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The Mercury NewsJazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias performs a weekend run at Yoshi’s in Oakland March 2-4. By Andrew Gilbert | Correspondent. February 28, 2018 at 9:00 am. With her quietly alluring vocals and shimmering, Bill Evans-inspired touch on the piano … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/jazz-great-eliane-eliass-brazilian-fling-brings-her-to-oakland-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

The Treehouse at the Oakland ColiseumMLB.comThe Oakland A’s are excited to announce the creation of The Treehouse, a new destination area above the left field bleachers in the Oakland Coliseum. The Treehouse will open at the start of the 2018 season. The space will be open to all fans and will … and more …read […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/the-treehouse-at-the-oakland-coliseum-mlb-com/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsSANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers have picked the new food and beverage services vendor for Levi’s Stadium: Levy, which provides vending services for the Golden State Warriors and other high-profile sports franchises. The hospitality partnership … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/levy-tapped-to-be-new-levis-stadium-vendor-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

California’s housing crunch has turned liberals against one anotherNBCNews.comScott Wiener, D-San Francisco, drew opposition from old-line liberals, including the Sierra Club and the League of California Cities. They joined many city councils in saying the law does too much to help developers and takes away the long-sacrosanct … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/californias-housing-crunch-has-turned-liberals-against-one-another-nbcnews-com/ via IFTTT

USA TODAYINDIANAPOLIS – Jon Gruden’s return to coaching after nearly a decade in broadcasting hasn’t been entirely easy, the new Oakland Raiders coach said Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine. The challenge hasn’t been building his coaching staff or the …Amari Cooper will ‘be the headliner in our offense,’ Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden saysAL.comKurtenbach: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/jon-gruden-frustrated-with-rule-limiting-contact-with-raiders-players-usa-today/ via IFTTT

US Economic Growth Revised Down Slightly to 2.5 Pct. in Q4NBC 10 PhiladelphiaUS Economic Growth Revised Down Slightly to 2.5 Pct. in Q4. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. This Oct. 27, 2017, file photo shows container ships at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California. On Wednesday, the Commerce Department said U.S. economic … and more …read […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/us-economic-growth-revised-down-slightly-to-2-5-pct-in-q4-nbc-10-philadelphia/ via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportGolden State actually trailed New York 64-63 at halftime before outscoring the home team 39-18 in the third quarter to take control of the game. The Warriors saw three players score more than 20 points, including Thompson, Kevin Durant (22) and Stephen …Wizards vs Warriors preview: Round 2, fight!Golden State of MindWizards vs. Warriors […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/golden-state-warriors-vs-washington-wizards-odds-analysis-nba-betting-pick-bleacher-report/ via IFTTT

Progressive.orgBlack Panthers line up at a rally on July 28, 1968, in DeFremery Park, Oakland, California. “We had guns because too many black people were getting shot during the civil rights movement,” said Bobby Seale. “We were a ragtag bunch at the beginning so I … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/the-other-side-of-the-black-panther-revolution-in-pictures-progressive-org/ via IFTTT

Patch.comBAY AREA — The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Francisco Bay Area for Thursday. Strong, sustained winds up to 30 miles an hour are expected, along with higher gusts up to 50 mph. The wind will arrive overnight Wednesday … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/high-wind-warning-for-berkeley-bay-area-thursday-patch-com/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Two people are challenging 16-year incumbent Desley Brooks for her District Six City Council seat in East Oakland. Brooks, who was elected in 2002 and currently chairs the Public Safety Committee, has garnered both support and criticism in … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/two-challenge-desley-brooks-for-oakland-council-seat-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

DEPCOM wins custody of solar modulespv magazine USADEPCOM then filed suit in the Northern District of California to confirm the arbitrator’s award. Over CSUN’s objection, the arbitrator’s award was confirmed and the U.S. Marshals were ordered to assist DEPCOM in taking possession of the modules … …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/depcom-wins-custody-of-solar-modules-pv-magazine-usa/ via IFTTT

Washington PostShe had already made her defiance clear last month when she told reporters that she was willing to go to jail to defend Oakland’s sanctuary-city policy. She said Tuesday that she was responding to a suggestion from Homan in January that the Justice …ICE arrests 150 in immigrant raids, blasts Schaaf over warningThe Mercury […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/oakland-mayor-libby-schaaf-tipped-off-immigrants-about-ice-raid-and-isnt-sorry-she-did-washington-post/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindComing out of the break, the Warriors are 3-0 and have shot nearly 50% from three-point range over that three game stretch! The team looks loose and refreshed after the week off. When the team is knocking down threes at a high percentage and limiting …Game Preview: Golden State Warriors at Washington […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/wizards-vs-warriors-preview-round-2-fight-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

Chicago Sun-TimesJake Burger clutches his leg on the field after falling while running out a ground ball during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. Burger was assisted off the … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/white-sox-jake-burger-out-for-season-with-ruptured-achilles-chicago-sun-times/ via IFTTT

Virginian-PilotSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal immigration agents arrested more than 150 people in California in the days after Oakland’s mayor gave early warning of the raids, it was announced Tuesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced that … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/more-than-150-arrested-in-california-immigration-raids-virginian-pilot/ via IFTTT

MyAJCA nine-year NFL veteran, Crabtree has spent the previous three seasons with the Raiders. During that span, Crabtree hauled in 232 receptions for 2,543 yards and 25 touchdowns, but 2017 proved to be a major drop of from his previous productivity. Last … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/27/michael-crabtree-reportedly-remaining-with-the-oakland-raiders-myajc/ via IFTTT

mySanAntonio.comSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal immigration agents arrested more than 150 people in California in the days after Oakland’s mayor gave early warning of the raids, it was announced Tuesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced that …Trump ups the ante in California border warThe Hill all 81 news articles …read more Source:: Port […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/more-than-150-arrested-in-california-immigration-raids-mysanantonio-com/ via IFTTT

Chicago TribuneCalifornia lawmakers from Gov. Jerry Brown down to local mayors have resisted a Trump administration immigration crackdown that they contend is arbitrarily hauling in otherwise law-abiding people and splitting up families that include U.S.-born …ICE arrests 150 in Northern California and blasts Oakland mayor over her warningCNNICE begins deportation raids in Northern California, as […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/ice-arrests-more-than-150-in-northern-california-raids-slams-oakland-mayor-for-early-warning-chicago-tribune/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsI don’t know if the Raiders could have gone out and filled a Crabtree-sized hole with the $7.6 million they’d have saved save by cutting him. Now, the Raiders could have gone out and tried to make a major upgrade at the wide receiver position, but that …How To Watch Head Coach Jon […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/kurtenbach-why-keeping-michael-crabtree-is-the-right-decision-for-the-raiders-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsJon Rodney, a spokesman for the Oakland-based California Immigrant Policy Center, said Homan’s criticism of Schaaf represents a new low in ICE’s “campaign of bullying and intimidation.” “The Trump administration wants local governments to help make … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/27/ice-arrests-150-in-immigrant-raids-blasts-schaaf-over-warning-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT