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B-Real, Berner, High Times Alums, Oakland Museum Fuel Heatwave of Bay Area Marijuana EventsEast Bay ExpressFirst off, the stoner holiday April 20 is shaping up spectacularly in the Bay Area. Cypress Hill are celebrating their 25th anniversary at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium as part of “Berner Presents Hippie Hill” with Juicy J, J Boog, Chronixx, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RsrKYt via IFTTT

19-year-old man fatally shot in Berkeley identifiedKMOV.comWhile they were on their way, officers received a call from police in Ferguson to inform them the subjects believed to be involved in a shooting in Berkeley were at an Imo’s Pizza in their jurisdiction. Multiple shell casings were found at the scene on …Victim from Berkeley shooting […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNF1vv via IFTTT

Los Gatos man slain in East Oakland identifiedContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A 28-year-old Los Gatos man fatally shot Tuesday night in East Oakland was identified by authorities Friday as Trince Thibodeaux. Sgt. Richard Vass said police are still trying to determine why Thibodeaux was in Oakland and who shot him.and more …read more From:: East […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RsrN6G via IFTTT

Oakland Proposed Developer Fees Updated March 24, 2016JD Supra (press release)[UPDATE: On March 22, 2016, the Oakland City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee voted 3-1 to forward the impact fee legislation, without substantive changes, to the full Oakland City Council. The Council is expected to review the … …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNF1fd via IFTTT

1 man killed, two wounded in Oakland shootingSFGateA 27-year-old man was killed and two others wounded when they were hit by a barrage of gunfire Thursday night in Oakland, police said. Officers found two gunshot victims on the 1500 block of 100th Avenue at 9:40 p.m., including the 27-year-old Oakland …Oakland: Drive-by shooting leaves one […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RsrN6A via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders approved to stay at O.co Coliseum for at least one more yearKRON4.comThe lease must now be approved by the Oakland City Council and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors when they consider it at meetings in the next few weeks. The JPA said the Raiders and the city and county are still actively […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNF0YJ via IFTTT

Oakland, CA (Press Release) – Today, the Joint Powers Authority formally approved an agreement for a lease extension with the Oakland Raiders to remain as tenants at the Oakland Coliseum for the 2016-2017 National Football League season. The agreement also includes options that may be exercised for 2017 and 2018 seasons. The lease now goes […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WOtdKd via IFTTT

No. 20 Bears Best No. 3 Beavers 6-2Cal Athletics20 Cal and No. 3 Oregon State are back at it on Friday night from Evans Diamond in Berkeley for game two at 7 p.m. Senior righty Ryan Mason (2-1, 3.38 ERA) is slated to oppose Oregon State right-hander Jake Thompson (2-1, 2.49 ERA). Fans are …Cal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/22zrJKB via IFTTT

At least one shot and killed in East Oakland, at least two injuredKRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — At least one person was shot and killed in East Oakland on Thursday night, police said. Police said the shooting happened in front of a store in the 1500 block of 105th Avenue. One victim was pronounced dead at the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WNowQA via IFTTT

Rangers recap: Griffin has best outing of spring as Texas pounds OaklandFort Worth Star Telegram (blog)Rangers manager Jeff Banister liked what he saw from starter A.J. Griffin and reliever Cesar Ramos Thursday night against Oakland. They combined to allow one run in eight innings in a 12-1 win in Mesa, Ariz. (Video by Stefan Stevenson/Star-Telegram).and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/22zrJKz via IFTTT

PC Zealots Seek and Destroy Lars Ulrich at UC-BerkeleyDaily BeastIt was a sad day for the First Amendment at the University of California, Berkeley: militant far-left students stormed the stage during a recent forum featuring Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, fully intent on halting the event. Their actions—which … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WNowAm via IFTTT

CIF basketball: Berkeley falls to Crespi in Division I boys finalSan Jose Mercury NewsSACRAMENTO — The historic season of the Berkeley High boys basketball team came to an end with a 68-53 loss to Crespi-Encino in the CIF Division I state championship game Thursday. Berkeley (24-9), which had not played in a boys state championship […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/22zrI9r via IFTTT

ZTE Teamed Up with the Golden State Warriors to Launch Phone DriveBusiness Wire (press release)OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market,* teamed up with the Golden State Warriors and asked Bay Area residents to donate used phones, tablets and …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WNotEG via IFTTT

Tiny homes often unwelcome in SF, OaklandSan Francisco ChronicleAssistant City Administrator Claudia Cappio said the city is exploring “the feasibility of creating a site in Oakland that could allow for a tiny, portable-home community that meets health and safety standards,” but that process is in the most nascent … …read more From:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/22zrJuh via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders 2016 NFL Draft Reset: Free agency feeding frenzyCBSSports.comAfter two good drafts and one decent season, the Oakland Raiders are suddenly the NFL’s hot young team. For a storied franchise that went through sheer hell most of this century, optimism is suddenly rampant. In fact, as they seek a third consecutive …Oakland Raiders: Poised […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WNotEC via IFTTT

Record-Setting Backstroke Caps Strong Day For Bears In AtlantaCal AthleticsATLANTA, Ga. – On a day in which the Cal swimming team pulled out several strong swims to keep its hat in the ring in the team competition, Ryan Murphy provided what will surely be one of the lasting images of the 2016 NCAA Championships with […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/22zrHT7 via IFTTT

Warriors‘ Stephen Curry gets wax statueNewsdayAyesha Curry, left, reacts as Sonya Curry, right, takes a closer look at a wax figure of her son, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, after its unveiling Thursday, March 24, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. The figure of the NBA MVP will go on display …Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WNotEA via IFTTT

California Puts $15 Minimum Wage On Nov. BallotCPAPracticeAdvisor.comEven if the initiative passes, it might not mean much to Bay Area workers, as many cities in the region outpace the state’s minimum wage. Oakland’s minimum wage already is $12.55 an hour, San Francisco pays $12.25 an hour, Berkeley’s lowest-paid …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/22zrHT4 via IFTTT

Clinton, Sanders campaigns open Pittsburgh area officesWTAE PittsburghWe’re about 50 percent through the Democratic primary process right now,” Hughes said. “All eyes are going to be on this state, so as the senator himself has said, we’re going to take this to the convention and everybody in this state’s vote is going …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WNotEq via IFTTT

Cruz wants to patrol Muslim neighborhoods. What happened when N.Y. tried it? (+video)Christian Science MonitorAfter more than 10 years of government surveillance on Muslim neighborhoods in New York, New Jersey, and other states, the NYPD’s secret intelligence-gathering force never commenced a single investigation.and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/22zrHT0 via IFTTT