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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

Daily CalifornianKalb, who is currently an Oakland City Council member, is running for incumbent Tony Thurmond’s current seat on a platform focused on environmental and clean energy issues, housing affordability, public safety and criminal justice reform as well as … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/top-california-officials-endorse-dan-kalb-for-state-assembly-district-15-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

The Oakland PressOakland tennis student-athlete Allison Motea was named Horizon League Women’s Tennis Singles Player of the Week. This is the second consecutive week the tennis team has earned the weekly league honor. Motea, a sophomore from Birmingham, went a perfect …Tennis Hosts In-State Foes Oakland and Detroit This WeekendEMU Eagles all 2 news articles […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/college-notebook-oaklands-motea-named-tennis-play-of-the-week-the-oakland-press/ via IFTTT

Blue Man HoopGolden State Warriors defeat Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday at Oracle Arena despite being heavily shorthanded. Are the Golden State Warriors really that good, or are the Los Angeles Lakers really just that bad? Playing without the likes of Stephen …The Warriors are conceding the No. 1 seed to the RocketsThe Mercury NewsGolden […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/golden-state-warriors-depleted-roster-steps-up-to-beat-lakers-blue-man-hoop/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOakland police shared this image Sunday, March 11, 2018 from the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of 40th Street. OAKLAND — Police released the names of a fatally shot 32-year-old man and the four officers who fired their service … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/oakland-police-name-victim-officers-in-officer-involved-shooting-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Murfreesboro PostJustin St. Amour was the lone bright spot for Riverdale, hitting 3-for-3 on the evening while scoring both of the Warriors runs including on a sacrifice fly by Sabin Shofner in the bottom half of the sixth. Pennington pitched a stellar five-hit, two … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/oakland-baseball-beats-riverdale-10-2-to-clinch-first-series-murfreesboro-post/ via IFTTT

Milwaukee RecordDespite the decentralizing power of technology, there still exists the un-killable notion of musicians leaving whatever flyover states they grew up in and “making it” on one of the coasts. Conan Neutron has it all wrong: Last June, the Oakland … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/weird-music-by-weirdos-for-weirdos-chatting-with-milwaukee-via-oakland-musician-conan-neutron-milwaukee-record/ via IFTTT

The Brown Daily HeraldThe Bears exacted a bit of revenge to close the series against Florida A&M with a 7-0 shutout win. Bruno posted five runs in a hot seventh inning to put victory out of reach for the Rattlers. Gaitley and shortstop Willy Homza ’19 recorded two RBIs each … …read more Source:: California […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/15/brown-slams-season-opening-series-against-florida-am-swept-by-berkeley-the-brown-daily-herald/ via IFTTT

Bay Area ReporterThe East Bay contest is the only competitive legislative race in the Bay Area with out candidates this election year. Heading into the June primary, where the top two voter-getters will advance to the November election, any of the leading candidates … …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/few-policy-differences-between-ad-15-candidates-bay-area-reporter/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsNelson, the free agent released by the Packers Tuesday, took his first visit to Alameda Wednesday afternoon. ESPN reported he had later visits scheduled with the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints, but we’ll see if Oakland brass can close a deal …Oakland Raiders: Chemistry shouldn’t be sacrificed for connectionsGolden Gate SportsReport: Raiders […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/jordy-nelson-wont-leave-bay-area-wednesday-night-after-raiders-visit-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsIn four years with the Raiders, he played 60 games (started 36), grabbed three interceptions, forced three fumbles and recorded 168 tackles. Carrie is returning close to where he attended college at Ohio University. With his departure, the Raiders will …Redskins Free Agency Rumors: Raiders CB TJ Carrie an option for WashingtonHogs HavenReport: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/report-former-raiders-cornerback-tj-carrie-will-join-cleveland-browns-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Inc.comOakland mayor Libby Schaaf looks on during an assembly at Edna Brewer Middle School about the U.S. Constitution on January 19, 2018 in Oakland, California. Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf discussed the U.S. Constitution with middle schoolers a day after she …President Trump blasts Oakland Mayor Schaaf, Gov. Brown while touring border wall prototypes in San […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/oakland-mayor-libby-schaaf-heres-how-cities-need-to-promote-business-growth-inc-com/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — East Oakland’s nearly 40-year-old Rainbow Recreation Center is getting the makeover that many say the surrounding community not only needs, but deserves. City officials and neighbors broke ground Saturday on the project to renovate and … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/renovations-to-east-oaklands-rainbow-center-underway-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Wednesday Midday News RoundupSFGateOakland handled the equivalent of 73,666 20-foot import containers in February, the highest total for that month in the port’s 91-year history and a 14.9 percent increase from February 2017, port officials said. Total volume — the port’s imports … …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/wednesday-midday-news-roundup-sfgate/ via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressThe Berkeley City Council approved a new law last night that subjects surveillance technologies to sweeping civilian oversight, making Berkeley the first city in California to do so. “Last night’s unanimous vote by the Berkeley City Council was another … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/14/berkeley-council-approves-surveillance-technology-oversight-ordinance-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT