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East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Bars and both fast-food and dine-in restaurants in the city would not give out single-use plastic straws unless requested under a proposed ordinance. The plastic straw limit is an effort to reduce waste that’s harmful to the environment, as … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/oakland-may-impose-restaurant-plastic-straw-limit-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

OCRegisterBut, so far, those are mostly just projections. More than 16 months after the measure passed, state data shows only a fraction of those who can clear up their records have even applied to do so. People of color figure to be hurt the most. Though … …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/people-with-marijuana-on-their-record-can-clear-it-up-most-havent-ocregister/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)The University of California was founded on March 23, 1868, marking today as the 150th Charter Day. Here’s to another 150 years of torturing undergrads. There’s an official event today at 11 a.m. in Haas Pavilion that will feature “a moving procession … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/happy-150th-charter-day-to-cal-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindWarriors PR (@WarriorsPR) March 23, 2018. Hawks: Kent Bazemore (bruised knee), out, Malcolm Delaney (ankle) questionable, Deandre Beambry (abdomen), questionable. Remember this? Stephen Curry tweaks ankle in 1st, but will available to return per …Why Warriors, Stephen Curry don’t believe his ankle will be an issue even if not fully healedThe Mercury […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/warriors-vs-hawks-preview-no-1-seed-no-problem-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleWith the 2018 season opening on both sides of the San Francisco Bay, one team has built their field of dreams, while the other still dreams about its field. The A’s have been in the batter’s box for multiple ballpark sites and struck out each time … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/oakland-should-heed-if-you-built-it-they-will-come-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

Daily CalifornianCan you believe that UC Berkeley is 150 years old It seems that just yesterday, it was the only UC and the beloved Campanile didn’t even exist (we at the Clog remember that sort of stuff). The past 150 years have been filled with some incredible …Teen Girls Held At Gunpoint: 5 Men ArrestedPatch.comTAU […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/key-uc-berkeley-highlights-throughout-the-decades-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

KTVU San FranciscoDemonstrations called March for Our Lives are scheduled to take place Saturday, March 24 in Washington D.C. and cities across the country following the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Nine teens from the nonprofit East … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/east-oakland-youth-flying-to-dc-to-march-for-our-lives-protests-ktvu-san-francisco/ via IFTTT

MLB.comOAKLAND, Calif. — To celebrate the start of the 50th anniversary season in Oakland, the Oakland A’s will host fan and community events, giveaways, and special appearances during the Oakland A’s Spirit Week, Friday, March 23 – Wednesday, March 28. The … and more …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/as-to-host-spirit-week-activities-march-23-28-oakland-athletics-mlb-com/ via IFTTT

247Sports (blog)Fans of the Oakland Raiders may be slightly conflicted on their feelings about how Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie have handled NFL free agency thus far. But apparently, oddsmakers aren’t the slightest bit conflicted. When the 2018 NFL offseason began …Raiders 2018 Super Bowl odds improve to top ten, best in AFC West after […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/free-agency-gives-raiders-huge-jump-in-super-bowl-odds-247sports-blog/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — The doors to the Warriors‘ practice gym opened, providing a window on the team’s star power. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant engaged in a shooting contest that lasted about 20 minutes. At one point, Durant made four consecutive 3-pointers …Stephen Curry to play in Under Armour low-tops for first timeESPNSteph Curry […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/why-warriors-stephen-curry-dont-believe-his-ankle-will-be-an-issue-even-if-not-fully-healed-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Shareef O’Neal and famous father have made life easy for first-year Crossroads coach Anthony DavisMaxPrepsThe Roadrunners (24-9) meet Northern California champ Alameda (28-5) at 4 p.m. Friday. Sacramento’s Golden 1 Arena serves as the site. But when the season started, Davis needed to establish respect and strength among the team and Crossroads community … …read […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/shareef-oneal-and-famous-father-have-made-life-easy-for-first-year-crossroads-coach-anthony-davis-maxpreps/ via IFTTT

Libraries are the heart of UC BerkeleyDaily CalifornianBefore there were faculty, before there were students, before there were courses, before there were degrees, there was a library. As we celebrate the sesquicentennial of the University of California, let us not forget that the University of California … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/libraries-are-the-heart-of-uc-berkeley-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesIf the Angels stick to their plan with Shohei Ohtani, he’ll be making his big-league pitching debut without much big-league exposure. His final Arizona start is scheduled for late Saturday morning in a scrimmage against mostly Angels minor leaguers … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/angels-expect-shohei-ohtani-to-make-mlb-debut-against-oakland-athletics-los-angeles-times/ via IFTTT

HistoryWhile some view the amendment to mean that American citizens have inalienable right to guns, focusing on the right to bear arms, others take it to mean that only a well-regulated militia would have that undeniable right, with the emphasis on “well … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/how-the-black-panthers-inspired-californias-strict-gun-laws-history/ via IFTTT

Reno Gazette JournalLAS VEGAS — The entire project that the Oakland Raiders are undertaking in Las Vegas, including a new stadium, training facility and headquarters, will cost more than $2 billion. The 65,000-seat stadium across the freeway from the Las Vegas Strip will …Entire Oakland Raiders project in Las Vegas to exceed $2BTampabay.com all 1 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/entire-oakland-raiders-project-in-las-vegas-to-exceed-2-billion-reno-gazette-journal/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindIn the course of the interview, Myers explained that this means that he can’t be scooped up by another team for their playoff roster if the Warriors don’t add him. Much of the focus right now is rightly on whether Cook will make the playoff roster due … …read more Source:: Golden […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/quinn-cook-may-already-be-on-the-warriors-roster-next-year-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

USA TODAYHall of Fame defensive back and former Oakland Raiders assistant Rod Woodson raised some doubts Wednesday about the team’s offseason moves, and the decision to give new coach Jon Gruden a $100-million contract. Woodson, who was promoted to cornerbacks …Woodson blasts Raiders‘ offseason movesUPI.com all 2 news articles …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/rod-woodson-criticizes-jon-grudens-contract-raiders-offseason-moves-usa-today/ via IFTTT

SFGateOne man was killed and two others were wounded Wednesday night in a shooting outside an elementary school in Oakland, authorities said. Officers responded to a shooting that occurred about 8:40 p.m. on the 1600 block of Eighth Street, near the …Shooting in West Oakland leaves one man dead, two woundedEast Bay Times all 3 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/shooting-by-oakland-elementary-school-leaves-1-man-dead-2-injured-sfgate/ via IFTTT

Two women wounded in East Oakland shootingEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — Two women were wounded by gunfire Wednesday night as they were walking in East Oakland, police said Thursday. Another woman with them was not hurt. The shooting happened about 9:36 p.m. Wednesday in the 7600 block of MacArthur Boulevard … …read more Source:: East Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/two-women-wounded-in-east-oakland-shooting-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryThe new study brought together experts in soil science, microbial and plant genomics, and metabolomics to explore these potential metabolic connections. Their study took a close look at the rhizosphere of an annual grass (Avena barbata) common in …Researchers prove complex connection between plants and what soil microbes eatPhys.Org all 1 news […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/22/plants-really-do-feed-their-friends-lawrence-berkeley-national-laboratory/ via IFTTT