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Rumbo al Sur closes in OaklandSFGate (blog)From Oakland-based restaurateur Jack Knowles, who also runs À Côté in Rockridge and The Chapel/Vestry in San Francisco’s Mission district, the pan-Latin concept received mostly positive reviews, including two stars from The Chronicle. In particular … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OAeq60 via IFTTT

People begin pouring in for San Francisco New Year’s Eve celebrationabc7news.comSecurity is being beefed up in the Bay Area for tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. No parking signs … Oakland and San Francisco police said extra officers will be on patrol tonight and anyone who is found firing a weapon or setting off fireworks …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PADGpM via IFTTT

Cal QB Jared Goff enters NFL draftESPNCal quarterback Jared Goff says he’s ready for the NFL. There wasn’t a singular moment when he came to that realization, but on his way to setting the Pac-12 single-season records for touchdown passes (43) and passing yards (4,719) this season, it …Jared Goff To Declare For 2016 NFL […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OAeq5W via IFTTT

Oakland’s homicide numbers rise for first time in two yearsContra Costa TimesCitywide, violent crime was down 4 percent in 2015. In addition, the number of nonfatal shootings declined 19 percent from 2014. Robberies also dropped 7 percent. Mayor Libby Schaaf said she was “deeply disappointed” about the year’s homicide numbers.and more …read more From:: Libby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OAesed via IFTTT

Eliminating tips brings unintended consequences in Bay AreaSan Francisco ChronicleSo when Sous Beurre Kitchen opened in the Mission in February, Mauschbaugh followed the example of five Bay Area restaurants that abandoned tipping in late 2014. He printed all-inclusive prices on his menu, which allowed … Allison Hopelain, who owns … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ZEbVBv via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors beat Houston Rockets without Stephen Curry Klay Thompson …FOXSports.comWith reigning MVP Stephen Curry sitting out a second straight game with a leg bruise, the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets Thursday 114-110. Not only did the Warriors show they can win without Curry, but Klay Thompson, who struggled on …Golden State […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RUcp4V via IFTTT

Shorthanded Warriors Ground Rockets on New Year’s EveWarriors.comThe Warriors capped a monumental 2015 with one of their most rewarding regular season victories of the year, picking up a 114-110 road win over the Rockets on Thursday on the back end of a back-to-back. The Dubs bounced back from Wednesday’s …and more …read more From:: Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ZEbVBt via IFTTT

From the East Bay Desk: the Top Oakland Stories of 2015KQEDThe city passed no major housing reforms this year (Libby Schaaf’s first as mayor), despite a report commissioned by the city that laid out several policy recommendations. Schaaf did create a Housing Cabinet, which has been working on developing new … …read more From:: Libby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RUcrd8 via IFTTT

Cal basketball recruiting commit: Jemarl Baker, 2017 shooting guardCalifornia Golden Blogs (blog)Cal is still looking to fill in slots for their 2016 hoops class, but 2017 is going to be a huge year with several seniors graduating the program. The Bears are already on the right path with two early commits from high school juniors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ZEbWFn via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders free agent Denico Autry wants to re-signJust Blog Baby (blog)The Oakland Raiders pass rush has been much improved in 2015, and with Khalil Mack grabbing the headlines there has been a list of strong performing underrated names behind him creating pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season. Stepping up to … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RUcoOE via IFTTT

Oakland: Woman charged with murder in businessman’s May deathContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A woman has been charged in the May 29 killing of businessman Royce V. Vaughn, who was deliberately run over with his SUV near his West Oakland home, authorities said. The suspect, Ella Colman, 24, who is charged with murder, was … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ZEbVkV via IFTTT

10 fun predictions for Oakland from personal crystal ballSan Francisco ChronicleFormer Mayor Jean Quan runs for Kaplan’s at-large seat and Nancy Nadel vies to reclaim District Two. All four lose. 10. When negotiations break off with developers over coal shipments in the Port of Oakland expansion, city officials marry a new and old … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NYqskb via IFTTT

Clemson Wins Orange Bowl 37-17 Over Oklahoma - Video The Clemson Tigers used speed offense and opportunistic defense to win The Orange Bowl 37-17 over the Oklahoma Sooners. Now they await the winner of Michigan St vs Alabama. Clemson has won 14 straight this year and 17 straight counting 2014. Wow. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/G2_7KGzM6Rs

Leigh Steinberg Is Back! Lands Paxton Lynch Memphis QB - Video Leigh Steinberg Is Back! Lands Paxton Lynch Memphis QB Paxton Lynch is the amazing 6'7 245 lbs junior Memphis QB who threw for 3,778 yards and 28 touchdowns with just four interceptions this year, is the new client of Leigh Steinberg. This means Leigh Steinberg is back! I can't say how happy I am for my friend, who has went through a lot and finally came out back on top! Leigh created the super sports agent industry and has had clients like UCLA QB Troy Aikman who became a multiple Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys. Leigh had seven straight years where he represented the first pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/QRFc0X45G8Q

Leigh Steinberg Is Back! Lands Paxton Lynch Memphis QB - Video Leigh Steinberg Is Back! Lands Paxton Lynch Memphis QB Paxton Lynch is the amazing 6'7 245 lbs junior Memphis QB who threw for 3,778 yards and 28 touchdowns with just four interceptions this year, is the new client of Leigh Steinberg. This means Leigh Steinberg is back! I can't say how happy I am for my friend, who has went through a lot and finally came out back on top! Leigh created the super sports agent industry and has had clients like UCLA QB Troy Aikman who became a multiple Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys. Leigh had seven straight years where he represented the first pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/QRFc0X45G8Q

Oklahoma 7 Clemson 0 Capital One Orange Bowl College Football Playoff Semi - Video Oklahoma scored first against Clemson in the Capital One Orange Bowl today, New Year's Eve 2015. This is the first of two College Football Playoff Games today. Clemson is ranked number one and Oklahoma is ranked number four. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/JSKUA6rCiXU

Oklahoma 7 Clemson 0 Capital One Orange Bowl College Football Playoff Semi - Video Oklahoma scored first against Clemson in the Capital One Orange Bowl today, New Year's Eve 2015. This is the first of two College Football Playoff Games today. Clemson is ranked number one and Oklahoma is ranked number four. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/JSKUA6rCiXU

Lindsey Vonn, the super hot, super athlete Tiger Woods should have fought to keep, is the star of the most popular video-blog on Zennie62 on YouTube. Called “Lindsey Vonn: “Basic Instinct” On David Letterman, All Legs, No Tim Tebow Talk” the video features part of an interview that now-retired David Letterman conducted with Vonn in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ozq0hF via IFTTT

Oakland’s Hive comes alive, and 4 other big events in Bay Area hospitality in 2015San Francisco Business TimesSan Francisco has long been a tourist mecca for visitors from around the globe and the city’s hospitality industry reached new heights in 2015. But its sister across the Bay has emerged as a destination unto itself, with […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P2SQBr via IFTTT

Year in Review: Sterling HeightsShelby Township Source NewspapersIn 2015, the city of Sterling Heights welcomed the incumbent mayor and council members back to the table, sought a legal opinion on smart meters, rejected a controversial proposal for a mosque, and said goodbye to three teens killed in a tragic car …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1YRK83u via IFTTT