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W*USA 9OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Derek Norris hit a pair of three-run home runs to back Scott Kazmir’s fifth win and the Oakland Athletics beat the Washington Nationals 9-1 on Sunday to complete a series sweep. Both of Norris’ home runs came on identical two-out …Recap: Oakland vs. WashingtonMiamiHerald.comMoss, A’s blank NatsFox NewsNorris hits pair […] The post Norris homers twice; A’s complete sweep of Nats – W*USA 9 appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iSdF6G via IFTTT

Rant SportsYou likely haven’t heard of him yet, but Oakland Raiders‘ rookie linebacker Carlos Fields Jr. is kind of a big deal. Despite doing undrafted this past weekend, the Winston-Salem State product has the potential to be a serious playmaker in the NFL. When … and more …read more Source: Oakland Raiders News From Google […] The post Oakland Raiders Find Hidden Gem With UDFA Carlos Fields Jr. – Rant Sports appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iSdF6y via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle“Hearing community concern loud and clear,” Mayor Jean Quan tweeted late Monday. “Update soon.” One of those fuming was San Francisco Human Services Director Trent Rhorer, an Oakland resident who has coached in the city’s Little League for the past … …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From Google The post A’s give Oakland 2nd chance on offer to rehab field – San Francisco Chronicle appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iSdHv9 via IFTTT

SFGate(05-13) 13:01 PDT OAKLAND — A missing 7-year-old Oakland girl found safe Tuesday morning spent the night with a woman after wandering into the church where she was worshiping, police said. Kyianna Orear walked into the East Oakland Faith …Missing Oakland girl found in neighborhood churchKTVU San FranciscoPolice Interviewing Missing Oakland Girl Who Was Found […] The post Missing Oakland girl, 7, spent night with stranger – SFGate appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1k0mkEi via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportAfter publicly sending the message that good isn’t good enough with the dismissal of Mark Jackson, the Golden State Warriors need to find greatness in their coaching search. Stan Van Gundy and his career .641 winning percentage (14th-highest in NBA … …read more Source: Golden State Warriors News From Google News The post Stan Van Gundy Would Make Golden State Warriors Forget About Mark Jackson – Bleacher Report appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1k0mlbj via IFTTT

SFGate (blog)Oakland’s magic touch with pitchers is fairly well known at this point, but what the A’s are doing this year is pretty astonishing, especially after losing two members of the rotation, Jarrod Parker and A.J. Griffin, before the season even started …Josh Reddick helps A’s win 11-0San Francisco Chronicle all 10 news articles …read […] The post Josh Reddick, Brandon Moss lead A’s romp – SFGate (blog) appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1v3yAbS via IFTTT

Boston.comMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Parmelee hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins overcame David Ortiz’s big night to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Tuesday. Ortiz went 4 for 5 with two homers and four RBIs, but it wasn’t enough.Andrew Miller’s rare mistake allows Minnesota Twins to walk off […] The post Parmelee’s HR in 9th Lifts Twins Over Red Sox 8-6 – Boston.com appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ldKFod via IFTTT

ESPNThe Golden State Warriors plan to re-engage Steve Kerr in negotiations for their head-coaching job, a source familiar with management’s thinking said, but the New York Knicks remain the favorites to land the TNT broadcaster, according to a separate …Golden State Warriors meet with Steve Kerr as Knicks deal held up over …New York Daily […] The post Steve Kerr again in Warriors’ sights – ESPN appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mq0GtT via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportAfter the best draft they have had in a number of years, as well as the free-agent additions made beforehand, the Oakland Raiders can look at their 2014 offseason as a success. Having said that, plenty of time remains before the season gets underway in … …read more Source: Oakland Raiders News From Google […] The post What Offseason Moves Are Next for Oakland Raiders with the Draft Complete? – Bleacher Report appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mq0Hy3 via IFTTT

Long Beach City College executive named to Harbor CommissionOCRegisterThe board also is seeking a new executive director, a post vacant since last summer, when Chris Lytle left for a better-paying job with the Port of Oakland. The Port of Long Beach’s Harbor Commission is far along in the process to select a … An … […] The post Long Beach City College executive named to Harbor Commission – OCRegister appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mq0HhE via IFTTT

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OC to fine long-grass offendersPrinceton Daily ClarionOwners will receive one warning, the Oakland City Council decided, and been given five days to mow. “I’ve been told I’m not writing tickets enough,” Hensley said Tuesday, looking across the table toward councilman Darrell “Butch” Corn. “If I say bless … …read more Source: Oakland City Council News […] The post OC to fine long-grass offenders – Princeton Daily Clarion appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nMhVFC via IFTTT

Socialist Worker OnlineOakland is a major West Coast port, a celebrated cultural center and one of the most multiracial American cities, but is also beset by high unemployment, violent crime, racist police, rapid gentrification and struggling schools. Siegel’s program for … …read more Source: Oakland City Council News From Google News The post A real alternative for mayor in Oakland – Socialist Worker Online appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iKthVq via IFTTT

Da Windy CityThe Sox made a furious rally from four runs down in the ninth inning in Oakland on Monday night, but the rally fell short and the Sox lost 5-4. The loss was the fourth in the last five games for the Sox and the 15th straight game for the Sox in Oakland …A’s […] The post Too Little, Too Late for the Sox in Oakland – Da Windy City appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nHBrFU via IFTTT

AsianWeekMay 13, 2014 Posted in: Bay Area, News · Print Friendly … They are featuring an Asian Noodle Cook-off between local Asian restaurants with special guest judges. … She is a staff officer with the Department of Homeland Security with an office in … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News The post Alameda Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival Set for May 18 – AsianWeek appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1sLKW6A via IFTTT

A’s back to closer-by-committee; injury updatesSFGate (blog)Using Doolittle in the most high-leverage situations might keep him from regular closer duties – but he’s perfect for situations such as Monday, when the A’s were trying to work Jim Johnson back in as closer. After Fernando Abad walked a batter and … and more …read more Source: […] The post A’s back to closer-by-committee; injury updates – SFGate (blog) appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oN3qRQ via IFTTT

Oakland News, a quick bit of it, from the The Lake Merritt Business Association, which has invited “the following candidates” (which means The Lake Merritt Business Association reached out to all of those running, but these folks are coming) for a series of forums that will start this Wednesday, May 14th. So far, they have […] The post Oakland News: District 2 City Council Race, Mayor’s Race Candidates At Forums Starting Wednesday appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gjbHxn via IFTTT

KQED (blog)The co-lab’s first group of developers, which included the hit game Motion Math, worked mostly on games with a clear focus on math or reading, but this group is interpreting the definition of education a bit more broadly and attempting more open-ended … …read more Source: Game Developers News Feed From Google News The post Game Developers Experiment With More Open-Ended Apps – KQED (blog) appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nHKQe3 via IFTTT

Did You Know East Oakland Was Once Called Brooklyn?thebolditalicIn the last few years, there have been countless stories comparing Oakland to Brooklyn. Most recently, the New York Times ran a Sunday Style piece on Oaktown, with a title that cut right to the chase: “Oakland: Brooklyn by the Bay.” I get the … …read more […] The post Did You Know East Oakland Was Once Called Brooklyn? – thebolditalic appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nHKST3 via IFTTT