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East Bay ExpressCurrently, state law only allows San Francisco and cities with a population above one million to preserve SRO housing by barring landlords from using the Ellis Act. Earlier this year the Oakland City Council passed a temporary emergency moratorium on … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qiWINg via IFTTT

Oakland man survives ricochet bullet wound to faceEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — An Oakland man survived after suffering a ricochet wound to his face in an East Oakland shooting Saturday night, police said. The 33-year-old told officers he got into a confrontation with someone outside a restaurant in the 2600 block of … …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2rhebDQ via IFTTT

Dallas News (blog)Texas Rangers starting pitcher A.J. Griffin works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull). By SportsDayDFW.com Contact SportsDayDFW.com on Twitter: @ …Gallo’s game-ending 3-run HR, Rangers win 5-2 over OaklandSacramento BeePast success remains elusive for Texas, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pzUMk6 via IFTTT

SFBayA child was rescued from a burning home early Saturday morning in East Oakland, according to fire officials. Firefighters responded to the 7400 block of Lockwood Street near 73rd Avenue around 2 a.m. on reports of a residential fire. Upon arrival …Fire destroys apartment complex for second time in under a yearEast Bay TimesVIDEO: Crews […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qFSBfh via IFTTT

Streetsblog California (blog)The mayor, along with Renee Rivera, executive director of Bike East Bay, led a bike ride around downtown Berkeley, along Milvia Street to see the “before” of the planned protected bikeway there. The ride finished at the Berkeley Bike Station, where … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qfOiWi via IFTTT

Comcast SportsNet Bay AreaHARTSELLE, Ala. — Suspended NFL linebacker Rolando McClain has been arrested on misdemeanor drug and firearm charges after a police stop in Hartselle. Police Lt. Justin Barley says an officer pulled over McClain about 1 p.m. Friday because his car’s …Former Raiders LB Rolando McClain arrested on drug, gun chargesRaiders WireRolando McClain […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2rclLPT via IFTTT

SFGate (blog)Formally known as the California Parole for Non-Violent Criminals and Juvenile Court Trial Requirements Initiative, and strongly endorsed by Governor Jerry Brown, Oakland’s former mayor, the new law attempts to ease prison overcrowding by increasing … …read more Source:: http://ift.tt/2pv98T5 from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qCKekk via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA —Two San Leandro residents were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of buying or receiving about $500,000 of goods stolen in robberies of CVS and Walgreens pharmacies in Berkeley, police said today. Rosa Jimenez, 43, and her boyfriend … and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qbwrAe via IFTTT

Streetsblog California (blog)The mayor, along with Renee Rivera, executive director of Bike East Bay, led a bike ride around downtown Berkeley, along Milvia Street to see the “before” of the planned protected bikeway there. The ride finished at the Berkeley Bike Station, where …Thousands ride to work for 23rd annual Bike To Work Day – […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2r1zKep via IFTTT

Sacramento man convicted of East Oakland gas station murderEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — An Alameda County jury on Thursday convicted a Sacramento man of first-degree murder in the course of a robbery for a killing at an East Oakland gas station during what police described as a Xanax drug deal gone bad. Andre Poole, 27, faces […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pGAMs1 via IFTTT

Fast CompanyIn early 2017, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new initiative in the city’s ongoing battle with violent crime. The most common solutions to this sort of … Our recent study, by Human Rights Data Analysis Group’s Kristian Lum and William Isaac … and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pq3WzK via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man was shot Wednesday afternoon near Arroyo Viejo Park in East Oakland, police said. The man was in stable condition with more than one …Oakland possibly targeted by kidnapper – Story | KTVUKTVU San Francisco (blog) all 5 news articles …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qZFpl9 via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — Renters and housing advocates who have urged city lawmakers for nearly four decades to require that landlords cite a reason before ousting a … and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pDLSgB via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Two years before 36 partygoers died in the Ghost Ship warehouse inferno, Oakland firefighters toured the cluttered firetrap, even dancing in the …Former Ghost Ship residents struggle with trauma, housingGulf Times all 7 news articles …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q7b9Sm via IFTTT

East Bay TimesCity voters 2 1/2 years ago elected a new mayor who, refreshingly, had a grasp on the city’s fiscal problems. Since then, Libby Schaff has also had the good fortune of increased tax revenues from a roaring economic recovery. If ever there is a moment … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q43HcE via IFTTT

NFL PRESEASON DATES & TIMES ANNOUNCED The dates and kickoff times of the 65-game NFL preseason schedule were announced today, beginning with the annual NFL/Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals in Canton, Ohio on Thursday night, August 3. Televised live at 8:00 PM ET by NBC, the NFL/Hall of Fame […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pxgRMc via IFTTT

After some days of silence, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has elected to speak on the matter of the Oakland Athletics and where they want to build their new ballpark. And what she said was that the A’s have settled on either Howard Terminal or Laney College – but not the Oakland Coliseum. In other words, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q1B79G via IFTTT

Toward A True Cultural Economic Development Program In Oakland Cultural Economic Development will save Oakland and stem the impact of rampant gentrification that has damaged the City to its social core. But what is “Cultural Economic Development”? It’s defined as a clear intent to focus economic development programs on the growth of artistic and cultural […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pek2bE via IFTTT

Since 1968, Oakland has been the beneficiary of something called “tax increment financing” or TIF. TIF happens when the city or county or district permitted by state law uses property tax revenues from a designated area and collected in a cummulative way, to float bond issues to finance improvements in that designated area. The use […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pdO4wc via IFTTT

The Oakland Raiders are in a tough spot in their attempt to relocate to Las Vegas from Oakland, and one has only to look at the second version of the proposed stadium lease agreement with the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, with respect to the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Act (or SNTIA) to see that. The […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pkTojK via IFTTT