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NBC Bay AreaFormer head coach of the Oakland Raiders and now ESPN Monday Night Football Analyst Jon Gruden looks on during pre-game warm ups before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on November 18, 2012 in … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2EmQKzf via IFTTT

Communities from Coast to Coast Fight for Control Over Police Surveillance: 2017 in ReviewEFFWhile S.B. 21 was not enacted in 2017, we anticipate similar measures advancing in communities across California in 2018. In many other states, municipal bodies have already begun considering analogous policies. In New York City, over a dozen council … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q1c5ey via IFTTT

247Sports (blog)Crabtree has tallied 1,925 yards and 17 touchdowns over the past two full seasons while putting up 601 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games so far this season. If Crabtree is released, it likely either means that the team sees an expanded role for …Michael Crabtree Reportedly Expected to Be Cut by Raiders […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2Ep5Zb2 via IFTTT

Hawaii News NowLOS ANGELES (AP) – Californians may awake on New Year’s Day to a stronger-than-normal whiff of marijuana as America’s cannabis king lights up to celebrate the state’s first legal retail pot sales. The historic day Monday comes more than two decades …How legal marijuana will change California in 2018Salon‘We are overwhelmed’: Some California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q1c2zo via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideBlack Monday is only a day away. The fate of the many NFL coaches on the hot seat will be decided and there is a chance, depending on how Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers turns out, that the Oakland Raiders will be partaking in Black …Fond farewell, Raiders: How Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2EjUamu via IFTTT

Washington PostTrader’s remorse? The Oakland Raiders reportedly want Jon Gruden, the coach they traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, so badly that they are pursuing the ESPN analyst with an offer that includes an ownership stake in the team. Gruden, who won a …Oakland Raiders preparing to pursue Jon Gruden, possibly offer …ESPNNFL […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2zSEZx3 via IFTTT

OregonLive.comOakland Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers: Score, live updates, TV channel, how to watch online. Updated December 31, 2017 at 5:46 AM ; Posted December 31, 2017 at 5:45 AM. The Chargers maintain an outside chance at earning a playoff berth. The Raiders …NFL on TV today: What time, channel is Oakland Raiders vs. Los […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2CgTqkz via IFTTT

Washington PostOAKLAND, Calif. – When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, he made an already dominant team seemingly invincible. But it’s easy to forget, thanks to the seismic impact Durant’s move to Oakland had on the NBA, just how dominant the Warriors …Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry returns after 11-game absenceNBA.comLive updates: Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2zUixnn via IFTTT

Patch.comPerson Robbed, Carjacked In Oakland. OAKLAND, CA — A person was robbed and carjacked late Friday night in East Oakland outside an elementary school, police said Saturday. The robbery and carjacking was reported at midnight in the 1900 block of 81st … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2CitTry via IFTTT

New York Daily News… is steeped in the jazz genre, but has respected credentials in blues, gospel, calypso and, of course, reggae. Tickets to the Birdland show are $40. To purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/montyalexanderbirdland2018. After New York, Alexander will … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2Cg7B9v via IFTTT

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — After missing the past 11 games for the Golden State Warriors with a right ankle sprain, Stephen Curry returned in emphatic fashion Saturday night. The two-time NBA MVP exploded for 38 points, shot 13-for-17 from the floor and nailed …Stephen Curry hits the ground shooting — and torches the Grizzlies in return […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2zTUgxC via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsSTANFORD — Cal senior Marcus Lee said he had no doubt his team would come back from a 16-point hole in the final eight minutes to beat rival Stanford on Saturday night. Coach Wyking Jones wouldn’t go that far, but he recognized the seeds of a rally …Cal MBB Insta-Recap: BEARS COMPLETE COMEBACK […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2CgXVff via IFTTT

MLB.comThird baseman Matt Chapman, the A’s first-round Draft pick in 2014, was called on to make his Major League debut June 15, drawing a start against the Yankees in front of a home crowd at the Coliseum and signaling the start of a youth movement that … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2zTNSGN via IFTTT

Grizzlies.comThe Postgame Cleanup is brought to you by ServiceMaster. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Golden State Warriors 141-128 Saturday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland. The Grizzlies ended the first quarter down two at 40-38 and were able to lead by three … and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q0giiF via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)The Bears came out sluggish and went down 37 to 24 to end the half. Cal stuck to its 2-3 Zone and Press even though stanfurd was finding open dunks and midrange jumpers. Cal was led by Don Coleman’s 7 points on 2/9 shooting. All of Cal’s big men …Cal takes care […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lqEZjp via IFTTT

Yahoo SportsKevin Durant added 20 points, nine assists and five rebounds, and Klay Thompson scored 21 points as the Warriors wrapped up nearly three weeks at home in California. Zaza Pachulia scored a season-best 17 points and also had eight rebounds and six …NBA: Hornets topple Warriors; Rockets and Thunder fallABS-CBN NewsStephen Curry returning for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2Ekwo9Q via IFTTT

Daily Californiancoloredited_cherrywu_cannabis_newsinfographic3 City of Berkeley, state lawmakers prepare for dawn of legal recreational marijuana sales · marijuana_rashas-sisemore2 New regulations for recreational marijuana use in California passed … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q0gcaN via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsThe Raiders (6-9) need a win Sunday to avoid finishing the season with a four-game losing strea. As it stands, Oakland is trying to erase the painful memories of its Christmas Night loss to the Eagles. The Raiders‘ defense showed well, but Derek Carr …Oakland Raiders Week 17 Injury Report: Raiders May Get […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2Ek2gvp via IFTTT

Inquirer.netGolden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry warms up prior to an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Oakland, California. AP. OAKLAND, California, United States — Stephen Curry is returning to the court Saturday …NBA: Hornets topple Warriors; Rockets and Thunder fallABS-CBN NewsHoward leads Hornets past WarriorsYahoo SportsCharlotte Hornets stun […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2EktP7J via IFTTT

Man found shot to death in Oakland hillsEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A 27-year-old man was found shot to death Saturday morning near Interstate 580 in the East Oakland hills, police said. The man’s name was not released pending notification of relatives. Police said he was an Oakland resident who did not live … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q1rVGe via IFTTT