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The Mercury NewsIn the last week, though, the Warriors are showing serious cracks in their championship foundation. The Warriors finished with a 98-93 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday at Oracle Arena, and the reasons seemed obvious. The Warriors sidelined All …Kevin Durant of Golden State Warriors out two weeks – ESPN.comESPNWarriors Stumble Against […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/17/why-the-warriors-are-downplaying-their-rash-of-injuries-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A former Southwest Airlines employee was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison this week for his role in a methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking ring. Defendant Chris Cross, who accepted a plea deal with federal prosecutors last … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/17/oakland-former-southwest-airlines-employee-gets-prison-for-drug-smuggling-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Purdue Boilermakers39 California after the program narrowly defeated the Boilermakers in the opening round a season ago. However, the Golden Bears had a plan of their own, which they executed flawlessly Friday inside the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. In just under two … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/17/mten-blanked-by-cal-at-bnppo-event-purdue-boilermakers/ via IFTTT

Oakland ‘Trash Tour’ to make stop at Mayor Schaaf’s house Saturday morningKTVU San FranciscoAndre Spearman, a District 5 resident who’s a leader of the East Oakland Congress of Neighborhoods, said, “We are tired of cleaning up trash that the city should take care of. We want to tell the mayor and other elected officials that […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/17/oakland-trash-tour-to-make-stop-at-mayor-schaafs-house-saturday-morning-ktvu-san-francisco/ via IFTTT

Update: Activists Rally In Opposition To This Morning’s Ice RaidsSFGateThe incident prompted the Oakland City Council to double down on the town’s sanctuary city status, prohibiting the police department from assisting ICE in any way, including traffic control — and ultimately led to an official complaint against Chief … and more …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/17/update-activists-rally-in-opposition-to-this-mornings-ice-raids-sfgate/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsGolden State Warriors‘ Omri Casspi (18) grimaces in pain after sustaining an injury to his right leg while playing the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter of their NBA game at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, March 16, 2018. (Jose … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/warriors-forward-omri-casspi-sprains-ankle-against-kings-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

ReutersA cargo ship seen at sunset docked at the Port of Oakland with San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay Bridge in the background, California, U.S. on August 11, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandria Sage. The Commerce Department notice said it estimated that about 4 …EU starts retaliation process against US tariffsReuters CanadaEU calls for industry input on […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/product-exclusions-from-us-metals-tariffs-may-take-90-days-document-reuters-2/ via IFTTT

Capital Public Radio NewsThe Northern California operation had 1,032 targets, including 232 arrested. It stirred controversy when Thomas Homan, the agency’s acting director, told Fox News that officers couldn’t find 800 targets because Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf warned the … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/immigration-agencys-latest-california-focus-hits-san-diego-capital-public-radio-news/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideMcDonald began his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009 as a seventh round pick back when Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther was on staff. McDonald appeared in 26 games throughout the past two seasons for the Bucs combining for 65 … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/raiders-bring-in-former-buccaneers-defensive-tackle-for-a-visit-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

Eater SFOakland’s Cat Town, a cat cafe where patrons sip drinks and play with cats who are up for adoption, has recovered all but one of its 21 cats after many fled the premises during a break-in. A vandal, or perhaps would-be cat burglar, was caught on video … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/felines-flee-oakland-cat-cafe-during-break-in-eater-sf/ via IFTTT

Stockton RecordJenkins, the 6-foot-1 senior, has accepted every role thrown his way in helping head coach Ken Green and the rest of the Rams first to a Sac-Joaquin Section Division II championship, then to three straight wins in the CIF State Division II playoffs. No … …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/17/steady-gritty-rams-play-for-norcal-championship-stockton-record/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)Against Cal, without their own athletic 6’4” rim protector, she was able to consistently establish solid post position and easily receive entry passes with her absurd wing span. Cal simply didn’t have an answer. In many other ways, Cal had the …NCAA Upset: No. 10 seed Virginia tops Cal 68-62Newsday all 16 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/without-kristine-anigwe-bears-fall-to-virginia-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

ReutersA cargo ship seen at sunset docked at the Port of Oakland with San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay Bridge in the background, California, U.S. on August 11, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandria Sage. The Commerce Department notice said it estimated that about 4 …EU Starts Retaliation Process Against US TariffsU.S. News & World ReportEU calls for […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/product-exclusions-from-us-metals-tariffs-may-take-90-days-document-reuters/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindNo one should win this basketball game. The Sacramento Kings, long removed from the playoff race, have no reason to try and win. And the Golden State Warriors are missing three of their All-Stars, and a combined 72.6 points per game. So . . . tie? For …Warriors say Kevin Durant to […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/gamethread-warriors-host-kings-in-game-no-one-should-win-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOakland Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden throws during Spring Training workouts at the Lew Wolff Training Complex on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group). By Martin Gallegos | mgallegos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area …A’s Bruce Maxwell trying to shed extra pounds he put on this winterSFGate all 3 news […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/daniel-mengden-does-what-no-as-starter-had-done-this-spring-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A woman is facing 20 years in federal prison on charges that she committed two Bay Area bank robberies a week apart from each other last year. On Thursday, Kenyonna Farr, 29, was indicted on two counts of bank robbery, one alleging she … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/woman-charged-with-robbing-banks-in-oakland-south-san-francisco-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

BerkeleysideMore than 150 people in Northern California, including in Oakland, have been arrested by the agency this year, according to USA Today. Many local officials, including Berkeley’s, have worked to strengthen municipal sanctuary policies over the past year …ICE arrests at least 1 person in South Berkeley raidDaily Californian all 4 news articles …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/ice-agents-arrest-1-in-berkeley-on-friday-berkeleyside/ via IFTTT

Arizona Daily StarFirst Place for Youth, a nonprofit based in Oakland, California, helped Will, 23, get his own apartment. Most clients are in the program for about two years. Courtesy of First Place For Youth. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print; Save. Success is not … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/in-california-a-data-driven-life-boat-for-those-transitioning-out-of-foster-care-arizona-daily-star/ via IFTTT

ESPNCOLUMBIA, S.C. — California top scorer Kristine Anigwe will miss the Golden Bears NCAA Tournament opener against Virginia, the team saying she was not medically cleared to play. The school announced Anigwe’s status about an hour before tipoff as No. 7 … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/cals-anigwe-out-of-ncaa-opener-vs-virginia-espn/ via IFTTT

CBS San Francisco Bay AreaIconic entertainer Reba McEntire will return to host the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards™, which air live from the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on Sunday, Apr. 15 at 8/7c on CBS and CBS All Access. This year’s show will mark Reba’s 15th time … …read more Source:: Alameda, […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/16/reba-mcentire-to-host-53rd-academy-of-country-music-awards-on-apr-15-cbs-san-francisco-bay-area/ via IFTTT