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Hoops HabitThe Golden State Warriors will be one of the marquee teams this year, playing in a total of 19 nationally televised games — a franchise record for the Dubs. There is no bigger nod of approval from the head honchos than playing almost one quarter of …Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Golden State WarriorsPresto […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nnSFDZ via IFTTT Zennie62

California Governor Jerry Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Labor Day 2014Sierra Sun TimesAugust 31, 2014 – SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring September 1, 2014, as Labor Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION When government and business … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1CkiD4W via IFTTT Zennie62

ESPN (blog)Oakland coach Dennis Allen has said the team will see where quarterback Matt Schaub is medically. He missed practice last week with an elbow issues both Allen and Schaub have called minor. Rookie Derek Carr was terrific Thursday night against Seattle.Derek Carr has to be starter for the Oakland RaidersJust Blog Baby (blog)New York […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1w1fjqQ via IFTTT Zennie62

Taylor Swift At VMAs 2014 Hot And Waves Like Obama Taylor Swift hot at VMAs, as this body suit she wore was the talk of the Red Carpet. One interviewer said to Taylor, "Don't you think you're showing a lot of butt?" Taylor, who was taller than the woman, looked down at her and sneered, "I am not." Well, hon, you were! But you looked great. But noticeable was that Taylor Swift waves just like Barack Obama. So, the rest of the video is dedicated to a side-by-side, of sorts, comparison between President Obama's wave and Taylor Swift's wave. Taylor's going to run for President. Better be a Democrat! A video-blog post for Oakland Focus IFTTT

September Call-Ups and The 40-Man RosterSwingin’ A’sToday, Adam Dunn will make his first appearance in an Athletics‘ uniform, Jed Lowrie was activated from the disabled list, and Billy Burns and Fernando Rodriguez both return back to the Oakland roster. Additionally, new face and catcher, Bryan Anderson …Athletics shortstop Jed Lowrie activated from disabled listSI.comA’s activate […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pjN8gZ via IFTTT Zennie62

Analyzing Raiders initial 53-man rosterSilver and Black PrideThe Raiders announced their cuts to meet the 53-man roster. But as we know, these may be called “final” but they are anything but final. Last year the Raiders made ten transactions between the initial 53-man roster and the regular season opener. and more …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pjN6px via IFTTT Zennie62

Deseret NewsIn this March 14, 2014 file photo, Gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari displays a campaign video posted to Instagram at the California Republican Party 2014 Spring Convention in Burlingame, Calif. Kashkari, a former U.S. Treasury official who has …Governor’s Race: Can Kashkari Light Spark with Debate?Breitbart NewsGOP challenger tries novel tactics against BrownMerced Sun-StarGov. Brown’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pjN80F via IFTTT Zennie62

Bleacher ReportThe Oakland Athletics had to do something. With the team continuing to struggle badly of late, having lost the first three contests of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels to fall a season-high four games behind their AL West rival, the A …Athletics Acquire Dunn From White SoxESPNA’s acquire Adam Dunn from […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1r72hrb via IFTTT Zennie62

Charles Lee Williams is running for Mayor of Oakland. At the Alameda County Democratic Party Forum last Thursday night August 28th, he presented an interesting take on Oakland's Gentrification issue. A video-blog post for Oakland Focus IFTTT

Rude Magic, "All About That Bass" Tops Billboard Top 100 A video-blog post for Oakland Focus IFTTT

Canada Takes Silver At World Youth ChampionshipsCal AthleticsMADRID, Spain – The Canadian Youth National Team, led by Cal freshmen Emma Wright and Kindred Paul, captured the Silver Medal at the FINA World Women’s Youth Water Polo Championships after dropping a hard-fought 5-4 decision to the United … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1njBljw via IFTTT Zennie62

CBSSports.com(AP) While the Los Angeles Angels buzzed around their clubhouse preparing for their fantasy football draft, the Oakland Athletics had their own doors locked for a grim team meeting. California’s AL West powers are headed into September in very …Los Angeles Angels trounce Oakland Athletics 8-1 to complete 4-game sweepabc7news.comWhy Oakland A’s dropped protest against […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1r2ICZq via IFTTT Zennie62

Leandro Barbosa Signing Highlights Golden State Warriors‘ DesperationRant SportsThe Golden State Warriors and guard Leandro Barbosa have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract for the veterans’ minimum. Barbosa, who most recently manned the Phoenix Suns’ backcourt, is a career backup whose job has been to provide depth for … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1njBi75 via IFTTT

Canada Takes Silver At World Youth ChampionshipsCal AthleticsMADRID, Spain – The Canadian Youth National Team, led by Cal freshmen Emma Wright and Kindred Paul, captured the Silver Medal at the FINA World Women’s Youth Water Polo Championships after dropping a hard-fought 5-4 decision to the United … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1njBljw via IFTTT

CBSSports.com(AP) While the Los Angeles Angels buzzed around their clubhouse preparing for their fantasy football draft, the Oakland Athletics had their own doors locked for a grim team meeting. California’s AL West powers are headed into September in very …Los Angeles Angels trounce Oakland Athletics 8-1 to complete 4-game sweepabc7news.comWhy Oakland A’s dropped protest against […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1r2ICZq via IFTTT

Leandro Barbosa Signing Highlights Golden State Warriors‘ DesperationRant SportsThe Golden State Warriors and guard Leandro Barbosa have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract for the veterans’ minimum. Barbosa, who most recently manned the Phoenix Suns’ backcourt, is a career backup whose job has been to provide depth for … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1njBi75 via IFTTT Zennie62

Pabu Restaurant's a brand new San Francisco retaurant that opened in July 2014. It's at 101 California and takes up the main triangle area on the street level. The large windows are such that you can't miss it. But the most interesting element is a picture window on the Front Street side, such that you can see right into the very active kitchen. Check it out, in San Francisco. A video-blog post for Oakland Focus IFTTT

SFGateA community organizer who loves Tequila and motorcycles. A Navy veteran who was a spokesman for Occupy Oakland. A gun-toting Army vet who wants everyone to carry guns. Meet some of the 14 people challenging Oakland Mayor Jean Quan for her seat … …read more Source:: Bryan Parker Oakland Mayor News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1vC8oqN via IFTTT Zennie62

Contra Costa TimesPolice tried to stop the man because he was thought to be linked to a violent home invasion robbery where a resident was pistol whipped in East Oakland in July. He failed to stop and was fatally shot by a deputy. That case remains under investigation.Oakland police car hits, critically injures manKTVU San […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1vC8lvc via IFTTT Zennie62

Swingin’ A’sNo one is more glad to see the brutal month of August over and the calendar flip to September than Oakland A’s fans. The month of August marks the A’s first losing month on over two years, going 12-17. In less than a month, the Athletics have lost 9 …Oakland Athletics – PlayerWatchReutersAngels beat […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1qTo0PM via IFTTT Zennie62