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The most important Berkeley stories of 2014BerkeleysideThere was no shortage of news in Berkeley in 2014, but a few issues stood out, and they informed Berkeleyside’s list of the most important stories of the year. In a separate post we will detail our most viewed articles of 2014, but below is the editors …Berkeley passes […] The post The most important Berkeley stories of 2014 – Berkeleyside appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1tm9odR via IFTTT

1 killed, 1 injured in Berkeley shooting tied to pot robberySFGateA man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting during an apparent medical marijuana robbery in Berkeley, police said. The shooting was reported in a parking lot near the 99 Cents Only store at 1941 San Pablo Ave. near University Avenue about […] The post 1 killed, 1 injured in Berkeley shooting tied to pot robbery – SFGate appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1tBkzoE via IFTTT

Pols in spotlight on local 2014 eventsHyde Park HeraldThe year kicked off with a heated primary race between state Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-26) and Bronzeville activist Jay Travis, former executive director of the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization. Mitchell benefited from incumbent status, but a … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News […] The post Pols in spotlight on local 2014 events – Hyde Park Herald appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/pols-in-spotlight-on-local-2014-events-hyde-park-herald/ via IFTTT

New, old faces join Oakland County Commission as some move to state legislatureThe Oakland PressThe proposal was introduced because it would align Oakland County with both Macomb and Wayne counties, where executives are elected in mid-term years such as 2014 and 2018, said its sponsor, Rep. Klint Kesto of Commerce Township. Kesto is a …and […] The post New, old faces join Oakland County Commission as some move to state legislature – The Oakland Press appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/new-old-faces-join-oakland-county-commission-as-some-move-to-state-legislature-the-oakland-press/ via IFTTT

Catching up with Jason Richardson in his ‘home’SFGate (blog)Jason Richardson, who was drafted by the Warriors with the No. 5 overall pick in 2001 and averaged 18.3 points and 5.4 rebounds during six seasons with Golden State, was back Tuesday night in the place where he helped lead the 2007 “We Believe” … …read more […] The post Catching up with Jason Richardson in his 'home' – SFGate (blog) appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/catching-up-with-jason-richardson-in-his-home-sfgate-blog/ via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors topple Philadelphia 76ers 126-86NJ.comOAKLAND, Calif. — Marreese Speights scored 23 points, Stephen Curry added 13 points and nine assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-86 on Tuesday night. Draymond Green had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Leandro …Live blog: Warriors vs 76ersSFGate (blog)Golden State Warriors keep rolling, […] The post Golden State Warriors topple Philadelphia 76ers 126-86 – NJ.com appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/golden-state-warriors-topple-philadelphia-76ers-126-86-nj-com/ via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors topple Philadelphia 76ers 126-86NJ.comOAKLAND, Calif. — Marreese Speights scored 23 points, Stephen Curry added 13 points and nine assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-86 on Tuesday night. Draymond Green had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Leandro …Live blog: Warriors vs 76ersSFGate (blog)Golden State Warriors keep rolling, […] The post Golden State Warriors topple Philadelphia 76ers 126-86 – NJ.com appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/golden-state-warriors-topple-philadelphia-76ers-126-86-nj-com/ via IFTTT

Oakland churches offer aid, sanctuary to Central American immigrantsLos Angeles TimesLike many churches in the days before Christmas, the Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana Hispana in East Oakland held a posada one recent night. But rather than reenact Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter, this candlelight procession told a contemporary … …read more From:: East Oakland News […] The post Oakland churches offer aid, sanctuary to Central American immigrants – Los Angeles Times appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/oakland-churches-offer-aid-sanctuary-to-central-american-immigrants-los-angeles-times/ via IFTTT

Oakland churches offer aid, sanctuary to Central American immigrantsLos Angeles TimesLike many churches in the days before Christmas, the Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana Hispana in East Oakland held a posada one recent night. But rather than reenact Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter, this candlelight procession told a contemporary … …read more From:: East Oakland News […] The post Oakland churches offer aid, sanctuary to Central American immigrants – Los Angeles Times appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/oakland-churches-offer-aid-sanctuary-to-central-american-immigrants-los-angeles-times/ via IFTTT

Hannah Suh Cards Tournament’s Lowest Round at Silver BelleCal AthleticsCalifornia women’s golf junior Hannah Suh had the lowest round of the tournament when she shot an 8-under 64 Tuesday in the final round of competition at the 44th Annual Joanne Winter Arizona Silver Belle Championship, one of the country’s leading … …read more From:: California […] The post Hannah Suh Cards Tournament's Lowest Round at Silver Belle – Cal Athletics appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/hannah-suh-cards-tournaments-lowest-round-at-silver-belle-cal-athletics/ via IFTTT

Hannah Suh Cards Tournament’s Lowest Round at Silver BelleCal AthleticsCalifornia women’s golf junior Hannah Suh had the lowest round of the tournament when she shot an 8-under 64 Tuesday in the final round of competition at the 44th Annual Joanne Winter Arizona Silver Belle Championship, one of the country’s leading … …read more From:: California […] The post Hannah Suh Cards Tournament's Lowest Round at Silver Belle – Cal Athletics appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/hannah-suh-cards-tournaments-lowest-round-at-silver-belle-cal-athletics/ via IFTTT

Oakland residents hoping to win contest for community garden fundingabc7news.comLaverne Bell said the idea was to grow crops for her neighborhood in West Oakland, which has limited access to fresh, affordable produce. “It’s better for us to come out and grow our own fruits and vegetables, where it makes us healthy also,” Bell said. …read […] The post Oakland residents hoping to win contest for community garden funding – abc7news.com appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/oakland-residents-hoping-to-win-contest-for-community-garden-funding-abc7news-com/ via IFTTT

Oakland residents hoping to win contest for community garden fundingabc7news.comLaverne Bell said the idea was to grow crops for her neighborhood in West Oakland, which has limited access to fresh, affordable produce. “It’s better for us to come out and grow our own fruits and vegetables, where it makes us healthy also,” Bell said. …read […] The post Oakland residents hoping to win contest for community garden funding – abc7news.com appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/oakland-residents-hoping-to-win-contest-for-community-garden-funding-abc7news-com/ via IFTTT

Mystic Statistics Illustrate Local CrimeSF Weekly (blog)So, while Oakland officials are wringing their hands over vastly reduced tallies of stops and disproportionate stops of black people, they’re pleased about another declining statistic. Outgoing Mayor Jean Quan earlier this month boasted about a massive … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Jean Quan News By Google News […] The post Mystic Statistics Illustrate Local Crime – SF Weekly (blog) appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/mystic-statistics-illustrate-local-crime-sf-weekly-blog/ via IFTTT

Mystic Statistics Illustrate Local CrimeSF Weekly (blog)So, while Oakland officials are wringing their hands over vastly reduced tallies of stops and disproportionate stops of black people, they’re pleased about another declining statistic. Outgoing Mayor Jean Quan earlier this month boasted about a massive … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Jean Quan News By Google News […] The post Mystic Statistics Illustrate Local Crime – SF Weekly (blog) appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/mystic-statistics-illustrate-local-crime-sf-weekly-blog/ via IFTTT

West Oakland Councilmember Fails to File Campaign ReportsEast Bay ExpressHalf-way into her first term on the city council, where she represents downtown and West Oakland, Lynette Gibson McElhaney is pressing to become the next president of the council. It’s a powerful position: The president runs the council meetings, hands …and more …read more From:: West […] The post West Oakland Councilmember Fails to File Campaign Reports – East Bay Express appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/west-oakland-councilmember-fails-to-file-campaign-reports-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

West Oakland Councilmember Fails to File Campaign ReportsEast Bay ExpressHalf-way into her first term on the city council, where she represents downtown and West Oakland, Lynette Gibson McElhaney is pressing to become the next president of the council. It’s a powerful position: The president runs the council meetings, hands …and more …read more From:: West […] The post West Oakland Councilmember Fails to File Campaign Reports – East Bay Express appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/west-oakland-councilmember-fails-to-file-campaign-reports-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders – Pep Hamilton Should Be Head Coach For Derek Carr – Video Oakland Raiders – Pep Hamilton Should Be Head Coach For Derek Carr According to ESPN, The Oakland Raiders seek permission to interview Indianapolis Colts Offensive Coordinator and former Stanford Offensive Coordinator Pep Hamilton. This is huge because of all of the […] The post Oakland Raiders – Pep Hamilton Should Be Head Coach For Derek Carr – Video appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/oakland-raiders-pep-hamilton-should-be-head-coach-for-derek-carr-video/ via IFTTT

Oakland Council Poised to Dampen the New YearEast Bay ExpressThe job of city council president is an important leadership position in Oakland — and arguably the second most powerful one after the mayor — but Gibson McElhaney has shown that, while she appears to be a very nice person and an intelligent and …and more […] The post Oakland Council Poised to Dampen the New Year – East Bay Express appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/oakland-council-poised-to-dampen-the-new-year-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

Man dead, woman injured after 2 shot in West BerkeleyBerkeleysideUpdate, Dec. 30, 9:40 a.m. Berkeley police sent out an alert around 9 a.m. Tuesday to say San Pablo Avenue is open in both directions at University Avenue. They added: “BPD appreciates your patience as we conducted our investigation.” ORIGINAL STORY: …1 killed, 1 injured in […] The post Man dead, woman injured after 2 shot in West Berkeley – Berkeleyside appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/31/man-dead-woman-injured-after-2-shot-in-west-berkeley-berkeleyside/ via IFTTT