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SportingNews.comSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jesse Chavez’s work for the day was over. He had pitched two scoreless innings to open the Cactus League season for the Oakland A’s, and had discussed it with reporters, including marveling at Josh Reddick’s robbery of a sure home …A’s Josh Reddick makes unbelievable catch in spring trainingSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Josh […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1bPE2Jd via IFTTT

AnglopheniaWhen you think of an ideal vacation spot, Honolulu, Hawaii comes to mind. The island getaway is filled with treasured landmarks like the Aloha Tower and Diamond Head Mountain. The Hawaiian state flag has the Union Jack on it, so we’re not too surprised … …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eC0BMi via IFTTT

Oakland A’s acquire additional infield depthSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — The A’s made a tweak in their infield depth Thursday morning when they designated Andy Parrino for assignment in order to be able to make room for Jake Elmore, acquired in a cash deal from the Chicago White Sox. Elmore, like Parrino, is a …A’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kdEnIm via IFTTT

Oakland: Teen admits killing man at BART station in San Leandro but says it …San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — One of two young men charged with murder for a shooting outside a BART station in San Leandro last year that claimed the life of a 50-year-old innocent bystander admitted Wednesday that he fired the bullet […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mHQPia via IFTTT

San Jose man to be sentenced in Oakland bomb plot, but questions of his threat …San Jose Mercury NewsA year ago, Matthew Aaron Llaneza schemed to blow up a Bank of America branch in Oakland with an SUV supposedly laden with explosive material, in hopes of somehow igniting a civil war. The Marine washout reportedly […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dEvQGT via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleWhen Oakland police Capt. Anthony Toribio heard the details of Sunday’s shooting at a McDonald’s on Telegraph Avenue, the veteran officer did something he wouldn’t have considered just a few years ago: He turned on his laptop and started typing. and more …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1epNYs6 via IFTTT

abc7news.com(KGO) — There was a Red Alert Wednesday night at Oakland’s airport where a flight was forced to make an emergency evacuation because of smoke in the plane. The video was shot by Linton Johnson, a passenger onboard the Delta connection flight, …Smoke smelled in plane at Oakland, CaliforniaKCRA SacramentoScary Landing At Oakland Airport After […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kmfp6N via IFTTT

Vator Splash conference coming to Oakland May 2014Oakland LocalWith local and national startups competing to win meetings with top VCs, an array of prominent speakers and sponsorship by major companies as well as the City of Oakland, the 2-day Vator Splash conference planned for this spring promises to shine a … …read more Source: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dCFOIS via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle(02-26) 21:28 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland police are looking for three men suspected in five robberies in three North Oakland business districts. The robberies, which police say are related, occurred at a variety of service-oriented businesses since …Police looking for suspects in series of North Oakland armed robberiesContra Costa Times all 3 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dCFJok via IFTTT

CBSSports.com“We are very enthusiastic about the opportunity… to develop this unique property, which we expect will become a transformational and vital urban, residential sports and entertainment center for [Oakland],” Colony CEO Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. said in …Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Raiders owner: 2014 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cSLMbF via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsTwo words: Michael. Vick. Whomever the Raiders line up as starting quarterback will have flaws. That’s just where they are as a franchise at this point. A big-time quarterback at the peak of his game is not coming to Oakland right now. There will be …Oakland Raiders Rumors: Michael Vick headed to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cSADre via IFTTT

Santa Rosa Press DemocratPHOENIX — Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso will take his place behind home plate in a game for the first time since suffering a concussion when he was struck by a foul tip on July 24. Jaso was given the starting nod for the spring training opener …Oakland A’s will catch John […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hiuCWs via IFTTT

Ex-Convicts Charged In Marijuana Deal Murder In Oakland Parking LotCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Two ex-convicts have been charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an Alameda man in the parking lot of a Walmart store in East Oakland in December that police said took place during a marijuana deal. Shawndale Boyd, 30, of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBvd0O via IFTTT

Piedmont, Montclair calendar: Oakland’s White Elephant Sale this weekendOakland TribuneCalifornia Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Oakland. 510-663-1358, californiaancestors.org. Crabstavaganza. Zion Lutheran School’s annual fundraising crab feed, raffle, silent auction, and more featuring special guest host Joe Tuman. …read more Source: Joe Tuman News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1emScAE via IFTTT

Honolulu-based Volta expands EV charging to ArizonaHonolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu-based Volta Industries LLC has expanded its free-to-use electric vehicle charging businesss to Arizona. Volta is now offering EV charging at 12 charging stations located at shopping centers in Phoenix and Tucson. The company’s goal is to have … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBv9xU via IFTTT

A’s Josh Reddick makes unbelievable catch in spring trainingSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Josh Reddick, a Gold Glove winner in 2012, is known for his amazing work in the field but in the Cactus League opener on Wednesday at Scottsdale Stadium, he turned in his greatest catch ever. “Without a doubt,” said Reddick, who grabbed the chainlink […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1exs9lK via IFTTT

ValueWalkWith a housing market that prices out many middle class families, lots of imported goods, and a distinct lack of competition, Honolulu tied New York City as the most overpriced city in America, reports Erin Carlyle at Forbes. The New York City. Carlyle …America’s Most Overpriced CitiesForbes all 2 news articles …read more Source: Honolulu […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1exs7u7 via IFTTT

Ex-convicts charged in Oakland pot deal murderKTVU San FranciscoShawndale Boyd, 30, of Hayward, and Damion Sleugh, 26, of Oakland, are also charged with the special circumstance of committing a murder during the commission of a robbery in connection with the shooting of 24-year-old Vincent Muzac, who was found …Ex-Convicts Charged In Marijuana Deal Murder In […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1puPQ7k via IFTTT

Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Davis: The mayor of Concord took us out and showed us a 5,000-acre site, and the funny part is the day we went out and looked at it was the windiest day of the last 10 years there. One thing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXgGR via IFTTT

Second part of Mark Davis 1 on 1: City of Oakland’s “last chance”San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Davis: The mayor of Concord took us out and showed us a 5,000-acre site, and the funny part is the day we went out and looked at it was the windiest day of the last 10 years there. One thing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kiXeyI via IFTTT