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East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Three East Oakland gang members were sentenced for roles in shooting an Oakland police officer and a rival gang member in separate January 2013 incidents, a U.S. Justice Department spokesman said Thursday. U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/four-sentenced-in-shootings-of-oakland-police-officer-rival-gang-member-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

KQEDThe proclamation in the September 19, 1879, edition of the San Francisco Evening Bulletin that transformed Joshua Abraham Norton into Emperor Norton. (California Digital Newspaper Collection). At age 41, three years after losing everything, Norton … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/americas-emperor-san-franciscos-treasure-who-was-emperor-norton-kqed/ via IFTTT

NBC ConnecticutOakland Mayor Fires Back After ICE Director Blasts Her. The backlash against Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf for alerting undocumented immigrants against potential ICE raids in her city over the weekend isn’t going away. Acting ICE Director Thomas Homan … …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/immigration-chief-blames-oakland-mayor-for-800-missed-arrests-nbc-connecticut/ via IFTTT

Washington PostThe Golden State Warriors did their best to stay away from politics during their trip to Washington. But after their 109-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, politics came to them. Following the game, House Minority Leader Nancy …Golden State Warriors take kids to African American museumESPNWhat we learned in the Warriors […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/warriors-receive-a-visit-from-a-pair-of-political-vips-following-their-victory-over-the-wizards-washington-post/ via IFTTT

New York TimesGood morning. (Want to get California Today by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Gov. Jerry Brown is entering his final year in public life riding high in opinion polls and generally praised by government officials. But as the spotlight shifts to a new … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/california-today-has-the-governor-failed-the-homeless-some-democrats-say-yes-new-york-times/ via IFTTT

The Denver PostSAN FRANCISCO — A federal official said Wednesday that about 800 “criminals” avoided immigration arrests because Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf alerted the public to the surprise operation, an extraordinarily high number of missed targets. Thomas Homan, U …Immigration Agency Rails Against Oakland Mayor’s Warning of RaidsNew York TimesICE feud with Oakland mayor over […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/immigration-head-blames-oakland-mayor-for-800-missed-arrests-the-denver-post/ via IFTTT

Immigration head blames Oakland mayor for 800 missed arrestsBluefield Daily TelegraphFILE – In this May 13, 2016 file photo, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, speaks at a news conference in Oakland, Calif. A federal immigration official says about 800 people living in Northern California were able to avoid arrest because of a warning by … …read […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/immigration-head-blames-oakland-mayor-for-800-missed-arrests-bluefield-daily-telegraph/ via IFTTT

Ars Technica… and state law enforcement partners whose cooperation and efforts helped bring these violent criminals to justice.” Cyrus Farivar Cyrus is a Senior Tech Policy Reporter at Ars Technica, and is also a radio producer and author. His latest book … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/man-involved-in-shooting-cop-and-was-found-via-stingray-given-20-years-ars-technica/ via IFTTT

Daily CalifornianUC Berkeley sophomore Pranav Jandhyala is running for California State Assembly District 15 as the only Republican on the ballot, among 12 other candidates. The seat is currently held by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, who is running for State … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/uc-berkeley-student-joins-race-for-california-state-assembly-seat-as-only-republican-candidate-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

NBCSports.comWhile the initial proposal probably won’t be the final proposal, it’s a significant step in the process toward getting Mack under contract for the long term with the Raiders. Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie wouldn’t confirm the existence of a … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/report-raiders-extend-contract-offer-to-khalil-mack-nbcsports-com/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleI am trying to get a hotel in downtown Oakland, right near City Hall, between 14th and 15th and Jefferson. Q: You have experience with real-estate issues in Oakland and when it comes to setbacks with the ballpark search. Has the team talked to you much … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/01/have-questions-for-as-owner-emeritus-lew-wolff-the-chronicle-asks-them-for-you-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

Warriors.comThe Dubs will conclude their three-game road trip on Friday in Atlanta. The Hawks are one of two teams the Dubs have yet to play this season, Indiana is the other, and the Warriors will be looking to build on their NBA-best 24-7 road record. Tipoff is … and more …read more Source:: Golden State […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/game-preview-warriors-at-hawks-3-2-18-warriors-com/ via IFTTT

The RepublicSAN FRANCISCO — Federal immigration agents have arrested more than 150 people in California after Oakland’s mayor gave early warning of the raids. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Tuesday that the sweep covered cities from Sacramento … …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-the-republic/ via IFTTT

ABC NewsIn this Sunday Feb. 25, 2018 photo, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf holds a press conference to address potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area at Fruitvale Village in Oakland, Calif. In an unprecedented warning this weekend …Immigration chief: 800 avoided arrest due to mayor’s warningMerced Sun-Star all 4 news articles …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/immigration-head-blames-oakland-mayor-for-800-missed-arrests-abc-news/ via IFTTT

MLB.comMengden worked three solid innings, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout in Oakland’s 7-5 exhibition loss. “Completely different from his last outing,” Melvin said. “Threw the ball where he wanted to, had good command and a good presence … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/cautious-manaea-throws-in-simulated-game-mlb-com/ via IFTTT

WTOPSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal official said Wednesday that about 800 “criminals” avoided immigration arrests because Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf alerted the public to the surprise operation, an extraordinarily high number of missed targets. Thomas … and more …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/immigration-head-blames-oakland-mayor-for-800-missed-arrests-wtop/ via IFTTT

Steph Curry partners with Obama Foundation on custom ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ shoesESPNGolden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has partnered with former President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance for two years, and is now utilizing his own platform on the court to draw attention to the latest efforts of the organization … and more …read […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/steph-curry-partners-with-obama-foundation-on-custom-my-brothers-keeper-shoes-espn/ via IFTTT

MLB.com32 overall prospect), speedster Jorge Mateo (No. 72) and outfielder Dustin Fowler. Both Mateo and Fowler were acquired with righty James Kaprielian from the Yankees at last year’s Trade Deadline in the Sonny Gray blockbuster, continuing a trend that … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/top-30-prospects-mlb-com/ via IFTTT

Daily CalifornianUC Berkeley sophomore Pranav Jandhyala is running for California State Assembly District 15 as the only republican on the ballot, among 12 other candidates. The seat is currently held by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, who is running for State … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/uc-berkeley-student-joins-12-candidates-in-race-for-california-state-assembly-seat-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — Twenty-two California hospitals received Healthgrades’ “America’s Best Hospitals Award” for 2018. Ten hospitals that received the award were in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the country and the others were in the top 2 percent of … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/02/28/kaiser-permanente-oakland-among-best-hospitals-in-nation-patch-com/ via IFTTT