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San Francisco Chronicle“Meeting the needs of these communities requires our focused attention.” The ideas of environmental justice and equity have gained increasing currency in recent years among activists and some local governments. The California unit will handle legal … …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/22/california-ag-launches-environmental-justice-unit-focused-on-poorer-communities-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleBay Area restaurant design has been dominated by high-powered companies like AvroKO, the company behind the design of George Chen’s $20 million-plus China Live project on Broadway and the recently closed Michael Mina destination RN74 in the Millenium … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/rachel-konte-moved-from-levis-fashion-to-restaurant-design-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

SFGateSusana Pineda was studying vocal jazz at a university in Medellin, Colombia, when the American singer Madeline Eastman came to perform in 2013. After the show, Pineda tracked Eastman down for a career tip. “She said, ‘There’s this really cool jazz … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/california-jazz-conservatory-marks-20-years-with-new-concert-venue-in-berkeley-arts-district-sfgate/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsGolden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry (30) smiles while playing the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter of their NBA game at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group). By Dieter …Listen to Steph Curry mic’d up at the All-Star GameGolden State of Mind […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/kurtenbach-why-stephen-curry-deserves-more-mvp-buzz-and-why-you-should-expect-him-to-make-a-late-run-at-the-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Oakland County partnership brings hands-on computer science activities to local studentsThe Daily TribuneOakland County partnership brings hands-on computer science activities to local students. Oakland County Tech248 and the Michigan Film & Digital Media Office hosting Google CS First event for elementary/middle school computer science students Feb. 27 … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/oakland-county-partnership-brings-hands-on-computer-science-activities-to-local-students-the-daily-tribune/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationThroughout every winter, baseball teams stock up on veteran minor league free agents to fill out Triple-A rosters and provide depth in key areas. Most of these names never amount to anything, and many of them bounce around from system to system as the … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/introducing-oakland-as-2018-minor-league-free-agent-signings-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

CougCenterDrick Bernstine’s uncontested layup with two seconds remaining in the game gave the Washington State Cougars picked up their first road win of the season as they beat the California Golden Bears, 78-76. It also was the Cougs’ second win in their last …Washington State breaks out of road slump with dramatic 78-76 win over […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/recap-wsu-beats-cal-in-the-final-seconds-78-76-cougcenter/ via IFTTT

SFGateWhile most of his colleagues vacationed in tropical locales, Warriors manager of basketball analytics Sammy Gelfand pored over numbers. His assignment was imperative to the stretch run of the regular season: Wade through analytics for the defending NBA …When NBA returns, will the Golden State Warriors‘ dominance come back, too?The Denver PostDubs Hold Off ClippersWarriors.comKevin […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/warriors-ride-new-look-starting-lineup-to-win-over-clippers-sfgate/ via IFTTT

Marin Independent JournalI grew up in Massachusetts as a baseball fan. My father and grandfather were both Detroit Tigers fans, meaning the first baseball hat I ever wore was emblazoned with a stylized “D.” Shortly thereafter I had my own Boston Red Sox hat, an adjustable one … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/22/volains-view-sun-is-coming-out-for-oakland-athletics-future-marin-independent-journal-2/ via IFTTT

Napa Valley RegisterThomas Elias writes the syndicated California Focus column, appearing twice weekly in 93 newspapers around California, with circulation of over 2.2 million. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print; Save. prev. next. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print; Save … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/22/thomas-d-elias-zoning-nullification-the-end-of-local-control-napa-valley-register/ via IFTTT

The Spokesman-ReviewBERKELEY, Calif. – This was a new twist to the 2017-18 Washington State basketball season: The Cougars go on the road, lose a key scorer due to injury and escape with the win anyway. They did it the hard way Thursday night at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley …Bernstein’s layup lifts Washington State past CalLaredo […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/washington-state-breaks-out-of-road-slump-with-dramatic-78-76-win-over-california-the-spokesman-review/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ExaminerOAKLAND — With 1:11 left in the opening quarter on Thursday night, Steve Kerr saved Zaza Pachulia from himself. The Golden State Warriors’ head coach hooked Pachulia and summoned David West, the third center of the first quarter. The plodding Pachulia … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/with-javale-rising-and-bell-returning-zaza-may-be-out-of-luck-san-francisco-examiner/ via IFTTT

Volain’s View: Sun is coming out for Oakland Athletics‘ futureMarin Independent JournalI grew up in Massachusetts as a baseball fan. My father and grandfather were both Detroit Tigers fans, meaning the first baseball hat I ever wore was emblazoned with a stylized “D.” Shortly thereafter I had my own Boston Red Sox hat, an adjustable […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/22/volains-view-sun-is-coming-out-for-oakland-athletics-future-marin-independent-journal/ via IFTTT

KGO-TVThursday afternoon President Donald Trump threatened to pull ICE agents from California — and mayors of sanctuary cities, including Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff, had some pointed responses to his statements. (KGO-TV). KGO. By Wayne Freedman. Thursday …Trump Threatens California For ‘No Help’ In Fighting MS-13 GangCBS San Francisco Bay AreaTrump Threat: ‘I Am Thinking About’ […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/22/war-of-words-ensues-between-trump-and-ca-sanctuary-city-mayors-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)The perennial Pac-12 and NCAA contender, Cal Women’s Swimming and Diving, is vying for Pac-12 titles at the Pac-12 Championship this week (Wednesday through Saturday). Golden Bears opened the meet on Wednesday night by winning both relays, besting … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/cal-women-swimming-and-diving-at-pac-12-championships-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

247Sports (blog)When the 2017 NFL season ended, the Oakland Raiders were sitting with just over $12.8 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap. Obviously, that number has changed just a bit since that start of the offseason, but there are multiple ways for the … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/how-raiders-can-free-up-35-million-in-cap-space-for-offseason-247sports-blog/ via IFTTT

Warriors.comThe Warriors once again occupy the NBA Saturday primetime spot. Saturday’s matchup with the Thunder will mark the fourth time in the last five ABC primetime matchups that features the Dubs. This Western Conference showdown will mark the third of this … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/game-preview-warriors-vs-thunder-2-24-18-warriors-com/ via IFTTT

California bill attempts to tackle housing crisis through $2 billion allocationDaily CalifornianCalifornia State Sens. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and Jim Beall, D-San Jose, proposed a new bill that would allocate $2 billion in one-time funding to tackle the state’s housing crisis. On Wednesday, Beall and Skinner unveiled SB 912, which would … …read more Source:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/california-bill-attempts-to-tackle-housing-crisis-through-2-billion-allocation-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

Bills call for using state surplus for homelessDaily DemocratSACRAMENTO >> Responding to pleas from 11 big-city mayors grappling with the alarming rise of homelessness, California lawmakers on Wednesday announced two proposals that would devote over half of the state’s $6.1 billion budget surplus to the crisis … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/22/bills-call-for-using-state-surplus-for-homeless-daily-democrat/ via IFTTT

Baltimore SunOakland Mills’ Mister Hairston, left, shakes hands with Larry Aaron III, Oakland Mills Class of 2016, during player introductions before a boys basketball game against Hammond at Oakland Mills High School on Feb. 2. The game was a benefit for Aaron who … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/22/marshall-lineman-former-oakland-mills-star-larry-aaron-iii-dead-at-19-baltimore-sun/ via IFTTT