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The Oakland Press(from left) Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans gather for a regional chat at “The Big Four” event hosted by The Detroit Economic … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xWsd3F via IFTTT

Does Oakland Have Racist Rules For Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Operations? - Video Oaklander Undrae Brooks was kind enough to share with my audience his blog post outlining his experiences and concerns with the City of Oakland, and how it sets up essentially two kinds of rules: one for white wealthy commercial cannabis cultivation operations, and another for people of color who want to establish "commercial cannabis cultivation operations" but are rebuffed by the city government. His account is below and at Zennie62.com here: http://ift.tt/2xjUDVL And Oakland News Online here:http://ift.tt/2kpRM7L By: Undrae Brooks On a recent trip to the City of Oakland’s Business Licensing Office I was told that there are no licensed or permitted commercial cannabis cultivation operations in the City of Oakland. I was told that the City was perfecting their regulations and would be issuing applications for permits shortly. This was interesting because I am personally aware of severa

Los Angeles TimesProsecutors Thursday dropped charges against an Oakland police officer accused with several co-workers in a sprawling sex scandal that drew national attention last year, marking the fourth case in which charges against law enforcement officers … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ysCV2I via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsLike our Oakland Raiders Facebook page for more Raiders news, commentary and conversation. Carr was officially listed as limited in practice after not participating altogether on Wednesday. Though he hasn’t officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game …Derek Carr throws at start of Oakland Raiders practiceNFL.comOakland Raiders: 5 keys to victory vs. Baltimore […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xZCRoa via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideArguably the biggest single moment by a Raiders rookie so far this season was made by Eddie Vanderdoes (Gareon Conley’s double-tap pass defense was pretty awesome, also). In Week 1 against the Titans, Vanderdoes unloaded on Titans’ All Pro right … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ytqZ0z via IFTTT

The Coloradoan7 recruiting prospect in the state by 247Sports and chose Colorado State University over a half-dozen other suitors, including three from Power 5 conferences — the University of Colorado, California and Kansas State. … defensive lineman Nahe Sulunga … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yLjspT via IFTTT

On a recent trip to the City of Oakland’s Business Licensing Office I was told that there are no licensed or permitted commercial cannabis cultivation operations in the City of Oakland. I was told that the City was perfecting their regulations and would be issuing applications for permits shortly. This was interesting because I am […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xjUDVL via IFTTT

RealClearPoliticsYouTube star Carl Benjamin (who goes by the name Sargon of Akkad online) produced this documentary about the events of Milo Yiannopoulos’s “Free Speech Week” at University of California at Berkeley, on 24 September 2017. Mike Cernovich, a social … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2geLJhL via IFTTT

Just Blog Baby (blog)A big reason the Oakland Raiders went 12-4 in 2016 was the great play up front by their offensive line. This unit sent three players to the Pro Bowl and newcomer left guard Kelechi Osemele was a first team All-Pro. While the Raiders’ offense has … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yKFhGp via IFTTT

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteA small group representing the Westboro Baptist Church arrived as planned on Thursday in Pittsburgh. The church is identified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. In Oakland, the group gathered near Carnegie Mellon University, where they … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gfRCeW via IFTTT

SFGateCities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland and dozens of other jurisdictions in California already have sanctuary policies. “With the stroke of a pen, the governor made good on his promise to ‘defend everybody — every man, woman and child — who … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yL5rIX via IFTTT

Sonoma Index-TribuneMarijuana still is only legal for medical purposes in California, but that isn’t stopping purveyors of pot-infused cupcakes, ice cream, popcorn and other treats from putting on the “Get Baked Sale,” an outdoor food festival to showcase their wares, on …Majority of CA Will Not See Recreational Sales Begin by New YearCannabis Now all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gfiJGK via IFTTT

Pair Of Oakland Raiders Named To Pro Football Focus First Quarter All-Pro TeamRaiders.comThe Oakland Raiders all-everything defensive end has already totaled four sacks, one pass defensed, and has been his usually-dominant self against the run through the first quarter of the season. He’s been named a First-Team All-Pro in back-to-back … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yLeE43 via IFTTT

Michelin Announces Bay Area’s Best Restaurants That Won’t Break the BankPR Newswire (press release)SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Michelin today revealed a list of 67 restaurants in the greater San Francisco area that received its highly regarded Bib Gourmand designation. … This year’s list of affordable favorites notably includes … …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gghebr via IFTTT

SFGateThe Michelin Guide has released its 2018 Bib Gourmand list for the Bay Area, with only four newcomers: Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, Pausa in San Mateo, Playa in Marin and Royal Feast in Millbrae. The list highlights “reasonably priced restaurants” …Announcing Michelin’s 2018 Bib Gourmands for the San Francisco Bay AreaEater SFMichelin’s ‘affordable dining’ […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yLeCsX via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsMany Bay Area restaurants retained their Bib Gourmands, including The Bywater (Los Gatos); Orchard City Kitchen (Campbell); China Village (Albany); Comal, Corso, Great China, Ippuku and Tacos Sinaloa (all of Berkeley); Thai House (Danville); Vesta …Michelin releases 2018 Bib Gourmand restaurants for San Francisco Bay AreaSFGateSan Francisco Is Losing Its Great, Inexpensive RestaurantsBloombergAnnouncing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gfyWvI via IFTTT

East Bay TimesAbout half of Oakland nonprofits that responded to a 2016 survey by philanthropy network Northern California Grantmakers anticipated having to “make a decision about relocation in the next five years,” according to a report by Oakland’s Economic and … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yKVhb7 via IFTTT

EdSourceLance Izumi, senior director of the pro-school choice Pacific Research Institute’s Center for Education, said that the Berkeley IGS/EdSource poll “shows that when it comes to education and education reforms, California does not conform to the easy blue … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xYoz6W via IFTTT

San Francisco Business TimesOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf initially said she’d like to get three “Navigation Center” sites, which will have staff managers during the day, security, fencing and toilets, up before the rainy winter weather hits. But the City Council has only approved …Oakland hashes out details of sanctioned homeless encampmentEast Bay Times all 2 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xkk49Z via IFTTT

Fox NewsDemonstrators clash during a free speech rally Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif. Several thousand people converged in Berkeley Sunday for a “Rally Against Hate” in response to a planned right-wing protest that raised concerns of violence and …Legacy Of Hate: Idaho Law Professor Contemplates Future Of The First AmendmentBoise State Public Radio […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xYouQG via IFTTT