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KGO-TVThis is one hail of a surprise for people living in the East Bay. A hail storm has turned several neighborhoods in Oakland into a winter wonderland this morning. PHOTOS: Hail storm turns parts of Bay Area into winter wonderland. <div …Hail storms pound the Bay Area – kids ‘sled’ down hills in OaklandSFGateCrazy weather […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/hail-storm-looks-like-snow-in-oakland-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

Sox Machine (blog)The Oakland Athletics sure do change themselves a lot from year to year. It’s been a sticking point for A’s fans, who are tired of seeing players they love shipped out of town. I’m guessing that more wins might assuage those complaints, though that … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/more-with-less-an-oakland-athletics-preview-sox-machine-blog/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsBay Area restaurateurs have grappled with how to close the pay gap, particularly as wages overall have been pushed up through both minimum wage legislation and a tight labor market. Before the new law took effect, some Bay Area restaurants had found … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/restaurant-kitchen-staff-can-share-in-the-tips-under-new-law-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsKid now sledding down the hill in front of my house. #Oakland #hail pic.twitter.com/GwQgGf9NUW. — mediagrunt (@mediagrunt) April 16, 2018. Well that was the craziest hail storm I’ve experienced in California. pic.twitter.com/jWamZh95h1. — Jeremy C …Hail storm looks like snow in OaklandKGO-TV all 14 news articles …read more Source:: Oakland California News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/crazy-weather-day-social-media-reacts-to-hail-in-bay-area-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsThe timing couldn’t be more pivotal for San Jose, the Bay Area’s largest city by square miles but one with a smaller downtown than either San Francisco or Oakland. Long seen as a sleepy suburb more than an urban center, San Jose has begun attracting … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/how-barts-extension-into-san-jose-will-transform-the-south-bay-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

California Net Neutrality Bill Gains Broad Support in Advance of First HearingSierra Sun TimesSan Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, and Emeryville Mayor John Bauters, who wrote in a letter: “Senator Wiener’s bill could not … …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/california-net-neutrality-bill-gains-broad-support-in-advance-of-first-hearing-sierra-sun-times/ via IFTTT

NJ.comThe San Antonio Spurs, down 1-0 in the best-of-seven Western Conference NBA Playoff series, meet the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 on Monday, April 16, 2018 (4/16/18) at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The Warriors won Game 1, 113-92, on …Live playoff updates: Warriors vs. Spurs, Game 1 SaturdayEast Bay TimesNBA Playoffs 2018: Rejuvenated […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/nba-playoffs-2018-tv-schedule-what-time-channel-is-san-antonio-spurs-vs-golden-state-warriors-game-2-4-16-18-nj-com/ via IFTTT

JOC.comSSA Marine, which operates Oakland International Container Terminal, set up an inland container facility at French Camp, California, about 70 miles from the port and within easy reach of agricultural exporters in California’s fertile Central Valley … …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/marine-terminal-operators-push-inland-for-shippers-joc-com/ via IFTTT

Monday Morning News RoundupSFGateThe CHP and Oakland Fire Department responded to where the man fell, at a parking lot on 3rd Street west of Union Street. Firefighters attempted CPR and life-saving measures, Cistaro said, but the individual died on scene. An investigation is ongoing … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/monday-morning-news-roundup-sfgate/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsJerry McDonald has been with the Bay Area News Group for more than 30 years, with a heavy concentration of NFL football since the Raiders returned to Oakland in 1995. Follow Jerry McDonald BayAreaNewsGroup.Oakland.Raiders Follow Jerry McDonald … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/raiders-draft-prospect-tremaine-edmunds-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsIn Game 1, the Warriors came out and played the best defense they have exhibited in months. To emphasize the importance of defense, coach Steve Kerr started his five best defenders: Draymond Green and Durant at forward, McGee at center and Thompson and …Game 2 Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State WarriorsPounding […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/warriors-tonight-suddenly-golden-state-shifts-into-overdrive-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

San Mateo Daily JournalBlake Treinen finished with a four-out save as the Athletics ended Seattle’s four-game winning streak and avoided a series sweep. Lowrie provided all the offense the A’s needed with his homer in the first, which came after an odd play when a balk call …Oakland’s Sean Manaea twirls seven-inning gem against MarinersnumberFire […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/manaea-mania-brewing-in-oakland-as-as-top-ms-san-mateo-daily-journal/ via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaOne person died after a traffic collision on northbound Interstate 880 in Oakland on Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol confirmed. The CHP first began receiving calls at 6:30 p.m. after a collision between a big-rig and a Mercedes on …CHP investigates fatal leap after I-880 vehicle collisionEast Bay TimesCHP Investigating Fatal Leap […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/one-dead-after-i-880-crash-in-oakland-fall-over-median-nbc-bay-area/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationThe rotation may be shaky overall but it has been rock solid with Manaea, who has given the A’s length and quality to anchor the group. Blake Treinen. The A’s haven’t needed Treinen as much as they would have liked, and as a result the A’s closer has … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/ample-positives-amidst-the-6-10-start-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

Could granny flats help ease California’s housing crisis? Some advocates think soPost-BulletinIn Oakland, the planning department approved 266 so-called accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2017, up from 126 a year earlier. In Long Beach, 96 applications are pending and the city has approved 15 this year, compared with 21 approved in all of 2017 … […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/could-granny-flats-help-ease-californias-housing-crisis-some-advocates-think-so-post-bulletin/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindThe Golden State Warriors will host the San Antonio Spurs tonight at 7:30 p.m. PST with a 1-0 lead in their first round series of the 2018 NBA Playoffs. As of right now, it’s really difficult to see what adjustments the Spurs could make to turn things …Kawhi Leonard’s absence felt by […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/16/preview-what-can-the-spurs-do-about-the-warriors-defense-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

247Sports247Sports takes a closer look at what Cal is getting in its newest linebacker commit, Peoria (Ariz.) Liberty three-star Ryan Puskas… This article is for vip members only. To continue reading, subscribe now for VIP Access. Membership Includes. In … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/15/commitment-analysis-lb-ryan-puskas-247sports/ via IFTTT

NBA.comOAKLAND, Calif. — There are two important games being played simultaneously in this Western Conference first-round series: Those on the floor, and those in the shadows, and the Spurs are losing both at the moment. Essentially, they’re trailing the …Golden State Warriors Defeat San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of First RoundWarriors WorldThe Golden State […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/15/kawhi-leonards-absence-felt-by-both-san-antonio-spurs-golden-state-warriors-nba-com/ via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle“It’s like a huge block party,” A’s president Dave Kaval said. “The Coliseum filled to the rafters, it’s going to be a really fun night.” The A’s distributed 200,000 tickets for Tuesday’s game and expect around 70,000 fans to show up based on RSVPs …Scouting report: White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics at Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/15/as-free-promotion-highlights-teams-struggle-to-draw-paying-fans-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Firefighters are at the scene of a single-alarm basement fire in an East Oakland neighborhood, authorities said. Structure Fire – 1900 block 42nd Ave. Two story , single family residence with working fire in basement. E18, 17, 13, T6, Batt 4 … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/15/none-hurt-in-single-alarm-east-oakland-fire-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT