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San Diego Chargers preview vs Oakland RaidersEndZoneScoreThe San Diego Chargers will be playing their final two games of the season on the road. They will begin the remainder of their road trip with a Christmas Eve rematch against the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders previously defeated them, 37-29, in Qualcomm …Oakland Raiders: Week 16 Fantasy picksisportsweb.com […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NF60qz via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors GM: “We won’t always be here.”Golden Gate SportsThe Golden State Warriors are no stranger to giving. With a league-leading 28.8 assists per game, not only are we as fans able to witness their willingness to give on the court, but we are also lucky to be witness to a group of people […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1J7AyCv via IFTTT

Around The NBA: Looking at potential playoff brackets for the WarriorsGolden State of MindI think that OKC is going to have something to say about that…the Golden State Warriors again, as I mentioned, they didn’t have to play against the San Antonio Spurs last year in the playoffs because they were obviously knocked out by […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NF60qw via IFTTT

Berkeley increases homeless emergency servicesBerkeleysideBerkeley’s homeless population will now have more places to take shelter from the inclement weather after city officials directed extra funds to extend and expand shelter and outreach services. The city has committed to opening a new overnight … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1J7AyCn via IFTTT

Police give out $100 bills while on patrol in Oakland County after anonymous …MLive.comORION TOWNSHIP, MI — With the help of an anonymous donor, a group of Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday were able to make the holidays a little brighter for 10 people they encountered while on patrol. “The donation of ten crisp […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NF5ZD0 via IFTTT

UC Berkeley Journalism Teacher and New Media Pioneer Paul Grabowicz DiesUC BerkeleyGrabowicz was a senior lecturer and administrator for two decades at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, where he held the Bloomberg Chair. At the School, he is remembered for an unstinting devotion to his students. In return, they adored his …Paul Grabowicz, former […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QLvQx3 via IFTTT

A Christmastime Pardon for Robert Downey Jr.The AtlanticDowney, Jr. contributed $5,000 to Brown’s 2014 re-election bid and was inducted this year into the California Hall of Fame. He also gave about $50,000 this year to a charter school the Democratic governor started when he was mayor of Oakland – the …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QLvOFr via IFTTT

Hot Property: Preserving mixed-use heritage in West OaklandSFGateChange is the only constant, and Patricia Philips knows West Oakland will look very different in a few years. She simply wants the area to retain its cultural accomplishments as demographics shift and the community’s complexion alters. That’s why …and more …read more From:: West Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NOuIlY via IFTTT

Oakland City Council president’s grandson dies in shootingSFGateA teenager shot and killed over the weekend on an Oakland street was the grandson of Oakland City Council President Lynette Gibson McElhaney, an outspoken advocate of gun safety. Torian Hughes, 17, was killed Sunday afternoon on the 900 block of …Oakland city councilwoman’s grandson shot and killedKTVU […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QLvQwX via IFTTT

As Raiders season winds down, Oakland puts its faith in NFLContra Costa TimesAlthough talks continue on a new Raiders football stadium at the Oakland Coliseum complex, the two sides remain far enough apart that the city’s lead negotiator questioned whether an agreement could be reached before the NFL decides the Raiders’ fate.NFL predictions: Will this […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NOuI5E via IFTTT

Oakland pitches stadium sites to A’sContra Costa TimesAs for the 22-acre postal service facility near the West Oakland BART station, it is not for sale, postal service spokesman Augustine Ruiz said. The city’s initial study was so preliminary, officials didn’t contact site owners that their land was under …NFL predictions: Will this be the final […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NOuKKI via IFTTT

Oakland City Council President’s Grandson Killed in Street RobberyKQEDThere has been mounting pressure on both the police and on Mayor Libby Schaaf to reduce crime during a time of exponential change and growth in Oakland. Public safety one of the major issues in the 2014 mayoral race. Among other steps, the Police …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NOuI5A via IFTTT

Oakland city councilwoman’s grandson shot and killedKTVU San Francisco… Facebook about her family’s loss and lamented the senseless violence saying her grandson’s death on Sunday “and the shootings throughout Oakland that followed over the past two days, only strengthen my resolve for eradicating gun violence in our city. …read more From:: Oakland City Council News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QLvQwQ via IFTTT

Dec. 24-25: Brian Setzer Orchestra, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, San …San Francisco Examiner24-25: Brian Setzer Orchestra, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Home for the Holidays, Latke Ball 2015 … Sony Holland: The Bay Area jazz vocalist spreads cheer for the holidays. … Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: The 23rd … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NOuI5y via IFTTT

Top moments at Oakland Coliseum since Raiders return in 1995 (Dec 24, 2015)FOXSports.comPLENTY OF PUNTS: The game between the Raiders and Chargers on Oct. 11, 1998, was far from aesthetic pleasing unless you liked punters. San Diego’s Darren Bennett and Oakland’s Leo Araguz combined for 27 punts, Ryan Leaf threw three interceptions …San Diego Chargers […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QLvQgy via IFTTT

Oakland’s Felder is quick to watch film for fixesDetroit Free PressAfter Oakland University’s exhausting 99-93 overtime loss to Michigan State on Tuesday night, most basketball players would want to crash, to sleep and forget. But there’s a reason Kahlil (Kay) Felder is different. The junior star’s 37 points, dramatic …Oakland nearly upset Michigan State. It […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NOuI5u via IFTTT

Oakland mayor tells Raiders fans to “keep the faith”KRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN) — The Oakland Raiders’ clash against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night could be their last home game in Oakland, but Mayor Libby Schaaf said today that she thinks fans should “keep the faith” that the football team will stay in … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QLvQgw via IFTTT

Cleveland Cavaliers get past New York Knicks; Golden State Warriors nextUPI.comJust in time for an NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors. Forward Kevin Love had 23 points and 13 rebounds and forward LeBron James added 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead the Cavaliers to a 91-84 win over the New […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QLvOFe via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: Week 16 Fantasy picksisportsweb.com (blog)After week 14 where Cooper couldn’t get a single grab, he came back against a good Green Bay Packer’s defense and had six receptions for 120 years, thereby becoming the first Raider since Randy Moss to have over 1,000 yards in a single season.Vote Raiders Amari Cooper for Pepsi […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QLvOoX via IFTTT