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Abel Guillen, who ran against Rob Bonta for the California Assembly District 18 Seat in 2012, has officially tossed his hat in the ring for the Oakland City Council District Two Seat. He’s got some hot competition in Sokham Mao, Dana King, Andrew Park, Michael Colbruno, and Kevin Blackburn, and on top of that Colbruno […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P30u76 via IFTTT

Oakland Tribune editorial: Changes needed in law that requires gloves in …Tri-Valley HeraldA new California law meant to improve the safety of restaurant food is a great example of government’s knack for taking a well-intended regulation and making a hash of it. Last year, the Legislature unanimously approved and Gov. Jerry Brown signed a … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dsyZ1V via IFTTT

Oakland council members defend ShotSpotter; mayor says service not in jeopardyContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan, who may run against Mayor Jean Quan this November, co-authored a sharply worded letter to the mayor Tuesday urging her not defund the city’s popular gunshot detection system. The letter from Kaplan and … …read more Source: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P2s2t7 via IFTTT

Oakland: Man grabs, assaults woman on San Pablo AvenueSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Police are looking for a man who grabbed and sexually assaulted a woman walking near downtown Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. The 27-year-old woman was at 18th Street and San Pablo Avenue at 2:10 p.m. when a man grabbed her from … and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P2rXpw via IFTTT

Oakland Mulling Law To Protect Cyclists From Aggressive DriversSFistCouncil member Libby Schaaf held a press conference Tuesday to announce the proposed legislation, which would give injured or harassed cyclists the ability to collect $1,000 plus legal fees in a civil suit against any driver who was shitty to them. And … …read more Source: Libby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P2rVhm via IFTTT

Rant SportsDespite their best efforts, the Oakland Raiders still have some serious concerns along the offensive line with the majority of NFL Free Agency action in the rearview mirror. That’s why a potential trade for Philadelphia Eagles guard Evan Mathis makes …Evan Mathis Trade Rumors: Oakland Raiders Interested After Jared Veldheer …Sports World Report all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1rBEiA2 via IFTTT

Digits Show: Never Too Young to Develop a VideogameWall Street Journal (blog)More than 20,000 people descended on San Francisco this March for the annual Game Developers Conference. Among those who attended: a recent high school graduate who has already developed his own game. The WSJ’s Michael Kofsky tracked down … and more …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P2t5JF via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsIt’s uncertain whether the Raiders will add another quarterback with the No. 5 pick in the NFL draft in May. However, it appears certain that last year’s starting quarterback, Terrelle Pryor, won’t be on the roster much longer. FOX Sports’ Alex Marvez …NFL Trade Rumors: Oakland Raiders getting trade calls for Terrelle […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P2t4Wb via IFTTT

thebolditalicAllison’s restaurant would specialize in Taiwanese and Chinese noodles, and was set to open this spring in Oakland’s Uptown District at Broadway and Grand. Then, two weeks ago, she died unexpectedly and it looked like her dream restaurant would pass …Friends and family take up the cause for recently deceased first-time Oakland …SFGate (blog)Mid-Week Menu: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P2t4W4 via IFTTT

The Idaho Statesman… GOODALL The_Associated_Press. Facebook Twitter Google Plus Reddit E-mail Print. Red Sox Rays Spring Baseball. Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Wil Myers grabs a fly out by Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia in the fifth inning of an exhibition baseball game … and more …read more Source: Port Of Oakland News From Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jKoYf7 via IFTTT

Just Blog Baby (blog)Steve resides in Maine, and he is married with two children. A police officer by profession, Steve watched his first Super Bowl on January 22, 1984, between the Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins. He chose the Raiders as his team, and he has never …NFL: Oakland Raiders want Menelik Watson as starter, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jKoXYy via IFTTT

FanSidedThe Oakland Raiders are looking to move on from quarterback Terrelle Pryor and all indications are that the feeling is very mutual. While Pryor has talked to his agent about asking for a release, it appears the Raiders are looking to trade him if they …Report: Oakland Raiders getting trade calls about QB Terrelle PryorSan […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jKoVji via IFTTT

Wall Street JournalTHOUGH I HAVE zero medical training, I feel qualified to tinker with one of the most timeworn adages about health. Having lived in Paris for 27 years, I’ve concluded that a croissant a day keeps the doctor away. At the very least, it’s the best way to … and more …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eQjLm0 via IFTTT

US Senate hearing on Medicare fraud highlights Oakland County doctor …Detroit Free PressWASHINGTON — A woman who said her Oakland County doctor charged her and Medicare thousands of dollars for unnecessary treatments testified today at a U.S. Senate hearing on efforts to crack down on schemes to defraud the government. …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1g1rmKA via IFTTT

Honolulu not tops for room service expenseHonolulu Star-Advertiser4 Los Angeles at $60.67, and Honolulu at No. 5, with a total room service cost of $60.67, though it should be noted that some Waikiki hotels have discontinued room service operations. Of the 15 measured, the three markets with the cheapest room service … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eQjK1g via IFTTT

USA TODAYVideo game icon Atari is emerging from bankruptcy to jump into the world of social casino gaming. The publisher is partnering with virtual games company FlowPlay on Atari Casino, a series of classic casino games such as poker and blackjack that carry …Atari moves into social casino gaming with FlowPlay partnershipGeekWire all 5 news […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eQjGyA via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressSteele told What the Fork that The Cook and Her Farmer, her new oyster bar and restaurant coming to Old Oakland’s Swan’s Marketplace, will have its soft opening in just a few weeks. In the meantime, the restaurant will host two Monday night family … and more …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NUqQaq via IFTTT

Man fatally shot in West OaklandSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND – A man was killed Tuesday night in a drive-by shooting in West Oakland and the car believed used by the gunman was found several hours later, burned a few blocks away, police said. Police have not released the name of the man killed.Man Killed In […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P1vXq7 via IFTTT

Celebrity Dirty LaundryIn a Twitter chat on Monday, Kathy claimed that Demi was the biggest ‘douche celebrity‘ she had ever met. When asked about her worst encounter with a celebrity, Kathy responded, “Probably [Demi] Lovato. Plus she should calm the f down bout Lady Gaga …Haters Gonna Hate, But Demi Lovato Doesn’t Want #Lovatics to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P1vOmC via IFTTT

Spring Training Roundup: Red Sox Get Best of RaysThe LedgerLast Modified: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 10:51 p.m.. PORT CHARLOTTE | Grady Sizemore bolstered his bid to become Boston’s new starting center fielder, hitting a two-run homer as the Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday. Wil Myers and … and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jJylf1 via IFTTT