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Athletics NationIt’s not easy being an Oakland A’s fan. The majority of the Bay Area roots for the Giants, with not a single county leaning toward green and gold. Locals who are casual fans will naturally side with the club that recently stumbled blindly into a bunch …Giants fans will get a discount on parking […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/oakland-as-troll-giants-fans-with-increased-parking-prices-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

Blue Man HoopThe Warriors have been extremely banged up lately, but they will have one All-Star on the court as they try to get revenge on the Jazz. The Warriors‘ injury report has become long during the dog days of the season. Steph Curry suffered a sprained MCL … and more …read more Source:: Golden […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/golden-state-warriors-get-an-all-star-back-to-take-on-the-jazz-blue-man-hoop/ via IFTTT

ESPNThe Oakland Athletics announced Saturday a playful pricing plan for parking at their stadium for games against the Bay Bridge rivals. A’s season-ticket holders can get prepaid parking for $10 and other Oakland fans will pay $30 — but anyone rooting …Oakland A’s will give Giants fans a $20 parking discount for yelling ‘Go A’s’For […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/as-shift-gears-on-rising-stadium-parking-with-giants-surcharge-espn/ via IFTTT

Just Blog Baby (blog)The Oakland Raiders have 11 picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, with most of them coming after the third round. Here are ten prospects they could get value from. For the next six weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, every expert in America will be … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/2018-raiders-nfl-draft-ten-value-picks-in-round-3-and-after-just-blog-baby-blog/ via IFTTT

Blue Man HoopAvry Holmes recorded 12 points and six assists on 5-of-8 shooting off the bench. Trevor Thompson added 10 points and seven rebounds. Damian Jones, fresh off an assignment from the Golden State Warriors, tallied nine points, eight rebounds, two steals … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/santa-cruz-warriors-lose-an-unprecedented-two-games-in-one-night-blue-man-hoop/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)Calympian Toni-Ann Williams and the Golden Bears are looking to make more history at the 2018 Pac-12 Championships this Saturday night. Cal Women’s Gymnastics Twitter. As the 4th best squad in the Pac-12 this year, California Golden Bears will be …OSU gymnastics: Beavers head to Pac-12 meetCorvallis Gazette Times all 8 news […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/cal-womens-gymnastics-at-pac-12-championships-preview-open-thread-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

The Latest: Demonstrators in Oakland Decry Gun LawsU.S. News & World ReportDemonstrators sang, clapped and chanted as speakers called for a “culture of kindness and resistance.” Organizers for the event said they planned to join a larger protest in San Francisco that’s planned for Saturday afternoon. Rallies were expected … …read more Source:: Oakland California […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/the-latest-demonstrators-in-oakland-decry-gun-laws-u-s-news-world-report/ via IFTTT

SFGateA man was struck and killed early Saturday morning while walking on a northbound Interstate 880 in Oakland, said California Highway Patrol Officer Matt Hamer. At 4:48 a.m., CHP received calls about a vehicle hitting a pedestrian, south of 98th Avenue … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/man-struck-and-killed-early-saturday-while-walking-on-oakland-freeway-sfgate/ via IFTTT

UC Berkeley“I was in 5th grade when my brother, Hernan Cortez, was shot a few blocks from my house and steps away from the East Oakland high school I later graduated from. He was only 18 when he died.” So opens Esmeralda Cortez Rosales’s story in Cosmopolitan … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/student-why-im-traveling-across-the-country-to-march-for-our-lives-uc-berkeley/ via IFTTT

NBC Southern CaliforniaOAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 12: Corey Liuget #94 of the San Diego Chargers sits on the sidelines before their game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on October 12, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images). Los Angeles … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/chargers-corey-liuget-suspended-for-first-four-games-for-taking-substances-nbc-southern-california/ via IFTTT

USA TODAYThe Golden State Warriors‘ injury woes might have taken the most serious turn yet on Friday night, as two-time MVP Stephen Curry left the game against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter with a left knee strain. According to a person with knowledge …Live updates: Warriors vs. Hawks on Friday nightThe Mercury NewsWarriors‘ […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/steph-currys-injury-frustrations-continue-in-golden-state-warriors-return-usa-today/ via IFTTT

AOLWASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) – A Virginia man was arrested on Friday, after a discussion about marijuana policy in the district office of Republican U.S. Representative Scott Taylor devolved into violent threats, the U.S. Justice Department said … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/virginia-man-threatens-us-congressmans-life-after-venting-about-marijuana-aol/ via IFTTT

South China Morning PostThe United States are running rampant on the Sevens World Series and Russ Webb hopes his five years in American rugby heartland has laid the foundation for his Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens debut. The 24-year-old returned to Hong Kong in 2017 … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/24/how-prestigious-california-university-berkeley-put-hong-kong-sevens-hopeful-on-track-for-his-everything-south-china-morning-post/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsGolden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry (30) sits next to Golden State Warriors‘ JaVale McGee (1) in the second period of their NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, March 23, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News …Gamethread: Steph is back!!!Golden State of MindWarriors‘ Stephen Curry returns vs. […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/live-updates-warriors-vs-hawks-on-friday-night-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsSACRAMENTO — With one missed free throw after another Friday, Alameda slowly and painfully watched its chances of winning its first state championship slip away. There would be no magical ending to a special season for the Hornets as they were beaten … and more …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/cif-state-basketball-alameda-falls-to-crossroads-shaqs-son-in-division-ii-final-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsA’s pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo has been praised by manager Bob Melvin for the poise he’s shown this spring, but the young left-hander could no longer contain himself. Luzardo tried to play it cool as he walked off the mound after striking out Mike …Albert Pujols hits first homer of Cactus League play […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/jesus-luzardos-strong-start-highlighted-by-strikeout-of-mike-trout-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressAlameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley said she’s returning a $2,500 campaign contribution made by Tri-Valley developer James Tong, “who was indicted last August for violating federal election campaign finance laws and, prior to that, was … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/fridays-briefing-oakland-hit-with-another-1-million-judgment-in-brooks-case-senators-call-for-investigation-into-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

EnerCom Inc. (press release) (blog)Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) won approval Thursday from the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to provide a clean alternative to a decades-old fossil-fuel power plant in Oakland. PG&E’s Oakland Clean Energy Initiative (OCEI) will …CAISO Approves PG&E Oakland Clean Energy Initiative | Business …Business Wire (press release) all 3 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/caiso-approves-pge-oakland-clean-energy-initiative-enercom-inc-press-release-blog/ via IFTTT

Devils in Detail20 Cal. Arizona State, ranked 10th in the latest ESPN/USA Softball poll, prepares for their first true road series of the season against the 20th-ranked California Golden Bears in a three-game series. The Sun Devils are coming off a statement series … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/asu-softball-sun-devils-face-cal-in-top-20-showdown-devils-in-detail/ via IFTTT

Business Wire (press release)PG&E invited multiple stakeholders to weigh in on the proposal, including the city of Oakland; the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 1245; the Port of Oakland; environmental groups such as the Environmental Defense Fund, the West … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/23/caiso-approves-pge-oakland-clean-energy-initiative-business-wire-press-release/ via IFTTT