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ESPNAthletics‘ Jharel Cotton has Tommy John surgery. Facebook · Twitter · Facebook Messenger · Email; comment. 12:42 PM ET. Associated Press. Facebook · Twitter · Facebook Messenger · Pinterest · Email · print; comment. PHOENIX — Oakland right-hander … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/athletics-cotton-has-tommy-john-surgery-espn/ via IFTTT

Fox and Hounds DailyGive the LA Times Editorial Page team credit for some reasonable perspective on what the Mayor of Oakland did, but it makes me wonder: Why don’t we read or hear more people in the media saying similar things? Given how most of the media has turned far … …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/one-brave-little-california-city-doesnt-want-to-live-in-a-sanctuary-state-either-fox-and-hounds-daily/ via IFTTT

Oakland Athletics Choose a Combination of KORE Solutions to Enhance Sponsorship Efforts and Customize CRM …PR Newswire (press release)Since our founding in 1901, the Athletics franchise has pushed the boundaries of our club and our sport in a relentless pursuit of victory. Our nine World Series titles and 15 American League Pennants make us one […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/oakland-athletics-choose-a-combination-of-kore-solutions-to-enhance-sponsorship-efforts-and-customize-crm-pr-newswire-press-release/ via IFTTT

SFGateIf ever you find yourself at the intersection of Bay Place and Harrison Street in Oakland, close your eyes, open them, and close them again. On first glance, you will see what everyone sees – a gleaming Whole Foods that helms the upscale Adams Point …Ayesha Curry stops by Oakland school to share food knowledgeKGO-TVCourtroom […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/an-oakland-thats-no-longer-there-lost-landmarks-and-whats-there-now-sfgate/ via IFTTT

MultifamilyBiz.comOAKLAND, CA – CIM Group announced that it has commenced construction of an eight-story, residential development featuring 333 apartments and ground floor retail at 40 Harrison Street at Jack London Square, a 12-acre entertainment and business … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/cim-group-starts-construction-of-333-unit-apartment-building-at-jack-london-square-in-oakland-multifamilybiz-com/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsFinding an affordable apartment in California has proved impossible for many students. California’s three public college systems — with campuses in Berkeley, San Jose, Palo Alto and Los Angeles, some of the highest-rent cities in the nation — have … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/california-bill-aims-to-spur-affordable-housing-for-college-students-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Marshall News MessengerHe was finally captured in Berkeley, California, in May 2017 after California police, who were on patrol for drunken driving offenders, stopped him and discovered he had a warrant out for his arrest in Texas. According to the Berkeleyside news site, at … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/marshall-man-gets-8-years-for-2015-mothers-day-kidnapping-marshall-news-messenger/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Officers responded to the scene of a shooting that killed one person and left at least two people injured, authorities said Wednesday. Just after 8:40 p.m., police responded to reports of the shooting at Eighth and Campbell streets in West … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/one-dead-two-shot-in-west-oakland-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Warriors.comThe 2017 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors have assigned center Damian Jones to the team’s G League affiliate in Santa Cruz, the team announced today. Additionally, it was announced that two-way guard Chris Boucher will re-join the team in Santa Cruz …Damian Jones sent down to Warriors G-League affiliateThe Mercury News all 3 news articles […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/warriors-assign-damian-jones-to-santa-cruz-warriors-com/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsThe A’s shut down the pitching phenom with biceps soreness, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The paper, citing an anonymous source, reported Wednesday that the injury is not believed to be serious and quoted the source as saying that Puk …A’s shut down AJ Puk with biceps issueFairfield Daily Republic all 8 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/as-notes-puks-arm-ailing-lucroy-winning-fans-team-offers-creative-ticket-plan-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

PoliticoThe Democratic mayor said that continued White House attacks on Oakland conveniently “distract from the fact that even sanctuary states like California do have policies in place to allow ICE to detain the most dangerous criminals.” Schaaf’s comments …Illegal immigrants, who dodged California ICE raid after Dem mayor’s tip-off, re-arrested for new crimesFox NewsIllegals who […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/oakland-mayor-strikes-back-at-trump-politico/ via IFTTT

Lockdown lifted at Oakland school after student brought gun to schoolKGO-TVA student at Fremont High School in Oakland is now in custody for allegedly bringing a loaded gun onto campus on Wednesday. The incident prompted a brief lockdown. Oakland Unified School police at Fremont High where a student was found with a loaded … and […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/lockdown-lifted-at-oakland-school-after-student-brought-gun-to-school-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

New York TimesMESA, Ariz. — Gil Patterson got the call in the Oakland Athletics‘ bullpen on Feb. 14, while supervising a pitcher’s practice session. General Manager David Forst was on the line. Forst asked if Patterson, the minor league pitching coordinator, had … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/after-parkland-shooting-a-prospect-finds-sanctuary-in-the-arms-of-baseball-new-york-times/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindWhat would an unsuccessful post season run mean? The Golden State Warriors are keeping their options open. It’s a changing league out there, and while the Warriors fledgling dynasty is nowhere near the end of it’s run, what we see at the end will …Steve Kerr: Steph Curry is closest to returning […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/well-build-around-that-core-until-we-decide-maybe-we-shouldnt-joe-lacob-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A man killed Sunday night when he was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 580 in East Oakland was identified by the coroner’s office Wednesday as 32-year-old Norman Bean. The coroner’s office did not have a permanent address for Bean. Bean died … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/man-killed-on-i-580-in-oakland-identified-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleHis family spoke Greek at home, and Andy didn’t speak English when he enrolled in the first grade at Prescott School in Oakland. He learned English in school. But during World War II, the Army was looking for soldiers who spoke Greek like a native. The … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/secret-world-war-ii-work-behind-enemy-lines-earns-bay-area-man-high-honor-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

SFGateEast Bay leaders said Wednesday they want to improve Oakland’s preschools and make them more affordable through a new parcel tax on the November ballot. The proposed measure, called the Oakland Children’s Initiative, would raise about $30 million … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/oakland-officials-want-to-raise-more-preschool-funding-through-new-parcel-tax-sfgate/ via IFTTT

The Mercury News“I don’t want to sound like a scorned lover because I was fired by the Raiders. I love Mark Davis, I love the Davis family. But you can’t tell me you got rid of Michael Crabtree , you put Jordy Nelson in there, and Jordy Nelson is better than Michael …Raiders‘ signings so […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/ex-raider-rod-woodson-crushes-gruden-raiders-moves-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindIn a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Ben Cohen notes the Warriors‘ efficiency from the mid-range is not only the highest in the league, it’s the best since the NBA started tracking the statistic. It’s largely a recent development: the …Rockets’ James Harden leaves no doubt he’s the NBA’s MVPESPN […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/the-warriors-are-killing-it-from-mid-range-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideWe all know by now the Raiders are hosting Ndamukong Suh for a visit today. Or if you didn’t, you know now. In the meantime, they’re still looking to add depth at other positions such as linebacker. To that end, coming for a visit today is free agent … …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/21/free-agent-lb-emmanuel-lamur-visiting-raiders-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT