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Raiders fire coach Del Rio after 6-10 season – TSN

TSNALAMEDA, Calif. — Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio was fired Sunday after his third year when the impressive turnaround job he engineer...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

A’s cautiously optimistic entering 2018 – MLB.com

A’s cautiously optimistic entering 2018MLB.comOAKLAND — A rousing youth movement has the A’s more excited than ever about their future, but ...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Raiders Preparing Strong Offer to Jon Gruden: Report – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay AreaFormer head coach of the Oakland Raiders and now ESPN Monday Night Football Analyst Jon Gruden looks on during pre-game warm ups...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Communities from Coast to Coast Fight for Control Over Police Surveillance: 2017 in Review – EFF

Communities from Coast to Coast Fight for Control Over Police Surveillance: 2017 in ReviewEFFWhile S.B. 21 was not enacted in 2017, we antic...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Report: Raiders expected to part ways with Michael Crabtree – 247Sports (blog)

247Sports (blog)Crabtree has tallied 1,925 yards and 17 touchdowns over the past two full seasons while putting up 601 yards and eight touch...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Anticipation high as California rolls out retail pot sales – Hawaii News Now

Hawaii News NowLOS ANGELES (AP) – Californians may awake on New Year’s Day to a stronger-than-normal whiff of marijuana as America’s cannabi...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Raiders’ Black Monday will impact more than just 2018 – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideBlack Monday is only a day away. The fate of the many NFL coaches on the hot seat will be decided and there is a chanc...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

The Raiders reportedly really want Jon Gruden back, perhaps with an ownership stake – Washington Post

Washington PostTrader’s remorse? The Oakland Raiders reportedly want Jon Gruden, the coach they traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, ...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Oakland Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers: Score, live updates, TV channel, how to watch online – OregonLive.com

OregonLive.comOakland Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers: Score, live updates, TV channel, how to watch online. Updated December 31, 2017 at 5:...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Stephen Curry hits the ground shooting — and torches the Grizzlies in return from injury – Washington Post

Washington PostOAKLAND, Calif. – When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, he made an already dominant team seemingly invincible. ...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Person Robbed, Carjacked In Oakland – Patch.com

Patch.comPerson Robbed, Carjacked In Oakland. OAKLAND, CA — A person was robbed and carjacked late Friday night in East Oakland outside an e...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

CARIBBEAT: Veteran jazz pianist Monty Alexander ready for five-night gig at Manhattan’s Birdland Club – New York Daily News

New York Daily News… is steeped in the jazz genre, but has respected credentials in blues, gospel, calypso and, of course, reggae. Tickets t...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Stephen Curry on return: ‘Felt like the first day of school again’ – ESPN

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — After missing the past 11 games for the Golden State Warriors with a right ankle sprain, Stephen Curry returned in emp...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Cal Bears pull off stunning rally to beat Stanford – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsSTANFORD — Cal senior Marcus Lee said he had no doubt his team would come back from a 16-point hole in the final eight minut...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

A’s make most out of transition season in 2017 – MLB.com

MLB.comThird baseman Matt Chapman, the A’s first-round Draft pick in 2014, was called on to make his Major League debut June 15, drawing a s...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Postgame Cleanup: Grizz slip in Oakland against Warriors – Grizzlies.com

Grizzlies.comThe Postgame Cleanup is brought to you by ServiceMaster. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Golden State Warriors 141-128 Saturd...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Cal MBB Insta-Recap: BEARS COMPLETE COMEBACK AGAINST THE TREES. CAL W. 77-74. – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)The Bears came out sluggish and went down 37 to 24 to end the half. Cal stuck to its 2-3 Zone and Press even t...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Curry makes season-best 10 3-pointers in return from injury – Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsKevin Durant added 20 points, nine assists and five rebounds, and Klay Thompson scored 21 points as the Warriors wrapped up near...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Jan. 1 is almost here. Here’s how to (legally) buy and use recreational pot in Berkeley – Daily Californian

Daily Californiancoloredited_cherrywu_cannabis_newsinfographic3 City of Berkeley, state lawmakers prepare for dawn of legal recreational mar...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Live updates: Raiders vs. Chargers on Sunday afternoon – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsThe Raiders (6-9) need a win Sunday to avoid finishing the season with a four-game losing strea. As it stands, Oakland is tr...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Stephen Curry returning for Warriors after out 11 games – Inquirer.net

Inquirer.netGolden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry warms up prior to an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, Dec. 29, ...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Man found shot to death in Oakland hills – East Bay Times

Man found shot to death in Oakland hillsEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A 27-year-old man was found shot to death Saturday morning near Interstate 5...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

California pot shops ready to celebrate as sales start Monday – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Review-JournalBerkeley Patients Group, which opened as a medical marijuana dispensary in 1999 and has received a permit for recrea...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Saturday’s men’s basketball: Oakland falls in thriller – The Detroit News

The Detroit NewsGreen Bay, Wis. — Khalil Small sank four free throws in the last 51 seconds, giving Green Bay just enough of a lead to survi...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Warriors’ Draymond Green tossed after reaction to ref’s foul call – ESPN

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green was ejected from Saturday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlie...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Raiders reportedly interested in Jon Gruden and might offer him an ownership stake to coach – SB Nation

SB NationThe Raiders are “preparing to pursue” Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden to be their next head coach, ESPN’s Adam Schefter an...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

‘NBA 2K18’ Simulation: How Long Will LeBron James Play? – Forbes

ForbesOAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on from the bench against the Golden State Warriors durin...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

YSU’s Streak Snapped With 58-48 Loss to Oakland – Youngstown State Athletics

Youngstown State AthleticsIn a game where both teams struggled offensively, Oakland made the most of offensive rebounds and turnovers to bea...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Fond farewell, Raiders: How Oakland can fix its team this offseason – Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsHe led the Raiders to a fantastic season just a year ago. Everything was worse in 2017. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton was fir...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

California Golden Bears at Stanford Cardinal Preview 12/30/17 – Get More Sports (blog)

California Golden Bears at Stanford Cardinal Preview 12/30/17Get More Sports (blog)The physical Stanford offense could be living from the fo...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

How Much Has To “Break Right” For A’s To Compete? – Athletics Nation

Athletics NationIn the case of the rebuilding A’s, with much raw talent in Oakland and on the way, how much has to fall into place for Oakla...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Berkeley Man Arrested In Walnut Creek – Patch.com

Berkeley Man Arrested In Walnut CreekPatch.comWALNUT CREEK, CA — Officers arrested a man who allegedly tried to get into a woman’s car as sh...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Marijuana becomes legal statewide in California beginning Monday – Fox17

Fox17The mayor of the city that includes the University of California, Berkeley campus is expected at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 a.m.. “...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Take a ride for a song in San Francisco’s Kabaret Kab – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle“I love him,” says Lorenzo Logoreci, owner of the Allegro Romano restaurant on Nob Hill. “At the end of the night, th...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

California’s most destructive fire season fuels debate over where to rebuild homes – Seattle Times

California’s most destructive fire season fuels debate over where to rebuild homesSeattle Times“I think what’s next is that every mayor, eve...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

The Golden State Warriors — And The Entire NBA — Want To See If Isaiah Thomas Can Do This In 2018 – Forbes

ForbesThe Warriors, for one, always saw Irving as a major threat, even before he won the 2016 championship with his iconic Game 7 game-winni...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Chargers’ finale will feature some silver, black and boos when they host Raiders – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesPhilip Rivers, a well-known trash talker, ran off the field with a huge smile in Oakland after the Chargers’ one-point win,...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

PREP NOTEBOOK: Plenty of young players on the rise in Oakland County – The Daily Tribune

The Daily Tribune(LARRY McKEE – For The Oakland Press) Orchard Lake St. Mary’s sophomore Lorne Bowman is one of the top 10th-grade players i...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

California’s real estate gold rush is even boosting Stockton, but at what price? – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times“Now we’re seeing rent increases, and it’s not like Coastal California, but we’re starting to have signs of housing shortag...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Prep roundup: Lincoln survives big California test; Wilson wins T-Town Throwdown; Federal Way’s Jaden McDaniels … – The News Tribune

The News TribuneMission Prep 70 (San Francisco), Bellarmine Prep 56: The Lions opened the St. Ignatius Sand Dune Classic with a win over Fre...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

How would you grade the 2018 Cal football recruiting class so far? – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)thedozen: I’ll go with A-. Top 40 in the country is strong, and pretty close to the rank for next year’s hoops...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Pizzaiolo regulars react to chef’s sexual harassment accusations with concern, anger and boycotts – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleFood writer John Birdsall lives blocks from Pizzaiolo. When he and his husband first married and moved to the neighbo...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers: Prediction, preview, pick to win – UPI.com

UPI.comSERIES HISTORY: 115th regular-series meeting. Raiders lead series, 63-51-2. Oakland had won four straight before the Chargers prevail...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Legalization countdown: Oakland gears up for recreational pot sales – East Bay Times

East Bay Times“I got a notice from them that prices could go up 38 percent,” said an Oakland businessman who was among dozens of people who ...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Jordan Bell’s rookie education continues against Dwight Howard – The Mercury News

The Mercury News“It’s just reps,” Warriors forward Kevin Durant said. “This is his first time playing against Dwight fresh out of college ba...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

San Jose leads array of California cities with spiking violent crime – The Mercury News

The Mercury News“We’ve got a lot of work to do,” San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said. “It doesn’t matter that we’re still among the safest larg...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Game Preview: Warriors vs. Grizzlies – 12/30/17 – Warriors.com

Warriors.comSaturday’s game will close out the three-game season series between the Dubs and Grizzlies. The teams have split their first two...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

A revealing year – Reveal

RevealIn this episode, we look at some of our best reporting from 2017 and how Reveal has made an impact in our world. Our stories covered a...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

East English hands Clarkston its first loss, 80-71 – The Oakland Press

The Oakland PressChase Wasilk, Clarkston, blocks the shot of David DeJulius (5), East English Village, during varsity basketball action in t...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Cal 76, USC 64: Bears open Pac-12 play with a win – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)The beginning of Pac-12 play is always scary. While non-conference play tells you something, interpreting the ...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

A look at some of the top housing stories in Oakland County in 2017 – The Oakland Press

The Oakland PressMark Cavitt — The Oakland Press A row of houses, some under construction some finished, at Rathmor Park subdivision in Lyon...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Howard leads Hornets past Warriors – Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsOAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 29: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on Dece...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Warriors fall apart in loss to Charlotte – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsThe Warriors‘ dominant defense that led the NBA in December in various defensive categories? The Warriors allowed Dwight How...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

7 toughest decisions facing the Raiders in the 2018 offseason – 247Sports (blog)

247Sports (blog)Unfortunately, the Oakland Raiders have now been eliminated from playoff contention, which means it’s time to pay a bit more...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Cal Opens Pac-12 with 76-64 Win over USC – The Bear Insider

The Bear InsiderThe No. 20 California Golden Bears opened the Pac-12 season with a 76-64 win over USC. The Bears had four players in double ...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

E-hauling interest fuels demand for Tesla semi – The Providence Journal

E-hauling interest fuels demand for Tesla semiThe Providence Journal… Nev., right next door to Tesla’s Gigafactory. Tesla is certain to use ...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

CA San Francisco Bay Area Zone Forecast – seattlepi.com

CA San Francisco Bay Area Zone Forecastseattlepi.comCA San Francisco Bay Area Zone Forecast for Friday, December 29, 2017. _____. 213 FPUS56...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Housing advocates: Oakland’s loss of SRO hotels may be related to homelessness – KTVU San Francisco

KTVU San FranciscoIn 2004, the number of SROs in Oakland was 31, according to the most recent study before 2015. Housing developers are at l...

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Oakland A’s 2018 Player Profile: Yusmeiro Petit – Athletics Nation

Athletics NationSince his first break into the majors back in 2006, Petit has seen a steady decrease in HR/9 and BB/9 (from 2.4 down to .9, ...

Friday, December 29, 2017

East Bay nonprofit gives former prisoners opportunities to ‘plant justice’ – KGO-TV

KGO-TVFormer prisoners and volunteers work on an urban garden in East Oakland, Calif. for the nonprofit Planting Justice on Friday, Dec. 29,...

Friday, December 29, 2017

OPD To Crack Down On New Year’s Eve Gunfire – Patch.com

OPD To Crack Down On New Year’s Eve GunfirePatch.comOAKLAND, CA — Oakland police put out a statement today urging everyone not to participat...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Golden Medals: Best Cal Athletics stories of 2017 – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)Vaughn hit 12 home runs which is good for 1st in the Pac, in a tie with teammate Denis Karas. The freshman als...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Woman killed on I-80 in Berkeley identified as Vallejo mom – East Bay Times

Woman killed on I-80 in Berkeley identified as Vallejo momEast Bay TimesBERKELEY — A woman killed Tuesday morning when she was hit by a pick...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Gamethread: Warriors host the Hornets – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindIt’s an exciting day for Golden State Warriors fans: Not only are the Dubs playing on a Friday night, but it’s likely th...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Sam Darnold’s Cotton Bowl 18 Yard INT Pick Six Interception Analysis

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Sam Darnold’s Cotton Bowl 18 Yard INT Pick Six Interception Analysis

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Bryce Love Should Be Oakland Raiders 2018 NFL Draft Pick RB

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Bryce Love Should Be Oakland Raiders 2018 NFL Draft Pick RB

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Sue Grafton Author Of The Alphabet Book Series Dies

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Final Oakland Raiders NFL UNLV Stadium Joint Use Agreement Makes UNLV Look Like A Fool! Here’s Why

The final version of the Oakland Raiders NFL UNLV Stadium Joint Use Agreement that the UNLV Regents are to read before their first special m...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Raiders try to finish disappointing season on positive note – Washington Post

Washington PostALAMEDA, Calif. — Instead of preparing for the playoffs as many speculated four months ago, the Oakland Raiders held their fi...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Take Dirk Koetter off list of potential Offensive Coordinator candidates in Oakland – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideIf you were hoping Kirk Koetter would become available to join the Raiders as OC, let it go cuz it aint happening. By ...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Raiders try to finish disappointing season on positive note – MetroNews Canada

Raiders try to finish disappointing season on positive noteMetroNews CanadaALAMEDA, Calif. — Instead of preparing for the playoffs as many s...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Man wounded in East Oakland shooting – East Bay Times

Man wounded in East Oakland shootingEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man was shot in East Oakland Friday afternoon and the suspect was being sought...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Pizzaiolo regulars react to chef’s sexual harassment accusations with concern, anger and boycotts – SFGate

SFGateAfter the Chronicle story published, Lamoureaux wrote in a Facebook post that as a member of the East Bay restaurant industry, he had ...

Friday, December 29, 2017

2017: The Year of the Dubs – Warriors.com (blog)

Warriors.com (blog)There’s no question that the Dubs are enjoying a golden era. Even with that context, 2017 sticks out as a banner year, an...

Friday, December 29, 2017

KA-POW! Honor These Everyday Superheroes – HuffPost

HuffPostThe Take Back Our Streets (TBOS) Coalition and Campaign is a collaborative and citywide effort in Oakland, California implementing d...

Friday, December 29, 2017

What’s hot – SFGate

SFGateThese articles and photo collections on SFGate.com and the premium SFChronicle.com got the most visits in the week ended Thursday at 1...

Friday, December 29, 2017

SwimSwam Pulse: Cal Tops Texas For #1 Rank By 1.2% – SwimSwam

SwimSwamIn a margin that came down to just 6 votes, SwimSwam poll voters said that the California Golden Bears should have the #1 rank in th...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Final Oakland Raiders Las Vegas NFL UNLV Stadium Joint Use Agreement Makes UNLV Look Like A Fool

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Final Oakland Raiders Las Vegas NFL UNLV Stadium Joint Use Agreement Makes UNLV Look Like A Fool

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5 reasons the LA Chargers* will beat the Oakland Raiders – The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-TribuneHit by injury in the past few weeks, Oakland’s offensive line will be without a three-time Pro Bowler in left tac...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Albany, Berkeley Year In Review 2017 – Patch.com

Albany, Berkeley Year In Review 2017Patch.comALBANY, BERKELEY, CA —2017 is nearly in the books. While some people will be happy when this ye...

Friday, December 29, 2017

SwimSwam Pulse: Cal Tops Texas For #1 Rank By 0.8% – SwimSwam

SwimSwamIn a margin that came down to just 6 votes, SwimSwam poll voters said that the California Golden Bears should have the #1 rank in th...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Oakland Police Department Needs New Anti-Racism Policies And Program

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Oakland Police Department Needs New Anti-Racism Policies And Program

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Tenn. Hospital Sees Early Increase In Flu Cases – NewsChannel5.com

NewsChannel5.comOAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 19: A Walgreens employee holds a syringe during a free flu shot clinic at Allen Temple Baptist Church...

Friday, December 29, 2017

5 reasons Oakland Raiders will beat the LA Chargers* – The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-TribuneThe Raiders can pressure these units with Patterson and Marquette King, who leads a unit that’s third in net punt...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Oakland company wants to spark school food revolution – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Dishes like cold soba — or buckwheat — noodle salad, jerk chicken with “not-so-fried” rice, and chicken potstickers ...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Ten things I like and don’t like, including Golden State and OKC – ESPN

ESPNSo … Cash Considerations might be good already — at least when surrounded by Golden State’s elite talent. The Warriors have blitzed oppo...

Friday, December 29, 2017

How to explain the inconsistency of Cal basketball? – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)Cal has this strange habit of playing really well against good teams and godawful against bad teams. It’s baff...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Cowboys Need Dak Prescott to Play Better, Avoid Mistakes – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthDak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Oakland-Alam...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Raiders’ David Sharpe: ‘I held it down over there the best I could’ – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsLike our Oakland Raiders Facebook page for more Raiders news, commentary and conversation. Sharpe owned only three career sn...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Preview: Warriors look to make it three straight with Hornets in town – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindGolden State looks to extend their win streak in what should be their final game without Stephen Curry. By Brady Klopfer...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Report: Michael Crabtree sat late due to ‘missed opportunities’ – 247Sports (blog)

247Sports (blog)When the Oakland Raiders were looking for points late in the game to potentially steal a win against the Philadelphia Eagles...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Oakland 76, UWM 68: Kendrick Nunn scorches Panthers for 36 points – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee Journal SentinelKendrick Nunn, an Illinois transfer, scorches the nets as the Panthers fall in their Horizon League opener Thursda...

Friday, December 29, 2017

How the Athletics are chasing the Astros – Climbing Tal’s Hill

Climbing Tal’s HillDespite a lack of noteworthy success the past few seasons, the Oakland Athletics could be a sneaky good team next year. N...

Friday, December 29, 2017

California pot shops roll out hoopla as recreational sales set to start Jan. 1 – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneThe mayor of the city that includes the University of California, Berkeley campus is expected at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Berkeley Patients Group’s journey: Behind the scenes at California dispensary’s recreational MJ launch – Marijuana Business Daily

Marijuana Business Daily(This is the second installment in a series chronicling the challenges and successes one prominent dispensary – Berk...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Lincoln Kennedy floats ‘gut-wrench feeling’ Raiders lost season was due to anthem protest distraction – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideIn the vast amount of places you can point your finger as to the Raiders‘ losing season, there’s one we haven’t heard ...

Friday, December 29, 2017

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NBA Power Rankings: Golden State Warriors Hold Top Spot Entering 2018 – Bleacher Report

NBA Power Rankings: Golden State Warriors Hold Top Spot Entering 2018Bleacher ReportAs abysmal as the Sacramento Kings’ overall profile look...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Precarious housing in Oakland: Renting SRO hotel rooms to techies means more people camping on the street – San Francisco Bay View

San Francisco Bay ViewIn this case, the building was granted a rent control exemption for substantial rehabilitation in 2016, a full circle ...

Friday, December 29, 2017

Raiders coordinators enter season finale on vastly different pedestals – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsALAMEDA — One Raiders coordinator is a stone-cold lock to return next season after reviving his unit, the other is more than...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Marijuana sellers plan big parties as California pot legalization begins – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesThe mayor of the city is expected at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 a.m.. “You’ll see the people who have been consumers fo...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Patrick McCaw getting more aggressive for Warriors – SFGate

SFGateThe fourth of six kids, Patrick McCaw learned young the merits of observation. Much of his early years growing up in St. Louis were sp...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Court Challenges to NSA Surveillance: 2017 in Review – EFF

EFFNSA. The year prior, U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey White in Oakland, California, ordered the U.S. government to comply with EFF’s “di...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Oeste Bar & Kitchen Now Open in Old Oakland – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressAfter construction delays and permit process woes, Oeste Bar & Kitchen (730 Clay St.) is finally open to the public. The...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

YouTube video of men catching trout in Sausal Creek raises alarm – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A video of two men catching a trout in Sausal Creek has caused concern and some consternation among members of a gro...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

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Warriors rule out Stephen Curry for Friday, expect him back Saturday – ESPN

ESPNCurry participated in 5-on-0 drills during Thursday’s practice. Afterward, he scrimmaged in 3-on-3 settings with Zaza Pachulia, JaVale M...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Gareon Conley defends Eli Apple after being called a ‘cancer’ – 247Sports (blog)

247Sports (blog)One of the most interesting headlines that has recently taken the NFL by storm, was New York Giants playmaker Landon Collins...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

California pot shops roll out hoopla as sales set to start – WTOP

WTOPThe mayor of the city that includes the University of California, Berkeley campus is expected at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 a.m.. “Y...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Cannabis Pioneer Steve DeAngelo to Make First Legal Sale in CAThe nation’s model dispensary … – Markets Insider

Markets InsiderOakland, California, Dec. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oakland, Calif. – In celebration of California’s historic first day of ...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Recreational pot launch: Will new retail shops enjoy a near-monopoly? – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleCalifornia’s new system, overseen by the Bureau of Cannabis Control, will charge both recreational and medical buyers...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

2017 gun rights wins, losses in the courts – Guns.com

Guns.comLikewise, the court upheld California‘s strict concealed carry permitting practices – leaving conservative Justices Clarence Thomas ...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Harborside in Oakland aims to be first to sell recreational marijuana legally – KTVU San Francisco

KTVU San FranciscoAnd dignitaries including former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf have been invited. Brown ...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Witness follows driver home after hit-and-run crash in Oakland Park, deputies say – WPLG Local 10

Witness follows driver home after hit-and-run crash in Oakland Park, deputies sayWPLG Local 10Witness follows driver home after hit-and-run ...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Oakland chef Charlie Hallowell accused of sexual misconduct – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsCharlie Hallowell has announced he is stepping away from day-to-day operations of Pizzaiolo and his other restaurants follow...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Charging Ahead: California’s EV Future – CALIFORNIA

Charging Ahead: California’s EV FutureCALIFORNIAOr so goes the vision of Ethan Elkind, director of the climate program at the Center for Law...

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Dave Gettleman, Fired By Carolina Panthers, Is NY Giants New General Manager

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Oakland A’s 2018 rotation: Stock up, or stand pat? – Athletics Nation

Athletics NationThe Oakland A’s have enjoyed a productive offseason so far. They targeted two areas of need, their bullpen and outfield, and...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Penrose chef Charlie Hallowell accused of sexual harassment by 17 former employees – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesOakland chef Charlie Hallowell has stepped away from day-to-day operations at his restaurants after multiple women accused ...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Smith’s Future With Raiders is a Question Mark – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay AreaThe former Chiefs standout signed a four-year deal worth a potential $38 million before the 2016 season and was supposed to be O...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

11 best new restaurants of 2017 – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleNo other area in the country can boast as many outstanding tasting-menu restaurants as the Bay Area. This year I awar...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Chris Broussard : ‘Russell Westbrook is a winner, and OKC can scare Golden State’ – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comChris Broussard joins Cris Carter,Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe to discuss Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s winn...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Frank Bette Center to host Gonzalez, Berkeley’s poet laureate – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesALAMEDA — Alameda Island Poets will feature Rafael Jesus Gonzalez, first poet laureate of Berkeley at its Jan. 3, 2018, readin...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

CES 2018 Any YouTube Partners Or Staff Going To Las Vegas? #CES2018 #YouTube

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

CES 2018 Any YouTube Partners Or Staff Going To Las Vegas? #CES2018 #YouTube

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Happy Birthday Stan Lee Who Turns 95!

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Happy Birthday Stan Lee Who Turns 95!

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Donald Trump Mistakes Anna Wintour The VOGUE Editor, For Vanity Fair Editor

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Donald Trump Mistakes Anna Wintour The VOGUE Editor, For Vanity Fair Editor

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Opinion: Rebuilding Oakland community includes teaching parents – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsRecently, 25 parents gathered at Futures and CUES Elementary School at the Havenscourt-Lockwood campus in East Oakland for a...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Your California Cannabis Legalization Launch Guide – GreenState

GreenStateThe state of California begins commercial sales of cannabis to adults Jan. 1, 2018. Marijuana is available with proper identificat...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Dub Rotation: Bell Rings For Golden State Warriors – Blue Man Hoop

Blue Man HoopDub Rotation focuses on the deep reservoir of talent on the Golden State Warriors that sometimes gets overshadowed by the stars...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Opinion: San Jose needs a strong-mayor government like other major cities – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsSan Jose’s mayor spends a significant amount of time in City Council and Rules Committee meetings and is less able to promot...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

4 Heartwarming Stories of Triumph Over Adversity In 2017 – HuffPost

HuffPostA longstanding low-rent community center in Oakland, California, which houses a nonprofit bike shop, a makerspace, community garden ...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

What is behind Sean Smith’s sudden change of fortune for Raiders? – ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)ALAMEDA, Calif. — It would be too simplistic, really, to say Sean Smith is being put in better position to succeed of late. And y...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Can Tesla Semi Really Perform? Big Names Need To Know – NewsFactor Network

NewsFactor Network… Nev., right next door to Tesla’s Gigafactory. Tesla is certain to use the Tesla Semi to deliver batteries to the Fremont...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Golden Nuggets: The Cal Women’s Basketball Team Prepares for Big Weekend – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)Cal doesn’t currently have a QB in the 2018 class, as JT Shrout and the Bears went their separate ways, and Za...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

California marijuana startups, shut out from banks, turn to private backing – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunTwo years ago, Ben Larson and Carter Laren co-founded Gateway, an accelerator in Oakland, California, that has helped expand 19...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Connor Cook should start in Week 17 for the Raiders – 247Sports (blog)

247Sports (blog)The Oakland Raiders already know they’ve been eliminated from playoff contention. They also know that they already have thei...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

St. Louis Judge In Rams LA NFL Relocation Lawsuit Just Gave Oakland Gift In Raiders Case

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

St. Louis Judge In Rams LA NFL Relocation Lawsuit Just Gave Oakland Gift In Raiders Case

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Ken Houston, Kristina Molina, Officially Challenge Libby Schaaf For Oakland Mayoral Race 2018

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Ken Houston, Kristina Molina, Officially Challenge Libby Schaaf For Oakland Mayoral Race 2018

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Oakland chef Charlie Hallowell steps away from restaurants as 17 women accuse him of sexual harassment – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleHallowell, 44, has been a star in Bay Area restaurants since he began his cooking career at Chez Panisse in the late ...

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Game Preview: Warriors vs. Hornets – 12/29/17 – Warriors.com

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