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Should police always chase suspects? Sacramento wrestles with reform after Stephon Clark shootingSacramento BeeThat includes possible changes to the department’s policies on pursuing suspects, as well as efforts to curb the phenomenon called “implicit bias.” The city might not have to look too far for answers. Steinberg and Betty Williams, head of the NAACP’s … […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/should-police-always-chase-suspects-sacramento-wrestles-with-reform-after-stephon-clark-shooting-sacramento-bee/ via IFTTT

The San Diego Union-TribuneAn aerial view of the Ghost Ship warehouse that burned and killed 36 people in the Oakland in December 2016. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times). Associated Press. Oakland’s fire marshal has resigned after being harshly criticized following the … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/oakland-fire-marshal-criticized-over-deadly-ghost-ship-blaze-resigns-the-san-diego-union-tribune/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideThe acquisition of former Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson is an underestimated move by the Oakland Raiders. There are plenty of detractors that look at his statistics last year and assume he can’t run anymore based on a torn ACL that caused him … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/raider-nation-thinks-jordy-nelson-is-an-upgrade-over-michael-crabtree-and-there-are-reasons-to-believe-it-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

Washington PostStephen Reinhardt, a liberal-leaning judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in California, whose rulings overturned bans on same-sex marriage and physician-assisted suicide and declared prison overcrowding unconstitutional, died March 29 in Los …Stephen Reinhardt, ‘liberal lion’ of the 9th Circuit, dies at 87Los Angeles TimesRemembering Judge Stephen Reinhardt, the Ninth Circuit’s […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/stephen-reinhardt-liberal-lion-of-federal-judiciary-in-california-dies-at-87-washington-post/ via IFTTT

CNNHe reserved particular ire for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who announced publicly that federal authorities would be conducting immigration crackdowns. Immigration officials slammed the move, accusing her of allowing hundreds of criminals avoid capture … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/trump-lashes-out-after-california-gov-jerry-brown-pardons-5-immigrants-under-threat-of-deportation-cnn/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)The California Golden Bears have offered 3-Star 7 foot 3 center Connor Vanover out of Findlay Prep in Nevada. He would be another 7-footer in the lineage of recent 7-Foot Cal centers. Vanover was a Memphis signee but after the firing of Tubby Smith, he … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/cal-mbb-bears-offer-2018-center-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsWhat began as Arevalo’s way to unplug and reconnect has evolved into a bit of a movement. There’s a Pasta Friday cookbook in the works, and talk of retail sauces and even a restaurant. Now, Arevalo is on a mission to host 52 of these dinners — she’s … …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/pasta-friday-an-easy-guide-to-entertaining-from-the-founder-of-oaklands-homeroom-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

ESPNThe rally is being held at Cesar Chavez Plaza at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday. Golden State will have practice at 2 p.m. ET in advance of taking on the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center at 10 p.m. ET. Practice will last approximately an hour, and presumably …Golden State Warriors: Goals for the season’s […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/sources-warriors-wont-attend-rally-to-honor-stephon-clark-espn/ via IFTTT

RevealNext, we go to the Fruitvale neighborhood in Oakland, California, where the rate of kids with high lead levels in their blood is greater than in Flint, Michigan, during the height of the water crisis there. Reporters Angela Johnston and Marissa Ortega … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/poisoned-ignored-and-evicted-the-perils-of-living-with-lead-reveal/ via IFTTT

Walled Lake one of three Oakland County communities to adopt …The Oakland PressWalled Lake has joined the shortlist of Oakland County communities that have adopted local ordinances allowing state licensed medical marijuana facilities to operate. and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/walled-lake-one-of-three-oakland-county-communities-to-adopt-the-oakland-press/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsThe release of the video footage capturing Clark’s death has given way to repeated protests in Sacramento. Demonstrators have blocked fans from entering NBA games, marched on the city’s streets and gathered Tuesday night at a City Council meeting to …NYC And Sacramento Erupt In Protest Over Police Killing Of Stephon ClarkCBS San […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/stephon-clark-was-shot-eight-times-mostly-in-his-back-according-to-autopsy-requested-by-his-family-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Fox NewsIn addition to the fatal fires, Oakland since the arrival of Mayor Schaaf in January 2015 has seen a sex scandal involving members of the police department — leading to a period in which the city had three police chiefs within a week. It has also seen …Embattled Oakland fire marshal resignsThe Mercury News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/fire-marshal-in-california-resigns-after-blazes-that-left-40-people-dead-fox-news/ via IFTTT

247Sports (blog)Jon Gruden came to the Oakland Raiders with the intention of shaking things up, there’s no denying that. And what he did on Friday shook Raider Nation more than any move to this point. Yes, even more than the release of wide receiver Michael Crabtree … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/look-marquette-king-sends-his-farewell-to-raider-nation-247sports-blog/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationYes, out of all the great A’s present tonight, I chose to lead with Nick Swisher. After the pomp and circumstance, the baseballing will begin with Sean Manaea facing off against Tyler Skaggs as tonight’s starting pitchers. If you put any stock at all … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/game-thread-2-as-vs-angels-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesOakland’s fire marshal has resigned after being harshly criticized following the deadly Ghost Ship warehouse fire that killed 36 people in 2016.Embattled Oakland fire marshal resigns – The Mercury NewsThe Mercury NewsOakland Fire Marshal Criticized Over Deadly Blaze ResignsU.S. News & World ReportEmbattled Oakland Fire Marshal Resigns ” CBS San FranciscoCBS San Francisco […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/oakland-fire-marshal-criticized-over-deadly-ghost-ship-blaze-resigns-los-angeles-times/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — The 178th Basic Recruit Academy graduated 13 officers on Friday in a ceremony held at the Scottish Rite Center. The event was marked by family events: five officers had their badges pinned on by current and family that serve or formerly … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/oaklands-178th-police-academy-graduation-a-family-affair-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Kaiser Health NewsThis week, researchers at University of California–Berkeley issued a report that examined the consolidation of the hospital, physician and health insurance markets in California from 2010 to 2016. The authors said 44 of California’s 58 counties had …California sues Sutter Health, alleging the hospital system unfairly inflated costs for patientsLos Angeles TimesCalifornia Sues […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/california-sues-sutter-health-alleging-excessive-pricing-kaiser-health-news/ via IFTTT

Seven DaysMarch 30: There’s already a cannabis clash out in California. A group of artists and the Oakland City Council have thwarted a bid by a marijuana-related real estate firm to evict artists living in rent-controlled apartments from a building the company … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/the-cannabis-catch-up-will-the-feds-legalize-hemp-cultivation-seven-days/ via IFTTT

Dallas News (blog)His numbers were down across the board in Year 2 (except for interceptions…which were way up from four to 13). Losing Ezekiel Elliott for six games didn’t exactly help. The QB couldn’t establish a good connection with Dez Bryant, either. So what kind … and more …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/more-of-what-theyre-saying-about-dak-prescott-hes-in-line-for-a-huge-deal-qb-should-be-least-of-worries-for-dallas-news-blog/ via IFTTT

SFGateIn a pregame ceremony Friday at the Coliseum, the A’s paid tribute to the top 50 players in Oakland history, with one great name after another following each other onto the field one more time. Sal Bando was there. Rollie Fingers. Jose Canseco, Carney … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/30/as-honor-top-50-oakland-players-in-pregame-ceremony-sfgate/ via IFTTT