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Calling Foodies: Royal Oak Restaurant Week Begins FridayPatch.com“After a fairly brutal winter we are hoping people will come out of their houses and check out the great food at any of the 22 restaurants taking part,” Restaurant Association spokeswoman Stephanie McIntyre told The Oakland Press. “Most restaurants … and more …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NXGLVv via IFTTT

Safe at thirdESPN (blog)He needed it so badly that in 2012, five years after the Cubs drafted him as a catcher (first round out of Auburn) and four years after they gave up on him before he ever played a major league game (he was dealt to Oakland in 2008), he was willing to … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NXGJgi via IFTTT

San Francisco Giants Worth Twice as Much as Oakland Athletics but Both Clubs …BaySportsNet.comThe Oakland Athletics are worth $495 million, making the club the third-least valuable franchise in all of MLB, according to a report by Mike Ozanian of Forbes.com. That’s not even half of the valuation of the cross-bay rival San Francisco Giants, who […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1o3aSvE via IFTTT

Study: Oakland worse for parking than San FranciscoSFGate (blog)That nerdy worry drove Oakland to the first runner-up position. San Francisco’s high parking prices pushed it to the No. 3 spot. According to the study, San Francisco charges an average of $29 a day, or $375 a month, to park but people who leave their … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1o3aSvt via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportJust as those of us on the outside can’t say if Mark Jackson did the right thing in reassigning former assistant Brian Scalabrine to the Golden State Warriors‘ D-League affiliate, we also aren’t sure if Jackson is the right coach to lead the Dubs to … …read more Source: Golden State Warriors News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NXGIcn via IFTTT

GamasutraA prototype version of the hardware was revealed during a Sony-sponsored GDC 2014 session, “Driving the Future of Innovation,” and today Sony published the full video of the presentation online for anyone to watch. The session, led by SCE Worldwide …Project Morpheus GDC 2014 presentation video shared in fullSlashGearGDC 2014: Hands-On Project Morpheus – Sony’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1o3aQ6X via IFTTT

CC’s final tuneup highlights today’s .TV lineupMLB.comFirst pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. The A’s and Giants are scheduled to start action just five minutes later up the coast at AT&T Park, where Oakland’s Scott Kazmir will take the hill opposite San Francisco’s Tim Hudson. This game, too, can be … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gEjbd8 via IFTTT

NewsOK.comOklahoma Indian gaming revenues are growing more than three times faster than national Indian gaming revenues, according to a report released Wednesday by a California economist. Photo – Wyandotte Nation Casino artist renderings. Photos provided by …Arizona tribal casino gaming revenue up slightlyArizona Daily Star all 259 news articles …read more Source: Gaming News Feed […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1p9Mp4M via IFTTT

Wednesday’s ScoreboardMontreal GazetteL.A. Angels 6 Oakland 2. Texas 5 Seattle 3. Chicago White Sox 9 Cincinnati 5. Cleveland 10 Milwaukee 3. San Francisco 8 Colorado 6. Arizona 14 Chicago Cubs 4. Houston 9 N.Y. Mets 6. Baltimore (ss) vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 7:05 p.m.. —. …read more Source: Port Of Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1p9MoOr via IFTTT

khon2.comA website has ranked Honolulu one of the worst cities in the nation when it comes to parking. According to finance website NerdWallet, it costs $42 a day and $230 a month to park in Honolulu. Those prices prompted the website to rank it No. 6 on the list.Study: Honolulu one of the worst cities […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gEawYd via IFTTT

ESPNThe Golden State Warriors have demoted assistant coach Brian Scalabrine to their D-League affiliate in Santa Cruz, Calif., with 11 games to play in the regular season for what coach Mark Jackson called a “difference in philosophies.” Jackson’s Warriors …Is Mark Jackson in Danger of Losing Golden State Warriors Coaching Job?Bleacher ReportBrian Scalabrine reassigned from […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NX1vg5 via IFTTT

ESPNThe Golden State Warriors have demoted assistant coach Brian Scalabrine to their D-League affiliate in Santa Cruz, Calif., with 11 games to play in the regular season for what coach Mark Jackson called a “difference in philosophies.” Jackson’s Warriors …Is Mark Jackson in Danger of Losing Golden State Warriors Coaching Job?Bleacher ReportBrian Scalabrine reassigned from […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dtE0HK via IFTTT

NFL.com… the biggest offer on the table. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday on NFL Network’s “NFL Total Access” that the Oakland Raiders represented the highest earning opportunity for Allen, offering a contract that would pay $9 million per …Jared Allen Signs A Four Year Deal With The Chicago BearsNFL Spin Zone all 328 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NWzkxL via IFTTT

Alameda: USS Hornet clears back rent with the cityContra Costa Times“We hoped the Hornet would make the goals as laid out in their lease and are thrilled to see them succeed,” Mayor Marie Gilmore said. “We want all of our tenants to be successful and thrive, and this clean slate should give the Hornet Foundation […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1o2Bxso via IFTTT

Abel Guillen Enters Oakland’s District 2 City Council RaceEast Bay ExpressAbel Guillen announced on Facebook today that he’s running for the open District 2 seat on the Oakland City Council. Guillen, an elected member of the Peralta Community College Board of Trustees since 2006, is the fifth declared candidate in the … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NWzjKn via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesAngels 6, Athletics 2. AT THE PLATE: The Angels have won eight straight games and closed Cactus League play with a 17-10 record. Utility infield candidate Grant Green lined a two-run home run to left-center field in the seventh inning and is hitting …Gray looks sharp in final outing before Opening DayMLB.comWilson, Gray […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1o2BTzc via IFTTT

March Madness Confidential: SDSU vs. North Dakota St.CBSSports.comThe New York Mets will allow Matt Harvey to do his rehab in New York when they are playing at home but he will have to return to Port St. Lucie when they are on the road. Boomer and Carton discuss the Mets starter having to split his […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jwHMCN via IFTTT

Oakland TribuneLongtime Oakland resident Ethel Stroman, middle, said she is thrilled that the Foods Co. grocery store is finally open as she shops at the grand opening of the grocery store in the newly renovated Foothill Square in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, March …Foods Co opens in East Oakland at Foothill SquareOakland Local all 2 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jMssxL via IFTTT

MLB.comUP NEXT: The A’s left Arizona after Wednesday’s game and will begin the three-game Bay Bridge Series against the Giants on Thursday night. The two teams will play twice at AT&T Park in San Francisco and once at O.co Coliseum in Oakland. Scott Kazmir …Angels defeat Oakland Athletics, 6-2, in exhibitionLos Angeles TimesWilson, Gray wrap […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jMsshf via IFTTT

KITV HonoluluHonolulu has the 5th most expensive room service in the U.S. according to travel website TripAdvisor. Related. Lanikai tops best U.S. beaches list from WordPress http://ift.tt/P34ZyC via IFTTT