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East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Members of the Hillside Gardeners of Montclair are artists whose canvas is the hills and gardens of Oakland, their brushes the plants and flowers they nurture to spread beauty throughout the area. “I love to make things grow. It’s like … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xRQLej via IFTTT

4 Smart Buys To Make In October — And 3 You Should AvoidForbes… see the biggest increase in inventory during the non-peak homebuying season (fall and winter) compared with peak season (spring and summer). Areas with the largest dip in prices include Wichita, Kansas; Seattle; San Jose, California; Oakland … …read more Source:: Oakland California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yYBTIV via IFTTT

Washington PostThere are few teams in the NFL more intriguing this season than the Oakland Raiders. They are a lame duck in Oakland, on their way to Las Vegas for the 2019 or, more likely, 2020 season. They added hometown-hero running back Marshawn Lynch, …Fans, media give opinions on Raiders signing Colin Kaepernick247Sports (blog) all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xRQHez via IFTTT

New York TimesCalifornia Today: Why Move Up the 2020 Presidential Primary? SEP 29 … Students at Oakland International High School, including some recent immigrants from Central America, during soccer practice for the Soccer Without Borders program. Credit Monica … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yZklw7 via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportPanic waves rippled through the Oakland Raiders fanbase when head coach Jack Del Rio faced the media with bad news about quarterback Derek Carr’s back on Monday. For players, it’s football—injuries happen. The Baltimore Ravens won’t send any …Raiders voice support for EJ Manuel at quarterbackThe Mercury NewsRaiders‘ players put their faith in quarterback […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xRQAzF via IFTTT

Daily CalifornianCampus spokesperson Adam Ratliff said California’s high housing costs, which also raise the state’s SPM, can make living in Berkeley difficult for all students. “Financing an education, including at UC Berkeley, can be challenging,” Ratliff said in an … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yYhfIN via IFTTT

No. 6 Washington seeks faster start versus CalKGO-TVJunior Vic Wharton III (25 catches, 389 yards) and sophomore Kanawai Noa (24 for 373) are capable receivers but the Golden Bears confirmed Sunday that sophomore speedster Demetris Robertson (seven touchdowns among 50 catches in 2016) is done for … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xTiQC4 via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)SHENZHEN, China — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was happy to be back running practice on Wednesday after missing his team’s charter flight to China because of a passport issue. “I ended up getting maybe the better end of the bargain,” Kerr …Retooled Warriors bench set to thrive in 2017-18FanRag Sports (blog) all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2knghT5 via IFTTT

Patch.comFrom Shoo the Flu: Shoo the Flu, a program to reduce influenza in the community, is returning this fall with free flu vaccines for students and teachers at elementary schools throughout the Oakland area. Shoo the Flu is a partnership of the Alameda … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xZzAqB via IFTTT

Port of Oakland looking to “beef” up rail infrastructureRailwayAge MagazineThe California project will construct an $11-million rail spur to connect Union Pacific tracks to Cool Port Oakland, which is a 280,000-square-foot distribution center now under construction on 25 acres of port property and is expected to open in the … …read more Source:: Port of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xZYCpU via IFTTT

SFGateLong before chefs began co-opting food trucks to sling everything from poke bowls to oven-fired pizzas, the rolling, mobile restaurants were known as one thing only — taco trucks. Tuesday is National Taco Day and perhaps one of the best times to … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2klkGWO via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)The middle of the season is here and boy it certainly isn’t friendly to the Cal defense. One week after getting gassed on the ground against the Ducks, the Bears find themselves up against the best offense in the Pac-12. What makes Washington’s offense … and more …read more Source:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wxYY3a via IFTTT

ESPNSHENZHEN, China — Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry believes the changes the NBA announced surrounding the All-Star Game are “great for the game.” The NBA and NBPA announced Tuesday that the exhibition game held in the middle of … and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2knqBKL via IFTTT

Sustainable BrandsI recently moderated an enlightening panel discussion — between Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Bay Area Council President and CEO Jim Wunderman, San Francisco Travel President & CEO Joe D’Alessandro, and Oakland Zoo President & CEO Dr. Joel … The … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wxyL59 via IFTTT

Daily CalifornianAbout 400 miles from Las Vegas, the site of one of the deadliest shootings in U.S. history, UC Berkeley flags were flown at half-mast this week to honor the victims. Stephen Paddock killed at least 59 people and injured more than 500 before committing … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2klkA1o via IFTTT

Golden State of MindWhile the excitement for fans lies in the fact that preseason game number two is here, the Golden State Warriors are excited about where they are. A trip to China might be a bit exhausting, but the Dubs are adored there, and seem to be loving their trip.Warriors tackle logistical challenges in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wxyIX1 via IFTTT

SFGateGolden State has worked with NBA China to map out a detailed, weeklong itinerary that features seven league-related events, meetings with corporate sponsors and a fan-appreciation day in Shanghai on Saturday. Somewhere amid all those obligations, the …Warriors vs. Timberwolves preview: Dubs head to China in search of a preseason winGolden State of MindWarriors coach […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2fKtLDq via IFTTT

The Oakland PressOakland County residents can help county update its disaster plan. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team meets during a barricaded gunman situation on March 6, 2017, in Auburn Hills. (Oakland Press file). By Mark Cavitt … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hLzr4k via IFTTT

Anne Kirkpatrick Oakland Police Chief Town Hall Meeting Thursday Oct 5, 7PM 5714 MLK - Video Anne Kirkpatrick Oakland Police Chief Town Hall Meeting Thursday Oct 5, 7PM 5714 MLK Meet Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick this Thursday! Join Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb, Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, the Mayor’s Director of Public Safety Venus Johnson, and Area 2 Police Captain Jake Bassett for a Community Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, October 5th at the North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 7:00pm - 8:45pm. This meeting is open to anyone who lives or works in Oakland. For more information, please call 510-238-7001 or email Olga Bolotina at Dan Kalb's office at obolotina@oaklandnet.com. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/oI1Y1ZCJCYQ

NFL Meeting: Zennie Tells John Clayton Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Deal Vulnerable To Terrorist Attack - Video On March 25th 2017 and on the way To 2017 NFL Annual Meeting for the Las Vegas Relocation Vote, Zennie Abraham Tells ESPN's John Clayton Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Stadium Deal Vulnerable To Terrorist Attack. In the wake of the tragic Las Vegas Mass Shooting, a number of Zennie62 fans reminded me that I said the Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Stadium deal was in danger of being harmed by just such an event, and asked me to find the video where I said that. So, I did. I said it to my friend ESPN's John Clayton, who I wound up taking the same United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Phoenix for the 2017 NFL Annual Meeting. The problem with the economic structure of the Raiders Las Vegas Stadium deal is that it depends on tourists buying 45 percent of ticket sales. That, plus a thin bond debt coverage ratio where the hotel tax is designed to take in only 1.5 times the tot