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Minneapolis Star TribuneOAKLAND, Calif. — An Oakland fire captain recommended in January that a building that burned this week, killing four people, should be shut down immediately for safety reasons, but department officials opted to take less drastic measures, records …West Oakland Fire Survivors Say City’s Response Is Unacceptable and Victim Assistance Is LackingEast Bay […] Source from WordPress http://ift.tt/2oJ8Nax via IFTTT

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — A six-time felon who’s been convicted in four different counties dating back to 1996 has been charged with murder for allegedly fatally stabbing another man after an argument in East Oakland on Sunday, police and prosecutors said. …read more From:: Oakland California News By Google News Source from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ojFDBY via IFTTT

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA —Oakland police said today that a suspect was arrested in a shooting that killed a boy late Wednesday night in East Oakland near the Oakland Zoo. The shooting was reported at 10:12 p.m. in the 9500 block of MacArthur Boulevard. The boy … …read more From:: Oakland California News By Google News Source from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nFTdwQ via IFTTT

New York Daily NewsMayor De Blasio took to Twitter late Wednesday to show support for Mayor Libby Schaaf and her California constituents who this week lost the Raiders to Las Vegas. “Sad to see Oakland fans lose their team because one of America’s richest men greedily …March 30 Letters: NFL, Raiders, should pay off stadium […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ommr3X via IFTTT

SFGateThe West Oakland halfway house struck by a deadly blaze this week drew complaints about unsafe living conditions for years, but the city allowed well over a year to pass between the last two fire inspections, an apparent breach of a state law requiring …Oakland’s tolerance of unsafe housing invites disasterSan Francisco ChronicleWest Oakland Building […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2oe9QSZ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsCho said he encouraged Kim to aim his ambitions high: “Set your goal for the mayor of Oakland or governor of California,” Cho recalled telling him. “I always encouraged him in that way.” And local politicians took notice. Former Oakland Councilman … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2omstkX via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle“They both shine the light on what a crisis we have in Oakland around safe and stable housing,” Mayor Libby Schaaf said about the two recent deadly fires. “The fact that people are willing to live in unsanitary or unhealthy conditions is evidence of …The Latest: Mayor: Oakland Has Improved Safety InspectionsU.S. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2o5NgMq via IFTTT

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — Two brothers with criminal records have been charged with multiple felony counts for a string of five armed robberies at banks in Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley and Fremont, police said. Russell Bartlow, 53, and Jerron Bartlow, 36, who live … and more …read more From:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2o7OjM5 via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — Two brothers with criminal records have been charged with multiple felony counts for a string of five armed robberies at banks in Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley and Fremont, police said. Russell Bartlow, 53, and Jerron Bartlow, 36, who live …BPD arrests Berkeley resident on suspicion of carrying loaded gunDaily Californian all 6 news […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ov0nmZ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Anne Kirkpatrick, Oakland’s new police chief, is gregarious, informal and can charm an audience with her southern accent. But beneath that genteel exterior beats the heart of the real cop, according to Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2odA3hU via IFTTT

OPEN LETTER FROM OAKLAND RAIDERS FAN GROUPS TO RAIDERS OWNER MARK DAVIS AND ALL NFL OWNERS “That Thursday night game against Kansas City shows you the kind of fan loyalty we have here (in Oakland). You can’t buy that anywhere.” – quote from Raiders owner Mark Davis on fan support in Oakland following the team’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2o00ydB via IFTTT

WKBN.comNiles, OH (WKBN)-The Youngstown State baseball team swept a doubleheader from Oakland on Saturday afternoon at Eastwood Field. The Guins used a Nico Padovan home run in game one to win 5-4 before opening game two with seven runs in the first …Baseball Drops Home Opener to Oakland, 10-6Youngstown State AthleticsOakland outslugs YSU baseball teamYoungstown […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2n5PbMz via IFTTT

SFGateSeveral blocks of Broadway were blocked off in downtown Oakland Saturday morning after an Oakland Police Department SUV collided with a motorcycle. The accident occurred at the intersection of 19th and Broadway just before 8 a.m., according to police.Oakland: Police SUV strikes motorcyclistEast Bay Times all 3 news articles …read more From:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nCiVnX via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideA day after the city of Oakland sent what could be their final revised stadium plans to the NFL, Mayor Schaaf took to the podium in Oakland, along with several others, to convince everyone that the ‘revised’ part of these plans is real. That though the …Mayor Libby Schaaf Calls ‘Bulls–t’ on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nTRW80 via IFTTT

Youngstown VindicatorMissed opportunities at the plate in big spots and the inability to get the third out on defense was a recipe for a 10-6 loss for the Youngstown State baseball team, which fell to Oakland on Friday at Eastwood Field. The Penguins (2-16) outscored the …Softball Notches Doubleheader Sweep of Oakland, 4-1, 8-1Youngstown State […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nPvbCd via IFTTT

CBS DetroitOAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 06: Oakland Raiders fans display signs in support of the team staying in Oakland during their game against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by …Oakland Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Keep Raiders From VegasCBS Las VegasOwners may vote next week on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2n1pJrm via IFTTT

KTNV Las VegasOakland Mayor Libby Schaff is detailing plans to build a new stadium in a last ditch effort to keep the Raiders in Northern California. It’s coming only days before the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix, where a vote is expected on the Raiders proposed …Oakland Makes Last-Ditch Effort To Keep Raiders From Moving […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nPaENX via IFTTT

Oakland: Five teens held in robberies, theftsEast Bay TimesThey are also accused of robbing two men at gunpoint of personal items about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Elysian Fields Drive in the East Oakland hills, police said. Police had been looking for the suspects when they got a report they had … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nOeKGv via IFTTT

A detailed look at the financial plan for the Oakland Raiders proposed NFL Stadium in Las Vegas reveals a project cash flow shortfall of almost $1 billion over the planned 30 year lease term. This analysis of the proposal includes a spreadsheet I created (and with references) and based on the work of the Southern […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nGRvLr via IFTTT

Comcast SportsNet Bay Area—Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf envisioning A’s manager Bob Melvin taking over mayoral duties. Melvin signals for a left-hander while sitting in Schaaf’s chair and throws his hat down in disgust while arguing with a city official. —Third base coach Chip …With Warriors, Raiders looking elsewhere, A’s launch marketing takeover of OaklandThe Mercury […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nnr7Jg via IFTTT