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Donald Penn sends strong message on comeback from injury – 247Sports (blog)

247Sports (blog)It’s been a pretty rough past few months for Oakland Raiders veteran left tackle Donald Penn, there’s no way to sugarcoat it...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Oakland Eats: Beauty’s Bagel Shop expands, Craft & Spoon closes, more – KGO-TV

KGO-TVIn this edition; a bagel shop is poised to open its second location, a Filipino eatery closes its doors citing gentrification, and a S...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

California Today: In San Francisco, Public Art Soars High Into the Skyline – New York Times

New York TimesAlerting undocumented migrants to federal immigration sweeps could mean jail time for leaders of sanctuary cities under a bill...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

US$187m funding for Oakland truck projects to improve efficiency – Port Strategy

US$187m funding for Oakland truck projects to improve efficiencyPort StrategySpeaking of the projects, which are part of the Global Opportun...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

California judge ruling opens Oakland port to coal shipping – Price Sun Advocate

Price Sun AdvocateThe Oakland City Council banned the facility from shipping coal due to environmental and health considerations. U.S. Distr...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Pillsbury Prepares New Taiwan Office After Raid on V&E – Law.com

Law.comMore recently, Pillsbury Winthrop picked up counsel Vijay Toke to handle copyright, licensing and trademark disputes in San Francisco...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

SF Man Killed In Crash While Celebrating Wedding Anniversary In Napa – CBS San Francisco Bay Area

CBS San Francisco Bay AreaJaryd Anthony Dock, 28, and his wife Sara Tashakorinia, 27, also of San Francisco, arranged for a 48-year-old Uber...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Oakland mayor says Trump lied about her – CNN

CNNOakland mayor says Trump lied about her. Erin Burnett Out Front. Libby Schaaf, the mayor of Oakland, California, is firing back at Presid...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Warriors’ Steve Kerr wins Rudy Tomjanovich Award for second time – ESPN

ESPNGolden State’s Steve Kerr has won the Rudy Tomjanovich Award, given to an NBA coach in recognition of his cooperation with media and fan...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Saturday Night Live Pokes Fun at Oakland’s ‘BBQ Becky’ – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay AreaOn May 15, protesters gathered outside City Hall Thursday to grill Oakland City Council over what they say is the over-policing ...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

What did Raiders’ Derek Carr say after dropping 49 spots in Top Players of 2018? – Fresno Bee

Fresno BeeThe NFL Network continued its Top Players of 2018 and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr checked in at No. 60. Moments after, ...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

3 Reasons To Be Patch Mayor Of Berkeley – Patch.com

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — Do you sometimes feel no one is tooting a horn for your community? Do you wish you had a platform to sing the praise...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

‘BBQing while Black’ festival draws huge crowd to Oakland’s Lake Merritt – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Smoke from charcoal-fired grills filled the air and music played in the background as hundreds of people gathered at...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Partially decomposed body found in East Oakland creek – The … – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsPolice are investigating the unexplained death of a man whose partially decomposed body was found Sunday morning in an East ...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Raiders tight end Pharaoh Brown shared a heartwarming exchange on a flight you should see – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideNow and then we all have a moment that at least temporarily renews our faith in humanity. Raiders tight end Pharaoh Br...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Massive ‘BBQing While Black’ Event Held in Park Where White Woman Called Cops on Black Family Barbecue – Newsweek

NewsweekA massive crowd of people gathered yesterday for BBQing While Black, an event held at the same Oakland, California, park where a whi...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Calif. Transportation Commission funding includes Bay Area highway projects – Roads & Briodges (press release) (blog)

Roads & Briodges (press release) (blog)About 25% will come from the new state gas tax, if it is not repealed in November, and other fees...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Newsom’s San Francisco Record on Homelessness an Issue in the Governor’s Race – The Usual Suspects

Newsom’s San Francisco Record on Homelessness an Issue in the Governor’s RaceThe Usual SuspectsDa Mayor gives us his take on the popularity ...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Who will the Golden State Warriors take at 28 in the 2018 NBA Draft? – Blue Man Hoop

Blue Man HoopThe Golden State Warriors have the 28th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Here’s a couple prospects that deserve a look. The ...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Oakland, Richmond limit plastic straws – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOakland’s law, brought forward by city councilman Abel Guillen, requires that bars and restaurants only give out single-use pl...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Want Better Working Conditions in Restaurants? Build a Co-op – Eater

EaterAt Arizmendi, a bustling group of Bay Area bakeries known for its sourdough chocolate croissants and vegetarian pizza slices, the emplo...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Mariners Quick Hits: Series Preview vs Oakland Athletics – SoDo Mojo

SoDo MojoThe Seattle Mariners are coming off a nice series win against the Detroit Tigers by winning 3 straight games, 2 of them in the walk...

Monday, May 21, 2018

A Healthcare Giant Enters the Battle for Cheaper Housing – CityLab

CityLabOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf encouraged Kaiser, which is headquartered in Oakland, to make the commitment, says Brooks Rainwater, direc...

Monday, May 21, 2018

These Jewish politicians are standing up for sanctuary laws in California – Jweekly.com

Jweekly.comSteinberg and other Northern California public officials, including Oakland City Council members Dan Kalb and Rebecca Kaplan, and...

Monday, May 21, 2018

If Oakland wants to keep fighting coal at terminal, it’s going to be expensive – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleOakland’s failed fight to keep coal shipments from passing through its waterfront cost the city more than $3.1 millio...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Kurtenbach: Stephen Curry is back and the Warriors look like a juggernaut once again – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsThe Warriors‘ Game 3 blowout win wasn’t just a pivotal result in a once-tied series — it was an order-restoring win for the ...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Are California’s Global Carbon Emissions Declining? – Energy Institute at Haas (blog)

Energy Institute at Haas (blog)GHG imports at the Port of Oakland. 47 MMT of California’s carbon trade imbalance can be attributed to foreig...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Microsoft has acquired a veteran AI team, including the ex-chief speech scientist for Siri – Business Insider

Business InsiderMicrosoft has bought Semantic Machines, an artificial intelligence startup based in Berkeley, California. The team includes ...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Warriors hit Rockets with a double dose of Stephen Curry and defense – ESPN

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — If you’re new to the Golden State Warriors and find yourself in the hallway leading to the court at Oracle Arena about...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Oakland Athletics: A’s finish sweep despite Khris Davis injury – San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerIt was one of those weekends where everything seemed to work out for the Oakland Athletics. Even despite a third signi...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Oakland mayor responds to Trump’s ‘obstruction’ comment – Yahoo News

Yahoo NewsThe mayor of Oakland is pushing back on President Donald Trump’s claims that she obstructed justice by warning undocumented immigr...

Monday, May 21, 2018

California Assembly District 15 candidates talk at forum on health equity – Daily Californian

Daily Californian“We definitely need more density in our true transit hubs,” said Kalb, an Oakland City Council member, at the forum. “The p...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Two injured in three-alarm fire in South Oakland – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteTwo people were injured Sunday night in a three-alarm fire at a house on the 3300 block of Ward Street in South Oakla...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Oakland A’s Week in Twitter: Grand slams, sweeps, and more! – Athletics Nation

Athletics NationIt was a good week to be an A’s fan. The team went 7-3 on the “road trip of death,” pretty handily exceeding all expectation...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Curry, Warriors Clobber Rockets in Game 3 of Conference Finals – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay AreaOAKLAND — With one searing quarter on Sunday, Stephen Curry squelched concerns about his health and lifted the Warriors within t...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Top five Raiders top 15 picks of all time – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideCWood locked down the right side of the field for eight seasons in Oakland, being named to the Pro Bowl his first four...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Curry, Warriors Bounce Back in Game 3 – Warriors.com

Warriors.comThe Warrior regained a lead in the Western Conference Finals after cruising to a 126-85 home victory over the Rockets in Game 3 ...

Monday, May 21, 2018

California court opens world of uncertainty for the dying – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsWith so many fears and so little time, cancer patient Matt Fairchild now faces a new anxiety: When life’s too miserable, can...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Trump anti-sanctuary meeting was just bad political theater – The Hill

The HillShowing that he has little sense of irony, Trump took aim at the mayor of Oakland, California (not in attendance), who in February w...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Where Raiders can best utilize Karl Joseph and Obi Melifonwu – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideThis is where Melifonwu’s true value lies, as tight ends have scorched the Raiders for over a decade. Facing Travis Ke...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

The Berkeley Activists’ Calendar, May 20-27 – Berkeley Daily Planet

The Berkeley Activists’ Calendar, May 20-27Berkeley Daily PlanetMay 21, deadline to register to vote in the June 5 primary https://ift.tt/2e...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

No, President Trump, I’m not obstructing justice – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneWhen President Donald Trump was admonishing Attorney General Jeff Sessions to charge me with obstruction of justice Wednesday...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Poquoson’s Chad Pinder’s first grand slam propels Oakland A’s comeback victory – wtkr.com

wtkr.comThe Poquoson High product blasted a 403-foot shot to right-center field off of Tyler Clippard, notching his first career grand slam....

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Draymond Green says Warriors ‘at our best when we feel threatened’ – ESPN

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — After the Golden State Warriors suffered a 22-point blowout loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the Western Confe...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

The Berkeley Activists’ Calendar, May 20-27 – Berkeley Daily Planet

The Berkeley Activists’ Calendar, May 20-27Berkeley Daily PlanetMay 21, deadline to register to vote in the June 5 primary https://ift.tt/2e...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

MLB notebook: Oakland A’s put Brett Anderson on 10-day disabled list – WHTC

WHTCThe Oakland Athletics placed left-hander Brett Anderson on the 10-day disabled list Saturday after he left his start against the Toronto...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

MLB notebook: Oakland A’s put Brett Anderson on 10-day disabled list – Reuters

ReutersIn corresponding moves, Oakland placed right-hander Andrew Triggs on the 10-day disabled list with right arm nerve irritation and opt...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

MLB notebook: Oakland A’s put Brett Anderson on 10-day disabled list – Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsThe Oakland Athletics placed left-hander Brett Anderson on the 10-day disabled list Saturday after he left his start against the...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Mayor Libby Schaaf Meets With Oakland Neighbors Following Trump Response – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay AreaOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf met with neighbors outside a barbershop Saturday to hear their concerns as part of her Mobile Mayor p...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

How to watch Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindThe Golden State Warriors don’t play until tomorrow, but don’t worry, there’s still great NBA Playoffs basketball to wat...

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Two dead whales wash up in San Francisco Bay Area – CBS News

CBS NewsOAKLAND, Calif. — Two dead whales were found in different parts of the San Francisco Bay Area Friday, leading to speculation as to w...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Fowler fuels big night at dish with 1st MLB HR – MLB.com

MLB.comFowler had a hand in all three of Oakland’s runs. His RBI double in the seventh inning put the A’s ahead for good, and he then scored...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

‘I am not obstructing justice, I am seeking it’: Oakland mayor fires back at Trump after warning immigrants about raids – The Independent

The IndependentThe mayor of Oakland is pushing back on President Donald Trump’s claims that she obstructed justice by warning undocumented i...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

How pitmaster Matt Horn brought Central Texas-style barbecue to Oakland – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsAfter making a name for himself on the Fresno farmers market circuit, the 30-year-old and his wife, Nina, moved to the Bay A...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

How James Harden and the Rockets keep hunting Steph Curry – ESPN

ESPNIt’s easy to say the Warriors should try harder to avoid the switch, but the Rockets are not passive recipients of Golden State’s choice...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Athens Regional: Cal vs. Harvard in first elimination game, 11:30 AM PT – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)This is the post for Cal Softball Saturday action in the Athens, Georgia Regional. Hopefully, the Golden Bears...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

After a real-estate deal that triggered $1000 rent hikes, Oakland families face eviction – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — With its crumbling popcorn ceilings, cracked tile and worn carpeting, the apartment Rafael Luna and Evelia Cruz ha...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Michigan insider explains what Raiders can expect from Mo Hurst – 247Sports (blog)

247Sports (blog)When the Oakland Raiders landed former Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, it ...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Cal Rugby in USA Rugby College 7s national championship knock-out round (QF vs. Arkansas at 10am PT) – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)It might be a different collegiate rugby 7s national championship tournament, but it is the same results. Cali...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Delta Teen Team wins Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Clear Lake Open; Lake County team gets second – Lake County News

Lake County NewsLAKEPORT, Calif. – The Delta Teen Team duo of Miles Kaneko and Jared De Fremery, both of Berkeley, brought a five-bass limit...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Toxic WasteWater From Oil Fields Endangers California’s Water Supply, Scientists Tell NBC Bay Area – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay AreaThe practice of dumping wastewater from the recovery of oil into unlined, open pits is one that has been banned in nearly every ...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

After Being Held in Check in Houston, Stephen Curry Eyes Breakthrough in Return to Oakland – Sports Illustrated

Sports IllustratedOAKLAND, California—The 2018 Rockets have succeeded where the 2015 Rockets failed: they’ve staved off a Stephen Curry take...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

The Warriors’ bench, and the whiff of nostalgia – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleWhen the Warriors treated the Bay Area to the 2015 NBA championship, their first in 40 years, they had the most feare...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Oakland mayor fires back at Trump: ‘It’s my duty to protect my residents’ – The Hill (blog)

The Hill (blog)In his March announcement of a lawsuit against California for its “sanctuary state” policies, Sessions also singled out Schaa...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Oakland high school’s students head to college after overcoming odds – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleBut at Oakland’s McClymonds High School, Mc-Elvaine represents the new normal. School officials say the number of col...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Golf outings tee off in Oakland County area – The Oakland Press

Golf outings tee off in Oakland County areaThe Oakland PressBeaumont Health offers several golf outings and activities to benefit cancer pat...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Editorial: The Trump administration’s war on immigrants heats up – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChroniclePresident Trump’s meeting with conservative California officials last week — when he referred to some undocumented im...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Has Kevin Durant Become a Crutch for the Golden State Warriors? – Sports Illustrated

Sports IllustratedWhat I am telling you is that it speaks to the dynamics in Golden State. Golliver: They are going to be better when the ot...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Check out these expressions by Raiders head coach Jon Gruden when he looks at Derek Carr – Fresno Bee

Fresno BeeOakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden couldn’t hold back his excitement at the team’s offseason workout program on Friday. Even if...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

$660M Promised For Cordelia Junction, 12 Other Bay Area Projects – Patch.com

Patch.comThis grant also was awarded through the Solutions for Congested Corridors program. The Port of Oakland will benefit from $187.4 mil...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

2018 Oakland Raiders depth chart review: Running Backs – Just Blog Baby (blog)

Just Blog Baby (blog)The running back position has not been a focal point for the Oakland Raiders offense since the 2011 season when they ha...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Stephen Curry of Golden State Warriors isn’t worried about offensive … – ESPN

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — Although Stephen Curry is shooting 2-for-13 from beyond the arc in the Western Conference finals, he says he’s not “lo...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Coroner identifies man killed in Oakland hit-and-run – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man killed early Thursday in East Oakland in a hit-and-run crash was identified by the coroner’s office Friday as ...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Bullpen carries load again to beat Blue Jays – MLB.com

MLB.comTORONTO — The Athletics‘ bullpen handled the heavy lifting again on Friday, pitching the final eight innings of their 3-1 win over th...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Oakland man accused of groping woman during massage – East Bay Times

East Bay Times… said Lt. Isaac Benabou in a news release. “We take steps to ensure that massage businesses within San Leandro are operating ...

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Which running backs will not make Raiders 2018 roster? – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideThe backfield got a little crowded for the Oakland Raiders once they signed Doug Martin in free agency at the behest o...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Trucker out of Oakland goes into slough when GPS picks unfamiliar route – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsPowell said that the Chico manufacturing company gets two empty freight containers each morning, and the trucks that bring t...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Golden Medals: Cal Rugby in National 7s pool play today; Crew took 2nd at Pac-12 – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)Cal is in the same pool (Pool B) as Indiana, Fordham, and Notre Dame College. The 15 men roster for the Cal Be...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Friday’s Briefing: Kaiser to Invest $200 Million for Affordable Housing; 97 Percent of McClymonds Seniors Going to … – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressOakland-based Kaiser Permanente announced today it will invest $200 million to help preserve and create affordable housing a...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Man found fatally shot in East Oakland – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man was found shot to death Friday morning in East Oakland, police said. Authorities were trying to identify the m...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Golden State Warriors seek new territory in esports leagues – Daily Californian

Daily CalifornianThe Golden State Warriors are a household name among Cal students and Bay Area residents alike. Having won two NBA champion...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Letter: Oakland must not be part of the global coal disaster – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsRe: “Judge scraps Oakland ban on coal shipments” (May 16, Eastbaytimes.com):. The recent court decision to allow coal to be ...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Driver Hits Home; Laptop Thieves: Berkeley, East Bay Police Log – Patch.com

Patch.comDriver Hits Home; Laptop Thieves: Berkeley, East Bay Police Log. EAST BAY, CA – The following is this week’s collection of weekly p...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Manager, Trail Development Western Region, Oakland, California – SustainableBusiness.com

Manager, Trail Development Western Region, Oakland, CaliforniaSustainableBusiness.comRails-to-Trails Conservancy, a national nonprofit trail...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Here’s what an $8 million Bay Area restaurant looks like – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleHere’s what an $8 million Bay Area restaurant looks like. By Justin Phillips. May 18, 2018. Puesto interior. … China ...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Cal athletics staffer fired for violating sexual violence, harassment policy – Sporting News

Sporting News“Cal Athletics is committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, welcome and respected, and the department, as wel...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Faulconer forced off course by sanctuary law dispute – The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-TribuneAnd that came the day before Escondido Mayor Sam Abed and Supervisor Kristin Gaspar, the region’s two leading ant...

Friday, May 18, 2018

New U-M study shows Oakland County tops in Michigan for affluence – Detroit Free Press

Detroit Free PressAmid good news about Detroit, the rest of Wayne County and Macomb County, a new U-M study shows that Oakland County is Mic...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Community Demands No Sale of Public Land to Private Charter School Developer – oaklandpost.org

oaklandpost.orgStudent member of the Oakland Board of Education Gema Quetzal Cardenas told City Council members public land should be used f...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Cutting $200 Billion From US-China Trade Deficit Is a Tall Order – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World ReportFILE PHOTO: The YM Bamboo, a container ship operated by the China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) is docked at th...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Buck’s of Woodside, Noodles Pho Me, Gardenias – KQED

KQEDI have been writing and speaking about Virginia wines recently because after an extensive tasting and short but diverse visit to the are...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Game #44: A’s win game 10-5 but lose Triggs – Athletics Nation

Athletics NationThe final score was 10-5 but it was a much more entertaining than the score even suggests. Whenever Toronto tried to fight t...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Strength in numbers: How the Warriors score a logistics victory every playoff game – San Francisco Business Times

Strength in numbers: How the Warriors score a logistics victory every playoff gameSan Francisco Business TimesTodd Schneiderman may not sink...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Top Two Malfunctions, Democracy Suffers – Fox and Hounds Daily

Fox and Hounds DailyRanked choice voting is used for municipal elections in Alameda and San Francisco counties (and other cities across the ...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Kaiser will put $200 million toward affordable housing, homelessness – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf asked Kaiser CEO Bernard Tyson to make the investment as part of the new Mayors and CEOs f...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Creighton Baseball downs Cal – KTIC

KTICThe first four batters of the game reached for Cal against Tapani, who labored and threw 32 pitches in the first inning. Jonah Davis sin...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Originator of Golden State Warriors mascot ‘Thunder’ passes away at age 44 – KGO-TV

KGO-TVSad news for Golden State Warriors fans, you may remember their old mascot Thunder, who wowed fans with his acrobatics. Sadiki Fuller,...

Friday, May 18, 2018

ICE arrests of noncriminals in California soar amid Trump crackdown – Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Morning TimesDuring a four-day operation at the end of February — which gained wider exposure due to Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who ...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Truck goes off Ord Ferry Road after GPS sends driver on shortcut – Chico Enterprise-Record

Truck goes off Ord Ferry Road after GPS sends driver on shortcutChico Enterprise-RecordCalifornia Highway Patrol officer Kurt Powell said wh...

Friday, May 18, 2018

East Oakland shooting suspect arrested, others sought – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A woman was arrested after a man was wounded Thursday in a shooting in East Oakland, police said, and others who fle...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Cal athletic department employee fired after report verifies sex assault allegations – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsClarendon, 27, played at Cal from 2009-2013, leading the Golden Bears to their only Final Four in her senior season. Clare...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Can Oakland still stop the coal trains? – Grist

GristMargaret Gordon founder of West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project, says that the port still faces a high hurdle in the form of m...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Black Oaklanders Rally Around Racially Charged Barbecue Incident That Became a Viral Video – Mother Jones

Mother JonesOrganizers and community members who spoke out at the council meeting demanded changes to park rules regulating conduct around O...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Oakland Athletics: Bullpen holds the line after early Andrew Triggs exit as A’s take opener in Toronto – San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerFor a second straight night, the Oakland Athletics ran up the pitch count of an impressive opposing starter. Unlike la...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Oakland Raiders star Khalil Mack’s high school jersey retired by the Westwood Panthers – WPEC

WPECOakland Raiders star defensive end Khalil Mack always believed in himself. Even when the big schools passed on him after playing just on...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Originator of Golden State Warriors mascot ‘Thunder’ passes away at age 44 – Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsOriginator of Golden State Warriors mascot ‘Thunder’ passes away at age 44. KGO – San Francisco May 17, 2018, 7:36 PM. Sad news ...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Deadline Monday, Berkeley, To Register To Vote – Patch.com

Patch.comCALIFORNIA — The voter registration deadline for California’s upcoming June 5 primary election is coming up on Monday, May 21. Any ...

Friday, May 18, 2018

Thursday Morning News Roundup – SFGate

Thursday Morning News RoundupSFGateThe Alameda County Board Supervisors congratulated the Oakland City Council today for approving an exclus...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Marcell Ateman signs with Oakland Raiders; Cowgirls soccer nabs Iceland star Elena Brynjarsdottir – DieHards

DieHardsThe Oakland Raiders found a steal in the seventh round. Former Oklahoma State wide receiver Marcell Ateman slipped to the last round...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

How to redesign the Bay Area to fight future climate disasters – Fast Company

Fast CompanyThe restaurant hasn’t moved, but the creek was buried underground in a culvert nearby, and the marsh that once surrounded the ar...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Golden Nuggets: Is the Pac-12 In Danger of Losing Power-5 Status? – California Golden Blogs (blog)

California Golden Blogs (blog)This is mainly due to their poor RPI (the result of a very bad non-conference schedule, curse Bakersfield and ...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Gun Seized, 2 Oakland Men Arrested In Berkeley | Berkeley, CA Patch – Patch.com

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — Two men were arrested and a gun seized during a traffic stop in Berkeley on Monday. The men have been identified as ...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Even in Oakland, calling the cops on black people just living their lives – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleThis is why a coffee shop in East Oakland doesn’t serve uniformed police officers. This is why a church in Oakland wa...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

California Today: Medical Experts Blast USC’s Silence Over Gynecologist Scandal – New York Times

New York TimesYet even after university officials suspended the doctor, George Tyndall, in 2016 and forced him to step down a year later, th...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets RECAP, score and stats Game 2 (5/16/18) – NJ.com

NJ.comThe Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry and up 1-0 in the NBA’s best-of-seven Western Conference Finals, met the Houston Rocke...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Around town with Allison: Oakland’s historic Jack London Square – Daily Californian

Daily CalifornianAround town with Allison: Oakland’s historic Jack London Square … Serving vegan soul food, Souley Vegan has been a favorite...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Oakland Athletics: A’s can’t complete sweep in Bronx – San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerEven after allowing three runs in the bottom of the first and facing the likes of Chris Sale, the Oakland Athletics st...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

West African Oakland University graduate brings electricity to Nigerian apartments – The Oakland Press

West African Oakland University graduate brings electricity to Nigerian apartmentsThe Oakland PressAbdrahamane Traoré stands near the wind/s...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Rockets get everything they need to top Warriors, even series – ESPN

ESPNBehind a playoff career-high 22 points from forward PJ Tucker, and with 27 points off the bench from guard Eric Gordon, the NBA-best Roc...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

From Grizzlies to Bears: Will Craig and Evan Tattersall – 247Sports

247SportsNow, they’ll become Golden Bears together when they head to Cal in the fall — where they’ll room together, too. They’re still worki...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Trump calls some criminal illegal immigrants “animals,” suggests … – CBS News

CBS NewsIn a conversation about crime committed by illegal immigrants, the president said some are “animals”Trump suggests Justice Departmen...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

‘Deadly and unconstitutional’: Trump attacks California sanctuary cities – The Guardian

The GuardianTrump added that Libby Schaaf, the mayor of Oakland, California, should be prosecuted for warning residents of an imminent Ice o...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

NFL Network predicts 9 new starters for Raiders in 2018, could it be more? – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideAfter a disappointing six-win season in 2017, the Oakland Raiders have reconstructed their organization. Mark Davis sa...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

A’s, Oakland Negotiating Possible Coliseum Deal – Patch.com

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA —The Oakland City Council has approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Oakland A’s to study building a new ...

Thursday, May 17, 2018

3 Notable Players The Oakland Raiders Could Cut Before The Regular Season – Chat Sports

Chat SportsThe Oakland Raiders have already made a flurry of moves this offseason, including a good number of cuts. We all know that cuts ar...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Bonta Hill: Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney had a major impact on Monday’s Game 1 of the Western … – San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerBack on September 22, 2017, Greg Papa and I were in the midst of broadcasting our daily show on 95.7 The Game from the...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Newsom and Who Else? – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressSo far, the California Federation of Teachers and California Teachers Association have expended $2.5 million independently s...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Computer network outage forces Sutter Health to delay care to some patients – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesFryer said sites such as the system’s Santa Rosa center saw relatively little disruption, but San Francisco’s California Medic...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Oakland, A’s begin Coliseum ballpark negotiations – The Mercury News

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — The Oakland A’s now have the blessing to study both the Coliseum and Howard Terminal in their quest to build a new...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Encinal baseball coach Jim Saunders retiring, but hopes for last deep playoff run – SFGate

SFGateThe Jets, who moved into the West Alameda County playoff semifinals Tuesday with a 6-0 win over Tennyson-Hayward, could play five more...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Judge strikes down Oakland’s ban on shipping coal through port – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesMeanwhile, Oakland is among several terminal locations in California and the Pacific Northwest that environmentalists have ...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Oakland City Council delays vote on job-training proposal – SFGate

SFGateThe proposed ordinance, authored by City Councilwoman Desley Brooks, would take a percentage of various public funds and give the mone...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Oakland Ballet hosts annual spring gala – SFGate

SFGate… intimate performance to showcase highlights from the company’s spring season, “Scene and Heard.” A silent auction includes unique of...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson likely option for being open – NBA.com

NBA.comBecause at various points in this Western Finals, a choice must be made against the Warriors. It’s necessary to give extra attention ...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Piscotty: ‘Pure joy’ after HR upon return to A’s – ESPN

ESPNBOSTON — Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty returned to the lineup after the club reinstated him from the bereavement list an...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Photos and video: “Grill Your Government” rally at Oakland City Hall – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesClick HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the video or gallery on your mobile device. At least 100 people attended a “Grill ...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

In the 15th Assembly District, Six Candidates Appear to Have a Shot at the Top Two Spots – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressPublic schools, especially in districts like West Contra Costa and Oakland, are at risk, she says, due to budget cuts compou...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Pennsylvania senator and waste-hauling millionaire Scott Wagner wins GOP primary to challenge Democratic Gov … – San Mateo Daily Journal

Pennsylvania senator and waste-hauling millionaire Scott Wagner wins GOP primary to challenge Democratic Gov …San Mateo Daily JournalFollow ...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Raiders spending far more on offense than on defense in 2018 – Silver and Black Pride

Silver and Black PrideIt can be interesting to see where the emphasis lies on a team. Especially when you compare that spending to what kind...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

US Judge Scraps Oakland, California, Ban on Coal Shipments … – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World ReportSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California has struck down the city of Oakland’s ban on coal shipments t...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

The Latest: Oakland may appeal after judge rejects coal ban – The Bakersfield Californian

The Bakersfield CalifornianSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on a federal judge rejecting a ban on shipping coal from the Oakland, California,...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Game 2 score, TV channel, how to watch live stream – OregonLive.com

OregonLive.comGet the live scoreboard and stats as the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors meet for Game 2 of the Western Conference f...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

App to report police opens in Oakland, California – StateScoop

StateScoopThe report produced by court-ordered investigators also blamed Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and City Administrator Sabrina Landreth ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Treasure Island Music Festival announces 2018 return with new Oakland location – SFGate

SFGateMiddle Harbor Shoreline Park is a largely underused 38-acre plot of land owned and operated by the Port of Oakland on the site of the ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Jon Gruden gushes about Arden Key: ‘The kid is special’ – 247Sports (blog)

247Sports (blog)The Oakland Raiders struck seven different trades during the 2018 NFL Draft, so it can be a bit tough to keep up with what t...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Cannabis Sanctuaries – Dope Magazine

Dope MagazineWhen Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memorandum in January, the cannabis industry was left reeling. In the ca...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Tuesday’s Briefing: Lake Merritt Barbecue Incident Sparks Protests; STDs in California Jump 45 Percent – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressOakland’s City Council will vote today on whether to sell city-owned land in the Fruitvale neighborhood to a charter school ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake shakes up Oakland – Curbed SF

Curbed SFAt 7:18 p.m. Monday, the United States Geological Survey [USGS] recorded a magnitude 3.5 earthquake centered almost directly beneat...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

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