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FOXSports.comOAKLAND, Calif. — Two teams that will have a hard time recognizing one another renew acquaintances Tuesday night when the Indiana Pacers take on the Golden State Warriors. The Pacers and Warriors are the only NBA teams that haven’t met this season. It …Just how much will the Warriors miss Steph Curry?Washington PostHow Warriors‘ Kevin […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/pacers-open-four-game-trip-at-injury-ravaged-golden-state-foxsports-com/ via IFTTT

Shut out at Peralta College ballpark location, Oakland A’s now interested in buying Coliseum siteSanta Cruz SentinelOAKLAND >> The Oakland A’s have occupied the Coliseum for 50 years this season, and now they want to buy their East Oakland home. Team President Dave Kaval on Monday proposed purchasing the 120-acre site — all of it, […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/shut-out-at-peralta-college-ballpark-location-oakland-as-now-interested-in-buying-coliseum-site-santa-cruz-sentinel/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsThe candidates running for California governor agree that the state needs to build more housing. But most of the hopefuls at a debate in Los Angeles on Monday night said they were against a controversial state bill that would allow taller apartment … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/27/most-governor-candidates-oppose-bill-that-would-override-zoning-to-build-housing-near-transit-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Opinion: City Council must reject the misguided ballot initiative regarding Berkeley’s Police Review Commission in …BerkeleysideThree currently sitting commissioners (George Lippman, Andrea Prichett and Sahana Matthews) subverted a 2017 request by the City Council to propose changes to the PRC model. Instead of having an open and frank discussion at the PRC, those commissioners … […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/opinion-city-council-must-reject-the-misguided-ballot-initiative-regarding-berkeleys-police-review-commission-in-berkeleyside/ via IFTTT

Utility DiveParties who discussed the initiative with PG&E included the city of Oakland, a local union, the Port of Oakland, environmental groups like the Environmental Defense Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council, and others. PG&E intends to seek cost … and more …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/pges-local-clean-energy-plan-gets-regulatory-nod-utility-dive/ via IFTTT

Vanessa Lavorato Is Cookin’ with GrassCALIFORNIAShe hadn’t considered either substance as the foundation for a career until she chatted one day with Charles Muscatine, the renowned Berkeley Chaucer scholar. Muscatine was fired from his tutor’s position at the University in the 1950s for refusing to … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/vanessa-lavorato-is-cookin-with-grass-california/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationWith Opening Day a mere four days away, the Oakland A’s still have not decided who will be the team’s starting center fielder. The rotation had been set, basically by default, with the team’s starting pitchers dropping like flies to injuries. The … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/the-battle-for-center-field-on-the-oakland-as-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindThere were slim pickings tonight, but one sliver of light was Andre Iguodala hitting some threes. and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/warriors-highlights-andre-iguodalas-hit-some-threes-against-the-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

Just Blog Baby (blog)The Oakland Raiders need NaVorro Bowman back this season, and the team will meet with his agent to try and make that happen. In order for the Oakland Raiders to be better on defense next season, they need to bring back a familiar face. The team has …Report: Raiders to meet with […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/report-raiders-meeting-with-navorro-bowmans-agent-just-blog-baby-blog/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationIn 2017, we narrowed the choice to three viable locations in Oakland for a privately financed ballpark: Howard Terminal near Jack London Square; the Peralta Community College District Offices near Lake Merritt, and our current home at the Coliseum … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/oakland-as-offer-to-buy-coliseum-complex-in-open-letter-to-city-council-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

Update: Councilwoman Kaplan ‘Heartened’ By A’s Coliseum ProposalSFGateOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Councilman Larry Reid, who represents the Coliseum area and is vice chair of the board that oversees the complex’s operations, couldn’t immediately be reached for comment on the A’s proposal. Kaval wrote that the A’s seek … and more …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/update-councilwoman-kaplan-heartened-by-as-coliseum-proposal-sfgate/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)Like it has happened a few times for both Cal Men and Women in the last decade, the Golden Bears actually scored the most points in the swimming part of the meet (18 of 21 events) but Texas Longhorns had two scorers in all three diving events for 70 … and more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/cal-takes-2nd-at-2018-ncaa-mens-swimming-and-diving-championships-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOn Sunday A’s president Dave Kaval sent a letter to Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors indicating the team’s interest to purchase the Coliseum site lock, stock and Mt. Davis. “This letter serves as an indication of …A’s may not want to stay at the Coliseum. But just […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/shut-out-at-peralta-college-ballpark-location-as-now-interested-in-buying-coliseum-site-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

NFL Spin ZoneThe front office rewarded Oakland Raiders wideout Seth Roberts with a two-year extension for his 2016 performance — a season in which he battled through a double hernia to log 38 catches for 397 yards and five touchdowns. Yet, his inconsistencies …Raiders Draft Rumors: Oakland Targeting Kent State CB Jerrell Foster In 2018 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/oakland-raiders-making-the-case-to-pursue-jordan-matthews-nfl-spin-zone/ via IFTTT

Just Blog Baby (blog)The Oakland Raiders have been making steady moves during the free agency period, and it looks like the oddsmakers are taking notice. If you look at how the Oakland Raiders have handled free agency so far, you wouldn’t necessarily be blown away. Many of …Raiders using free agency as bridge to build […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/oakland-raiders-news-vegas-seems-to-have-its-eyes-on-the-raiders-just-blog-baby-blog/ via IFTTT

Patch.comLONDON — The invitations are printed and final touches are being chosen for the May 19 wedding of England’s Prince Harry to American actress Meghan Markle. The couple have chosen Violet Bakery in London for their wedding cake. The bakery is owned by … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/royal-wedding-ca-native-to-bake-wedding-cake-patch-com/ via IFTTT

San Francisco Business TimesThe Oakland A’s have offered to buy the entire Coliseum site where they play, including paying off $135 of debt on the stadium and Oracle Arena. The A’s made the offer via a letter sent Monday from A’s President Dave Kaval to Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/oakland-as-want-to-buy-the-coliseum-in-exchange-for-paying-135-million-in-debt-san-francisco-business-times/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)On May 7th, 2017, then Cal freshman Robert Paylor was injured in the opening minute of the Varsity Cup championship match between the Golden Bears against Arkansas State at the neutral site of Santa Clara University. After a line-out by the Bears near … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/the-inspirational-recovery-of-cal-rugbys-robert-paylor-from-partial-paralysis-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

FOXSports.comIf you have the best player on the court, you have the second best shooter ever, you have the defensive player of the year, you shouldn’t need– what they have right now in Golden State is an embarrassment of riches. You should be able to get out of … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/nick-wright-on-kds-role-after-currys-mcl-injury-golden-state-has-an-embarrassment-of-riches-foxsports-com/ via IFTTT

SFBayThe Oakland A’s on Sunday sent a letter to Mayor Libby Schaaf and the City Council expressing the team’s desire to assume control of the Oakland Coliseum complex in exchange for paying more than $135 million in debt currently owed by the city and … and more …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/26/as-seek-coliseum-purchase-as-stadium-options-shrivel-sfbay/ via IFTTT