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Measles outbreak: 156 cases, possible exposure in Berkeley restaurant – Los Angeles Times

Measles outbreak: 156 cases, possible exposure in Berkeley restaurantLos Angeles TimesHealth officials are on alert after an adult with measles went to a Berkeley restaurant last Friday, as the number of cases in the California-centered measles outbreak climbed to at least 156 patients across eight states, Canada and Mexico. Those who …Possible Measles Exposure at […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1C7ztWK via IFTTT

Daniel Borenstein: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf faces tough choices fixing the … – Contra Costa Times

Daniel Borenstein: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf faces tough choices fixing the …Contra Costa TimesNew Mayor Libby Schaaf must develop a responsible long-range plan that recognizes Oakland is living beyond its means and puts the city on a course for paying off its obligations. For four years, Quan promised she would produce such a plan but […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ATwLRz via IFTTT

Pope Francis — don't skip California on your US visit – San Francisco Chronicle

Pope Francis — don’t skip California on your US visitSan Francisco ChronicleIf you’re homesick, food-journalist Javier Cabral suggests a couple of great restaurants in the area: Carlitos Gardel, an Argentine place on Melrose (great steaks cooked super juicy), and Union in Pasadena, which offers handmade seasonal pasta and what …Pope Francis — really don’t skip […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1C7ztWI via IFTTT

Bears Win 3 More Titles, Extend Pac-12 Lead – Cal Athletics

Bears Win 3 More Titles, Extend Pac-12 LeadCal AthleticsFEDERAL WAY, Wash. – No. 1-ranked California won three more individual titles at the Pac-12 Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships Friday as the Golden Bears extended their lead to a 134.5-point advantage in the race for the team title. Celina Li …Golden Medals: Total dominance have Cal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JY9sgS via IFTTT

Bears Impress on Day One of MPSF Indoor Championships – Cal Athletics

Bears Impress on Day One of MPSF Indoor ChampionshipsCal AthleticsSEATTLE – The California Golden Bears track and field team opened the first day of the MPSF Championships on Friday at Dempsey Indoor on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle. The men are aiming to defend their first ever conference …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JY9uW7 via IFTTT

Man shot dead in East Oakland – SFGate

Man shot dead in East OaklandSFGateA man was shot and killed Friday in East Oakland, police said. The victim, whose name was not immediately released, was shot near the corner of 89th Avenue and International Boulevard about 10:30 a.m. He died at the scene. Police were alerted to the …Man Gunned Down In East OaklandKRON […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JY9uW5 via IFTTT

2 sentenced to life for killing pair in Oakland home invasion – SFGate

2 sentenced to life for killing pair in Oakland home invasionSFGateTwo convicted felons were sentenced to life in prison for their roles in the slayings of a man and a woman during a 2013 home invasion robbery in East Oakland that netted items including a baseball bobblehead doll and flat-screen televisions. Joseph …Two men sentenced […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JY9uVX via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction – Bleacher Report

Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors: Live Score, Highlights and ReactionBleacher ReportThe Golden State Warriors obliterated the Toronto Raptors, 113-89, Friday at the Air Canada Centre. It wasn’t even as close as the final score suggests. Golden State held Toronto to 1-of-19 shooting in the first quarter, and led by as many as 41 points […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JY9sgN via IFTTT

Police arrest 2 more after December homicide in Berkeley – Berkeleyside

Police arrest 2 more after December homicide in BerkeleyBerkeleysideAuthorities have arrested two more men tied to the fatal shooting in West Berkeley that killed Kamahl Middleton, a 36-year-old El Sobrante man, in December. Authorities tracked down one of the men — 18-year-old Khalil Leroy Phanor of San Leandro — in …Berkeley police make two more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JY9sgL via IFTTT

A's interested in Dayan Viciedo – SFGate (blog)

A’s interested in Dayan ViciedoSFGate (blog)Oakland doesn’t have a ton of power after trading Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss and Derek Norris. Viciedo has two seasons with 20-plus homers, and he’s only 26. And the A’s left field situation right now is a little murky, with Sam Fuld, Craig Gentry …Oakland A’s rumors: Dayan Viciedo? Might […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JY9uVR via IFTTT

Citywise: Grand jury reviewing Oakland garbage contract – San Jose Mercury News

Citywise: Grand jury reviewing Oakland garbage contractSan Jose Mercury NewsIn response to the council’s action, Oakland’s longtime garbage company, Waste Management, sued the city claiming that council members had “derailed” its process for picking a garbage company. The suit claimed that the city acted unlawfully by …and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JY9s0p via IFTTT

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Has a New Chairman – Patch.com

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Has a New ChairmanPatch.comCortese, who is serving his third term as commissioner, was voted chairman by a unanimous vote during a meeting Wednesday in Oakland, MTC officials said. He has served on the commission since 2007 first as representative for the Association of Bay …Santa Clara County supervisor elected MTC chairmanPleasanton Weekly […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BKvIqJ via IFTTT

Does new year mean new free-agency approach, success for Raiders? – ESPN (blog)

Does new year mean new free-agency approach, success for Raiders?ESPN (blog)The Reggie McKenzie era with the Oakland Raiders is at a crossroads. McKenzie, entering his fourth season as the team’s general manager, is either going to start winning and prove he deserves to keep his job as the Raiders’ primary football decision … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Aincrw via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors (44-11) at Toronto Raptors (37-20), 7:30 p.m. (ET) – The State

Golden State Warriors (44-11) at Toronto Raptors (37-20), 7:30 p.m. (ET)The State(SportsNetwork.com) – The Golden State Warriors will try to put Thursday night’s debacle against the Cleveland Cavaliers behind them on Friday when they go north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Warriors fell to …Warriors-Raptors PreviewSI.com […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1vGOEDX via IFTTT

Green Jeans? UC Berkeley Researchers Working On Environmentally-Friendly … – CBS Local

Green Jeans? UC Berkeley Researchers Working On Environmentally-Friendly …CBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) – Not far from where jeans were first made, researchers at the University of California at Berkeley are reportedly working on dyes that make their familiar blue hue friendlier to the environment. According to a CNET report, a chemical … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18sMPRd via IFTTT

Female Student Sexually Assaulted On UC Berkeley Campus – CBS Local

Female Student Sexually Assaulted On UC Berkeley CampusCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — A suspect sexually battered a 22-year-old student Wednesday on the campus of University of California at Berkeley, university police said Thursday. Police said the incident took place at 4:07 p.m. Wednesday near Barrows Hall.UC Berkeley Students Protest That Due Process In Sex Assault […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FCkpht via IFTTT

Photos: Oregon Ducks fall flat against California Golden Bears, 74-59 – Oregon Daily Emerald

Photos: Oregon Ducks fall flat against California Golden Bears, 74-59Oregon Daily EmeraldCalifornia forward Reshanda Gray (21) is stopped by Oregon center Megan Carpenter (40) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the California Golden Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon on February 26, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald).Bird’s Season-High Not Enough Against DucksCal Athletics […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18sqnHV via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders to release Tyvon Branch – NFL.com

Oakland Raiders to release Tyvon BranchNFL.comA fourth-round selection of the Raiders in 2008, Branch struggled with injuries in the last two seasons, appearing in just five games and tallying 27 tackles over that span. Despite playing sparingly, Branch will have a market. The safety recorded at …Report: Raiders to release strong safety Tyvon BranchSI.com Raiders […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wnYjuj via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live Score and Analysis – Bleacher Report

Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live Score and AnalysisBleacher ReportThe Warriors are 8-2 over their last 10 outings, but that’s par for the course this season for them. They have the league’s best winning percentage, highest-rated defense and No. 2 offense. This is the third stop on Golden State’s season-high six-game … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17Cx5d7 via IFTTT

How the Raiders can meet salary cap/cash threshold – ESPN (blog)

How the Raiders can meet salary cap/cash thresholdESPN (blog)According to the NFLPA, the Raiders have spent 80.19 of the cap in cash with half of that time expired. Thus, they have to spend nearly all of their cap room in the next two years to meet the threshold. If by the end of the 2016 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1E2ihmb via IFTTT

Bears Travel to Seattle for MPSF Indoor Championships – Cal Athletics

Bears Travel to Seattle for MPSF Indoor ChampionshipsCal AthleticsSEATTLE – The California Golden Bears track & field team are in Seattle set to compete on Friday and Saturday at the MPSF Indoor Championships at Dempsey Indoor Facility, the Bears’ final opportunity to secure invitations to the NCAA meet two weeks …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17Cx5d3 via IFTTT

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Game 59: Live chat and updates … – cleveland.com

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Game 59: Live chat and updates …cleveland.comEnd of 1st Quarter – Warriors lead the Cavs, 33-32. LeBron James led the way with 13 points. Kyrie Irving has added nine points on 2-of-5 shooting. The Warriors are led by Stephen Curry’s 12 points. David Lee has added 11 points off […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17Cx4pJ via IFTTT

County Supervisor Cortese Unanimously Elected MTC Chair – Patch.com

County Supervisor Cortese Unanimously Elected MTC ChairPatch.comCortese, who is serving his third term as commissioner, was voted chairman by a unanimous vote during a meeting Wednesday in Oakland, MTC officials said. He has served on the commission since 2007 first as representative for the Association of Bay …Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese unanimously elected […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zka5pR via IFTTT

Berkeley study directly IDs climate change culprit – SFGate

Berkeley study directly IDs climate change culpritSFGateThe instruments captured more than a decade of rising surface temperatures, changes that were directly triggered by the atmosphere’s increasing burden of carbon dioxide, a team of scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Berkeley …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zigXUx via IFTTT

Berkeley, SF Indian restaurant owner owes more than $120000 to 8 kitchen … – San Jose Mercury News

Berkeley, SF Indian restaurant owner owes more than $120000 to 8 kitchen …San Jose Mercury NewsA South Indian restaurant with locations in Berkeley and San Francisco will have to pay eight of its employees a total of more than $112,000 in back wages dating back to 2011, U.S. Labor Department officials announced Wednesday. Udupi Palace […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18pYTSZ via IFTTT

Alameda County Grand Jury is Examining Oakland's Bungled Garbage Deal – PublicCEO.com

Alameda County Grand Jury is Examining Oakland’s Bungled Garbage DealPublicCEO.comThe spate of controversies that followed the Oakland City Council’s decision last August to initially award a $1 billion garbage contract to a local operator with little requisite infrastructure to handle the job has gained the attention of the Alameda … …read more From:: Oakland City […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zigXUv via IFTTT

What channel is the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors on, live … – AL.com

What channel is the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors on, live …AL.comThe Cleveland Cavaliers host the Golden State Warriors at 7 p.m. CST. The game will be aired live on TNT and live streaming will be available on TNT Overtime. The Cavaliers (36-22) have won five of their last six and 17 of their […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zigXUt via IFTTT

GameDay Preview: Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors – NBA.com (blog)

GameDay Preview: Cavaliers vs. Golden State WarriorsNBA.com (blog)After a perfect 3-0 road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers return to Quicken Loans Arena tonight to square off with the Western Conference-leading Golden State Warriors for the final time this season. Tipoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET. Cleveland (36-22) has won …and more …read more From:: Golden State […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18pYRdV via IFTTT

Turnaround in downtown Oakland – NewsOK.com

Turnaround in downtown OaklandNewsOK.com“I see real traction in what is happening in downtown Oakland,” Mayor Libby Schaaf said in an interview with the Oakland Tribune just before she took the reins from Jean Quan in January. Still, private guards and uniformed “security ambassadors” are … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Jean Quan News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18pYTmd via IFTTT

Postgame Notes: Cal-Oregon – Cal Athletics

Postgame Notes: Cal-OregonCal AthleticsCal’s 80-69 loss to Oregon on Wednesday night snapped the Bears‘ 12-game win streak against the Ducks. Oregon’s last win over Cal came on Feb. 9, 2008 in Berkeley. · Sophomore guard Jabari Bird scored a season-high with 22 points. It’s the second time … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18pYQXB via IFTTT

Postgame Quotes: Cal-Oregon – Cal Athletics

Postgame Quotes: Cal-OregonCal Athletics“In Benjamin’s case, three or four of his threes were probably because we weren’t getting long rebounds. The shot clock went down and he made a three with maybe one second left on the clock. Cook did a good job of really taking advantage of mismatch … …read more From:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18pYQXr via IFTTT

Cartoonist wonders: Is there more to Chuy Garcia? – Reboot Illinois

Cartoonist wonders: Is there more to Chuy Garcia?Reboot Illinois…and then there were two. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been forced into an unprecedented runoff against Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy”Garcia in April. The fact that Garcia’s main qualification for the job seems to be that he isn’t Rahm will …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DdOy4j via IFTTT

Cartoonist wonders: Is there more to Chuy Garcia? – Reboot Illinois

Cartoonist wonders: Is there more to Chuy Garcia?Reboot Illinois…and then there were two. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been forced into an unprecedented runoff against Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy”Garcia in April. The fact that Garcia’s main qualification for the job seems to be that he isn’t Rahm will …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DdOzVL via IFTTT

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Berkeley Crash – CBS Local

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Berkeley CrashCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — A vehicle collision seriously injured a pedestrian in Berkeley Wednesday afternoon, according to police. The vehicle struck a pedestrian and then an electrical box near the corner of Allston Way and San Pablo Avenue at 1:02 p.m., …Berkeley: Pedestrian hit by vehicle, seriously injuredContra Costa […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wgScYL via IFTTT

UC Berkeley Researcher: Pregnant Lemurs Release Different Scents When … – CBS Local

UC Berkeley Researcher: Pregnant Lemurs Release Different Scents When …CBS LocalThe study, by Jeremy Chase Crawford of UC Berkeley and Christine Drea of Duke, has been published in the journal Biology Letters. It claims to be the first evidence among any animal that a mother’s scent is different depending on the sex of the baby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DYfXN9 via IFTTT

Alameda: City Council to review process for new city manager – San Jose Mercury News

Alameda: City Council to review process for new city managerSan Jose Mercury NewsRusso became city manager in Alameda, which provided him a base salary of $215,000, in June 2011 after previously serving as city attorney in Oakland. He took over the Alameda job from Ann Marie Gallant after the council opted not to renew her […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wqHF2N via IFTTT

Why the Spurs had such difficulty with the Golden State Warrior's defense – Pounding The Rock

Why the Spurs had such difficulty with the Golden State Warrior’s defensePounding The RockWatching the San Antonio Spurs play the Golden State Warriors was a game that didn’t feature classic Spurs’ passing and uncontested three point shots. It isn’t often that a defense forces the Spurs to get away from the way they play offense. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DXWgoD via IFTTT

Oakland Tribune editorial: Must not use public funds for stadium – Contra Costa Times

Oakland Tribune editorial: Must not use public funds for stadiumContra Costa TimesThe prime issue here is not whether Oakland wants the Raiders — it clearly does. The issue is whether the city should spend public funds to entice the team to stay. One look at Oakland’s finances and the question answers itself. Do the people […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DXWegj via IFTTT

Oakland-BART Bike Station Opens; Cyclists Can Stash Their Rides For Free – CBS Local

Oakland-BART Bike Station Opens; Cyclists Can Stash Their Rides For FreeCBS LocalOAKLAND (KCBS)— You can now stow your bike free for a day at a new BART Bike Station in the Uptown neighborhood at 19th and Broadway streets. The convenient location next to the 19th Street Bart Station is a quick solution for those who […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LFVg7Q via IFTTT

Man held in killing outside market in Oakland's Adams Point – SFGate

Man held in killing outside market in Oakland’s Adams PointSFGateA suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man outside a market in Oakland’s Adams Point neighborhood, authorities said Wednesday. Luis Alfaro, 18, allegedly shot and killed Alfred Nunnery Sr., 38, outside Vernon …Oakland: Man charged in Adams Point […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BeDmrp via IFTTT

School of Chaz: The Chilled-Out Chameleon Behind Toro y Moi and Les Sins … – SF Weekly

School of Chaz: The Chilled-Out Chameleon Behind Toro y Moi and Les Sins …SF WeeklyIt’s an understatement from someone whose forthcoming album is littered with the psych- and subtle garage-rock vibes that have been a signature of Bay Area music. … What For? is the second Toro y Moi album Bundick has created while living […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BeDiYH via IFTTT

Two arrested after East Oakland chase ends in crash – Santa Cruz Sentinel

Two arrested after East Oakland chase ends in crashSanta Cruz SentinelOAKLAND — An Alameda County Sheriff’s deputy’s chase of a hit-and-run driver Tuesday afternoon in East Oakland ended with the suspect crashing his pickup truck into a fire hydrant, sending gallons of water spilling onto the street, authorities said. …read more From:: East Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LFVg7F via IFTTT

East Oakland: Bicyclist struck, killed by car – Santa Cruz Sentinel

East Oakland: Bicyclist struck, killed by carSanta Cruz SentinelOAKLAND — A bicyclist was struck and killed by a car Tuesday in East Oakland, police said. The woman was struck around 4:37 p.m. while on her bicycle at the intersection of Prune Avenue and San Leandro Street, near 98th Avenue, Oakland police …Bicyclist Struck, Killed by […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LFViMJ via IFTTT

Cal Gains First Win of 2015, Tops SMC, 18-10 – Cal Athletics

Cal Gains First Win of 2015, Tops SMC, 18-10Cal AthleticsJunior Lizz Lavie tied her personal best with five assists, a mark which is tied for second best in school single-game history behind former Bear Melissa Humphrey who notched six assists twice in her Cal career. Lavie also scored two goals, giving her … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BeDg3c via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors Honor Fallen at Arlington Cemetery – Department of Defense

Golden State Warriors Honor Fallen at Arlington CemeteryDepartment of DefenseARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va., Feb. 25, 2015 – Members of the Golden State Warriors NBA basketball team visited Arlington National Cemetery today to show support for an Army widow and pay homage to thousands of military members buried …and more …read more From:: Golden State Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BeDlUr via IFTTT

Bears and Wildcats Battle at Evans Diamond – Cal Athletics

Bears and Wildcats Battle at Evans DiamondCal AthleticsBEAR NOTES: The California baseball team (5-3) has added a three-game series versus Kansas State (4-4) this weekend at Evans Diamond, replacing the Golden Bears‘ four-game series at Arkansas that was cancelled due to weather. Cal has won four of …Courtesy: Stanford AthleticsStanford Athletics Official Site all 18 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BeDlUk via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Rumors: Signing Reggie Bush Makes Some Sense – RantSports

Oakland Raiders Rumors: Signing Reggie Bush Makes Some SenseRantSportsWith Bush now headed to the open market, the Oakland Raiders could be serious suitors for the shifty speedster. It’s all but certain the Raiders won’t re-sign Darren McFadden this offseason, and Maurice Jones-Drew was a waste of a roster spot this past …Reggie Bush cut by […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LFVfR3 via IFTTT

Bypassing voters, Inglewood approves NFL stadium (updated) – 89.3 KPCC

Bypassing voters, Inglewood approves NFL stadium (updated)89.3 KPCC“We didn’t bypass the election,” Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. said after the vote. “We acted … The San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders said they would jointly pursue the project, while at the same time continuing talks in their hometowns …Inglewood, Calif., city council approves plan […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17ZDHSU via IFTTT

A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S BLACK HISTORY/PART IV/A … – The Times and Democrat

A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF SOUTH CAROLINA’S BLACK HISTORY/PART IV/A …The Times and Democrat1974—Under pressure from the federal courts, the South Carolina General Assembly rewrote the laws to end at-large election of legislators from counties and create single member districts. This enables an additional ten … 1978—Janie Glymph Goree of …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17ZDK0U via IFTTT

No. 6 Oakland girls' hot shooting keys Region 4-AAA win – The Daily News Journal

No. 6 Oakland girls’ hot shooting keys Region 4-AAA winThe Daily News Journal“You know, we had some snow days and coach (Jennifer Grandstaff) was texting us and telling us we need to just take care of business one game at a time,” Oakland junior Shelby Gibson said. “We had to control what we had to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18lj6JT via IFTTT

Two arrested after East Oakland chase ends in crash – Chico Enterprise-Record

Two arrested after East Oakland chase ends in crashChico Enterprise-RecordOAKLAND — An Alameda County Sheriff’s deputy’s chase of a hit-and-run driver Tuesday afternoon in East Oakland ended with the suspect crashing his pickup truck into a fire hydrant, sending gallons of water spilling onto the street, authorities said.and more …read more From:: East Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18lj7xc via IFTTT

East Oakland: Fire guts two-story home – Chico Enterprise-Record

East Oakland: Fire guts two-story homeChico Enterprise-RecordOAKLAND — A one-alarm fire scorched an East Oakland home on Tuesday afternoon, a fire official said. A neighbor at 3:35 p.m. reported the blaze on the 3200 block of Davis Street, between Fruitvale and Coolidge avenues, Oakland fire Battalion Chief …and more …read more From:: East Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18lj6to via IFTTT

Could Oakland Raiders Replace Sebastian Janikowski With Giorgio Tavecchio? – RantSports

Could Oakland Raiders Replace Sebastian Janikowski With Giorgio Tavecchio?RantSportsLet me preface this by saying that the Oakland Raiders signing kicker Giorgio Tavecchio could very well be a meaningless move to fill the 90-man roster heading into spring. At the same time, it could also mean quite a bit for veteran kicker Sebastian …Signing may signal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zHSObh via IFTTT

Oakland boys go cold in loss – The Daily News Journal

Oakland boys go cold in lossThe Daily News JournalLAWRENCEBURG – In the third quarter Lawrence County’s 3-point shooters were on target and Oakland shooters couldn’t find the basket. The Wildcats outscored the Patriots 18-4 in the third quarter, as Lawrence County defeated Oakland 60-46 in the … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zHSObd via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards 2/24/15: Video Highlights and … – Bleacher Report

Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards 2/24/15: Video Highlights and …Bleacher ReportThe Golden State Warriors bounced back from Sunday’s loss to the Pacers with a solid road win over the Washington Wizards, 114-107, Tuesday night. Stephen Curry, who missed the previous contest with a sore foot, returned to score 32 points and dish out … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zHSMQG via IFTTT

The Women of Oakland Take Over – East Bay Express

The Women of Oakland Take OverEast Bay ExpressNew Mayor Libby Schaaf appears to have learned from that lesson. Late last week, Schaaf announced that she had selected Sabrina Landreth, who, like the mayor, is an Oakland native with an abiding affection for The Town. The whip-smart Landreth is … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18lj70n via IFTTT

A Year's Worth of Festivities – East Bay Express

A Year’s Worth of FestivitiesEast Bay ExpressThe San Francisco International Film Festival The oldest film fest in the Western Hemisphere is also one of the world’s most interesting, because it plays to the Bay Area’s film-loving audiences instead of to industry types with two weeks of movies you … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18lj70h via IFTTT

Curry Leads Warriors to Victory in Washington D.C. – NBA.com (blog)

Curry Leads Warriors to Victory in Washington D.C.NBA.com (blog)… as they extended their lead to nine points six minutes in. Though the Wizards’ 16 first half turnovers translated to 19 Warriors‘ points, Washington’s 53.7 percent shooting from the field kept the game close, with Golden State taking a 54-52 lead … …read more From:: Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/18lj6cH via IFTTT

How The Mayor Of Pittsburgh Hired The Most Diverse Staff In The City's History – Fast Company

How The Mayor Of Pittsburgh Hired The Most Diverse Staff In The City’s HistoryFast CompanyWeary of a scandalized former mayor who ultimately withdrew from the race, voters embraced Peduto’s promise of a “new Pittsburgh.” Peduto began by confronting the lack of diversity on every board, commission, and authority in Pittsburgh. … Among them …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DTLMq9 via IFTTT

Inglewood approves NFL stadium plan, increases lead in race to bring a team to … – OCRegister

Inglewood approves NFL stadium plan, increases lead in race to bring a team to …OCRegisterSan Diego businessman Floyd Kephart has been working to come up with financing to close the $500 million funding gap in plans to build a new stadium in Oakland. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, echoing Alameda County officials, said last week she […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AK1r7T via IFTTT

Asian-American UC Berkeley Law Student Moonlighting As Porn Star – CBS Local

Asian-American UC Berkeley Law Student Moonlighting As Porn StarCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — A UC Berkeley law student says he is passionate about representing his Asian roots in his career, but until he graduates that career is pornography. Identified only by his stage name, Jeremy Long is living a double life of sorts as … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17W5jbr via IFTTT

Asian-American UC Berkeley Law Student Moonlighting As Porn Star – CBS Local

Asian-American UC Berkeley Law Student Moonlighting As Porn StarCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — A UC Berkeley law student says he is passionate about representing his Asian roots in his career, but until he graduates that career is pornography. Identified only by his stage name, Jeremy Long is living a double life of sorts as … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17W5jbr via IFTTT

Asian-American UC Berkeley Law Student Moonlighting As Porn Star – CBS Local

Asian-American UC Berkeley Law Student Moonlighting As Porn StarCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — A UC Berkeley law student says he is passionate about representing his Asian roots in his career, but until he graduates that career is pornography. Identified only by his stage name, Jeremy Long is living a double life of sorts as … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Bqbmmy via IFTTT

Asian-American UC Berkeley Law Student Moonlighting As Porn Star – CBS Local

Asian-American UC Berkeley Law Student Moonlighting As Porn StarCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — A UC Berkeley law student says he is passionate about representing his Asian roots in his career, but until he graduates that career is pornography. Identified only by his stage name, Jeremy Long is living a double life of sorts as … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Bqbmmy via IFTTT

Shop Talk: Mountain Mike's Pizza, Kaffa Ethiopian, more – Berkeleyside

Shop Talk: Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Kaffa Ethiopian, moreBerkeleysideNEW: KAFFA ETHIOPIAN CUISINE Kaffa, the popular Ethiopian vendor who sells vegan food at the South Berkeley farmer’s market, now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Sacramento Street. Open Tuesday to Sunday, Kaffa has a short menu, selling … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Bqbmmu via IFTTT

Shop Talk: Mountain Mike's Pizza, Kaffa Ethiopian, more – Berkeleyside

Shop Talk: Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Kaffa Ethiopian, moreBerkeleysideNEW: KAFFA ETHIOPIAN CUISINE Kaffa, the popular Ethiopian vendor who sells vegan food at the South Berkeley farmer’s market, now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Sacramento Street. Open Tuesday to Sunday, Kaffa has a short menu, selling … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Bqbmmq via IFTTT

Shop Talk: Mountain Mike's Pizza, Kaffa Ethiopian, more – Berkeleyside

Shop Talk: Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Kaffa Ethiopian, moreBerkeleysideNEW: KAFFA ETHIOPIAN CUISINE Kaffa, the popular Ethiopian vendor who sells vegan food at the South Berkeley farmer’s market, now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Sacramento Street. Open Tuesday to Sunday, Kaffa has a short menu, selling … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/17W5ljw via IFTTT

Shop Talk: Mountain Mike's Pizza, Kaffa Ethiopian, more – Berkeleyside

Shop Talk: Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Kaffa Ethiopian, moreBerkeleysideNEW: KAFFA ETHIOPIAN CUISINE Kaffa, the popular Ethiopian vendor who sells vegan food at the South Berkeley farmer’s market, now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Sacramento Street. Open Tuesday to Sunday, Kaffa has a short menu, selling … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/17W5ljw via IFTTT

Keeping Maurice Jones-Drew is Pointless for Oakland Raiders – RantSports

Keeping Maurice Jones-Drew is Pointless for Oakland RaidersRantSportsWhen the Oakland Raiders signed Maurice Jones-Drew last offseason, there was hesitant optimism surrounding the decision. One year later, it’s clear the Raiders only have one option moving forward: severing ties with the aging running back. Jones-Drew … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DRiF6U via IFTTT

Previous ImageNext Image – Warriors.com

Previous ImageNext ImageWarriors.comOnce the program began, Rocketship Mosaic Principal Danny Etcheverry welcomed the Warriors to his school and introduced the rocketeers to Warriors Hypeman Franco Finn. Franco hyped up the crowd as he introduced special guest, Warriors guard, Justin … …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DRiGrB via IFTTT

NIT Bracketology: Cal basketball straddling the bubble, potential CBI top seed? – California Golden Blogs (blog)

NIT Bracketology: Cal basketball straddling the bubble, potential CBI top seed?California Golden Blogs (blog)The California Golden Bears have some work to do if they want to make it to the NIT. The latest bracket by Bracket Project has them situated around the 8th seed area, and last Friday’s bracket had them on the outside looking […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1waAPsm via IFTTT

Former Kicker Fredrickson To Appear In 'Survivor' – Cal Athletics

Former Kicker Fredrickson To Appear In ‘Survivor’Cal AthleticsFredrickson is best known for his game-winning field goal that lifted Cal to a triple-overtime victory over No. 3 USC at Memorial Stadium in 2003. He also kicked the game-winner that helped the Bears win the 2003 Insight Bowl over Virginia Tech. While … …read more From:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1waAO7J via IFTTT

Space Burger launches in Uptown Oakland – SFGate (blog)

Space Burger launches in Uptown OaklandSFGate (blog)Longtime late-night dining landing pad Giant Burger has been taken over, spruced up, and reopened as Space Burger. Known mostly for its cheap fast food, 24-hour service, and retro sign and architecture, the Telegraph Ave. shut down in December and … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17VJ3OM via IFTTT

Inglewood City Council To Vote On Plans For New NFL Stadium – CBS Local

Inglewood City Council To Vote On Plans For New NFL StadiumCBS LocalINGLEWOOD (CBSLA.com) — The Inglewood City Council could vote Tuesday night on zoning changes that would pave the way for a proposed 80,000-seat NFL stadium. Stan Kroenke, who bought a 60-acre lot between The Forum and … The plans to fast-track the …Inglewood, Calif., […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1adZA2u via IFTTT

UC Berkeley studies international education campus in Richmond – Los Angeles Times

UC Berkeley studies international education campus in RichmondLos Angeles TimesOn the waterfront seven miles from UC Berkeley, the university owns what is now an isolated and somewhat ramshackle collection of storage facilities and labs. But Berkeley’s chancellor envisions it as a future showcase for international education. …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1A3Hp4h via IFTTT

Oakland to consider department to stamp out bias at City Hall – Oroville Mercury Register

Oakland to consider department to stamp out bias at City HallOroville Mercury RegisterOAKLAND — In one of the city’s first attempts to respond to the Black Lives Matter movement that produced near nightly protests late last year, council members will consider establishing a department to stamp out racial bias throughout City Hall …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1A3HpRP via IFTTT

Lab In Berkeley Accidentally Discovers Solution To Fix Color Blindness – CBS Local

Lab In Berkeley Accidentally Discovers Solution To Fix Color BlindnessCBS LocalBERKELEY (KPIX 5) – For millions of Americans, a world without seeing color is reality. A solution for color blindness has been developed in a Bay Area lab. Marc Drucker sees the world differently. “I’m moderately to severely color blind,” he told KPIX 5.and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1adZzLT via IFTTT

Polls Are Open for 3rd, 4th, 11th Ward Races – DNAinfo

Polls Are Open for 3rd, 4th, 11th Ward RacesDNAinfoMetropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Patrick Daley Thompson, nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley; law student John Kozlar; and community activist Maureen Sullivan are all vying for Balcer’s City Council seat. A poll earlier this …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zCQpyj via IFTTT

More work delays at Port of Oakland despite backlog of cargo – KTVU San Francisco

More work delays at Port of Oakland despite backlog of cargoKTVU San FranciscoLongshore workers reported to the Port of Oakland terminals to resume the 7 p.m. night shift. Cranes moved containers off ships, making a little progress in the big backlog. Some say containers are running more than one month behind their scheduled … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Bl7uD5 via IFTTT

Warriors-Wizards Preview – CBSSports.com

Warriors-Wizards PreviewCBSSports.comThe Wizards ended a six-game losing streak to Golden State in the most recent meeting Jan. 28, 2014. They limited the Warriors to 37.5 percent shooting in an 88-85 road win and held Thompson to 13 points on 5-of-17 shooting. Bradley Beal led Washington …Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Live Stream Free: Watch […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/17tXjhV via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders NFL 2015 News, Rumors: City of Oakland Already Paying Big … – Christian Post

Oakland Raiders NFL 2015 News, Rumors: City of Oakland Already Paying Big …Christian PostUntouched was the $14 million that the city pays to stage 10 games a season for the National Football League’s Oakland Raiders and to host Major League Baseball’s Athletics in the O.co Coliseum. The funds include operations and costs related to a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Bl7uD3 via IFTTT

Oakland to consider department to stamp out bias at City Hall – San Jose Mercury News

Oakland to consider department to stamp out bias at City HallSan Jose Mercury NewsThe council has held several discussions in recent weeks about ensuring equity for all residents in response to a series of street protests that lasted for weeks following decisions by grand juries in New York City and Missouri not to prosecute white […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zbJTgY via IFTTT

Legal battles over Berkeley's main Post Office continue – Berkeleyside

Legal battles over Berkeley’s main Post Office continueBerkeleysideThe city of Berkeley is pushing forward with a lawsuit to stop the sale of the downtown Berkeley Post Office, despite the U.S. Postal Service’s claim that it is unnecessary as there is no imminent plan to sell the building, an attorney working for …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1B70SXn via IFTTT

Uptown Oakland's Classic Cars West opening eatery, beer garden – SFGate (blog)

Uptown Oakland’s Classic Cars West opening eatery, beer gardenSFGate (blog)The plan, Sarcona says, is to provide walk-up food service, plus beer and wine, which can be enjoyed inside in the car showroom or in an outdoor beer garden–style area, where he plans additional interactive art installations to go with the murals … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AEb87C via IFTTT

Re-Signing Stefen Wisniewski is a Must for Oakland Raiders – RantSports

Re-Signing Stefen Wisniewski is a Must for Oakland RaidersRantSportsLast offseason, the Oakland Raiders let their best offensive lineman, left tackle Jared Veldheer, walk via free agency. This offseason, they can’t afford to do the same thing with center Stefen Wisniewski. While Wisniewski is coming off of an average … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AEb7Ri via IFTTT

Zella's brings smiles and soul food to West Oakland – Berkeleyside

Zella’s brings smiles and soul food to West OaklandBerkeleysideEven when the display case is empty, there are still plenty of smiles at Zella’s Soulful Kitchen. The first time we tried to stop in for lunch, the counter-service restaurant was closed to a catering event. The disappointment was quickly tempered by a … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1a8FJSo via IFTTT

How the Pittsburgh Pirates want to be more like the Golden State Warriors – USA TODAY

How the Pittsburgh Pirates want to be more like the Golden State WarriorsUSA TODAY(Pirates manager Clint) Hurdle was answering a seemingly innocent question Sunday about whether he hoped to rest his best player, Andrew McCutchen, a little more this season when he casually dropped the Warriors into the conversation, with no …Pirates studying success of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AEb7Rd via IFTTT

Diablo: Past, Present, Future – Diablo Magazine

Diablo: Past, Present, FutureDiablo Magazine“Diablo’s coverage of the Livermore Valley wine and food scene put a spotlight on the reemerging historic region and its significance to the California wine industry. Diablo helped heighten the awareness of the greater Bay Area to the gem located in … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1a8FKWh via IFTTT

Oakland's New Champion – Diablo Magazine

Oakland’s New ChampionDiablo MagazineOakland’s new mayor, Libby Schaaf, 49, has never been one to retreat into her shell, despite her preference for showing up to events—including her inauguration—in a car modified to look like a giant mollusk. Schaaf grew up in the piney part of …Advocates bristle at mayor’s pitch to put S.F.’s affordable housing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1a8FJBL via IFTTT

Mayor of Detroit suburb wants third term, but must win re-election with write … – MLive.com

Mayor of Detroit suburb wants third term, but must win re-election with write …MLive.comROCHESTER HILLS, MI — A mayor can’t, under city charter rules, serve three consecutive terms in Rochester Hills without facing the extra challenge of a write-in bid for re-election. And Mayor Bryan Barnett announced Monday that he’s up for that challenge.and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1a80XQe via IFTTT

California Citrus Prices Dive As Port Labor Problems Keeps Product In US – CBS Local

California Citrus Prices Dive As Port Labor Problems Keeps Product In USCBS LocalOAKLAND (KCBS)— It may take up to two months for the Port of Oakland to recover and resume a normal schedule now that operations at nearly all West Coast seaports resumed to normal on Monday. Still that’s no consolation to local citrus growers, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D51skX via IFTTT

West Oakland Victorian damaged by fire – San Jose Mercury News

West Oakland Victorian damaged by fireSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Three West Oakland residents were displaced but none were injured early Monday when a fire badly damaged the two-story Victorian they lived in, officials said. The three, an 84-year-old woman and two men, 56 and 57, were able to get out of …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1a80UUx via IFTTT

Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland offer reward in fatal hit-and-run – abc7news.com

Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland offer reward in fatal hit-and-runabc7news.comPolice and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of a driver who struck two pedestrians on Friday afternoon, killing one of them. The collision was reported at 3:37 p.m. Friday at 32nd …Pedestrian […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1a80Xjb via IFTTT

Mom: Suspect in Facebook abduction case offered to baby-sit – Lynchburg News and Advance

Mom: Suspect in Facebook abduction case offered to baby-sitLynchburg News and AdvanceKyle Dube, center, with his attorneys Stephen Smith, left, and Wendy Hatch is in court during the first day of Dube’s trial at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor, Me., Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. Dube is charged with kidnapping and murder in the 2013 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D51s4u via IFTTT

Scouting the enemy: Oakland Raiders – Arrowhead Pride (blog)

Scouting the enemy: Oakland RaidersArrowhead Pride (blog)The Oakland Raiders have been nothing short of a disaster since going to Super Bowl XXXVII back in 2002. In the time following that appearance, the Raiders are without a playoff berth or winning season. Over the past three seasons, Oakland suffered … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1a80UnC via IFTTT

Farida Osman: A Pioneer in Egyptian Swimming – Cal Athletics

Farida Osman: A Pioneer in Egyptian SwimmingCal AthleticsOsman’s older brother, Ahmed, graduated from Cal with a degree in industrial engineering in May 2013 and had told her all about the school. Osman began emailing coaches Teri McKeever and Kristen Cunnane to express her interest in joining the Bears … …read more From:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1a80Unp via IFTTT

UC Berkeley professor designs bricks that could replace air-conditioning – Daily Californian

UC Berkeley professor designs bricks that could replace air-conditioningDaily CalifornianUC Berkeley associate professor of architecture Ronald Rael and former professor Virginia San Fratello succeeded in designing 3-D “cool bricks,” a device that could potentially replace air-conditioning systems in hot, arid climates. Working with their … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DNJCqp via IFTTT

UC Berkeley professor designs bricks that could replace air-conditioning – Daily Californian

UC Berkeley professor designs bricks that could replace air-conditioningDaily CalifornianUC Berkeley associate professor of architecture Ronald Rael and former professor Virginia San Fratello succeeded in designing 3-D “cool bricks,” a device that could potentially replace air-conditioning systems in hot, arid climates. Working with their … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Lv6UCm via IFTTT

No. 14 Cal Sweeps Gauchos, 7-0 – Cal Athletics

No. 14 Cal Sweeps Gauchos, 7-0Cal AthleticsBERKELEY – The No. 14 Golden Bears finished a long day with a 7-0 victory over UC Santa Barbara on Sunday afternoon at the Hellman Tennis Complex. California improved its record to 9-3, while UCSB dropped to 3-6 after the nonconference dual match. …read more From:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D35gDg via IFTTT

Cal Drops Final Versus UC Irvine, 6-2 – Cal Athletics

Cal Drops Final Versus UC Irvine, 6-2Cal AthleticsBERKELEY– The Cal baseball team (5-3) saw a four-game winning streak come to end, falling to UC Irvine, 6-2, Sunday at Evans Diamond in the final game of a four-game series versus the Anteaters. The Golden Bears still captured the series – winning 6-1 … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1An6kVr via IFTTT

Watch Oakland Raiders' Khalil Mack in a footrace against Florida's Dante Fowler – San Jose Mercury News

Watch Oakland Raiders‘ Khalil Mack in a footrace against Florida’s Dante FowlerSan Jose Mercury NewsImagine top prospect Florida defensive lineman Dante Fowler taking on Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack in the 40-yd dash. Who would win? Well, here is a simulation based on each player’s NFL combine performance. Check it out. …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1An6igc via IFTTT

Raiders stadium: Talks likely to end if no “significant progress” in 30 days – SFGate (blog)

Raiders stadium: Talks likely to end if no “significant progress” in 30 daysSFGate (blog)The threat of the Raiders pulling up stakes and jointly building a stadium with the San Diego Chargers in the Los Angeles area has done little to ease officials’ concerns about the use of public money for a new Raiders home in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DNdEuq via IFTTT

Sports shorts: No. 2 Mizzou wrestlers top No. 1 Iowa – STLtoday.com

Sports shorts: No. 2 Mizzou wrestlers top No. 1 IowaSTLtoday.comSan Diego mayor, Chargers owner meet • San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer said after meeting with Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos that he wants the team to stay in the city, but that he never will support a deal that the city can’t afford. The one-hour …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DNdCCW via IFTTT

Oakland Dockworkers Join Others Back in Operation – ABC News

Oakland Dockworkers Join Others Back in OperationABC NewsThe seaport in Oakland, California, appeared to have joined others on the West Coast in resuming its normal operations on Sunday night after work disruptions earlier in the day, officials said. “We’ve got five vessels being loaded and unloaded, and …Dockworkers ordered back on job in Port of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zz8Vrl via IFTTT

Indiana Pacers beat Golden State Warriors; Rodney Stuckey scores 30 points … – FOXSports.com

Indiana Pacers beat Golden State Warriors; Rodney Stuckey scores 30 points …FOXSports.com”We’ve been playing great basketball and it’s another great win against a great team,” Stuckey said. ”We’ve just got to keep it up.” Stuckey played after spraining his ankle in Philadelphia on Friday night in another 30-point effort. ”He’s as … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DNdCCQ via IFTTT

Warriors Road Trip Begins in Defeat in Indiana – NBA.com (blog)

Warriors Road Trip Begins in Defeat in IndianaNBA.com (blog)For the first time this season, the Warriors were without Stephen Curry, who sat out the game with a sore right foot. Despite the absence of their star player, the Dubs started the game about as well as they possibly could. The team shot 56.5 percent … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DNdCCM via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: The Clock is Ticking on a New Stadium Deal – Golden Gate Sports

Oakland Raiders: The Clock is Ticking on a New Stadium DealGolden Gate SportsFollowing the recent bombshell dropped by the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers – the longtime AFC West rivals announced plans for a $1.7 billion dollar stadium that would house both teams – the football situation in Southern California suddenly …Raiders stadium: Talks […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zz8VaX via IFTTT

Oakland boys beat Stewarts Creek for third – The Daily News Journal

Oakland boys beat Stewarts Creek for thirdThe Daily News JournalMURFREESBORO – For an Oakland team that had a week off between games, the rust did not show. Oakland got out to a large halftime lead and controlled the pace from that point forward in a 56-42 victory over Stewarts Creek. Oakland (18-9) was pushed … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wfnODx via IFTTT

Dockworkers ordered back on job in Port of Oakland dispute – SFGate

Dockworkers ordered back on job in Port of Oakland disputeSFGateContainers from cargo ships are seen stacked under cranes in the Port of Oakland in Oakland. photo_prev_inline|article-gallery-6095493|article-gallery-6095493|0. photo_next_inline|article-gallery-6095493|article-gallery-6095493|0. Containers from cargo …Works stops briefly at Port of Oakland over alleged break time disputeKGO-TV Oakland Dockworkers Join Others Back in OperationABC NewsOakland, West Coast dockworkers slowly getting […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wfnLru via IFTTT

AC Transit piloting double-deckers in Berkeley, locally – Berkeleyside

AC Transit piloting double-deckers in Berkeley, locallyBerkeleysideAC Transit will begin piloting double-decker buses on several routes in the East Bay, including in Berkeley, and on some transbay routes today. The test-run, which will last three weeks through March 15, will use an 80-seat bus on loan from the … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ba0h8V via IFTTT

Berkeley or Berkley? Typo benefits Michigan library – KCRA Sacramento

Berkeley or Berkley? Typo benefits Michigan libraryKCRA SacramentoA spelling mistake by a company supplying buttons to the public library in Berkeley, California, is helping its Michigan almost-namesake city promote its own book services. The Berkley Public Library in suburban Detroit has received a shipment of …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AA3Fq8 via IFTTT

Police academy enrollment rises despite negative events in Ferguson, New York – Washington Times

Police academy enrollment rises despite negative events in Ferguson, New YorkWashington Times… training at the Oakland police academy. In Ferguson about 1,000 people applied for a vacant dispatcher’s job, while more than 50 people applied for two vacant patrol officer positions, a number that pleased the city’s mayor. … “We went for quite …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D0Aw5W via IFTTT

Oakland, West Coast dockworkers slowly getting back to work – San Jose Mercury News

Oakland, West Coast dockworkers slowly getting back to workSan Jose Mercury NewsThe Port of Oakland and other West Coast terminals have grown bogged down with cargo since October, when an apparent work slowdown by union workers was met with a cancellation of night and weekend shifts by the Pacific Maritime Association.Port of Oakland shut down […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DLKR9L via IFTTT

New year brings an increase in homicides to San Francisco – The Herald Journal

New year brings an increase in homicides to San FranciscoThe Herald JournalSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It was, the mayor of San Francisco said, a “shocking start” to the year for a city amid a technology boom with soaring rents and construction cranes, fashionable restaurants and gentrifying neighborhoods. In January, four young …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AjWfbD via IFTTT

City of Berkeley thanks police officers – KSDK

City of Berkeley thanks police officersKSDKIt was a month after parts of Ferguson and Dellwood, Missouri, had erupted in flames. There had been a deadly officer-involved shooting in neighboring Berkeley. So, Berkeley Police Chief Frank McCall knew how important his job would be that night, as …Berkeley honors officers working during civil unrestfox2now.com all 2 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FeICKC via IFTTT

Wolting Finishes 6th at Las Vegas Winter Cup Challenge – Cal Athletics

Wolting Finishes 6th at Las Vegas Winter Cup ChallengeCal AthleticsLAS VEGAS – California Golden Bears junior all-arounder Kevin Wolting finished sixth overall in the all-around competition at the Las Vegas Winter Cup Challenge this weekend, earning himself a spot on the United States Senior national team. Over the … …read more From:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AhXmZD via IFTTT

Day after pact, ports say full productivity could take months – SFGate

Day after pact, ports say full productivity could take monthsSFGate“The expectation is that it will take six to eight weeks before we can resume full productivity and get cargo moving again as quickly as our customers would like,” said Mike Zampa, a spokesman for the Port of Oakland. Officials with the Port of Los … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GgMmfQ via IFTTT

Kravish's Career High Not Enough For Bears At Stanford – Cal Athletics

Kravish’s Career High Not Enough For Bears At StanfordCal AthleticsOn Cal’s next possession, Brandon Chauca scored his first points of the game, a three-pointer, to close within eight points at 63-55, but that was as close as the Bears would get the rest of the way. California returns to Haas Pavilion next week in the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AhXmZn via IFTTT

Pedestrian Killed In Oakland Hit-And-Run At 32nd And San Pablo Ave. – CBS Local

Pedestrian Killed In Oakland Hit-And-Run At 32nd And San Pablo Ave.CBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — One person was killed in a fatal hit-and-run incident on 32nd Street and San Pablo Avenue in Oakland Friday afternoon, according to police. Lt. Chris Bolton said two male pedestrians were struck by a vehicle at 3:37 p.m.. According …Oakland: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AhXk3U via IFTTT

San Diego Chargers New Stadium News: Chargers and Oakland Raiders … – Christian Post

San Diego Chargers New Stadium News: Chargers and Oakland Raiders …Christian PostThe San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders are teaming up on a Los Angeles area Stadium proposal for a building that would be shared by the two teams. The Chargers are looking to protect their Los Angeles area revenue streams while the Raiders are […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GgMkV4 via IFTTT

West Coast port deal reached with White House prodding – SFGate

West Coast port deal reached with White House proddingSFGateThe impasse slowed containerships from Seattle to Southern California, and has created a backlog of merchandise that has hamstrung retailers and could delay products to stores for up to two months, said Port of Oakland officials who were caught in the … …read more From:: Port of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AhXhoL via IFTTT

As region booms again, San Jose remains broke – Santa Cruz Sentinel

As region booms again, San Jose remains brokeSanta Cruz SentinelSan Jose falls well short in the race for sales tax money. The average San Jose resident … While San Jose’s sales tax revenue is ahead of Oakland, San Francisco gets 29 percent more sales tax money per resident than San Jose, and San Diego’s per […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GgMj3J via IFTTT

Polished Amari Cooper could be the catch Raiders need – ESPN (blog)

Polished Amari Cooper could be the catch Raiders needESPN (blog)The Raiders are well aware of Cooper and will surely catch up with the top-notch receiver from Alabama at some point. They might connect April 30, when Oakland selects with the No. 4 overall pick in the draft. The Raiders badly need a receiver, and …Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AhXjNc via IFTTT

Berkeley Township Police Blotter – Asbury Park Press

Berkeley Township Police BlotterAsbury Park PressWarrant Arrest On February 9, at approximately 5:07 p.m., Natalie Jones 32, of Bayville Avenue in the township’s Bayville section, turned herself in at Berkeley Township Police Department for two outstanding warrants for her arrest; one from Berkeley … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Bzmahv via IFTTT

Berkley, not Berkeley? Library scores misspelled buttons – Detroit Free Press

Berkley, not Berkeley? Library scores misspelled buttonsDetroit Free Press“Thank you to the kind folks at Berkeley Public Library for sending these buttons along for us to use,” the Berkley Library posted on Facebook. “Berkley” or “Berkeley” … We’re both fans of celebrating new library card holders. I’m told this happened … …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1CX6jVg via IFTTT

Oakland names new city administrator – SFGate

Oakland names new city administratorSFGateOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced Friday that her choice for the next city administrator is Sabrina Landreth, Emeryville’s city manager. “This is the single most important decision I will make as mayor,” Schaaf said in a statement. “Restoring …Schaaf Hires Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth to Be Oakland’s City …East Bay […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D3639V via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Scout Raleigh McKenzie Takes a Nap During the NFL Combine – Bleacher Report

Oakland Raiders Scout Raleigh McKenzie Takes a Nap During the NFL CombineBleacher ReportThe NFL Scouting Combine is a pretty long event, and it looks like Oakland Raiders scout Raleigh McKenzie is all tapped out. Cameras caught McKenzie taking a nap during Saturday’s combine events. To be fair, he could be texting—or thinking really hard …(Video) […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DF3GNa via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors vie to solve visiting San Antonio Spurs – UPI.com

Golden State Warriors vie to solve visiting San Antonio SpursUPI.com12Golden State Warriors‘ Klay Thompson (11) is blocked by Atlanta Hawks’ Mike Scott (R), Kent Bazemore and Dennis Schroder of Germany (L) during the second half of an NBA game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, February 6, 2015. Atlanta won 124-116. …read more From:: Golden State […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1vUlXOK via IFTTT

Student Beats Teacher, As Golden State Warriors Thump San Antonio Spurs … – Vavel.com

Student Beats Teacher, As Golden State Warriors Thump San Antonio Spurs …Vavel.comIn a Western Conference showdown Friday night, the Golden State Warriors came out and beat the San Antonio Spurs, 110-99. Golden State came out of the All-Star break energized and beat the reigning NBA champs. The win snapped a five-game losing … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1vUm0dj via IFTTT

Citywise: Schaaf picks Oakland native as city administrator – Chico Enterprise-Record

Citywise: Schaaf picks Oakland native as city administratorChico Enterprise-Record“Sabrina knows and loves Oakland and has demonstrated her commitment to serving our city,” Schaaf wrote in the email. “She has a proven track record, both in Oakland and neighboring Emeryville, as a skilled and talented professional with the attitude …Schaaf Hires Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AghTO0 via IFTTT

UPDATED: Man Says He Was Attacked for Speaking Arabic – Patch.com

UPDATED: Man Says He Was Attacked for Speaking ArabicPatch.com“Although ‘abusive language’ may have been exchanged as the altercation progressed, we have no credible statements or evidence, including the limited video available, to substantiate the claim that the altercation occurred due to the religion, race or …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1waaAI5 via IFTTT

Schaaf Hires Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth to Be Oakland's City … – East Bay Express

Schaaf Hires Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth to Be Oakland’s City …East Bay ExpressLandreth is a native of Oakland and a UC Berkeley graduate. She also served as Oakland’s budget director and was a deputy city administrator before leaving Oakland to become Emeryville’s city manager in 2013. The Oakland City Council must confirm …Sabrina Landreth […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AZkZZ3 via IFTTT

The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend – Berkeleyside

The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekendBerkeleysideZac Schuman, Ashley Cowl, Danny Quezada, and Harmony Livingston in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown directed by Christina Lazo. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater Feb. 19-March 15. Photo: Ben Krantz Studio. …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AuJavb via IFTTT

What does proposed LA stadium really mean for Raiders? – ESPN (blog)

What does proposed LA stadium really mean for Raiders?ESPN (blog)I will say this: I highly doubt Oakland can figure out by the end of this year a happy solution to keep the Raiders. It would be one of the greatest comebacks in Oakland Raiders‘ history. So, if team owner Mark Davis is serious and he […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1CZlHDf via IFTTT

Making Food: The sweet-sour life of a Napa vinegar maker – SFGate (blog)

Making Food: The sweet-sour life of a Napa vinegar makerSFGate (blog)The company produces a variety of specialty items including olive oil, vinegar, preserves and honey. Where to find it: In Oakland: The Pasta Shop/Market Hall. In San Francisco: Rainbow Grocery, Bi-Rite, Cal-Mat and Fatted Calf. In Napa: Fatted Calf in … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DDlpok via IFTTT

How does the Oakland Port shutdown actually impact you? – SFGate (blog)

How does the Oakland Port shutdown actually impact you?SFGate (blog)Cheaper oranges and other citrus fruit at the grocery stores. Less fruit is being exported because of the delays, so there is more available domestically and thus the prices are expected to drop. Image 1 of 8 – How the port shutdown affects you …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1CZlHmO via IFTTT

Hollywood Park stadium effort pushed Chargers, Raiders to counter in Carson – OCRegister

Hollywood Park stadium effort pushed Chargers, Raiders to counter in CarsonOCRegisterWhile Carson2gether.com, a group financed by the Chargers and Raiders, begins gathering signatures to put the stadium on a ballot initiative, the teams will continue to talk to local government officials in San Diego and Oakland. With enough signatures … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DDlp7Z via IFTTT

Coliseum Authority Postpones Vote on New Raiders' Lease – East Bay Express

Coliseum Authority Postpones Vote on New Raiders’ LeaseEast Bay ExpressHe said city leadership under former Mayor Jean Quan set the tone for poor working relations with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Quan decided early, Reid said, that the city would seek bidders for the project without consulting with the …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1CZlJej via IFTTT

Cal Strikes Down UC Irvine, 6-1 – Cal Athletics

Cal Strikes Down UC Irvine, 6-1Cal AthleticsCal hitters gave Jefferies a nice cushion in the first inning by scoring three runs off of Anteater left-hander Elliot Surrey (0-1, 6.0 innings, seven hits, six runs, four earned runs, one walk, five strikeouts). The first five Bear hitters of the game … …read more From:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AXQ7Z0 via IFTTT

Raiders: Davis says Oakland is his preferred home for team – SFGate

Raiders: Davis says Oakland is his preferred home for teamSFGateOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said Raiders team president and CEO Marc Badain called her Thursday night. In a statement issued Friday, … One league official said it’s “a race between three teams for one stadium and two spots in Los Angeles.” The …For now, Chargers’ and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AXQ7rT via IFTTT

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors – Pounding The Rock

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State WarriorsPounding The RockThe Raptors are playing the Hawks and Houston is at Dallas, but the best matchup on a busy Friday night, in this blogger’s heavily biased opinion, is the one between the league-leading Golden State Warriors and number-one-in-our-hearts San Antonio …San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AXQ7bv via IFTTT

1 killed, 1 hurt in West Oakland hit-and-run crash – SFGate

1 killed, 1 hurt in West Oakland hit-and-run crashSFGateA man was killed and a second was injured Friday in West Oakland when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver whose car may have been racing a second vehicle, police said. The crash happened at 32nd Street and San Pablo Avenue about 3:35 p.m. …Oakland: Pedestrian […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AXQ53f via IFTTT