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WTOPBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The University of California, Berkeley has elected a squirrel to its student senate. The Sacramento Bee reports “Furry Boi” was named April 13 to the Associated Students of the University of California Senate. The squirrel …A Squirrel Wins UC Berkeley Student Government ElectionCBS Sacramento all 5 news articles …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/squirrel-wins-uc-berkeley-student-senate-seat-wtop/ via IFTTT

Santa Rosa fire survivor throws first pitch at Oakland A’s gameKGO-TVA big league promise made to a Santa Rosa fire survivor was fulfilled Saturday night. Nine-year-old Loren Smith lost his home and beloved Athletics memorabilia during the North Bay Fires, but it hasn’t charred his love for the game. “It’s great to see … …read […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/santa-rosa-fire-survivor-throws-first-pitch-at-oakland-as-game-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindAll series long, San Antonio has struggled to get anyone going against the Warriors defense. Other than Patty Mills dropping 21 in Game Two, they have pretty much been a one-trick pony. Unfortunately, that pony has been LaMarcus Aldridge, and he’s more …Steve Kerr: Stephen Curry ‘is not going to play anytime […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/warriors-at-spurs-lets-sweep-up-this-mess-and-move-on-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaSean Manaea #55 and Jonathan Lucroy #21 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after Manaea pitched a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on April 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 3-0. (Photo by …A’s lefty Manaea pitches first no-hitter against Red Sox since 1993Bangor […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/sean-manaea-thought-historic-night-was-just-a-one-hitter-nbc-bay-area/ via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders draft capsuleNews & ObserverLAST SEASON: Raiders entered 2017 full of optimism following 12-win season and first playoff berth in 14 years in 2016. Little went right for Oakland as QB Derek Carr regressed, defense struggled and coach Jack Del Rio was fired following third season … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/oakland-raiders-draft-capsule-news-observer/ via IFTTT

KQEDAfter cooking in her uncle’s church, Carter attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School (where she fell in love with French food). Someday she also wants to open a French restaurant, but for now, she says, “I want to represent my ‘hood and they want to eat … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/can-la-cocinas-food-focused-conference-help-grow-equitable-communities-kqed/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindThe Golden State Warriors will be facing the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs today at 12 p.m. PST. Here’s the basic information you need: What: Round 1, Game 4 — San Antonio Spurs (0-3) vs. Golden State Warriors (3-0 …Warriors Today: Can Golden State finish […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/warriors-vs-spurs-nba-playoffs-2018-start-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-and-where-to-watch-in-the-bay-area-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

oaklandpost.orgA town hall meeting Monday evening, organized by the East Oakland Congress of Neighborhoods, demanded that the City of Oakland make cleaning up the streets in flatland neighborhoods a top priority. Photo by Ken Epstein. Mayor Libby Schaaf and City … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/residents-demand-mayor-and-council-clean-up-toxic-trash-mess-from-their-neighborhoods-oaklandpost-org/ via IFTTT

Fox NewsJack Moehle, a professor of structural engineering at the University of California at Berkeley, told KTVU the study shows that people need to get ready for the “big one.” VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES, TSUNAMIS: THE ‘RING OF FIRE’ EXPLAINED. “Preparedness for … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/california-fault-line-is-tectonic-time-bomb-for-disastrous-earthquake-researchers-say-fox-news/ via IFTTT

The San Diego Union-TribuneThe housing security policy director for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Darin Ranelletti, said the mayor recognizes the need for a mandatory soft-story retrofit law and hoped that the issue would be taken up this year. In San Jose, officials acknowledge … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/bay-area-falling-behind-on-quake-safety-despite-booming-tech-economy-the-san-diego-union-tribune/ via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders draft capsuleWashington Post9. OAKLAND RAIDERS (6-10). LAST SEASON: Raiders entered 2017 full of optimism following 12-win season and first playoff berth in 14 years in 2016. Little went right for Oakland as QB Derek Carr regressed, defense struggled and coach Jack Del Rio was … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/oakland-raiders-draft-capsule-washington-post/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)After struggling in conference play (at least compared to their non-conference success), Andrew Vaughn and Jared Horn have made some adjustments that resulted in a big win over Washington on Cal Day that clinched a huge series win. Some reading on what … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/golden-nuggets-spring-practice-updates-and-more-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

HERO Sports (blog)Ryan Weiss got the start for Oakland in Saturday’s game. He struck out 7 batters in 7 innings and was credited with the win. He faced 24 batters and earned 2 runs off of 3 hits. Zane Harris led Wright State to victory with 2 hits in 5 at bats, 1 run, 4 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/wright-state-defeats-oakland-by-12-run-recap-box-score-hero-sports-blog/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsGame 1: The Warriors shifted from neutral in the regular season into overdrive in the postseason with a dominant 113-92 victory at Oracle Arena. The Warriors were in control from the start and were never seriously threatened by a severely overmatched …Game 4 Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State WarriorsPounding The RockPreview: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/warriors-today-can-golden-state-finish-off-the-spurs-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Daily CalifornianThe transition between the 1950s and 1960s on the UC Berkeley campus lives on in history as one of the most colorful movements in this country’s past. Berkeley, California was the motherland of political dissent: Self education and expression via art … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/self-expression-at-uc-berkeley-en-vogue-or-dead-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesAnnie Campbell Washington will not seek an almost certain re-election as council member for District 4 because she realizes that the work environment at the council is “toxic” and some members are not “honest and full of integrity.” All I can say is … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/east-bay-letters-countys-moves-to-protect-undocumented-praiseworthy-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesThe housing security policy director for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Darin Ranelletti, said the mayor recognizes the need for a mandatory soft-story retrofit law and hoped that the issue would be taken up this year. In San Jose, officials acknowledge … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/bay-area-falling-behind-on-quake-safety-despite-booming-tech-economy-los-angeles-times/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsWhy he fits the Raiders: A classic three-technique tackle, Hurst has the sort of get-off reminiscent of Warren Sapp and John Randle as inside rushers. That happens to be exactly what the Raiders are looking for as defensive coordinator Paul Guenther … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/raiders-draft-preview-getting-maurice-hurst-would-be-an-inside-job-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Bangor Daily NewsManaea became the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter against Boston in almost exactly 25 years, with an overturned call on the bases preserving the gem Saturday night in Oakland’s 3-0 win over the sizzling Red Sox. Manaea struck out 10, walked two and …WATCH: Oakland A’s Sean Manaea pitches no-hitter against Red […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/22/as-lefty-manaea-pitches-first-no-hitter-against-red-sox-since-1993-bangor-daily-news/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindAfter the New Orleans Pelicans unceremoniously swept the Portland Trail Blazers from the 2018 NBA Playoffs, attention turned almost immediately to a looming matchup with the Golden State Warriors in the second round. The last postseason meeting between …Can the New Orleans Pelicans Upset the Golden State Warriors?Sportskeeda all 945 news articles […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/21/watch-anthony-davis-alvin-gentry-discuss-potential-series-against-warriors-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT