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The Mercury NewsOakland firefighters battle a two-alarm fire at a vacant landmark library building on East 15th and Miller streets in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.(Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group). People look on a two-alarm fire at a vacant landmark …Oakland building damaged by fire last year on fire againEast Bay TimesUpdate: Fire […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/former-historic-east-oakland-library-branch-burns-second-time-in-a-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

KUSIThe dinner program Saturday will feature Democrats serving in municipal offices discussing the policies they have implemented. San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole will be the master of ceremonies. Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Garvey Unified …California Democratic Party convention begins in San Diego10News all 27 news articles …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/three-day-california-democratic-party-state-convention-begins-at-san-diego-convention-center-kusi/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindAfter limping into the All Star break with an anemic 4-4 record in their final eight games, everyone has been anxiously anticipating the return to action – where the Warriors will have supposedly found a new focus. In their second game for this final …Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/24/warriors-vs-thunder-preview-is-that-switch-flipped-yet-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

CBS San Francisco Bay AreaOAKLAND (CBS SF) — A multi-platinum rap artist with strong ties to the Bay Area is making sure local teens can see their own futures, literally. Percy Miller became better known as Master P during the ’90s as a multi-platinum recording artist … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/rapper-master-p-provides-free-glasses-for-oakland-kids-in-need-cbs-san-francisco-bay-area/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsThe Warriors (45-14) ruled out Bell for Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-26) after still dealing with inflammation in his left ankle. Following practice on Friday, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he expected Bell to return at some …Warriors‘ Jordan Bell ruled out for Thunder gameSFGate all 7 news articles …read […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/jordan-bell-to-miss-warriors-thunder-game-on-saturday-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

SFGatePublished 3:43 pm, Friday, February 23, 2018. BCN36). OAKLAND (BCN). A vacant building in East Oakland that was once a library branch has been gutted in a one-alarm fire that hasn’t yet been controlled, a fire spokeswoman said. Oakland Fire Department …Oakland building damaged by fire last year on fire againEast Bay TimesFire Destroys Vacant […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/update-fire-guts-former-branch-library-in-east-oakland-sfgate/ via IFTTT

Raiders.comThe Oakland Raiders have been awarded four Compensatory Draft Choices in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft, the league announced Friday. All four of the selections will come in the sixth round, with the Raiders receiving the 36th, 38th, 42nd and 43rd …Raiders awarded four compensatory draft picksThe Mercury NewsRaiders awarded league-high four compensatory 2018 draft […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/raiders-awarded-four-compensatory-draft-choices-raiders-com/ via IFTTT

Raiders.comWe’re inching closer and closer to not only the start of the 2018 Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, but the conclusion of our Position Review series as well. Today, we take a look at the Oakland Raiders tight ends, a group that perennially doesn’t get … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/oakland-raiders-2017-position-review-tight-ends-raiders-com/ via IFTTT

ThinkProgress“Pruitt has done so much damage to the EPA, so we’re making sure to take every step on our end to protect our environment.” Mark Hand Twitter Feb 23, 2018, 1:27 pm. SHARE; Facebook · Twitter · Email · SMS · WhatsApp. Share. The Wilmington neighborhood … …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/californias-attorney-general-puts-polluters-on-notice-with-new-thinkprogress/ via IFTTT

CBS San Francisco Bay AreaOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Fire crews are responding to a two-alarm structure fire that has full involved a building in East Oakland near the I-880, according to reports. The fire is reportedly on 1400 block of Miller Avenue. Chopper 5 video shows at least a …WATCH LIVE: Smoke from Oakland fire […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/crews-respond-to-2-alarm-structure-fire-in-east-oakland-cbs-san-francisco-bay-area/ via IFTTT

WATCH LIVE: Smoke from Oakland fire visible across East BayKGO-TVA huge plume of smoke from a fire burning in Oakland is visible in the East Bay and other parts of the Bay Area. KGO. Friday, February 23, 2018 02:15PM. OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) –. A huge plume of smoke from a fire burning in Oakland is […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/watch-live-smoke-from-oakland-fire-visible-across-east-bay-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsBell was averaging 5.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 14.4 minutes a game. The rookie has gotten a considerable amount of playing time this season and has even started in 11 games when Kerr wanted a faster, more athletic lineup. He had a … and more …read more Source:: Golden State […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/jordan-bell-is-doubtful-against-oklahoma-city-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

VultureGreat rap has a habit of springing forth from bad circumstances, and Vallejo’s had its fair share: In the last decade alone, a housing market implosion brought on by George W. Bush’s recession critically wounded the local budget, ultimately forcing the … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/sob-x-rbes-music-is-brilliantly-crass-and-noisy-vulture/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationIn the last post we looked back at the recent history of Oakland A’s 4th-round picks, including CPL members Will Toffey (2017) and B.J. Boyd (2012). That particular round has often been one last chance for the A’s to unearth a true upper-draft talent … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/oakland-as-2018-community-prospect-list-27-skye-bolt-searches-for-his-breakout-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

LeaflyCiting concerns from existing marijuana businesses that they were being taxed out of existence and expressing a desire to attract new operators—including women and people of color—the Berkeley City Council voted last week to cut the local tax in half … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/california-city-cuts-cannabis-taxes-others-expected-to-follow-leafly/ via IFTTT

KPUG 1170Washington’s Hameir Wright (13) reaches for a loose ball during the second half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against California on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Seattle. Washington won 66-56. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Photo: Associated … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/the-huskies-take-on-the-cal-golden-bears-saturday-on-kpug-kpug-1170/ via IFTTT

Jackson Sun“Judge Lionel Wilson did say when he was elected, ‘If it had not been for what Bobby Seale did to organize here in Oakland, California, when he ran for mayor, I would not be mayor,'” Seale said. “That was political organizing, and we did get more black … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/black-panther-party-co-founder-speaks-at-ut-martin-jackson-sun/ via IFTTT

CBS 8 San DiegoThe dinner program Saturday will feature Democrats serving in municipal offices discussing the policies they have implemented. San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole will be the master of ceremonies. Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Garvey Unified … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/california-democrats-meet-in-san-diego-for-3-day-convention-cbs-8-san-diego/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Oakland advocates, unsatisfied with how the city has sold and leased public land in the past, are urging city officials to ensure affordable housing developments have dibs on public land. After major community pushback for the 2016 sale of a … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/oakland-advocates-to-offer-peoples-proposal-for-public-land-use-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)The Bears have yet to play any ranked teams. Of course, the argument can be made that those teams are not ranked for being soundly defeated by the Bears; however, this argument only works if you can say that the Cal opponents are so demoralized that … and more …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/23/a-closer-look-at-the-cal-softball-perfect-11-0-start-cal-baseball-1-2-hosts-csub-in-home-opening-weekend-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT