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Get Dripthat iPhone App To Share Photos, Videos - Video Get Dripthat iPhone App To Share Photos, Videos Dripthat is a new app for the iPhone that allows you to share photos and videos with your contacts and social media followers. Dripthat is available for free at the Apple App Store. It's addicting to use! Very simple and effective way to share content. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/cr6moHUyBz4

What Alvin Gentry means to the Golden State WarriorsGolden State of MindJust a couple of weeks ago, Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News wrote a pair of articles about the dynamics of the Golden State Warriors‘ coaching staff, posting a transcript from an interview with head coach Steve Kerr shortly after Game 4 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JcjEkT via IFTTT

Dub Nation, Oakland deserve title for decades of unwavering supportSan Jose Mercury NewsAnd we can’t forget Oakland. It’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that the team will move across the Bay Bridge; before it does, the city deserves a championship for more than 40 years of trudging to the industrial bone yard that housed what […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RCXU2T via IFTTT

Oakland A’s Scott Kazmir has pain-free bullpen sessionSFGateOakland has not announced where Kazmir slots back into the rotation, which has been set through the Detroit series, But if he comes back on Friday at Boston, there’s the potential added benefit of missing a series at Anaheim, and the A’s have tried to …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RCXV74 via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Can’t Succeed Without Derek CarrNFL Spin ZoneThe Oakland Raiders and its fan base held their collective breath when news of starting quarterback Derek Carr’s right ring finger injury broke about a week and a half ago. And while it looks fairly minor per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, the …Report: Amari Cooper […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JcjGZR via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders‘ Young Corners A Source Of Anxiety And OptimismGolden Gate SportsHe allowed Carlos Rogers – who gave the team next to nothing thanks to injury – and Tarell Brown – who actually played fairly well for Oakland in 2014 – to walk away as free agents. McKenzie let it be known pretty early on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RCXV70 via IFTTT

California 2015 National Collegiate Rugby Champions - Video California 2015 National Collegiate Rugby Champion! Cal wins 17 to 12! Congrats to Jack Clark and the California Golden Bears! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/OyeDLNzeZBA

Cal Men’s Crew Earns Silver At IRA ChampionshipsCal AthleticsWEST WINDSOR, N.J. – California men’s crew earned the Silver Medal at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships on Mercer Lake in West Windsor, N.J. Sunday morning. The Golden Bears medaled in four of their five entries during Sunday’s …Golden Nuggets: Jared Goff ranked as Top Quarterback in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HEMbtt via IFTTT

UC Berkeley Police Report 11 Auto Burglaries On, Near Cal Campus In MayCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — Eleven auto burglaries have occurred in May on or near the campus of the University of California at Berkeley, the University of California police said. In nearly all of the incidents, drivers left valuables in their cars and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JhXyMk via IFTTT

Berkeley Poised to Adopt Tougher School Enrollment PolicyKQEDStricter enforcement implemented this year led the BUSD admissions office to reject 11% of applicants from private middle schools to Berkeley High School for 2015-2016 after it was determined they did not actually reside in Berkeley, according to … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JhXAnq via IFTTT

FEMA In Oakland For San Andreas Movie - Video FEMA In Oakland For San Andreas Movie If you are wondering why FEMA is in Oakland, and near the Grand Lake Theater, it is not for a disaster but for a movie: San Andreas That is right. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/UvXDwuDoWxg

Oakland’s last hope for a championship could be Golden State nowThe Guardian“If my income has gone down, and my housing costs have gone up, it doesn’t make sense for me to go out and buy a new car,” Alameda county supervisor Keith Carson told The San Francisco Chronicle, adding that the idea would be foolish […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LXMAeA via IFTTT

Yankees halt skid, beat Oakland Athletics 5-3 | Rapid ReactionNJ.comOAKLAND, Calif. — Here’s what you need to know about the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the A’s at O.co Coliseum Saturday night. WHAT IT MEANS: No losing streak. The Yankees (26-24) stopped their two-game skid against baseball’s worst team from turning into …Recap: Oakland vs. NY […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Qj0Gb5 via IFTTT

Kranson Walk-Off Wins 14-Inning Marathon Over AggiesCal AthleticsCOLLEGE STATION, Texas – The third-seeded California Golden Bears (36-19, 18-12 Pac-12) defeated the top-seeded Texas A&M Aggies (46-12, 18-10 SEC) 2-1 in 14 innings on a walk-off home run by junior outfielder Mitchell Kranson on Saturday night at …CAL BASEBALL WALKS OFF IN 14 ON A&M, ONE […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GNwGDy via IFTTT

Berkeley resident and team raise close to $15000 for cancer patientsContra Costa TimesAt the end of January, Northwestern University adjunct professor Steve Harper was planning a trip west to speak at a University of San Francisco law review symposium and to visit his daughter Emma in Berkeley. As Harper was packing, his doctor …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Qj0J6M via IFTTT

Who will start at running back for the Oakland Raiders?isportsweb.com (blog)The Oakland Raiders finished dead last rushing in the NFL last year, averaging a mere 77.5 yards per game. Their rushing attack was abysmal and will need to improve significantly if they wish to be better. Going into the offseason the Raiders did …Best Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GNwGDu via IFTTT

Knights and Joyce Qualify for NCAA ChampionshipsCal AthleticsAUSTIN, TEXAS – Distance standouts freshman Bethan Knights and junior Thomas Joyce became the third and fourth Golden Bear to advance to the NCAA championships Saturday during day three of the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s … On Thursday, Cal … …read more From:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GNwGDo via IFTTT

McCluer South-Berkeley holds off Burroughs, Moten for titleSTLtoday.comA senior sprinter for the John Burroughs boys track and field team, Moten put on a monster performance, but McCluer South-Berkeley withstood it and survived to win the Class 3 track and field state championship meet Saturday at Dwight T. Reed Stadium …and more …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Qj0J6I via IFTTT

Sean Doolitte could be out ‘couple of weeks’ more with new injuryESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — Two days after making his first appearance of the season, Oakland Athletics closer Sean Doolittle was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder. “It’s another muscle, almost under the armpit, that he strained …A’s send Doolittle back […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GNwGn8 via IFTTT

New Oakland Raiders Stadium Doesn’t Need Bells and Whistles, Says Mark DavisJust Blog Baby (blog)While Mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf has began to form a hard stance against giving the Oakland Raiders taxpayer money to build a new stadium, owner Mark Davis is publicly claiming that if the city were to build a stadium he […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Qj0J6D via IFTTT

Beau Biden Passes From Brain Cancer - Video Beau Biden Passes From Brain Cancer at 46 years old. Beau Biden, the son of Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, passed on Saturday from brain cancer. He was 46. He reached the point of political star early on and did so with class and intelligence. Some believed he would one day run for President. I am really shocked. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/fMb278qlkms

Grand Flowers At 3214 Grand Av In Oakland For Sale - Video Grand Flowers At 3214 Grand Ave In Oakland For Sale. My friend Lydia, the owner of Grand Flowers at 3214 Grand Avenue in Oakland, is placing her business up for sale. It has great foot traffic as it's located just two doors from the Grand Lake Theater. In turn, the Grand Lake Theater is on the corner of Grand and Lake Park. For more info call 510-839-7673. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/3GsFjibJNHI

Port Of Oakland Offers Free Tours Of FDR’s Presidential Yacht, The USS PotomacCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Port of Oakland officials said Friday that they are offering free tours this summer on President Franklin Roosevelt’s yacht, the USS Potomac. More than 200 Oakland school children boarded the Potomac Friday for the first two of the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BxDfUN via IFTTT

New: Berkeley’s Chora Nova Presents Handel’s ACIA AND GALATEABerkeley Daily PlanetComing just four months after the American Bach Soloists performed a concert version of Handel’s short opera Acis and Galatea at venues throughout the Bay Area in late January, Chora Nova, a choral group founded in 2006 by Paul Flight, offered a … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SIQNY8 via IFTTT

June 21 looms as key date for Oakland stadium effortNBCSports.comIn early June, the Chargers will commence the process of figuring out whether they can stay in San Diego. Within a few weeks, the Raiders will learn more about whether they can stay in Oakland. Raiders owner Mark Davis explained to ESPN’s John Clayton …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1I0sUWb via IFTTT

Port of Oakland offers free tours on former President Franklin Roosevelt’s yachtKRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN)–Port of Oakland officials said Friday that they are offering free tours this summer on President Franklin Roosevelt’s yacht, the USS Potomac. More than 200 Oakland school children boarded the Potomac Friday for the first two of the 12 …Port of Oakland resumes […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHvczH via IFTTT

What Can Golden State Warriors Do to Slow Down LeBron James?Bleacher ReportFor every problem they’ve faced during their run through the 2015 NBA playoffs, the Golden State Warriors have summoned a solution. In Round 1, they made Anthony Davis work for his opportunities while hounding his inexperienced New Orleans Pelicans …NBA: 5 Reasons the Cleveland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1I0sUW7 via IFTTT

West Oakland vehicle death called homicideContra Costa TimesWest Oakland vehicle death called homicide. By Harry Harris hharris@bayareanewsgroup.com. Posted: 05/30/2015 06:52:08 AM PDT# Comments. OAKLAND — A man died late Friday after he was apparently deliberately hit by a vehicle in West Oakland and …and more …read more From:: West Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHv9Ee via IFTTT

Charles Dudley sees similarities in his Golden State Warriors of four decades …PennLive.comGolden State reserve point guard Charles Dudley enters in the first quarter of Game 3 in the NBA Finals against the Washington Bullets on May 22, 1975, in San Francisco. The Warriors won 109-101 to go up 3-0 in what would be a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHv9E8 via IFTTT

My Oakland Coliseum City Financial Plan Submitted To Raiders - Video My Oakland Coliseum City Financial Plan Submitted To Raiders Mark Davis, the Oakland Raiders Owner, invited me to submit a proposal while we were at the NFL Spring League Meeting of last week.  Here is that video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2ChvAhIi7Y Now, Mr. Davis' invitation opened a contractual door provided by the current exclusive negotiating agreement with New City Development LLC, where I could make a financial plan that the Raiders and the Oakland A's, and the City of Oakland and County of Alameda would want to implement.  To that end, and with meetings and talks with a number of people, and a lot of research, this, in a nutshell, is what I submitted to the Oakland Raiders Friday, with the detailed spreadsheet attached, and after adjustments made to the document I sent over on Thursday and on Friday: 1) Two new stadiums (no reboot or renovation) for Raiders and A's at $857 million for Ra

Janet Estelle Collins My Godmother Passed Today - Video I just got a call from my Mom that Janet Estelle Collins, my Godmother, passed away. She has known me since I was six years old and never missed my birthday. This is unbelievable. But make sure to stay close to those who are close to you. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/JpGAoGV7nhg

ESPN First Take At Lake Chalet Oakland June 4th For NBA Finals - Video ESPN First Take At Lake Chalet Oakland June 4th For NBA Finals ESPN First Take will be at Lake Chalet Oakland 1536 Lakeside Drive, June 4th from 7am to 10 am. This visit for the NBA Finals Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers. Yes that means Skip Bayless and Sfephen A Smith will be there to debate and against the backdrop of Lake Merritt and at Lake Chalet! Be there! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/cnCnZfBArUg

Berkeley: Panel discussion set on nutrition programs in Berkeley schoolsContra Costa Times… child and family programs recommended by a council-appointed soda tax panel. The council also asked the panel to recommend that $250,000 of the allocation be forwarded to the Berkeley school district to enhance its cooking and gardening program.and more …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1K0lcgN via IFTTT

Ashtyn Davis Advances at West PrelimsCal AthleticsOther results for the Bears Friday were sophomore Eugene Hamilton III placing 13th in the quarterfinals of the 800 meters with a time of 1:48.90, barely missing out qualifying for the NCAA meet (1:48.88 qualified). In the shot put after three rounds …and more …read more From:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cp44Us via IFTTT

Lee’s Sandwiches doubles product recall to almost 441000 pounds of beef, pork …San Jose Mercury NewsAll Lee’s restaurants must post a sign notifying patrons of the recall, she said. Fines or … Lee’s Sandwiches has more than a dozen locations in the Bay Area, including San Jose, Cupertino, Dublin, Hayward, Milpitas, Oakland, San Francisco and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1K0lc0x via IFTTT

Chargers’ decision could drive Raiders to San AntonioSan Antonio Business JournalIf San Diego can convince Chargers owner Dean Spanos that the proposal is viable, and the two sides can negotiate a deal, that could spell doom for a proposed stadium in Carson, California, and improve the odds of the Oakland Raiders relocating to San …Los […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cp44Uq via IFTTT

Cal beat Coastal Carolina 9-3 in postseason openerCalifornia Golden Blogs (blog)Best Starting Rotation: California. The Golden Bears are the one team I still feel OK about if they get into the loser’s bracket this weekend. Daulton Jefferies and Ryan Mason are talented and experienced starting pitchers, while Matt Ladrech and Jeff …Bears Top Coastal Carolina […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1K0lc0v via IFTTT

Competency trial set for Oakland massacre defendantSFGateAn Alameda County judge ruled Friday that a jury will decide whether a former nursing student is competent to stand trial on charges that he killed seven people in a massacre at a small Oakland college. One Goh, 46, is accused of killing seven people …Judge orders competency trial […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1d5gJMO via IFTTT

1 dead, 3 hurt in West Oakland hit-and-runSFGateOne person died and three others were injured in a hit-and-run accident in Oakland on Friday evening, police said. The incident occurred at 5:10 p.m. at 14th Street and Adeline in West Oakland. Responding officers found one vehicle on its side with …1 Killed, 2 Injured In West […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1K0jYCk via IFTTT

Oakland grads overcome obstacles to thriveJournal and CourierThe graduates of Oakland High School have overcome a diverse array of obstacles. Before they came to Oakland, they had problems at home, struggled academically or simply hated the anonymous hallways of larger high schools. As principal Clare Lutgen … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1d5gJMM via IFTTT

Court takes Berkeley’s side in Mitch Kapor home caseBerkeleysideThe California Supreme Court has left intact a ruling limiting environmental review of large single-family homes, such as the one philanthropist and Lotus Development Corp. founder Mitch Kapor and his wife Freada Kapor-Klein applied to build at 2707 …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1d5gJww via IFTTT

Port of Oakland resumes free educational tours of harborKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) — Years after it halted the program for budgetary reasons, the Port of Oakland on Friday resumed free public cruises to give visitors an up-close look at the nation’s fourth largest Port. Aboard the yacht Potomac — once … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1K0jWdC via IFTTT

Amy Baker's 50th Birthday The Plank Oakland - Video Amy Baker's 50th Birthday The Plank Oakland A fun time at The Plank in Oakland for Amy Baker's 50th birthday! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/ip7CiwHzniI

Man gets 33 years to life in hospital after Cukor murderBerkeleysideThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors is divided on the issue, and has not adopted the law. Berkeley’s representative, Supervisor Keith Carson, is opposed to the law. After the sentencing, Andrea Cukor said she wants to work to change the law to make …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HTJ6Ly via IFTTT

Overland Country Bar In Oakland - Video The Overland Country Bar In Oakland at 109 Broadway. It's the only country bar in Oakland! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/k4UEffcMztw

Cal Enjoys Successful Opening Day At IRA ChampionshipsCal AthleticsCal finished in a time of 5:51.8, nearly eight seconds ahead of second-place Harvard (5:59.0). The Bears advanced to Saturday’s semifinals where they will face Boston, Princeton and Brown at 7:36 a.m. PT. The first semifinal race features Harvard, Yale … …read more From:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LOzgJm via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: Andre Debose X-Factor In 2015?NFL Spin ZoneWith all of the noise surrounding the Oakland Raiders early draft choices, it is easy to forget about some of the selections they made towards the end of the third day. It’s usually pretty hard for fans to get fired up over a teams 6th or 7th […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KCYKM3 via IFTTT

Mayor Schaaf Says If Warriors Become Champs, Parade Will Be In OaklandCBS LocalOAKLAND (KCBS)— Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf doesn’t want to jinx anything, but she says if the Warriors win the NBA Finals, the victory parade will be in Oakland. The mayor and downtown merchants alike are counting on Dub Nation to behave itself and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LOzikz via IFTTT

Bears Place 13 on MPSF All-Academic TeamCal AthleticsBERKELEY – California women’s lacrosse placed 13 student-athletes on the 2015 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic team, the conference announced on Friday. This is the most since the Golden Bears placed a program-high 14 players on the …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KCYKeU via IFTTT

Port Backlogs, Strong Dollar Took Toll on US ExportsWall Street JournalThe Port of Long Beach reported that loaded outbound shipping container volume fell 16.3% in the first quarter compared with the first three months of 2014. In Los Angeles, the first-quarter decline was 5.3%, while at the Port of Oakland exports of … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LOzikt via IFTTT

Court takes Berkeley’s side in Mitch Kapor home caseBerkeleysideThe California Supreme Court has left intact a ruling limiting environmental review of large single-family homes, such as the one philanthropist and Lotus Development Corp. founder Mitch Kapor and his wife Freada Kapor-Klein applied to build at 2707 … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KCYKLX via IFTTT

Berkeley County deputies involved in shooting identifiedABC NEWS 4HUGER, S.C. (WCIV) — Berkeley County Sheriff’s officials have released the names of the two deputies involved in Wednesday’s car chase that began in Mt. Pleasant. The deputies, Corporal Cody Graff and Deputy Corinthian Green fired shots at and …Berkeley County deputies shoot dog, miss suspect during […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LOzgJi via IFTTT

Can the Oakland Raiders legitimately contend for AFC West supremacy?SportsBlog.com (blog)Oakland Raiders: Love that anyone who isn’t paying attention to the Oakland Raiders thinks (and spews far too regularly), SAME OLD Raiders. If you’ve been following the Raiders off-season at all, you would know the Raiders added the Chiefs starting …Oakland Raiders Have A Path […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KCYKvF via IFTTT

Pinball Was Banned in NYC Until a Miraculous Shot Convinced Lawmakers It …Slate Magazine (blog)With LaGuardia leading the charge to have the game banned and eliminated, places like Oakland, California, and Chicago, where most of the machines were manufactured, followed suit and created laws banning or limiting the use of pinball machines. …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LOzgt4 via IFTTT

Q&A: Alvin Gentry on Curry, coachingESPNScoop: Did you know what you were getting into when you came over to Golden State? Did you have an … Scoop: Does this situation you are in with the Warriors make it easy for you to turn down head coaching offers that may come your way? Gentry: Well … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KCYKvB via IFTTT

Two men charged in kidnapping of Oakland businessmanSan Jose Mercury NewsPolice said the two suspects, Cesar Salsamendi, 45, of San Leandro, and Daniel Arevalosarvia, 22, of Oakland, have admitted their involvement in the plot, which ended May 22 with police freeing the bound and blindfolded victim from the suspects’ car …2 men charged with kidnapping, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LOzi4a via IFTTT

Ideal Potential Free Agent for Golden State Warriors at Every PositionBleacher ReportWithout many impact players expected to be available late in the first round, the Warriors might have no choice but to address the needs they have by bringing in veteran players who are ready to adapt to any role Golden State would need them […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KCYJYA via IFTTT

Rochester Hills City Council to consider possible water and sewer rate increaseThe Oakland PressThe city’s Water and Sewer Technical Review Committee met recently to discuss “several rate scenarios” based on recent rate change notices from the Detroit Water and Sewer Department and the Oakland County Water Resources Commission, according to … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SGXvhk via IFTTT

Oakland Tech High's WALL-E Robot - Video Oakland Tech High's WALL-E Robot in action as part of Rev Jesse Jackson's visit! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/OGCTNtTJu1M

Oakland Tech Computer Academy Shows Robots - Video Oakland Tech Computer Academy Shows Robots As part of hosting its guest, The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Oakland Tech High School showed off what it's Computer Academy Students were doing. Making robots! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/zm6HrFI56vE

Rev Jesse Jackson Hears Oakland Tech Computer Students - Video Rev Jesse Jackson Hears Oakland Tech Students! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/TrEZMg-rr5I

A Visit To Oakland Rotary Club Lunch Meeting - Video The Oakland Rotary Club has over 300 members and is the largest service group in our city. I paid a visit to The Club, where I was to be introduced by Harold Lowe - he wasn't there so other members took care of me and John Protopappas , my long time friend, is the President. Join The Oakland Rotary Club! It meets each Thursday for lunch at The California Ballroom on Franklin near 17 th at 12 noon. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/gzoHLrfpTWs

Chicken Fried Steak At God Parents - Video Wow. Talk about yummy dinners: Chicken Fried Steak at my God Parents! And we are in Oakland!! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/yBpsxiWa_lI

Harold Washington Library Center Chicago - Video Harold Washington Library Center Chicago via IFTTT http://youtu.be/x25VdHK23Uw

Berkeley Police Review Commission reviews documents on Berkeley’s Black …Daily CalifornianBerkeley’s police oversight committee reviewed police documents at its meeting Wednesday night as part of its ongoing investigation into police action during Berkeley’s Black Lives Matter protests in December. The city Police Review Commission, … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBeAcC via IFTTT

California Women’s Crew Sweeps Major Pac-12 AwardsCal AthleticsChase is in her third season in Cal’s top boat. She is the stroke in the Bears‘ undefeated varsity eight. A 2015 Sportswomen of Colorado recipient, the junior is looking for her second NCAA title this weekend. She was a member of the Bears‘ varsity …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KsOjYi via IFTTT

RAW VIDEO: Libby Schaaf talks Warriors’ win, middle school dancesKRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is ecstatic her team is doing well, and has been a Warriors’ fan long before she took office. In a KRON 4 exclusive, Schaaf talks the Warriors’ journey through the playoffs, and explains how the Mayor of … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KsOm6o via IFTTT

2 men charged with kidnapping, holding Oakland man for $150k ransomKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND (BCN) – Two men have been charged with kidnapping a man in Oakland last week and holding him for $150,000 ransom in San Leandro, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. The victim was tied up, held at gunpoint and …2 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBezWj via IFTTT

5 Things We Learned from the Oakland Raiders‘ OTAsBleacher ReportThe coaching staff is setting the tone in the early beginnings of minicamp. It’s part of head coach Jack Del Rio’s plan to change the culture by altering the mentality of the players. Change starts from within, and there’s a reason for the optimistic …Oakland Raiders […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KsOm6k via IFTTT

2 charged in Oakland kidnapping for $150000 ransomSFGateIf convicted of the kidnapping charge, they could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The men accosted Pelayo, 59, of San Leandro in a parking lot at East 12th and High streets in East Oakland about 10:45 p.m. May 21 …2 charged in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBeAJQ via IFTTT

Bruce Jenner Sex Change To Woman Complete - Video Bruce Jenner Sex Change To Woman Complete. Bruce Jenner has changed his sex completely from man to woman according to Radar Online. But does that mean he has a vagina and can have kids? No. So then he is not a woman. Bruce has the right to do what he wants but I don't have to like it. I like that he has the right to do that but I think it's an expression of dislike for self and how God made you. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/3_zZwTRaczI

Beware Uber Black SUV Fare Scam - Video This is where you order an UberX but a black SUV comes , assures you it's the UberX normal rate , then charges you the SUV rate after you get out of the car That happened twice today in Oakland. Uber please stop this. It's like they turn the phone off after you are in the car and reset the ride to SUV thinking you will not catch them. I filed two complaints and now this video via IFTTT http://youtu.be/wYHQN7cVj-A

Edward F. Del Beccaro Appointed as Vice Chair of East Bay Economic …PR Newswire (press release)I look forward to working with other newly elected officers, along with EDA Chair, the Honorable Keith Carson from the Alameda Board of Supervisors, and EDA Second Vice-Chair, the Honorable Candace Andersen from the Contra Costa Board of … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eBaykN via IFTTT

Rob Lowe's Lunch With Chris Pratt Was Weird - Video Rob Lowe's Lunch With Chris Pratt Was Weird Rob Lowe met with Chris Pratt (Guardians Of The Galaxy, Jurrasic Park 4) for lunch. Look at the setup! No wonder Lowe tweeted about it! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/NASqvrUd5Lk

Bears Open College Station Regional With Coastal CarolinaCal AthleticsThe California Golden Bears finished in a tie for third place with the USC Trojans and Arizona State Sun Devils with an 18-12 record. This marks the best conference finish in head coach David Esquer’s 16-year tenure since his 2001 team also finished …Cal Golden Bears 2014-15 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AwnHFZ via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors Fans Boo Kanye WestBET (blog)Courtside for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on Wednesday night, Kanye was booed by Bay Area fans when his face was shown on the jumbotron. “Warriors fans went from …Kanye West Gets Booed At A […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AwnK4l via IFTTT

Bringing Berkeley home with youDaily CalifornianFor those of you who aren’t staying in Berkeley for the summer and are wishing you had, we feel your pain. Sure, it’s nice to go home, sleep in your own bed, eat a home-cooked meal and see your old friends, but before too long, you get that Berkeley … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LLRlIa via IFTTT

Raiders sign LB Horace Miller, WR Milton Williams IIIESPNALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent linebacker Horace Miller and re-signed wide receiver Milton Williams III. The Raiders waived cornerback Travell Dixon and receiver Austin Hill on Wednesday to make room on the roster.Raiders Sign Miller, Williams IIIRaiders.com Oakland Raiders sign LB Horace Miller, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HP5V32 via IFTTT

Despite incidents, no announced ILWU chassis inspection policyJOC.comTruckers in Northern California Wednesday reported sporadic incidents of mandatory International Longshore and Warehouse Union inspections of trucker-controlled chassis at the Port of Oakland. But the ILWU international headquarters apparently has not … …read more From:: Port of Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LLRknF via IFTTT

Drummond: Oakland Mayor Schaaf lays down the law on violent protestersSan Jose Mercury NewsOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf — who hasn’t yet been on the job five months — has ordered the police department to begin enforcing an existing policy that restricts nighttime protests that haven’t been issued city permits. Marchers will no longer be … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LLRlI2 via IFTTT

This Ain’t Nashville: Cracker’s Short Trip From ‘Berkeley to Bakersfield’Houston PressBerkeley is typical Cracker: big, guitar-driven rock with plenty of surly political commentary on tunes like “Torches and Pitchforks,” where Lowery warns the wealthy and their lackeys “we will fight you.” “March of the Billionaires” continues the theme … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HP5V2W via IFTTT

LIST | Cavs vs. Golden State Warriors Finals scheduleWKYC-TVA full breakdown of the 2015 NBA Finals schedule as the Cleveland Cavs battle the Golden State Warriors. Loading… Post to Facebook. LIST | Cavs vs. Golden State Warriors Finals schedule A full breakdown of the 2015 NBA Finals schedule as the …Even Warriors shocked to be […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HP5V2U via IFTTT

1st Oakland Book Festival aims high: utopiaSFGateWhen Timothy Don and Kira Brunner Don decided they wanted to put together an Oakland literary festival of ideas, they reached out to local organizations and asked them what they wanted to see in the festival. The results — 90 writers and thinkers …Oakland Book Festival debuts SundayContra Costa […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HP5SUP via IFTTT

Hayward homeless rates below county averageThe PioneerYet out of the homeless population rates for cities in the East Bay, Oakland and Berkeley are both significantly higher than Hayward’s, according to a 2014 Alameda Countywide Homeless Count and Survey authorized by the county and conducted by Aspire … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LLRk79 via IFTTT

Dellums made effort to keep sports in OaklandSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)As to the Warriors, the Warriors’ sale to its current ownership took place after Jean Quan was elected mayor in November 2010. Bottom line: Mayor Dellums was very active in trying to preserve Oakland’s teams; to suggest otherwise misstates history. …read more From:: Oakland Mayor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Qc18b8 via IFTTT

Butters Canyon conservation group celebrates mortgage payoffSan Jose Mercury NewsFormer Mayor Jean Quan was awarded a plaque, thanking her for her efforts to help get the land trust off the ground. Barron received flowers thanking him for his hard work. Going forward, the group will turn their efforts toward restoration and fire …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Qc18YI via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: Creating the Blueprint for Optimal Offense in 2015Bleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders offense is projected to make significant strides in 2015. One must wonder what’s offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave’s blueprint for optimizing a revamped offense in Oakland. Musgrave gave one clue as to what the Raiders offense … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0clg via IFTTT

2015 NBA Finals Series Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State WarriorsRantSportsAnd just like that, LeBron James will be playing in his fifth consecutive NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers will make their first appearance since 2007, when James was riding his first rodeo with the team. The Golden State Warriors will be playing in …wives and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEBpm via IFTTT

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors: Live Score and Analysis for Game 5Bleacher ReportStephen Curry scored 26 points, Harrison Barnes added 24 and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets, 104-90, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Finals. It wasn’t as […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0cle via IFTTT

How Long It’s Been: The Flyers and Warriors Were World ChampionsBleeding Yankee Blue (blog)Although the Yankees were still in the American League Eastern Division race by Labor Day, they couldn’t sustain it, and none of the others came even that close in their leagues. … While the Knicks’ and Rangers’ efforts to build a replacement […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEBph via IFTTT

The Changing Geography of Racial OpportunityRealClearPoliticsIn contrast, the African-American population actually dropped in five critically important large metros that once were beacons for black progress: San Francisco-Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit. In many cases, most notably in San … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEDO4 via IFTTT

Man charged in triple slaying in North OaklandSFGateAn Oakland man was charged Wednesday with special-circumstances murder for allegedly gunning down his father and two other men at a North Oakland home. Damien Robinson, 31, of Oakland opened fire about 2:45 p.m. Saturday at a home on the 900 …Oakland man charged in triple homicideKRON4.com all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0clc via IFTTT

Jesse Jackson exhorts Oakland teens to pursue tech jobsSFGateThe Rev. Jesse Jackson has shifted his civil rights sights to Silicon Valley in recent months, where the high-tech workforce doesn’t look like the Rainbow Coalition he once envisioned for society. Or anything like Oakland. It does not, he said …Jesse Jackson to visit Oakland school to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEDNY via IFTTT

Snapp Shots: Oakland/Berkeley street party returns SaturdayContra Costa TimesIt’s pooling resources with the folks who have been running Sunday Streets Berkeley for the last four years so all three events can be run more efficiently. Love Our Lake Day will take place Sept. 20 around Lake Merritt from Lakeshore Avenue to Snow …1st of 3 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0cl8 via IFTTT

Cal Baseball Thriving Under Esquer’s LeadershipCal AthleticsBERKELEY – National rankings. NCAA Tournament berths. Record-setting crowds. Success in the classroom. Connections with the community. To put it simply, the Cal baseball program is thriving. The Bears are preparing for the NCAA Regionals in College …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0bh9 via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders second-year snapshot: Jonathan Dowlingoak.247sports.com (blog)While much of the focus this time of year is on rookies and their development, there’s also second-year players throughout the NFL looking to make a jump in 2015. The Raiders took eight players in last year’s draft, and all of them are back. Some have …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEB8T via IFTTT

Piedmont Avenue: New restaurant KronnerBurger opensContra Costa TimesChris Kronner began selling his incredibly popular burgers in San Francisco in 2012 as a pop-up, located temporarily inside other kitchens. His move to his own space was highly anticipated and last summer Kronner announced he had found a spot at the …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0c4S via IFTTT

Cordes Voted Second Team All-AmericanCal AthleticsThe Golden Bear standout from Fairfield, Calif., helped the Golden Bears to a 39-18 record in 2015 as Cal claimed its 29th NCAA Softball Tournament berth in program history. Along the way, Cordes amassed a school-record 76 RBIs, topping the old record … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEB8N via IFTTT

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Police: Fatal Oakland shooting linked to marijuana growContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A shooting Sunday night in East Oakland that left one man dead and another wounded stemmed from a resident protecting a marijuana grow, police said Tuesday. The 25-year-old resident, who fled from the house before SWAT officers …Fatal East Oakland shooting linked to pot […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KoTKrb via IFTTT

Emojis that perfectly describe life as a UC Berkeley studentDaily CalifornianEmojis are perfect for any occasion. They perfectly sum up all of your feelings and emotions into one cute, tiny, yellow face. We at the Clog have tirelessly combed through all the emojis to choose the ones that most perfectly describe how we feel as […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Fb33q8 via IFTTT

NBA playoff betting: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 5 odds …SB NationFrom Golden State’s perspective, the loss in Game 4 seemed to have more to do with Houston playing great than the Warriors playing poorly. Houston’s incredible 17-for-22 from the floor and 8-for-9 from three-point range in the first quarter put the …Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FZgy35 via IFTTT

Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Treva Reid Run For Oakland City Council - Video Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Treva Reid Run For Oakland City Council It's May 27 2015 but already two candidates have filed for the 2016 Oakland City Council Race: Lynette Gibson McElhaney for District Three and Treva Reid for District Seven. In Treva's case it's obvious now that she is running to replace her legendary father Larry Reid. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/cGTV1XCbvRc

Oakland Officials Refuse To Subsidize New Raiders StadiumDaily Caller“If my income has gone down, and my housing costs have gone up, it doesn’t make sense for me to go out and buy a new car,” Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson told The Chronicle, adding that the idea would be particularly foolish “if I’m paying an […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KnIjA5 via IFTTT

Zennie62Media At Comic Con And Conan O'Brien Too! - Video Zennie62Media At Comic Con And Conan O'Brien Too! Both Zennie62Media and Conan O'Brien will be at Comic Con 2015 July 8th through July 11th. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/DxhSLixKqGQ

Zennie62Media At Comic Con #SDCC For 6th Year - Video Zennie62Media At Comic Con #SDCC For 6th Year via IFTTT http://youtu.be/SlR9-ynalNA

FIFA Officials Corruption - Arrested Officials #FIFA - Video FIFA Officials Corruption - Arrested Officials #FIFA After a widespread FBI-led investigation of FIFA corruption, several executives were arrested in Zurich on Tuesday. The allegations involve everything from bribery to fixing of matches that even extends to the World Cup. In one report by the New York Times, it was said that 70 percent of Malaysian matches were fixed. The fixers tend to be European and Asian, and prey on the players from poor countries, like Ghana. It's also said that a number of United States sports marketing executives were the subject of the investigation, and would be indicted. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/OemsAQmJHko

Stephen Curry Fall Head Injury vs Rockets Game 4 May 25 2015 NBA Playoffs - Video Stephen Curry Fall Head Injury vs Rockets Game 4 May 25 2015 NBA Playoffs via IFTTT http://youtu.be/TsBeZYLBg1g

Is Oakland’s new crowd control measure workable?SFGatePolice used tear gas to try to enforce what is arguably the most hard-lined interpretation of the city’s crowd-control regulations since fall 2011, when police clashed with hundreds of Occupy protesters while former Mayor Jean Quan was out of town. “We …Testing Libby SchaafBeyond Chron all 218 news articles […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LHNH1L via IFTTT

BART 19th Street Oakland Gateway Project At 17th & Telegrqph - Video BART 19th Street Oakland Gateway Project At 17th & Telegraph Ave This is a look at the BART Gateway Project at 17th and Telegraph, featuring my friend Steve Lowe, who is a long time Oakland planning activist. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/t-z1AQTeO3c

Save The Alley Oakland Bar Update - Video This Save The Alley Oakland Bar Update The Alley Bar and Restaurant at 3325 Grand Avenue in Oakland is not closing. "Save The Alley" yes! Save it by visiting and helping it get back to the revenue levels it enjoyed - but it's not closing. It's also not for sale. Also food is served but it's panini sandwiches for now and not the steaks it was known for. Visit The Alley! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/aGTKNCuY_CM

The lowdown: Berkeley council on community benefits, short-term rentals, fee …BerkeleysideTuesday night’s Berkeley City Council meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. with a worksession on the economics of the city’s food and beverage sector. At its regular 7 p.m. meeting, council plans to look at the community benefits required of the developers of … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AsQBqv via IFTTT

Short-term rentals squeeze out Berkeley rentersBerkeleysideThe conversion of apartments into a short-term rentals, where guests come and go, is part of a trend that is sweeping Berkeley. While renting out apartments to anyone for less than 14 days is prohibited under Berkeley law, hundreds of homeowners are …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ff8Wnl via IFTTT

Fatal East Oakland shooting linked to pot growSFGateAn East Oakland resident protecting his marijuana grow was arrested in connection with a shooting in East Oakland that killed a man and injured another, police said Tuesday. The suspect turned himself in Monday, hours after an unsuccessful search for …Police: Fatal East Oakland shooting linked to marijuana […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AsQBqq via IFTTT

San Francisco TV producer fired over tweet urging Oakland Police use ‘real …San Jose Mercury NewsHis Twitter feed showed frustration as marchers gathered in downtown Oakland in reaction to a police crackdown on non-permitted nighttime protests ordered by Mayor Libby Schaaf. “I’m sick of scum messing up my hometown. I hate when they break my […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ff8Wnd via IFTTT

Oakland City remembers former mayor and city council president14 News WFIE EvansvilleThe flag at the Oakland City Police Department is flying at half-staff in memory of former mayor and city council president Jerry Richardson. Richardson passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville early Tuesday morning. He served as a member … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AsQACL via IFTTT

Getting to Know: Aaron KnappCal AthleticsCalifornia sophomore center fielder Aaron Knapp spent some time with CalBears.com to share some insight into his Cal baseball lineage and what challenges he has encountered during his time thus far in Berkeley. Knapp and the Golden Bears are heading to … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ff8Wna via IFTTT

Keys for Golden State Warriors to Close Out Series with Houston RocketsBleacher ReportThe Golden State Warriors will make tactical tweaks ahead of their second shot at a closeout win against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday, but the real secret to advancing will be avoiding freak accidents. There were two of those in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AsQBqm via IFTTT