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CBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Families of children killed by violence and city leaders gathered Friday at Oakland’s Lake Merritt where they unveiled and dedicated a memorial to their dead loved ones. The dedication started with a 3 p.m. ceremony at the Cathedral … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2179Uy5 via IFTTT

Oakland stays perfect in 7-AAA soccerThe Daily News JournalMURFREESBORO — With the top seed in next month’s District 7-AAA tournament secure, Oakland’s boys soccer team can set its sights on something else. The Patriots have a shot at being perfect in 7-AAA play. Oakland nipped Siegel 1-0 Friday night at … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Vszn5i via IFTTT

Press HeraldOAKLAND — Town officials vowed to keep costs down when they planned a $1.05 million police station, and they got their hands dirty to prove a point Friday. Police Chief Mike Tracy and Sgt. Jerry Haynes dropped what they were doing, donned hard hats … and more …read more From:: Port of Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2179Vlz via IFTTT

Charleston Post CourierThe man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife and leading officers on a chase before being shot this week had been arrested several times in the past year in crimes that allegedly targeted the same woman, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s …Sheriff: Man shot during I-95 chase after firing at deputiesLive 5 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VszoWT via IFTTT

Cal AthleticsOJAI, Calif. – California’s Maegan Manasse and Olivia Hauger won in their respective singles draws on Friday at the Pac-12 Championships at the Ojai Valley Athletic Club to reach Saturday’s semifinals at Libbey Park. The 11th-ranked and top-seeded … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2179Vlu via IFTTT

CBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Leaders of a radical group formed in Oakland 50 years ago, which the federal government once tried to wipe out, announced their 50th anniversary commemoration Friday beside local officials. The Black Panther Party started in … and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VszmOR via IFTTT

East Bay TimesPeter Ngu, co-owner of Peter’s Kettle Corn, salts the carmel corn hot out of the mixer at his shop in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2016. Peter’s Kettle Corn is one of many small, boutique shops, indie food/drink startups running in Oakland … and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2179V5e via IFTTT

The Oakland PressThe West Oakland Major Crime Task Force is listed as the chief reason for the city’s safety rating. Milford, which has its own police department, move up one spot from its previous rating of 86. Also in Michigan, Hamburg Township also made the list at … …read more From:: West Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NH99Ef via IFTTT

UPI.comGolden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a basket against the Memphis Grizzles at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on April 13, 2016. Curry set a record for three pointers in a season and the Warriors set a record with 73 wins. Photo by …Steph Curry just earned an honor no MVP in NBA history […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Vsxx4o via IFTTT

Cal AthleticsBERKELEY, Calif. — California lost 3-0 to Arizona at Evans Diamond Friday to open a three-game series. The No. 18 Golden Bears‘ (22-12, 9-7 Pac-12) starting pitcher, freshman Tanner Dodson (1-3), went 5.0 innings and gave up three runs on five hits.Arizona baseball: Many questions surround Wildcats heading into second half of Pac-12 playArizona […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NH9cjr via IFTTT

KGO-TVBlack Panther Party commemorates 50 years at Oakland Museum of CA. The Black Panther Party is approaching its 50th anniversary and a group of them gathered Friday for an anniversary celebration at the Oakland Museum of California. (KGO-TV). Embed.Black Panthers unveil 50th anniversary plans with eye to futureSan Francisco ChronicleBlack Panther Members Announce 50th Anniversary […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Vsxx4m via IFTTT

This Date in BaseballABC News2007 — Oakland set a major league record in a 4-2 win over Baltimore, keeping the Orioles off the scoreboard in the first inning. It was the 20th straight game in which the A’s did not allow a first-inning run, a record for the start of the season … and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NH99Ec via IFTTT

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Exporters aim to capitalize on Oakland port’s stronger rail linkJOC.comOAKLAND, California — Agriculture exporter Capital Feed is increasingly capitalizing on intermodal rail access connecting its facility to the Port of Oakland, transportation advantage that the port plans to press even further via a planned logistics … …read more From:: Port of Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SzekxC via IFTTT

Cal AthleticsBERKELEY — California track & field’s 2016 home schedule concludes this weekend with the Bears hosting its annual Brutus Hamilton Open & Challenge from Friday, April 22 to Saturday, April 23. The historic two-day meet is named after legendary former … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SxlE9N via IFTTT

UC BerkeleyWe’re at UC Berkeley’s Campanile courtyard listening to sounds of an ancient bell that have never been heard before. It’s the 20-foot-tall, 200-ton Russian “Tsar Bell” — the largest bell in the world — in duet with the campus’s carillon. But the bell … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Szekxs via IFTTT

KRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — In a somber press release sent hours before the Golden State Warriors‘ Game 3 playoff game in Houston, team owner Joe Lacob offered condolences for award-winning musician Prince. Lacob and Prince sat courtside on March 3 to …The Warriors paid tribute to Prince during their shootaroundSFGateWarriors share video of March 3 game […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SxlCia via IFTTT

Prince Performs “Purple Rain” During Downpour | Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show | NFL - Video A tribute to a legend that has passed too soon, take a look back at Prince's iconic Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show through a rain and wind storm. Setlist included: "We Will Rock You", "Let's Go Crazy", "Baby I'm a Star", "Proud Mary", "All Along the Watchtower", "Best of You", and "Purple Rain" Subscribe to the NFL YouTube channel to see immediate in-game highlights from your favorite teams and players, daily fantasy football updates, all your favorite NFL Network podcasts, and more! Subscribe to NFL on YouTube: https://goo.gl/VmTK0M For all things NFL, visit the league's official website at http://www.nfl.com/ Watch NFL Now: https://www.nfl.com/now Start your free trial of NFL Game Pass: http://ift.tt/1Kgn29Q Listen to NFL podcasts: http://ift.tt/1lIl1NP Fantasy Football: http://ift.tt/OD7jtM Watch the NFL ne

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