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The Oakland PressDetroit police are asking for the public’s help with identifying potential victims of a 37-year-old man who worked at several daycare centers in Oakland and Macomb counties over the past couple of years. Michael Pankey of Detroit has been charged with … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vfwij1 via IFTTT

Athletics NationHappy Friday and welcome to yet another Friday night game thread; the one with all the drinks. I’m waving to you from Dodger Stadium, where I’m watching the best team in baseball having one of the best seasons in MLB history, so there’s that. At least … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wPznFU via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesOrganizers of right-wing rallies planned in San Francisco and Berkeley this weekend have canceled the events, saying they were concerned about the safety of participants. Joey Gibson, founder of the Patriot Prayer group, said in a Facebook Live post …San Francisco and Berkeley brace for politically-charged ralliesCNNThe Latest: SF mayor doesn’t trust group […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vpAlp6 via IFTTT

West Oakland slaying victim was San Francisco manEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man fatally shot Thursday afternoon in West Oakland was identified by police Friday as Joachim Hanwright, 46, of San Francisco. No motive has been determined yet for the killing and no arrests made. …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2w5BCUV via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesThe LAPD and other agencies across California have been stepping up hate crime investigations in recent months, setting up task forces and investigating not only crimes but “hate speech.” The rise in biased incidents has been a source of intense debate … and more …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xkqvWO via IFTTT

Raids net suspected violent criminals, gang members in Oakland, Bay AreaEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — Dozens of law enforcement officers headed by Oakland police served arrest warrants across the Bay Area Friday morning targeting reputed gang members suspected of being involved in killings, shootings, robberies and burglaries, authorities … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2w4zDQQ via IFTTT

Business InsiderUber has abandoned plans to move into a massive building in Oakland, California and is instead “exploring several options” for the site, including a sale. … Uber’s move was described by Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf as a “game changer” for the city. and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xjl8qS via IFTTT

Business Insider UKUber has abandoned plans to move into a massive building in Oakland, California and is instead “exploring several options” for the site, including a sale. … Uber’s move was described by Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf as a “game changer” for the city. and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2w3TyPS via IFTTT

The Oakland PressCity Council recently rezoned this property to technology and research, should Mr. Gores decide to redevelop the site,” Kevin McDaniel, mayor of Auburn Hills said in a statement. “We are highly optimistic about what the future holds and we plan to … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2w3wktg via IFTTT

The Macomb DailyCity Council recently rezoned this property to technology and research, should Mr. Gores decide to redevelop the site,” Kevin McDaniel, mayor of Auburn Hills said in a statement. “We are highly optimistic about what the future holds and … All I knew … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vbwNdP via IFTTT

Construction begins on 49-unit affordable housing complex in West OaklandTribune-ReviewA $16 million project to renovate and expand an aging low-income housing complex in Pittsburgh’s West Oakland neighborhood began this week. The nonprofit Oakland Planning and Development Corp. is contributing $1.9 million and has secured an … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vtX6Yg via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — When four men started grabbing and harassing his girlfriend during a birthday party at a downtown Oakland art gallery in August 2016, Craig Fletcher-Cooks, came to her aid. That show of gallantry cost the Oakland man his life and …Oakland cops seek to crack silence of witnesses in double killingSFGateCold Case […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vabd9I via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA —University of California at Berkeley police have released a photo of a man who stole cellphones and wallets from people at the Recreational Sports Facility on campus last week. On Aug. 16 at 6:03 p.m., the robbery occurred via threats of … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vsyTRU via IFTTT

Coeur d’Alene PressThe gulls have become such a nuisance at ballparks in San Francisco and Oakland, California, that teams are experimenting with unconventional measures to try to keep them away. In Oakland, the Athletics added a pair of vinyl kites to deter the birds … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vafF8r via IFTTT

The Oakland PressGrace Wojcik, coordinator for Oakland’s Gender and Sexuality Center, said that in her six years running the center, she’s seen partnerships develop across campus at every stage of the student experience, from gender-inclusive housing to implementing … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vsLG70 via IFTTT

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The Mercury NewsMeanwhile, the University of California’s premier campus more than ever needs additional student housing, one of the purposes for which it bought the land in 1956. Jesse Arreguin, Berkeley Mayoral candidate, … City Council candidates regularly … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2vhJujw via IFTTT

SFGateAbout 300 people attended an Oakland birthday party where two men were fatally shot and a third was critically injured, but a year later not a single witness has come forward to describe what they saw. Oakland police detectives held a news conference …Video: Plea for information in double Oakland homicideEast Bay TimesOakland police renew […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2w5rJFe via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — Police at the University of California at Berkeley are investigating a sexual assault that occurred at an on-campus residential unit Tuesday morning. The report of the sexual assault was received at 3:57 a.m., according to campus police. and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2woNzpU via IFTTT

LA Daily NewsLOS ANGELES >> Three Los Angeles City Council members said Tuesday they strongly support one of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s top priorities, which is to require real estate developers to help fund the construction of affordable housing through a “linkage fee … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xrpUBP via IFTTT