Oakland Focus News | Oakland News Online Blog

NBC Bay AreaLos Angeles finished with 12 hits. Albert Pujols had two hits and two RBIs, and No. 9 batter Rene Rivera had two hits and scored two runs. Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker (1-0) gave up three runs and four hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out four … …read more Source:: Oakland California […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/too-much-trout-as-mengden-allows-five-earned-in-as-loss-to-angels-nbc-bay-area/ via IFTTT

ElectrekLast week, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) with the A’s which still needs to be approved by the Oakland City Council and the Port of Oakland commissioners. But at the last minute, two other groups put … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/tesla-is-reportedly-interested-in-a-huge-parcel-of-land-in-oakland-electrek/ via IFTTT

UPI.comOakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden answers questions at the Raiders Headquarters on January 9, 2018 in Alameda, California. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI. | License Photo. The reason the Oakland Raiders cut Marquette King last week was because new …Jon Gruden on Amari Cooper: ‘We need him to be the player he was the […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/oakland-raiders-coach-jon-gruden-had-personality-conflict-with-marquette-king-upi-com/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindEven as our thoughts and prayers go out to McCaw, the business of the NBA doesn’t slow down for Golden State. At time of writing, the Warriors had not yet issued a full injury report. But it’s obvious that McCaw, Steph Curry, and Omri Casspi will be … …read more Source:: Golden […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/suns-at-warriors-phoenix-brings-their-tanking-to-oracle-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

Mother JonesIt was about two years ago when Hernandez, who works at a community development organization, and her husband, Emilio, a painter, were forced to leave their ramshackle home in Oakland, California, after trying to get their landlord to make repairs … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/californias-housing-crisis-is-so-bad-families-are-squatting-abandoned-homes-just-to-survive-mother-jones/ via IFTTT

WLS… 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. Brown …Jerry Brown Pardons 5 Ex-Convicts Facing Deportation, Provoking TrumpNew York TimesCalifornia governor pardons 5 ex-convicts facing deportation, provoking TrumpPittsburgh Post-GazetteDonald J. […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/trump-lashes-out-after-california-gov-jerry-brown-pardons-5-immigrants-under-threat-of-deportation-wls/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleAll these restaurants were in last year’s 2017 guide, and since it was published in May the restaurant world has been rocked by accusations. Chefs and owners from New Orleans to New York have been accused of sexual harassment of staffs. The Bay Area is … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/01/faded-luster-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

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