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East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man was shot during an argument Sunday morning across the street from the main Oakland library near Lake Merritt, authorities said. The 26-year-old man was wounded more than once but was able to get his own transportation to a hospital … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/man-wounded-in-shooting-near-oakland-library-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Big Blue ViewKing, talent-wise, is definitely that. In 2017, his 47.4-yrds per punt average was sixth in the NFL. The Raiders were third overall in net average per punt at 42.4 yards. With Wing, the Giants were last at 36.7 yards. Question is, who would Jon Gruden …Oakland Raiders: Davis concedes to reality, finally selling […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/nfl-free-agency-2018-marquette-king-was-polarizing-figure-in-oakland-big-blue-view/ via IFTTT

Warriors Rebound in SacramentoWarriors.comThe Warriors brought an end to their season-long three-game losing streak with a 112-96 road victory over the Kings on Saturday night. Klay Thompson returned from a eight-game absence and scored 25 points on 10-of-19 shooting from the field. Kevin … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/warriors-rebound-in-sacramento-warriors-com/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleTesla, soccer team owner interested in Oakland Coliseum land. By Matier & Ross. March 31, 2018 Updated: April 1, 2018 6:00am. Illustration of real estate investor John Hall’s proposal for a new A’s ballpark, United Soccer. Photo: Hall Sports Ventures … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/tesla-soccer-team-owner-interested-in-oakland-coliseum-land-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsIn Oakland, city leaders are aiming to put a new parcel tax on the November ballot that would fund preschool and other children’s programs for the city’s low-income families. If this and Measure A both pass, Oakland taxpayers would be funding both … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/measures-to-fund-child-care-reach-the-ballot-in-two-california-counties-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

South China Morning PostAlso pardoned was Daniel Maher, who served five years in prison stemming from the 1994 armed robbery of a San Jose auto parts store. He was convicted of kidnapping, robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm in the case. Maher is facing …Why Gov. Jerry Brown pardoned five ex-convicts […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/donald-trump-blasts-california-governor-for-pardoning-ex-convicts-facing-deportation-to-china-and-cambodia-south-china-morning-post/ via IFTTT

Postseason honors keep rolling in for Oakland’s NunnThe Oakland PressPostseason honors keep rolling in for Oakland’s Nunn. By From staff reports, sports@oakpress.com, @theOPsports on Twitter. Posted: 03/31/18, 10:34 PM EDT | Updated: 1 hr ago. # Comments. News and notes involving Oakland County student/athletes and teams. …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/postseason-honors-keep-rolling-in-for-oaklands-nunn-the-oakland-press/ via IFTTT

Admissions Marketing Manager (4508U) #24739Chief MarketerThe complexities of the school s finances include non-state funded faculty FTE, self-funded degree programs (and corresponding independent fee approval and registration processes), over 300 funds of all types (central, student fees, recharge, gifts … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/admissions-marketing-manager-4508u-24739-chief-marketer/ via IFTTT

BBC NewsMost people watching the new Black Panther movie know little about the radical political party with the same name as the film’s hero, beyond its reputation for militancy. But the photos of Stephen Shames reveal a far more humane side. Both the opening … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/shedding-new-light-on-the-real-black-panthers-bbc-news/ via IFTTT

Yardbarker… would the Raiders move on from one of the best in the game? Did his personality really clash with that of first-year head coach Jon Gruden? We may never have the answer to those two questions. What we do know is that King made in an appearance in … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/raiders-fans-have-hilarious-reactions-to-the-release-of-a-punter-yardbarker/ via IFTTT

CBS San Francisco Bay AreaOAKLAND – Investigators want to know why it took hours for a woman to report there was a dead man in her Oakland apartment. The woman didn’t tell any of the neighbors and waited at least 30 minutes to call the police, according to a neighbor who did … …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/suspicion-surrounds-dead-man-found-in-womens-oakland-apartment-cbs-san-francisco-bay-area/ via IFTTT

SJSUSpartans.comBerkeley, Calif.—– San Jose State University found a way to score more goals in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) women’s water polo match against conference leader and #2-nationally-ranked California than UCLA and Arizona State. However … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/20-womens-water-polo-loses-to-2-cal-13-5-sjsuspartans-com/ via IFTTT

Yahoo SportsVillanova showed why it’s college basketball’s version of the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at the Final Four in a national semifinal that doubled as a showcase of a basketball ideal. Villanova eviscerated Kansas, 95-79, hitting 18 3-pointers … and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/villanova-wildcats-shooting-spree-shows-why-they-are-the-warriors-of-college-hoops-yahoo-sports/ via IFTTT

Tribune-ReviewThe killing of a man in Pittsburgh’s South Oakland neighborhood March 26 appears to have started as a drug deal and robbery, according to police, but led to the fatal shooting and a police chase that ended when the suspects crashed the victim’s rented …Medical Examiner rules South Oakland death a homicidePittsburgh Post-Gazette all 2 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/arrest-papers-detail-pittsburgh-polices-case-in-south-oakland-shooting-monday-tribune-review/ via IFTTT

New York TimesIn Mr. Trump’s weekly address on Saturday he took another swipe at California, blaming so-called sanctuary cities for the opioid epidemic, and referring to California as a “sanctuary state” that has become a hub for transporting heroin across the …Trump lashes out after California Gov. Jerry Brown pardons 5 immigrants under threat of […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/jerry-brown-pardons-5-ex-convicts-facing-deportation-provoking-trump-new-york-times/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindWatch how Quinn Cook shot a perfect 5-for-5 on three pointers against the Bucks. Cook provided weak-side punishment when Durant warped the defense, and after Durant was ejected, Cook went into mini-Steph-Curry mode. Co-starring Kevin Durant, JaVale … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/explain-one-play-quinn-cooks-5-for-5-threes-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

KGO-TVA man was attacked by a group of men who knocked him to the ground, hitting and stamping him as he lay on Durant Avenue near the Graduate Bar in Berkeley Friday night, university police said Saturday. Officers caught sight of a blood-soaked 25-year-old …Man stomped, attacked outside bar near UC BerkeleyBerkeleysideChancellor Carol Christ announces […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/man-left-bloodied-in-attack-outside-berkeley-bar-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideSince Gruden took over as head coach of the Raiders, he has looked to familiarity with both his coaches and his players. He has said one of the benefits to having coaches with as much experience as his assistants have with so many different teams is … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/jon-gruden-says-raiders-ot-breno-giacomini-is-tough-as-hell-what-do-those-who-covered-him-past-7-nfl-seasons-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationThe Oakland A’s acquired minor league reliever Josh Lucas from the Cardinals on Saturday, the team announced. In exchange, St. Louis received pitching prospect Casey Meisner. Lucas takes the open spot on the 40-man roster and was immediately optioned …Cardinals deal Lucas to Athletics for pitching prospect Casey MeisnerFOXSports.comThe St. Louis Cardinals acquire Casey […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/oakland-as-acquire-reliever-josh-lucas-from-cardinals-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleThe study found that Oakland officers were four times more likely to search black men than white men during a traffic or pedestrian stop. What’s more, black drivers and pedestrians were also much more likely to be handcuffed, even when the stop didn’t …Stephon Clark was shot eight times, mostly in his back, […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/03/31/stephon-clarks-killing-reinforces-blacks-fears-shops-refusal-to-serve-police-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT