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Oakland’s Youth Uprising mourns violent attacks on its membersSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Oakland Mayor Jean Quan is crowing about a precipitous drop in homicides in 2013 as she eyes a second term, but it’s hard to rally around those statistics when you see what’s been happening at Youth Uprising. So far this month, two members have […] http://www.blogdash.com/full_profile/?claim_code=ae55b75a029257787ffdcecec5334cc1 from WordPress http://ift.tt/1flkMlz via IFTTT

Drakes Bay Oyster Company in Inverness, California scores a court win, and at a much-needed time after a string of legal losses that seemed to point the way to the closure of the popular business. The Ninth Circuit Court of Ohio (represented by the Hon. Judge Algenon L. Marbley) has granted Drakes Bay Oyster’s motion […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/MnZJVq via IFTTT

2 Investigates: Neighbors catch speeders, stop-sign runners on videoKTVU San FranciscoThe driver of the car involved was one of Fenolio’s neighbors and Oakland mayoral candidate, Joe Tuman. He insists he wasn’t speeding and stopped at the stop sign. In a statement to KTVU, Tuman wrote: “Recently, I had a very unfortunate accident when … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1naDu2S via IFTTT

Pittsburgh Post GazetteThe pair has performed in England and Scotland. Tonight in Oakland they will be presenting works by Jeremy Beck (a premier of a sonata), Daron Hagen, Eric Moe, John Fitz Rogers and Reza Vali, as well as a little something by Mr. Zahab himself. “We do a … …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ebOGsh via IFTTT

The new “Hot Or Not” app for Facebook is really interesting, especially considering that Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly started that social network as something called “Facemash.” “Hot or Not” is really a far better variation of Facemash that really can be a useful time waster, or a window into what could be […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1e1FOXG via IFTTT

Cycle NewsOAKLAND, CA, JAN. 25 – Today at the Coliseum it was the two men who looked very much on a mission for some redemption who topped qualifying in their respective classes going into tonight’s Oakland Supercross – Ryan Villopoto and Dean Wilson.Oakland 450 Supercross Results 2014MotorcycleUSA.comRyan Villopoto wins Supercross race in OaklandMiamiHerald.com all 30 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/KZh0m5 via IFTTT

CBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Police were asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old boy suspected of killing his older sister in Oakland’s Chinatown on Thursday and were offering a reward for information leading to his arrest. Mario Toliver Jr. is …Teen Suspected of Killing Sister Over LaundryABC NewsPolice offer reward to find […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/L9r2li via IFTTT

Anti-abortion group targets Oakland’s black communityContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A small group of anti-abortion activists warmed up their chops in downtown Oakland Friday ahead of a larger event Saturday in San Francisco with the message that too many black women are getting abortions and men should get involved to … …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1azmMHD via IFTTT

Bryan Parker, the Port of Oakland Commissioner and tech executive who’s running for Mayor Of Oakland, met with me on Wednesday morning at The Lakeshore Cafe (3257 Lakeshore Ave.) for a wide-ranging, 24-minute interview where he gave an update of where his campaign to become Oakland’s next government head is as of now. The big […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eP7yMZ via IFTTT

Oakland: Authorities identify second man killed by CHPContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A man fatally shot Tuesday night by California Highway Patrol officers who said he ran from an SUV and pointed a gun at them, has been identified as Jose Munguia, 21, of Oakland, authorities said Friday. Police said they believe they have … and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fjkqdv via IFTTT

Oakland, has so many robberies and burglaries, that it was just a matter of time before we had a white male and female team get into the act, and that’s exactly what the Oakland Police are reporting. The Oakland Police community message reads that a stolen car has been used in residential burglaries in “Area […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1aSC19e via IFTTT

Joe Tuman has fired the first official shot in the unfolding 2014 Oakland Mayor’s Race. In a new YouTube video sent to supporters and called “Meet Joe Tuman,” Mr. Tuman said that his “singular focus” would be on public safety, jobs, and creating “new revenue sources” for Oakland. Then he kicked it into high gear […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/KQRqjR via IFTTT

Swastika appears on flier in OaklandJweekly.comFliers depicting a swastika drawn on the forehead of Oakland councilwoman Libby Schaaf were posted in the city’s Montclair district over the weekend. The fliers showed a picture of Schaaf and the words “Stop Schaaf. Stop the DAC,” referring to a city … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1aQ2dkK via IFTTT

Flora Restaurant in Oakland has been one of my favorite eateries in Oaktown for some time, but after last night, not anymore. As I write this, it’s Oakland Restaurant Week, a kind of marketing effort to promote Oakland restaurants that choose to participate in the program ran by Visit Oakland. So, in the act of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c7YNhl via IFTTT

New York Daily NewsThe Oakland Raiders losing ways could extend into the offseason. The woeful team, whose on field product mustered only a 4-12 record in 2013, has been sued by former and current cheerleaders, known as the “Raiderettes,” for unfair pay practices.Oakland Raiders sued by Raiderettes cheerleadersSan Jose Mercury NewsCheerleaders file suit against RaidersESPNCheerleader […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1efL19f via IFTTT

Royal Oak Daily TribunePONTIAC (AP) — Oakland County Execuitve L. Brooks Patterson, long known for his blunt remarks about Detroit is being criticized for another round of harsh comments against the beleaguered city. Under the headline “Drop Dead, Detroit!” published online …Detroit emergency manager could cut Oakland, Macomb counties out of water dealDetroit Free PressOakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mtEY57 via IFTTT

Test train for BART Oakland airport connector unveiledContra Costa TimesOAKLAND – BART officials today excitedly unveiled a test train for the 3.2-mile connector from the Oakland Coliseum station to the Oakland airport that’s scheduled to begin service in the fall. Speaking at the wheelhouse which houses the motors that …BART Unveils Test Train for Coliseum-Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cVc3BK via IFTTT

TheBlaze.comAnti-Semitic fliers showing a swastika drawn on a Jewish councilwoman’s forehead were found plastered in Oakland, Calif., over the weekend. Posted throughout the Montclair district, an area represented by Councilwoman Libby Schaaf, the fliers read …Fliers Depict Swastikas on Jewish Oakland Councilwoman’s ForeheadNBC Bay AreaCalifornia Councilwoman Libby Schaaf Targeted With Swastikas in OaklandJewish Daily ForwardOakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1epOGEd via IFTTT

Oakland woman keeps homeless cats fixed and well-fedContra Costa TimesOver time — and occasionally against her better judgment — she also has become one of the most prolific cat feeders in Oakland, nourishing 24 colonies of neutered cats that span from Chinatown out past the Oakland coliseum. Feeding so many cats is an … and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dNm5La via IFTTT

Miami police looking for a rape suspectMiamiHerald.comMiami police on Wednesday will hand out fliers near the area where a man sexually assaulting a woman earlier this month. According to police, the attack occurred on Jan. 1 as the victim was walking to work along Northwest 12 Avenue and 30th Street. …read more Source: Miami News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1aJfo73 via IFTTT