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Warriors exercise 2015-16 option on Marreese Speights’ dealESPNThe 6-foot-10 power forward bounced around with stops in Philadelphia, Memphis and Cleveland, before signing a three-year, $11 million deal with Golden State in 2013. Speights was selected 16th overall out of Florida by the 76ers in 2008. In six …Golden State Warriors Pick Up Option on Marreese […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1efGpaf via IFTTT

Berkeley softball field named in honor of Jane HammondBerkeleysideA once-nameless field in Berkeley will now honor one woman’s achievement in a local softball league, with the approval last week by the City Council to name the Codornices Park field the “Jane Hammond Field.” Bestselling Berkeley author Michael Lewis, … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1C3sZcN via IFTTT

Arts, Beats & Eats organizers boast new partnerships, collaborationsC&G NewspapersChef John Prepolec, owner of Mr. B’s Pub in Royal Oak, serves a sampling of his cuisine during the June 24 Ford Arts, Beats & Eats preview press conference at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties in Royal Oak. (Photo by Erin […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RNRfB3 via IFTTT

Arts, Beats & Eats organizers boast new partnerships, collaborationsC&G NewspapersChef John Prepolec, owner of Mr. B’s Pub in Royal Oak, serves a sampling of his cuisine during the June 24 Ford Arts, Beats & Eats preview press conference at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties in Royal Oak. (Photo by Erin […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RNRfB3 via IFTTT

Oakland Voices: Deadline for East Oaklanders to apply for storytelling project …Daily DemocratThe goal of this project is to help reframe the narrative around East Oakland, which is often portrayed as merely crime-ridden and dangerous. “Oakland Voices correspondents play a critical role because they are from the community and possess intimate … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LRxy9M via IFTTT

Dani Holmqvist Wins First Symetra Tour ChampionshipCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Former Golden Bear Dani Holmqvist won her first career Symetra Tour title after claiming the Island Resort Championship by one stroke at the Sweetgrass Golf Club in Harris, Mich. Holmqvist sank a putt for par on her final hole to avoid a …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1R0pkCU via IFTTT

3 women sue UC Berkeley, alleging sex assault complaints ignoredSFGateThree women who said they were sexually assaulted as UC Berkeley students sued the University of California on Monday, accusing officials of failing to adequately respond after they came forward. Sofie Karasek, Aryle Butler and Nicoletta Commins said …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LRxwim via IFTTT

Oakland: Fatal shooting near Lake Merritt under investigationContra Costa TimesThe killing was Oakland’s 47th homicide of the year. Last year at this time there were 43 homicides in Oakland. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $20,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone …Oakland: Fatal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1R0pf2j via IFTTT

Oakland: Fatal shooting near Lake Merritt under investigationContra Costa TimesThe killing was Oakland’s 47th homicide of the year. Last year at this time there were 43 homicides in Oakland. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $20,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone …Oakland: Fatal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LRxwif via IFTTT

NBA Free Agent Frenzy 2015 - Ants Rants - Video Hey everyone! In today's episode of Ants Rants I talk about the free agent frenzy coming up in the NBA, and some questions surrounding the top free agents. Watch the video and join in on the discussion either here or on the Facebook page! The links are down below! Thank you for watching!! Question of the day- Who would you rather have on your team, Lebron James or Michael Jordan? Facebook Page-https://www.facebook.com/AntsRants62 Twitter- AntsRants62 Email- AntsRants62@gmail.com Instagram- AntsRants62 via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Om0nPGooaUI

NBC To Donald Trump You're Fired Over Racist Remarks - Video NBC cut ties with Donald Trump over racist remarks he made during his presidential announcement speech. You can see the Vlog on that here: via IFTTT http://youtu.be/9xryb8VVyzw

Warriors New Arena Bad Fit At Mission Bay - Video The Golden State Warriors New Arena is a bad fit for Mission Bay San Francisco. Mission Bay was never designed to fit sports arenas whereas the Oakland Coliseum was. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/SjWwV9f26cA

Warriors New Arena, SF Giants AT&T Park V UCSF Medical - Video The combined traffic impact of the SF Giants AT&T Park and the planned Golden State Warriors New Arena will make for a big traffic mess for UCSF Medical Center. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/cqHBDiPbqD0

Warriors New Arena Too Close To UCSF Medical Center - Video The Golden State Warriors planned New Arena is just next to UCSF Medical Center. The Mission Bay Alliance and the California Nurses Association are concerned that emergency vehicles will not be able to get to the medical center during Warriors games. Look at the video and see how close they are to each other. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/VhLDYSq_ffc

SF Pride Parade View From SF Bay View Bus - Video SF Pride Parade 2015 and from the best viewpoint : the SF Bay View Bus we call the quack mobile. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/nlC5A0lhRlk

Hot Women Dominate SF Pride Parade - Video Hot women and SF Pride go together like peas and carrots. As the videos shows, women who have the looks aren't afraid to show it at the SF Pride Parade. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/b3JQTbqVW_s

LEADING OFF: Weiss Back in Oakland, Blanton Regains TouchABC NewsA look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today: ———. STREAKING. Nolan Arenado has set a Rockies’ record by getting a hit and scoring a run in 12 straight games. He can extend the mark when Colorado visits Oakland. WHAT A START.and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GHArpm via IFTTT

2 Men Wearing Hoodies Shoot Man In Berkeley Robbery AttemptCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — A man was hospitalized after two men tried to rob him and ultimately shot him in Berkeley on Friday morning, a police lieutenant said Sunday. Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to the 2400 block of Ashby Avenue, Lt. Jen Louis said.and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1C1aNAx via IFTTT

North Oakland road project expected to cause major traffic disruptionsPittsburgh Post-GazetteOne of the season’s more disruptive road construction projects — the makeover of three state roads in Pittsburgh’s North Oakland and Bloomfield neighborhoods — is scheduled to begin Tuesday. The $13.4 million project will reconstruct or resurface … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GHApO5 via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors: No time to restisportsweb.com (blog)The Golden State Warriors are NBA Champions. However, they are far from perfect. Great teams can always upgrade; this is exactly what the Warriors should be looking to do. They helped themselves out on draft night by stealing UCLA’s Kevon Looney at …How playoff teams fared in the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1C1aLsg via IFTTT