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Fort Worth Star TelegramAdd fullback to the list of needs for the Dallas Cowboys after Keith Smith agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders on a two-year deal worth $4.2 million. Smith said goodbye and thanked the Cowboys on Twitter and Instagram. This was a chance the …Report: Keith Smith signs with Oakland Raiders247SportsRaiders Will […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/another-one-leaves-no-one-coming-in-fb-keith-smith-leaves-cowboys-for-raiders-fort-worth-star-telegram/ via IFTTT

Dallas News (blog)Dallas Cowboys fullback Keith Smith (41) fights for yardage as Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) defends during the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Oakland Raiders NFL football game at the Oakland-Alameda County Stadium in Oakland, California … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/cowboys-fb-keith-smith-agrees-to-deal-with-oakland-raiders-thanks-city-of-dallas-for-accepting-me-dallas-news-blog/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleAfter all, Bay Area restaurants have long waved the flag for transparency in ingredients, in organic farming, in farm-to-table. And our tech culture is all about so-called disruption: “You have people who made all their money in Silicon Valley … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/is-natural-wine-ready-to-mature-in-the-bay-area-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindA profoundly short-handed Warriors team faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, looking to end their two-game losing streak. The Warriors were once again without Stephen Curry, as he rehabs his sprained ankle. But now Curry was joined by Klay …Lakers’ Luke Walton still considers the Warriors “the team to beat”The […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/analysis-short-handed-warriors-get-117-106-win-over-los-angeles-lakers-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

Athletics Nation1977 – In a ten-player megatrade, the Pittsburgh Pirates send Tony Armas, Doug Bair, Dave Giusti, Rick Langford, Doc Medich, and Mitchell Page to the Oakland Athletics, in exchange for Phil Garner, Tommy Helms, and Chris Batton. 1978 – The Oakland … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/elephant-rumblings-puk-barreto-among-mlbs-most-impressive-spring-prospect-performers-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

Summitt HoopsCurrently in her 25th year, Phillips has won 20 league titles in the West Catholic Athletic League, widely considered to be the best league in the Bay Area, and six state championships, including an undefeated title in 1999. The Monarchs have been to … and more …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/national-powers-mitty-and-pinewood-prepare-for-another-bay-area-battle-summitt-hoops/ via IFTTT

CBSSports.comOakland, it turns out, was the top potential landing spot, according to our colleague Will Brinson, who wrote that former Packers wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett now holds that same job with the Raiders. And general manager Reggie McKenzie was …Reports: Jordy Nelson to sign with Oakland RaidersWBAYReports: Jordy Nelson going to the Oakland Raidersfox6now.comJordy […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/raiders-reportedly-finalizing-deal-to-bring-jordy-nelson-to-oakland-cbssports-com/ via IFTTT

SoDo MojoWhen the boss says jump, you jump my friends. So for today I remove myself from the Peoria spring camp of the Seattle Mariners. Today, I focus on their division rival – the Oakland Athletics. With a 75-87 record the Oakland Athletics finished last … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/al-west-preview-oakland-athletics-sodo-mojo/ via IFTTT

7×7It doesn’t matter that it’s no longer Dry January—sometimes we just need a little break from all the cocktails, no matter how well crafted. Whether you’re finally taking the plunge and trying out Whole30 or going for a Dry March or Dry April, you don … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/8-mocktails-so-delicious-you-wont-miss-the-booze-7x7/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A 23-year-old man died Wednesday night after his all-terrain vehicle crashed in East Oakland, authorities said. The man’s name was not released pending notification of family. The crashed happened about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at the … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/man-dies-in-atv-crash-in-east-oakland-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

KGO-TVA body has apparently been pulled from the waters of Lake Merritt in Oakland after a search and rescue operation this morning. Authorities say a witness reported hearing two people arguing and thrashing in the water. Earlier this morning, a man was …2 People Drown In Lake MerrittPatch.com all 15 news articles …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/body-apparently-pulled-from-waters-of-lake-merritt-in-oakland-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — University of California at Berkeley police reported one attempted robbery and a separate armed robbery in off-campus areas on Sunday and Monday. The first incident on Sunday was an attempted robbery on Hearst Avenue, according to … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/robbery-attempted-robbery-in-berkeley-this-week-patch-com/ via IFTTT

NBA.comThe Golden State Warriors have no reason to concede in the chase for the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed. That race remains as tight as ever, with the Houston Rockets holding a 1 1/2 game lead on the Warriors after Golden State’s win last night against …Klay Thompson of Golden State Warriors to miss up […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/golden-state-warriors-being-cautious-with-injuries-to-klay-thompson-stephen-curry-nba-com/ via IFTTT

Arkansas OnlineSessions, Homan and President Donald Trump sharply criticized Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, a Democrat, for issuing a public warning in late February about an imminent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid throughout the region. At the time, Schaaf …California Editorial RdpU.S. News & World ReportTrump makes first visit to California as president amid immigration controversyABC […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/us-immigration-spokesman-resigns-arkansas-online/ via IFTTT

WBAY(WBAY) – It looks like former Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson will sign with the Oakland Raiders. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Raiders are trying to finalize a deal with Nelson. “This is going to get done,” a source told Schefter. The …Raiders reportedly finalizing deal to bring Jordy Nelson to OaklandCBSSports.comReports: Jordy […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/reports-jordy-nelson-to-sign-with-oakland-raiders-wbay/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Police and firefighters were at the scene of a car plunging into Lake Merritt, authorities said Thursday. Around 4:25 a.m., dispatchers took a call from a resident who said they saw a car in the lake’s waters in the 1800 block of Lakeshore … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/oakland-one-rescued-after-car-plunges-into-lake-merritt-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Warriors.comComing off a win over the Lakers on Wednesday, the Warriors will conclude a brief two-game homestand when they host the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. This will be the third of four matchups between the two teams this season, after each side … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/game-preview-warriors-vs-kings-3-16-18-warriors-com/ via IFTTT

ThinkProgressBut Oakland Tech students had much more than a walk-out planned. Outside the school on Wednesday morning, there was a table where students handed out orange ribbons. A booth where the Oakland League of Women Voters was pre-registering students to vote …Oakland Tech Students Call for Stricter Gun Control at Walk-OutEast Bay Express all 3 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/for-oakland-students-walking-out-was-about-more-than-solidarity-with-parkland-thinkprogress/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)While Golden Bears are projected to take 2nd place behind Stanford, they will likely still win plenty of NCAA individual and relay titles this week. and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/cal-bears-at-2018-ncaa-womens-swimming-diving-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

In red-hot Bay Area housing market, ‘love letters’ help buyers close the dealPost-BulletinWhen Nicole Nuss saw the little yellow house in Vallejo, Calif., with its white picket fence and huge yard for her beloved dog, she knew she wanted to live there more than she’d ever wanted anything. But in a real estate market where […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/in-red-hot-bay-area-housing-market-love-letters-help-buyers-close-the-deal-post-bulletin/ via IFTTT