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Afro-Roots Reggae In SF Sat At Bricks And Mortar 1710 Mission St 10 PM #SFEvents

Afro-Roots Reggae In SF Sat At Bricks And Mortar 1710 Mission St 10 PM #SFEvents - Video Afro-Roots Reggae In SF Sat At Bricks And Morta...

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Reggae: Rex Suru & Cherubim Tonight 9/30 10PM Bricks & Mortar SF 1710 Mission #SFEvents

Reggae: Rex Suru & Cherubim Tonight 9/30 10PM Bricks & Mortar SF 1710 Mission #SFEvents - Video Reggae: Rex Suru & Cherubim ...

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California Golden Bears vs. Oregon Ducks Odds, College Football Betting Pick – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportThe Oregon Ducks have owned the upper hand in their recent rivalry with the Cal Bears, winning seven of the last eight meetin...

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Elephant Rumblings: Does Oakland’s September Surge Mean Anything? – Athletics Nation

Athletics Nation1941 – Ted Williams went 6-for-8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia A’s to finish the season with a .406 average. No...

Thursday, September 28, 2017 No comments

In ‘The Mayor,’ Brandon Micheal Hall Raps His Way to City Hall – New York Times

New York TimesNORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — In “The Mayor,” a new ABC comedy series that premieres on Oct. 3, Brandon Micheal Hall plays Courtne...

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The Resurgence of Raiders Denico Autry – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideThe Raiders spent the off-season trying to find the interior pass rush Autry was unable to provide. The 2017 Off-seaso...

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Oakland hills fire declared fully contained – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — With no flareups overnight and no hot spots found by drone flights, the 22-acre hills fire that broke out Tuesday wa...

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Oakland Raiders: Amari Cooper shares simple solution to drop issues – NFL Spin Zone

NFL Spin ZoneHowever, in order for the Raiders offense to reach its maximum potential, Cooper can’t leave footballs on the ground at an alar...

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Five areas in which the Texas Rangers need most improvement for 2018 – Dallas News (blog)

Dallas News (blog)OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 22: Joey Gallo (#13) walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Oakland Athletics in ...

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The Best Places for Capturing San Francisco’s Stunning Skyline – thebolditalic

thebolditalic… Francisco. Try taking the Oakland Zoo’s glass-encased gondolas up to the Landing Cafe, a glass-walled restaurant with an obse...

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Oakland Raiders’ pass rush could swing game vs. Denver Broncos – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Just Blog Baby (blog)The Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos have great pass rushes, but superior offensive line play in Oakland could gi...

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Oakland council to spend $75K for study into public bank – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOakland will spend $75,000 on a study to see if creating a public bank in the city is feasible. The money is coming out of the...

Thursday, September 28, 2017 No comments

Alan Dershowitz Threatens To Sue Berkeley Over First Amendment [VIDEO] – The Daily Caller

Alan Dershowitz Threatens To Sue Berkeley Over First Amendment [VIDEO]The Daily CallerHarvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz said Thursday if...

Thursday, September 28, 2017 No comments

Steph Curry is not a fan of SI’s latest cover – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindOf course, the Golden State Warriors made the news for related reasons. After Stephen Curry suggested he would not visit...

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Oakland A’s Rookie Dress Up Day Doesn’t Disappoint – Sports Illustrated

Sports IllustratedThe Oakland Athletics have spent most of the season mired in last place in the American League West, so as this season com...

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr on FBI college basketball probe: “There’s a reason I coach in the NBA” – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsAnd he hardly has to worry about scandals, while assistant coaches at Arizona, Auburn, Oklahoma State and USC were arrested ...

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Left-winger who openly endorses violence arrested yet again — this time for rioting in Berkeley – TheBlaze.com

Left-winger who openly endorses violence arrested yet again — this time for rioting in BerkeleyTheBlaze.comLeft-winger who openly endorses v...

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Oakland’s Bruce Maxwell will continue to knee during anthem, expects to hear boos this weekend at Globe Life Park – Dallas News (blog)

Dallas News (blog)OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 26: Bruce Maxwell #13 of the Oakland Athletics kneels in protest next to teammate Mark Canha #20 d...

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Oakland Raiders Also Having Attendance Issues – The Big Lead

The Big LeadThe Oakland Raiders, like most California-based NFL football teams, are having attendance issues this season. The Raiders are mo...

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Opinion: Oakland must band together in fight against racism – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesProtesters block both directions of the Interstate 580 freeway during a rally against racism in Oakland, California on August ...

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DoubleDutch has acquired its first company, making leadership changes – Phoenix Business Journal

Phoenix Business JournalPreviously, Parker served as the port commissioner of the Port of Oakland, was the senior vice president of PCI Heal...

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Oakland A’s Rookie Dress Up Day Doesn’t Disappoint – Sports Illustrated

Sports IllustratedThe Oakland Athletics have spent most of the season mired in last place in the American League West, so as this season com...

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Warriors’ training-camp invitees relish chance to learn – SFGate

SFGateBecause the Warriors already have the regular-season maximum 15 players on guaranteed contracts, the odds of Hamilton, Niang, Clevelan...

Thursday, September 28, 2017 No comments

Cal OLB Cameron Saffle out for the season – Scout

ScoutFormer Oregon offensive line coach Steve Greatwood, now in charge of Cal’s offensive front, said that his thinned ranks at guard — the ...

Thursday, September 28, 2017 No comments

SF, Oakland officials urge governor to sign bill streamlining approvals for homeless shelters – KTVU San Francisco

SF, Oakland officials urge governor to sign bill streamlining approvals for homeless sheltersKTVU San FranciscoOakland officials are looking...

Thursday, September 28, 2017 No comments

Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders injury report: Broncos are getting healthy – Mile High Report (blog)

Mile High Report (blog)… him trending in the right direction. As for the Raiders, their only player listed as a DNP is their rookie cornerba...

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On tense Berkeley campus, conservative scholar Steven Hayward thrives – Fox News

Fox NewsHayward, who is in his second year of a three-year stint as a resident scholar at the University of California, Berkeley’s Institute...

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Final: Rangers conclude season series vs. Astros with blowout loss – Dallas News (blog)

Final: Rangers conclude season series vs. Astros with blowout lossDallas News (blog)OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 26: Bruce Maxwell #13 of the Oak...

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Picturing history: Oakland California Temple – Deseret News

Deseret NewsPresident McKay’s health had been so fragile that his associates assumed he would be unable to travel to Oakland for the dedicat...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Ghost Ship fallout: Evicted Bay Area arts cooperative gains new warehouse – Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz SentinelOAKLAND >> Inside a vacant West Oakland warehouse, a small group of artists and performers pored over blueprints, t...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Oakland A’s moving headquarters to Port’s Jack London Square – American Journal of Transportation

Oakland A’s moving headquarters to Port’s Jack London SquareAmerican Journal of TransportationThe A’s said they could relocate headquarters ...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Inside the California factory that manufactures 1 million pounds of fake ‘meat’ per month – CNBC

CNBCOn the outside, Impossible Foods’ brand-new manufacturing plant in Oakland, California, looks like all of the other nondescript warehous...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Kairos Power moves headquarters to Alameda Point hangar – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsKairos Power has moved its headquarters from Oakland’s waterfront area to Alameda Point, agreeing to lease an old hangar and...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Cal stands behind freedom of expression; two Bears appear on Sports Illustrated cover – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)I want to focus on football on the Panthers, on containing the quarterback, tackling [Jonathan] Stewart and [C...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

A’s Burned by Former Teammates, Lose 2nd Straight to Mariners – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay AreaOAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 26: Danny Valencia #26 of the Seattle Mariners trots around the base after hitting a three-run homer off...

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Quiet video session for Raiders after breakdowns in Washington – SFGate

SFGateAnd the Broncos no doubt took note of Oakland’s familiar defensive issues. They saw the tame pass rush in Washington (four of the Raid...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Raiders, David Amerson need short memories heading to Denver – ESPN (blog)

Raiders, David Amerson need short memories heading to DenverESPN (blog)Welcome to David Amerson’s world in particular, the Oakland Raiders d...

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Carrying on the Tacos Los Michoacanos Legacy – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressHe is, after all, carrying on the Soriano family business name in an increasingly competitive Oakland food scene — and tryin...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Are Co-ops the Future of a Sustainable Restaurant Industry? – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressConsidered the mothership of many co-ops in the Bay Area, the Cheese Board Collective opened in 1967 as a small cheese shop ...

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Three takeaways after Valencia’s homer helps Mariners rally past Athletics – The News Tribune

The News Tribune“We saw what we needed to see out of him,” manager Scott Servais hedged after the Mariners rallied for a 6-3 victory over th...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Davis hits No. 42 but ex-A’s sink hosts – San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerOAKLAND — In the penultimate home game of 2017, Khris Davis tied his career high by blasting his 42nd home run of the ...

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Khris Davis hits 42nd homer in A’s 6-3 loss to Mariners – Laredo Morning Times

Khris Davis hits 42nd homer in A’s 6-3 loss to MarinersLaredo Morning TimesOAKLAND, CA – APRIL 23: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics b...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Sick of following Iowa and New Hampshire’s lead on presidential politics? Here’s an answer – Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Bee… whether it’s Sen. Kamala Harris, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti or some rich entrepreneur. Leaving personal ambitions aside...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

The Sacrifices and Rewards of Family-Run Restaurants – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressBrang, who worked in real estate in Taiwan, took a dishwashing position upon moving to the Bay Area while Helen nannied to s...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Pence to visit Oakland County Wednesday, Thursday – The Oakland Press

The Oakland PressPence to visit Oakland County Wednesday, Thursday. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally in Novi before last...

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The Latest: Crews Battling Fire in Oakland Hills – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World ReportWater-dropping helicopters flew through the night to save homes from a wildfire that surged through suburban can...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Several Arrested at UC Berkeley Protest Amid Tense Exchanges – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World ReportPolice arrested at least four people, including Felarca, in Berkeley, Calif, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, during a s...

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Oakland mayor proposes Navigation Center for city’s homeless – SFGate

SFGateOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is asking the City Council to approve an outdoor navigation center that she said would move homeless people...

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Nancy Pelosi: Warriors are still invited to the Capitol – New York Post

New York Post“The Golden State Warriors have once again dazzled America with your outstanding performance on the court and inspired us with ...

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Soaring rents, evictions, tenants rally in Oakland to close landlord loopholes in Just Cause protections – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesThe event was organized by a coalition of tenants rights groups including Centro Legal de la Raza, Association of Californians...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Olson, Powell, Pinder, Cotton all likely to miss remainder of season for A’s – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsBOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Matt Joyce #23 of the Oakland Athletics, Boog Powell #3 and Chad Pinder #18 celebrate after defea...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Pelosi renews invite for Golden State Warriors to visit Capitol – The Hill

The HillHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday renewed her invitation for the Golden State Warriors to visit the Capitol a...

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Matt Olson recap: How A’s 1st baseman reinvented swing, went on historic run – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleOAKLAND, CA – JUNE 30: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics swings and watches the flight of his ball as he hits a...

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Antifa leader arrested after scuffle in Berkeley – Campus Reform

Campus ReformProminent anti-fascist leader Yvonne Felarca was arrested Tuesday following a rowdy Antifa “Victory March” in Berkeley, Califor...

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Winter Came: The 2017 Oakland A’s – Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsSorry, Oakland Athletics, but you won’t sit on the Iron Throne this season. That’s not exactly a surprise. The A’s — young and p...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 No comments

Four-alarm fire in Oakland hills burns 20 acres, threatens homes – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesFire burns above homes under construction near Merritt College in Oakland on Tuesday. (Laura A. Oda/Bay Area News Group). Expa...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos 2017: Week 4 Prediction, Betting Odds – International Business Times

International Business TimesThe best game in Week 4 of the 2017 NFL season might be the AFC West matchup between the Oakland Raiders and Den...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Raiders Superfan Dr. Death On Giving Up Football – Deadspin

DeadspinI’ve never lost a team. I don’t and can’t really understand what Raiders fans are going through with the planned departure of the te...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

What will it take for Cal to end the streak against USC? – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)Cal has at times in the past recruited well enough such that whatever talent advantage USC had, it was small e...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Golden State Warriors: What does Carmelo Anthony trade mean for defending champs? – Hoops Habit

Hoops HabitTwo big things have changed since the Golden State Warriors nearly lost in the Western Conference Finals to Kevin Durant, Russell...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Trump urges NFL to ban players kneeling during anthem – Reuters.com

Reuters.comBruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics kneels during the singing of the National Anthem before his MLB American League baseball g...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Golden Nuggets: Is Cal a Bowl Team? – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)ESPN: Kyle Bonagura sees the Cal-Northwestern series renewed in the Foster Farms Bowl. David Hale has Cal in t...

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Grass fire in Oakland hills threatened homes, promped evacuations – SFGate

SFGateA fast-moving fire raged though dry brush and grass in the Oakland hills on Tuesday afternoon, forcing dozens of residents to flee as ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland Raiders Travel To Denver To Open Division Play Against Broncos – Raiders.com

Raiders.comThe Oakland Raiders will finish up the first quarter of their 2017 campaign this Sunday with a divisional matchup against the Den...

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One Arrest At Berkeley Protest – Patch.com

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — At least one person has been taken into custody Tuesday afternoon at a rally and march by the conservative group Pat...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland lowers the Warriors’ parade bill – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindThe Golden State Warriors have been fortunate enough to have two championship parades in the last three years. Unfortuna...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland Raiders Negotiating Coliseum Lease Extension, as Las Vegas Stadium Suffers Setbacks – Casino.Org News

Casino.Org NewsOakland Raiders owner Mark Davis is ready to move his NFL franchise to Las Vegas, but before that can happen, the team of cou...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Raiders could stay in Oakland through 2020 season – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsThe Raiders are open to playing in Oakland through 2020 as they hedge their bets on when their new Las Vegas stadium will be...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Trump urges NFL to ban players kneeling during anthem – Reuters

ReutersBruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics kneels during the singing of the National Anthem before his MLB American League baseball game ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

AFC West, Week 4: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos, a must win for both teams – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Just Blog Baby (blog)The Oakland Raiders will play the Denver Broncos for a must-win game in the AFC West on Sunday afternoon. Which team wi...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

These Employers Are Hiring In Berkeley, East Bay Right Now – Patch.com

Patch.comThese Employers Are Hiring In Berkeley, East Bay Right Now. Sunrise Senior Living; Sutter Health; Boral Roofing are all hiring. Eve...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland Craft Brewery Closing After 29 Years – Patch.com

Oakland Craft Brewery Closing After 29 YearsPatch.comOAKLAND, CA — Twenty-nine years after it opened in Oakland, a craft brewery is closing,...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Omri Casspi talks winning, growing and fitting with the Warriors – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindAnd he’s a newly-minted Golden State Warrior, and one that represents a large improvement for this year’s team. With his...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Golden State Warriors reached out to Dwyane Wade after buyout – Hoops Hype

Hoops HypeThe Warriors weren’t clear about his playing time, so both parties moved on. Golden State, which has 15 guaranteed players under c...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland Raiders Power Rankings: Week 4 – Raiders.com

Raiders.comSunday night was a tough one for the Oakland Raiders, as they fell on primetime to the Washington Redskins. The Redskins limited ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Watch: Willie Taggart gives a scouting report on Cal – OregonLive.com

OregonLive.comThe Oregon Ducks fell 37-35 to Arizona State on Sept. 23 at Sun Devil Stadium in the Ducks’ first Pac-12 Conference game of th...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Coalition holds march and brief UC Berkeley sit-in to protest white supremacy – Berkeleyside

BerkeleysideA wall of security follows a crew from Infowars to block them and other conservative outlets from covering an anti-hate rally at...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Port of Oakland plans to hire local at its new cargo facility – Supply Chain Dive

Port of Oakland plans to hire local at its new cargo facilitySupply Chain DiveThe Port of Oakland, working with CenterPoint Properties, hope...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland Raiders Seek Coliseum Lease Extension To 2020 Zennie62 Broke Story, Racist Media Stole It

Oakland Raiders Seek Coliseum Lease Extension To 2020 Zennie62 Broke Story, Racist Media Stole It - Video Oakland Raiders Seek Coliseum ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Raiders reportedly negotiating to play in Oakland through 2020 season – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Review-JournalA flag is presented at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum during the performance of the national anthem before an NFL f...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Tips from financial advisers on making car deals – Nasdaq

Tips from financial advisers on making car dealsNasdaqGinsburg, based in Oakland, California, finds out what they want in general terms – ne...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

The second-half offensive explosion of the Oakland A’s – Beyond the Box Score

Beyond the Box ScoreWith that in mind, would it surprise you to know that only one team in baseball has had a better offense, by wRC+, in th...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland student band kneels while playing national anthem at A’s game – SB Nation

SB Nation“Before tonight’s Oakland A’s game, the OUSD Honor Band played the National Anthem. Because of the ongoing national discussion abou...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Bay Bridge toll collector hit by car in parking lot – KGO-TV

KGO-TVA Bay Bridge toll collector was struck by a vehicle this morning near the toll plaza in Oakland, according to California Highway Patro...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Golden State Warriors: The Thunder have pulled closer – Blue Man Hoop

Blue Man HoopThe Oklahoma City Thunder have made the moves to pull closer to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference. Is it enou...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Ports Get Serious About Climate Change – Supply Chain Management Review

Supply Chain Management ReviewPort of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle met with international shipping lines last month to clear the a...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland cuts Warriors NBA title parade bill by $29K – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — The city’s bill for the Golden State Warriors title parade has been reduced by about $29,000, or the approximate c...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Montclair/Piedmont calendar: Oaktoberfest in Dimond district – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesWalk with the Mayor: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf will lead the “Move with the Mayor Challenge,” in honor of World Heart Day, a ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Muslim college in Berkeley buys Lutheran seminary campus – Fox News

Fox NewsAmerica’s first accredited Muslim college has reportedly purchased an expansive property in Berkeley, California, for $10 million. T...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Health Shorts: Dementia risk, football and mood issues, Diet and the gut – Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Health Shorts: Dementia risk, football and mood issues, Diet and the gutSarasota Herald-Tribune… to take a closer look at geographic pattern...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Craft brew pioneer Pacific Coast Brewery to close – SFBay

SFBayThe brewery is closing because of the uncertainty of its current lease and the rapid changes taking place in the Bay Area’s restaurant ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Raiders get humbled in overwhelming loss in Washington – Grand River Sachem

Grand River SachemALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have prided themselves on always being competitive in two-plus seasons under coach J...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland Eats: ‘Nyum Bai Thai’ For Fruitvale Village, ‘Coloso Coffee’ Relocates, More – Hoodline

HoodlineCiting uncertainty with its lease as the main reason for closing up shop, co-owners Steve and Laura Wolff also pointed to “the rapid...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

In first AB since taking a knee, A’s Bruce Maxwell gets warm reception – ESPN

ESPNOakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell was cheered by the home crowd on Monday in his first at-bat since becoming the first Major Leagu...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Raiders shake off emotional weekend on East Coast – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Review-JournalOakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

$1 Million Drug Bust Made In Berkeley – Patch.com

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — Berkeley Police stumbled upon a large scale psychedelic mushroom processing operation Saturday night. They seized 67...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Steve Kerr is not satisfied with the Warriors’ passing – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindThe Golden State Warriors move the ball in a manner that can only be described as artistic. The ball darts around the pe...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Raiders get humbled in overwhelming loss in Washington – MetroNews Canada

Raiders get humbled in overwhelming loss in WashingtonMetroNews Canada… on national television Sunday night when the Raiders delivered a per...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Artificial Intelligence and Marketing with Metaphors: World’s Leading Cognitive Linguist Joins machineVantage – MarketWatch

Artificial Intelligence and Marketing with Metaphors: World’s Leading Cognitive Linguist Joins machineVantageMarketWatchBERKELEY, California...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Order of Malta grand chancellor visits Oakland clinic – Catholic San Francisco

Catholic San FranciscoOrder of Malta Grand Chancellor Albrecht von Boeselager is pictured with Knight John Christian, left, and Knight Tom W...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Boy Scouts teams compete at Oakland, Macomb camp – The Oakland Press

The Oakland PressPhoto courtesy of Dennis HoffmanPhoto cutline:Members of the Ortonville VFW Post 582 Boy Scout Troop 139 – Sam Harvey, Dani...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Three takeaways after Felix stifles A’s in what is likely his last start of the season – The News Tribune

The News TribuneThere’s been no better tonic in recent years for the Mariners than the Oakland Athletics. It’s been that way for Felix Herna...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

A’s rookie Bruce Maxwell kneels for the anthem. Oakland fans stand up for him. – Sacramento Bee

Sacramento BeeA’s catcher Bruce Maxwell on Saturday became the first Major League Baseball player to kneel during the national anthem. On Mo...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Guns stolen from car in Oakland as officers eat after UC Berkeley protests – SFGate

SFGateOakland police are seeking a thief who broke into a car Monday and stole a pair of handguns belonging to a police officer who had driv...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

A’s Bruce Maxwell on Kneeling During Anthem: ‘I’m Going to Continue to Do It’ – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportOakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell confirmed he plans to continue kneeling during the national anthem after becoming the...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

‘Rally Against White Supremacy’ Takes to Streets of Berkeley – NBC Southern California

NBC Southern CaliforniaDemonstrators converged at the UC Berkeley campus Monday afternoon for a “rally against white supremacy” two days aft...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Berkeley – Patch.com

Stabbing Suspect Arrested In BerkeleyPatch.comBERKELEY, CA — A male suspect has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon f...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Big Law’s Latest Gender Bias Plaintiff is a Former Obama Classmate – Law.com (subscription)

Law.com (subscription)Constance Ramos, who left Winston & Strawn in August to start her own Oakland, California-based intellectual prope...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

AltoVino Taking Over Mason Pacific Space on Russian Hill and More Coming Attractions – Eater SF

Eater SFEMBARCADERO — Chef Tanya Holland has scored a forthcoming Ferry Building space for a slice of her Oakland soul food restaurant Brown...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Oakland School District Honor Band to Protest During National Anthem at A’s Game – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay AreaMembers of the Oakland Unified School District’s Honor Band may perform some type of protest when they play the national anthem ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Civic engagement on Asian Pacific Islander agenda – Sacramento State University

Civic engagement on Asian Pacific Islander agendaSacramento State UniversityPanelists include Congressman Ted Lieu, D-Los Angeles County; Ca...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Raiders get humbled in overwhelming loss in Washington – Washington Post

Washington PostALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have prided themselves on always being competitive in two-plus seasons under coach Jack...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Decisions, decisions: the Warriors preseason contract to do list – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindBasketball is almost here! The sound of the bouncing ball, the swish of the net, the bellow of Draymond Green (AND1!!). ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Golden State Warriors Coach Says Trump’s Comments ‘Just Crushed Me’ – HuffPost

HuffPostGolden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wrote a powerful essay for Sports Illustrated on Sunday expressing his pain and disappoi...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Raiders ‘likely’ to play in Oakland through 2020, Coliseum official says – SFGate

SFGateThe Raiders “might likely” play in Oakland through the 2020 season as they wait for their $1.9 billion Las Vegas stadium to be built, ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 No comments

Taft police officer has guns stolen from car in Oakland – East Bay Times

Taft police officer has guns stolen from car in OaklandEast Bay TimesThere are some restaurants and hotels in the area. Although it was not ...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

A’s slugger might have played his last game of season – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 22: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run homer against the Texas Rangers in the bo...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

Russian operatives used Facebook ads to exploit divisions over Black Lives Matter, Muslims – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneIt’s not unique to the United States and it’s a global phenomenon,” said Malkia Cyril, a Black Lives Matter activist in Oakla...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

Editorial: Gov. Brown, veto the bill that lets rich telecoms use public property practically free – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsJerry Brown, shown at a Caltrain event, is the last hope for California cities to keep control of where telecom antennas go....

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

Man killed, another wounded in Oakland street shooting – SFGate

SFGateOne young man was killed and another was wounded when gunfire broke out Sunday night on a residential street in Oakland, officials sai...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

Oakland Raiders Follow A’s Maxwell, Kneel During National Anthem Sunday – SFist

Oakland Raiders Follow A’s Maxwell, Kneel During National Anthem SundaySFistOn Saturday, Bruce Maxwell, catcher for the Oakland A’s, became ...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

Kurtenbach: There’s every reason to be concerned about the Raiders – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsLANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Jack Del Rio of the Oakland Raiders looks on before the Washington Redskins play the...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

Athletics vs Mariners: Streaking Out of the Cellar – Athletics Nation

Athletics NationWhile Hernandez traditional pitches very well against the A’s, this may well be Oakland’s best opportunity to do some damage...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

With 1 Simple Statement, the Golden State Warriors Showed Donald Trump the True Meaning of Modern Leadership – Inc.com

Inc.comSometimes, leading means talking less and doing more. I can’t help thinking, indeed, that the contrast between the way Curry and the ...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

New Documentary Focuses on West Oakland’s Blues Legacy – East Bay Express (blog)

East Bay Express (blog)Fabio, who grew up in East Oakland, said reading Isabel Wilkerson’s The Warmth of Other Suns helped her better unders...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

This is why Bruce Maxwell knelt during the national anthem – Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsAnd so should anyone try to pigeonhole Bruce Maxwell as he embarks on this new life, after he knelt during the national anthem S...

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$20k donation keeps Oakland arts program afloat – SFGate (blog)

$20k donation keeps Oakland arts program afloatSFGate (blog)MOCHA has received funding from state and federal sources such as the California...

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The Alt-Right’s Worst Nightmare Is An ‘Antifa’ Middle School Teacher – Newsweek

NewsweekBut the 47-year-old Filipino immigrant and middle school teacher who has helped galvanize a series of counterprotests in her hometow...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Oakland Shooting Sunday Night – Patch.com

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting Sunday night in East Oakland, according to police. The sh...

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An Oakland Craft Beer Institution Will Close in November – Eater SF

Eater SFThe Oakland craft beer pub that has been operating in Old Oakland for 29 years will soon close, the result of failed lease negotiati...

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Cal report card: Grading the loss to USC – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsWide receiver Kanawai Noa #9 of the California Golden Bears catches a pass in front of safety Marvell Tell III #7 of the USC...

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Smokin’ Woods BBQ and Ducks & Dragons Bakery Start Residencies at Forage Kitchen – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressLast month, he finally quit his day job to focus on turning Smokin’ Woods into a full-blown, brick-and-mortar restaurant in ...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

Containers Sink After Falling Overboard at Port of Oakland – Port Technology International

Containers Sink After Falling Overboard at Port of OaklandPort Technology InternationalAn investigation is underway at the Port of Oakland a...

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Air France tries fares under $50 to lure more millennials aboard – CNBC

CNBCLufthansa has expanded its low-cost Eurowings unit, while British Airways’ parent, International Airlines Group, earlier this year launc...

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Raiders’ Crabtree, Cooper got ‘tails whupped’ boasts opponent – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsLike our Oakland Raiders Facebook page for more Raiders news, commentary and conversation. Washington cornerback Josh Norman...

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Seek out what’s in San Francisco – Evening Standard

Evening StandardBritish Airways, the UK’s flagship airline, offers regular direct flights to three airports in the Bay Area: San Francisco, ...

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Berkeley Street Hot Dog Vendor Cited by Police Gets $87K – U.S. News & World Report

Berkeley Street Hot Dog Vendor Cited by Police Gets $87KU.S. News & World ReportIn the video clip Flores posted on his Twitter account, ...

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Oakland Raiders: 5 reasons not to panic after Washington loss – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Just Blog Baby (blog)The Oakland Raiders looked awful against the Washington Redskins on Sunday Night Football in Week 3. Here are five reas...

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West Oakland blues heyday recaptured in new film – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsIn the weeks before Cheryl Fabio started working on her new documentary “Evolutionary Blues …West Oakland’s Music Legacy,” s...

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‘Impeach Donald Trump’ billboard pops up on the San Francisco Bay Bridge – SFGate

‘Impeach Donald Trump’ billboard pops up on the San Francisco Bay BridgeSFGateMotorists on the Bay Bridge were greeted Monday morning by Pre...

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Golden State Warriors coach: ‘You know what else is disrespectful to our flag? Racism’ – The Week Magazine

The Week Magazine“The last time athletes have been this outspoken was with Muhammad Ali and Bill Russell. That’s the last time probably we’v...

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Del Rio: Raiders originally planned to stay in locker room for National Anthem, ‘nothing wrong with expressing … – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideBefore today, Jack Del Rio and Raiders owner Mark Davis were in agreement with regard to Anthem protests — they were o...

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Milo protest was ‘most expensive photo op’ in UC Berkeley’s history, says official – Fox News

Fox NewsOfficials at the University of California, Berkeley, said the brief appearance of right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos on campus...

Monday, September 25, 2017 No comments

Forget the Oakland A’s 2018 draft pick: Just keep winning – Athletics Nation

Athletics NationThe Oakland A’s benefited from this consolation prize the last couple summers, getting the No. 6 overall pick both times and...

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Texas Short term loans oakland, california no credit check – quick application process apply online now. – The Hudson Independent

Texas Short term loans oakland, california no credit check – quick application process apply online now.The Hudson IndependentWhite Council....

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One dead, one wounded in Oakland shooting – East Bay Times

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