source: Joe Tuman News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1emScAE via IFTTT

Honolulu-based Volta expands EV charging to ArizonaHonolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu-based Volta Industries LLC has expanded its free-to-use electric vehicle charging businesss to Arizona. Volta is now offering EV charging at 12 charging stations located at shopping centers in Phoenix and Tucson. The company’s goal is to have … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBv9xU via IFTTT

A’s Josh Reddick makes unbelievable catch in spring trainingSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Josh Reddick, a Gold Glove winner in 2012, is known for his amazing work in the field but in the Cactus League opener on Wednesday at Scottsdale Stadium, he turned in his greatest catch ever. “Without a doubt,” said Reddick, who grabbed the chainlink […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1exs9lK via IFTTT

ValueWalkWith a housing market that prices out many middle class families, lots of imported goods, and a distinct lack of competition, Honolulu tied New York City as the most overpriced city in America, reports Erin Carlyle at Forbes. The New York City. Carlyle …America’s Most Overpriced CitiesForbes all 2 news articles …read more Source: Honolulu […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1exs7u7 via IFTTT

Ex-convicts charged in Oakland pot deal murderKTVU San FranciscoShawndale Boyd, 30, of Hayward, and Damion Sleugh, 26, of Oakland, are also charged with the special circumstance of committing a murder during the commission of a robbery in connection with the shooting of 24-year-old Vincent Muzac, who was found …Ex-Convicts Charged In Marijuana Deal Murder In […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1puPQ7k via IFTTT

Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Davis: The mayor of Concord took us out and showed us a 5,000-acre site, and the funny part is the day we went out and looked at it was the windiest day of the last 10 years there. One thing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXgGR via IFTTT

Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Davis: The mayor of Concord took us out and showed us a 5,000-acre site, and the funny part is the day we went out and looked at it was the windiest day of the last 10 years there. One thing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXeyI via IFTTT

Could Gun Tracing Reduce Violent Crime in Oakland?NBC Bay Area“The proliferation of guns on Oakland streets is a terror,” Libby Schaaf said. The Oakland city council member and mayoral candidate co-authored AB 180 [PDF]. The bill would have given Oakland local control over gun registration and licensing. The plan … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXduG via IFTTT

Could Gun Tracing Reduce Violent Crime in Oakland?NBC Bay Area“The proliferation of guns on Oakland streets is a terror,” Libby Schaaf said. The Oakland city council member and mayoral candidate co-authored AB 180 [PDF]. The bill would have given Oakland local control over gun registration and licensing. The plan … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXfCH via IFTTT

Oakland, California’s Mayoral Candidate Chooses Mach 1 Development and …Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samuel (Sam) Washington, a Mayoral candidate for Mayor of Oakland, California announced selecting and using Mach 1 Development, Inc.’s (“Mach 1″) DocuTRACER from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fIkRAo via IFTTT

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to meet Friday with Chinese …MLive.comDETROIT, MI – Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and county officials are meeting Friday with a government delegation from Hai’an, China about the potential for future investment, the county announced Wednesday. At the meeting, held over …MOU with Chinese Hints at Hundreds of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fIkRAc via IFTTT

Oakland, California’s Mayoral Candidate Chooses Mach 1 Development and …GlobeNewswire (press release)OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samuel (Sam) Washington, a Mayoral candidate for Mayor of Oakland, California announced selecting and using Mach 1 Development, Inc.’s (“Mach 1″) DocuTRACER from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hgYRgo via IFTTT

Oakland, California’s Mayoral Candidate Chooses Mach 1 Development and …GlobeNewswire (press release)OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samuel (Sam) Washington, a Mayoral candidate for Mayor of Oakland, California announced selecting and using Mach 1 Development, Inc.’s (“Mach 1″) DocuTRACER from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hgYNNK via IFTTT

Oakland, California’s Mayoral Candidate Chooses Mach 1 Development and …GlobeNewswire (press release)OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samuel (Sam) Washington, a Mayoral candidate for Mayor of Oakland, California announced selecting and using Mach 1 Development, Inc.’s (“Mach 1″) DocuTRACER from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hgYO4e via IFTTT

Piedmont/Montclair What’s Happening: Oakland Strokes registration for rowing …Milpitas PostOakland Strokes — Registration open for rowing clinics for boys and girls grades 6-12, all levels of experience welcome. From 4:00-5:45 p.m. two days a week. Session 1: Through March 20; Session 2: March 24-April 24; April 28-May 29. and more …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hgYMJL via IFTTT

Piedmont/Montclair What’s Happening: Oakland Strokes registration for rowing …Milpitas PostOakland Strokes — Registration open for rowing clinics for boys and girls grades 6-12, all levels of experience welcome. From 4:00-5:45 p.m. two days a week. Session 1: Through March 20; Session 2: March 24-April 24; April 28-May 29. and more …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jAJj7A via IFTTT

Piedmont/Montclair What’s Happening: Oakland Strokes registration for rowing …Milpitas PostOakland Strokes — Registration open for rowing clinics for boys and girls grades 6-12, all levels of experience welcome. From 4:00-5:45 p.m. two days a week. Session 1: Through March 20; Session 2: March 24-April 24; April 28-May 29. and more …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hgYLW8 via IFTTT

Courtney Ruby, the Oakland Auditor, likes punishment; that’s the only logical reason available for why she elected (no pun intended) to announce that she’s back in the Oakland Mayor’s Race, after having backed out of it due to claims that she was being racist – including from this blogger. Maybe Courtney Ruby thinks memories are […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cnjeUk via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleOthers in the fray include City Councilwoman Libby Schaaf, political communications Professor Joe Tuman, Port Commissioner Bryan Parker and Quan’s friend and former police adviser, Dan Siegel. “I don’t know if it helps or hurts Quan, but it certainly …Auditor to enter Oakland mayor’s raceInside Bay Area all 4 news articles …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jAJiAz via IFTTT

Auditor to enter Oakland mayor’s raceInside Bay AreaHowever, since that time, several viable candidates have entered the race including Councilmember Libby Schaaf, former School Board member Dan Siegel, Port Commissioner Bryan Parker and San Francisco State Professor Joe Tuman. …read more Source: Joe Tuman News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hfUXUY via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis: No more excusesNFL.comOakland Raiders owner Mark Davis: No more excuses. By Chris Wesseling; Around the League Writer; Published: Feb. 25, 2014 at 09:39 p.m.; Updated: Feb. 25, 2014 at 10:55 p.m.. Friend(s) Email Your Email Send Email. By Chris Wesseling. Raiders owner: … and more …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1clOpPJ via IFTTT

Neighbors foil attempt to steal wall, Banksy muralHonolulu Star-AdvertiserNEW ORLEANS from WordPress http://ift.tt/1clOpzh via IFTTT

Why Rebecca Kaplan Would Help the Oakland Mayor’s RaceEast Bay ExpressIn the latest poll, which was commissioned by Schaaf’s campaign, Siegel was in fifth place, with 6 percent, sandwiched between San Francisco State University professor Joe Tuman, who had 8 percent, and Oakland Planning Commissioner Bryan Parker, … …read more Source: Joe Tuman News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fEHp4T via IFTTT

KTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. —. A gas odor that prompted the evacuation of Skyline High School in Oakland Tuesday morning was believed to have originated from science equipment and not a PG&E gas line, a utility spokeswoman said. It was the second time in as …Oakland: Possible natural gas leak forces evacuation of Skyline High […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fDOR0g via IFTTT

Memphis mayor traveling to anti-violence meeting focusing on young African …Memphis Commercial AppealOther featured panelists include the mayors of Milwaukee, Oakland, Calif. and Tacoma, Wash. Even as overall crime rates drop, violent crime remains a problem here. Property crime declined 20 percent in Memphis between 2002 and 2011, according to a … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ckVIHs via IFTTT

Oakland County, Dearborn announce road closingsThe Detroit NewsAccording to the Road Commission for Oakland County, a section of the inside lane of westbound Big Beaver, between Crooks and Coolidge Highway, in Troy, will remain closed through Wednesday evening. The lane was closed on Monday to make repairs … and more …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fCaNJ4 via IFTTT

Phys.OrgA new fuel cell demonstration project led by Sandia National Laboratories will feature a portable, self-contained hydrogen fuel cell unit currently in the design phase. Once completed, it will be deployed to the Port of Honolulu by Young Brothers, Ltd …New Fuel Cell Project Aims to Make Port of Honolulu GreenerNational Geographic (blog)Sandia Team Building […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dujJvP via IFTTT

As spring training games start, Josh Donaldson thinking ahead for Oakland …The Birmingham News – al.comThe first games of Major League Baseball’s spring training are scheduled for Tuesday, but former Faith Academy star Josh Donaldson is thinking about October. This October, he wants the Oakland Athletics to get past the Detroit Tigers into the World […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1du1XsQ via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsMiley Cyrus wasn’t going to conquer the world with music alone. That much was abundantly clear from her records, which combine to make Britney Spears’ catalog seem like the collected works of Johann Sebastian Bach. She’s had to travel other avenues to …Miley Cyrus brings ‘Bangerz’ concert to Oracle Arenaabc7news.comMiley ‘Can’t Be […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/Mr4dK5 via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleJoe Tuman, a San Francisco State University political communications professor who is making his second run for mayor, came in with 8 percent. Civil rights attorney and former Quan adviser Dan Siegel got 6 percent, and Port Commissioner Bryan Parker … …read more Source: Joe Tuman News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1k8Hb6v via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressThe poll had Joe Tuman in fourth with 8 percent, Dan Siegel in fifth with 6 percent, and Bryan Parker in sixth with 4 percent. 3. If the Golden State Warriors build a $1 billion arena on the San Francisco waterfront, expect ticket prices to skyrocket … …read more Source: Joe Tuman News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1k8H7Ud via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsThe Raiders signed cornerback Taiwan Jones to a three-year contract extension Monday, keeping the local product in a silver-and-black uniform through the 2017 season. “I was excited when they came to me about the extension,” Jones said in a statement …Taiwan Jones signs 3-year extensionESPNOakland Raiders re-sign Taiwan JonesFanSided6 Hidden Gems the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/Ox25T4 via IFTTT

2 Investigates: Parents report troubles at Oakland schoolKTVU San FranciscoThe Oakland Unified School district was promising action Monday after 2 Investigates came to them with parent’s claims of fighting, unsupervised play and a lack of response from officials. KTVU talked to parents who say there are videos now circulating … …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1lhTm4l via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleThere’s a canine kerfuffle simmering in a quiet Oakland park. Moms and dads won’t take their kids to play in the city’s William D. Wood Park in the city’s Dimond neighborhood because, they say, dog owners have let their pooches run so wild that they … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/NtsTlV via IFTTT

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The Skinny: Oakland City Council Committees, Feb. 25, 2014Oakland LocalBE AWARE An additional item offered by Councilmember Libby Schaaf seeks to create a reserve for unfunded liabilities with $534,500. The reserve was born out of the City Council’s budget agreement last June. However, no paperwork was included in the … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cixsWk via IFTTT

Police Arrest Suspects Who Fled Oakland McDonald’s ShootingCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Police in Oakland detained two people in connection with a shooting that took place near a McDonald’s restaurant Sunday morning, police said. An alert citizen tipped officers that the suspects’ car had been spotted on Richmond …Two detained in connection with shooting near […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1enWnHK via IFTTT

Suspects detained after shooting near Oakland McDonald’sKTVU San FranciscoA man and a woman who fled the scene of a shooting Sunday morning were caught and detained by Oakland Police after authorities received a tip about the suspects. Officers responded to reports of shots fired near a McDonald’s restaurant at 45th Street …Oakland Police Ask for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hfqQMR via IFTTT

U.S. average gas price jumps 12 cents per gallonHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThe average prices of a gallon of midgrade and premium gas were $3.60 and $3.75, respectively. Diesel averaged $4.01 per gallon. EMAIL ADDRESS: More From The Star-Advertiser Honolulu gas prices back on the rise from WordPress http://ift.tt/1lcY8Qz via IFTTT

In 2012, this blogger talked to Elihu Harris after Oakland Mayor Jean Quan called for a raid on the Occupy Oakland Encapment at Oakland City Hall. I re-uploaded and released the video as its a good guide for how a good mayor of Oakland thinks and solves civic problems. Here is the original text: Even […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pe9Mer via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleJoe Tuman, a San Francisco State University political communications professor who is making his second run for mayor, came in with 8 percent. Civil rights attorney and former Quan adviser Dan Siegel got 6 percent, and Port Commissioner Bryan Parker … …read more Source: Joe Tuman News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fONzf7 via IFTTT

Monday Must Reads: Legislation Moves Forward to Limit Tenant Evictions …East Bay ExpressThe poll had Joe Tuman in fourth with 8 percent, Dan Siegel in fifth with 6 percent, and Bryan Parker in sixth with 4 percent. 3. If the Golden State Warriors build a $1 billion arena on the San Francisco waterfront, expect ticket […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1h6p80S via IFTTT

Police Arrest Suspects Who Fled Oakland McDonald’s ShootingCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Police in Oakland detained two people in connection with a shooting that took place near a McDonald’s restaurant Sunday morning, police said. An alert citizen tipped officers that the suspects’ car had been spotted on Richmond …Two detained in connection with shooting near […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1enWnHK via IFTTT

Suspects detained after shooting near Oakland McDonald’sKTVU San FranciscoA man and a woman who fled the scene of a shooting Sunday morning were caught and detained by Oakland Police after authorities received a tip about the suspects. Officers responded to reports of shots fired near a McDonald’s restaurant at 45th Street …Oakland Police Ask for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hfqQMR via IFTTT

U.S. average gas price jumps 12 cents per gallonHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThe average prices of a gallon of midgrade and premium gas were $3.60 and $3.75, respectively. Diesel averaged $4.01 per gallon. EMAIL ADDRESS: More From The Star-Advertiser Honolulu gas prices back on the rise from WordPress http://ift.tt/1lcY8Qz via IFTTT

In 2012, this blogger talked to Elihu Harris after Oakland Mayor Jean Quan called for a raid on the Occupy Oakland Encapment at Oakland City Hall. I re-uploaded and released the video as its a good guide for how a good mayor of Oakland thinks and solves civic problems. Here is the original text: Even […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pe9Mer via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Oakland’s school board is considering putting a parcel tax on the November ballot to fund improvement in its high schools. Although it’s made progress lowering the high school drop out rate and adding more rigor to its curriculum, Oakland Unified …Oakland School District considering new parcel taxOakland Local all 2 news articles […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1p3SPU1 via IFTTT

Oakland: A walk in the garden from a bee’s eye viewInside Bay AreaEddie Dunbar, President and founder of the Insect Museum of California, shows a ceaonosis butterfly at the Lakeside Park Garden Center near Lake Merritt in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. Protecting native pollinators has been one of … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/Mhzmzn via IFTTT

Security increased at Oakland elementary school because of threatKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. —. School officials are taking safety precautions at an elementary school in North Oakland Friday because there has been a threat against the family of one of its students, a school spokesman said. Oakland Unified School District …North Oakland school steps up security […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nUiPh7 via IFTTT

Oakland A’s third baseman Josh Donaldson already thinking about OctoberSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — Friday was the second day of full team workouts for the A’s, but third baseman Josh Donaldson, even at this early date, can’t help but think ahead. To October. After making it to the playoffs the last two seasons and coming […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nUiMlA via IFTTT

One killed, four wounded in East Oakland shootings ThursdayTri-Valley HeraldOAKLAND — An 18-year-old man was fatally shot and another wounded in a Thursday afternoon gunbattle in East Oakland, one of several shootings that injured three other people in a bloody five-hour period, police said. The man who was fatally wounded …Bus shooting punctuates violent day […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oYWK4n via IFTTT

Oakland LocalOakland Mayor Jean Quan and School Board Director Anne Campbell-Washington were among the 50 people who attended. AttendanceAwards14.jpg. Click here to view photos of the Oakland Attendance Awards on Facebook. Awards for promoting positive … …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oYYeM5 via IFTTT

Oakland LocalOakland Mayor Jean Quan and School Board Director Anne Campbell-Washington were among the 50 people who attended. AttendanceAwards14.jpg. Click here to view photos of the Oakland Attendance Awards on Facebook. Awards for promoting positive … …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1f0XQDZ via IFTTT

Oakland LocalOakland Mayor Jean Quan and School Board Director Anne Campbell-Washington were among the 50 people who attended. AttendanceAwards14.jpg. Click here to view photos of the Oakland Attendance Awards on Facebook. Awards for promoting positive … …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1f0XNIf via IFTTT

Oakland: Council members seek Prop 13 reformContra Costa Times“This kind of tax fairness can help cities like ours improve public safety and create new jobs.” Joining Kaplan in support of the measure are Councilmembers Dan Kalb, Lynette Gibson McElhaney and Libby Schaaf. Print Email Font Resize Return to Top … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1f0QyAi via IFTTT

Oakland: Council members seek Prop 13 reformContra Costa Times“This kind of tax fairness can help cities like ours improve public safety and create new jobs.” Joining Kaplan in support of the measure are Councilmembers Dan Kalb, Lynette Gibson McElhaney and Libby Schaaf. Print Email Font Resize Return to Top … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/Oh3gG9 via IFTTT

Bus shooting punctuates violent day in OaklandSan Francisco Chronicle(02-20) 18:49 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Two men opened fire near an AC Transit bus in East Oakland, but no one was hit in one of several shootings throughout the city. The bus shooting happened near 82nd and Bancroft avenues about 4:15 p.m. when two …Two injured […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/Oh3gG3 via IFTTT

Bus shooting punctuates violent day in OaklandSan Francisco Chronicle(02-20) 18:49 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Two men opened fire near an AC Transit bus in East Oakland, but no one was hit in one of several shootings throughout the city. The bus shooting happened near 82nd and Bancroft avenues about 4:15 p.m. when two …Two injured […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1f0QwIw via IFTTT

At city hall, Oakland can follow Berkeley’s leadSan Francisco ChronicleOne of the reasons I chose to live in Oakland instead of Berkeley was the long history of political shenanigans and guerrilla theater at Berkeley City Hall. It was the late-1990s and my thinking was, “Hey, Jerry Brown is Oakland’s mayor, the city is … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1f0QHUe via IFTTT

At city hall, Oakland can follow Berkeley’s leadSan Francisco ChronicleOne of the reasons I chose to live in Oakland instead of Berkeley was the long history of political shenanigans and guerrilla theater at Berkeley City Hall. It was the late-1990s and my thinking was, “Hey, Jerry Brown is Oakland’s mayor, the city is … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1f0QHDK via IFTTT

At city hall, Oakland can follow Berkeley’s leadSan Francisco ChronicleOne of the reasons I chose to live in Oakland instead of Berkeley was the long history of political shenanigans and guerrilla theater at Berkeley City Hall. It was the late-1990s and my thinking was, “Hey, Jerry Brown is Oakland’s mayor, the city is … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/Oh3qwY via IFTTT

Egbert Souse’s Bar, the shooting-plagued establishment on the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Mac Arthur Blvd, and the City of Oakland’s City Attorney Barbara Parker have reached an agreement that was announced just 15 minutes ago by that office. Here’s the press release announcement: City Attorney Barbara Parker and Piedmont Avenue bar reach agreement to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1d6aDoS via IFTTT

Extreme Biodiesel’s XTRM Cannabis Ventures stock is taking off on the heels of legalization of medical marijuana production and moves made made to build a 40-acre manufacturing plant in California. Shares of the startup’s stock closed 91 percent higher on Wednesday, and overall 180 percent higher since February 3rd. What started all of this was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1l0clQG via IFTTT

Oakland LocalOakland has been at the forefront of progressive food service since the Black Panthers started the Free Breakfast for Children program in 1969. That history is one reason the city was chosen to host the fifth School Food FOCUS Conference this February … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cZHGet via IFTTT

FanSidedSo who might the Oakland Raiders have on their radar for the No. 5 pick? Some pundits are voting that it will be a quarterback, while others think the Raiders will head back into the ranks of wide receivers again this year. Well, the early and …Oakland Raiders: Do’s and Don’ts in First Round of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gExFI1 via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressIf you are a tenant in a rent-controlled unit in Oakland, city law prohibits your landlord from raising your rent by more than the increase in cost of living each year. But there are loopholes in this law. For example, if the building owner decides to … and more …read more Source: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jbbHwG via IFTTT

Oakland County Business Calendar: Feb. 19-28Royal Oak Daily TribuneIn addition to Dr. Shaner, scheduled to speak are City of Rochester Mayor Jeffrey Cuthbertson, Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, and Oakland Township Supervisor Terry Gonser. Ticket price is $35 for chamber members, $40 for non-members. A corporate … …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gExDQA via IFTTT

Oakland to pay $2 million to settle crash lawsuitSan Francisco Chronicle(02-18) 16:11 PST OAKLAND — The city of Oakland is poised to pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was catapulted into a glass door when he was hit by a city public works van. Wanning Qian was among several […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1e5tobK via IFTTT

Bay Area News Group photographer robbed in West OaklandInside Bay AreaOAKLAND — A Bay Area News Group photographer was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday while on an assignment in West Oakland. The photographer was held up about 11:25 a.m. near 29th and West streets, according to police. The suspects fled the scene in a …Oakland photojournalist […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1e5tobC via IFTTT

Oakland photojournalist robbed of camerasSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Veteran Bay Area News Group photojournalist D. Ross Cameron had finished taking pictures of a lead-abatement project at a home near the corner of 29th and West streets in West Oakland when he was accosted by two men about 11:30 a.m.. The men stole … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m6Wlut via IFTTT

Oakland photojournalist robbed of camerasSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Veteran Bay Area News Group photojournalist D. Ross Cameron had finished taking pictures of a lead-abatement project at a home near the corner of 29th and West streets in West Oakland when he was accosted by two men about 11:30 a.m.. The men stole … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cWDTP1 via IFTTT

A View from Studio 3: Overlooked A’s have attitudeMLB.comPHOENIX — I’m stepping away from Studio 3 for a while. This week’s view is from the sun-splashed baseball fields in Phoenix, where the American League West champion Oakland Athletics are getting stretched out for the long haul. Under perfectly blue … and more …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cWlcuN via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Investigators believe they have identified the body found burned to death near the entrance to an Oakland hills park trail Saturday night but are not yet naming her. The victim was thought to be a woman in her mid to late 40s who lived in …Oakland police identify gender of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gBz42c via IFTTT

Oakland LocalTHE DAC IS BACK City staff needed more time to determine whether Schneider Electric is eligible under Oakland’s Nuclear Weapons Free Zone ordinance to build the second phase of the Domain Awareness Center (DAC). At stake is a $1.6 million contract … and more …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1e4V9kE via IFTTT

1 Oakland Co. suspect dead, 1 arrested in IndianaThe Detroit NewsAccording to the Waterford Township Police Township, Oakland County robbery suspects Zachary Baker and Richard Morris barricaded themselves in a room at a Red Roof Inn in Taylorsville after being traced there by Indiana state police. Police showed a … …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cmDWqv via IFTTT

Today’s Music Picks: 2 Chainz comes to OaklandSan Jose Mercury NewsI’ve seen 2 Chainz twice in concert and was impressed both times. He’s got charisma to spare and certainly knows how to rock the microphone. The hip-hop hero, who was nominated for three awards at the most recent Grammys, is currently touring in … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cUVarV via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressWith the recent openings of Hog’s Apothecary and the new super-sized Blue Bottle coffee shop, plus a New Orleans-inspired wi-fi cafe and an outpost of Trueburger on the way, the Mosswood/Lower Temescal neighborhood continues to be an area of rapid … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eLjoV7 via IFTTT

Citizens’ group threatens to sue City of Oakland over new surveillance systemsKTVU San Francisco“We see mass surveillance without any probable cause or reasonable suspicion as a violation of civil liberties,” said Brian Hofer of the Oakland Privacy Working Group, “We would seek an injunction to halt this entire project until the civil liberties … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/O2GAJz via IFTTT

Michael Colbruno Enters Oakland City Council Dist Two Race Michael Colbruno filed papers to run for the Oakland City Council District Two Race. Colbruno is a current Oakland Port Commissioner and was a long time Oakland Planning Commissioner. On paper he is the best qualified candidate between Dana King, Sokhom Mao, and Andrew Park. But […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kQctSM via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportComments. Both free agency and the NFL draft are certain to be busy and important times for the Oakland Raiders to add talent this offseason, but the trade market can be a useful tool as well. Trades in the NFL are far less common than they are in many …2014 NFL Draft: Oakland Raiders’ […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/N4X6Yd via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)The A’s claimed left-hander Joe Savery on waivers from the Phillies today, and they placed Eric O’Flaherty on the 60-day DL. Both moves make a lot of sense; O’Flaherty isn’t expected to be back from Tommy John surgery until midseason, and Savery has …Oakland claims Phillies LHP Joe Savery off waiversOaklandAthletics.comA’s transfer […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dFeZaJ via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)Kory Sheets, the reigning Canadian Football League Grey Cup MVP and newest member of the Oakland Raiders, insists he is a different running back than the last time his name dotted an NFL roster. “I’m a more complete player,” Sheets told ESPN radio …Kory Sheets eyes starting opportunity in Raiders’ “wide open” backfieldFanIQ (blog)Raiders’ […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oIY1MM via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressA coalition of low-wage workers, unions, clergy, and community organizations kicked off a campaign to raise Oakland’s minimum wage to $12.25 an hour at a morning rally in Fruitvale Village on Saturday. The campaign, calling itself Lift Up Oakland, … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jxikci via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportPerhaps, the best thing about the Oakland A’s spring training from a fan’s perspective is watching to see who unexpectedly impresses. In my spring training preview, I listed a few guys who could be the next breakout candidates, including Sonny Gray and … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1e1fuYa via IFTTT