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Squirrel Wins Seat in Berkeley Student SenateInside Higher EdA squirrel won a spot on the 20-seat Student Senate at the University of California, Berkeley, this month, beating out 17 human candidates for the position. Stephen Boyle, a sophomore from Stockton, Calif., donned a squirrel suit and campaigned under … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/squirrel-wins-seat-in-berkeley-student-senate-inside-higher-ed/ via IFTTT

247SportsBTTV: Justin Wilcox Talks Player-Run Scrimmage. Cal head football coach Justin Wilcox talks Hiroaki Endo, Ross Bowers and player-run scrimmage periods. Ryan Gorcey – 4 hours ago; VIP; 0; Tools. Edit; Slot to 247Sports Home; Slot to California Golden … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/bttv-justin-wilcox-talks-player-run-scrimmage-247sports/ via IFTTT

Pounding The RockDefensively, the Warriors focus on one Spur, LaMarcus Aldridge. The more shoots missed by his teammates, the more double and triple teams he faces. However, two early threes by Dejounte Murray and Danny Green helped adjust this focus and set the tone …Warrior Wonder: Kevin Durant shines in lackluster Game 4 for Golden […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/game-5-preview-san-antonio-spurs-at-golden-state-warriors-pounding-the-rock/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesThey owned the team when general manager Billy Beane helped usher in the “Moneyball Era,” which saw the team end an eight-year postseason drought — the longest in Oakland history — and begin a string of four straight postseason appearances from 2000 … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/former-oakland-as-co-owner-east-bay-developer-dead-at-95-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Washington ExaminerPorts and their surrounding communities, especially those on the West Coast, could face sagging revenue and layoffs if tariffs continue or if China imposes additional tariffs on U.S. goods, experts say. “The West Coast ports are the most exposed,” said … …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/west-coast-ports-could-be-another-victim-of-trade-war-with-china-washington-examiner/ via IFTTT

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — Home builder, philanthropist, former NFL and MLB team owner, husband and father. Ken Hofmann died Sunday at the age of 95, the Oakland A’s announced Monday. Hofmann and Stephen Schott purchased the A’s in 1995 and sold them a decade … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/former-oakland-as-owner-ken-hofmann-dies-at-95-patch-com/ via IFTTT

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — Former Oakland Athletics owner Ken Hofmann has died. He was 95. The team announced Monday that Hofmann died Sunday night. No other details were provided. Hofmann and Steve Schott bought the A’s in late 1995 and owned the franchise …Former Oakland A’s co-owner, East Bay developer dead at 95The Mercury NewsFormer A’s […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/as-say-former-owner-ken-hofmann-has-died-at-95-espn/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideFor the fourth year, we’re hosting our Silver & Black Pride 7-round Raiders mock draft competition. The format is simple: fill out our form with who you think the Raiders will select with each of their 11 picks of the 2016 NFL Draft. You get two points … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/silver-black-pride-community-7-round-raiders-draft-prediction-contest-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

247SportsBlake Antzoulatos Breaks Down Cal Visit. West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade linebacker Blake Antzoulatos talks Cal visit and inside linebackers coach Peter Sirmon’s intensity. Ryan Gorcey – Apr 22, 12:40 AM; VIP; 0; Tools. Edit; Slot to 247Sports Home; Slot … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/blake-antzoulatos-breaks-down-cal-visit-247sports/ via IFTTT

Some California cities rebel against state sanctuary law, but how far can they go?Virginian-PilotSAN JOSE, Calif. — What started late last month with a city council vote in the Southern California suburb of Los Alamitos has grown into a wave of dissent across Orange County that is sparking a new kind of resistance in the […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/some-california-cities-rebel-against-state-sanctuary-law-but-how-far-can-they-go-virginian-pilot/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsSACRAMENTO — Hundreds of tenants and others rallied in Oakland, Los Angeles and Sacramento on Monday as the campaign to overturn California’s decades-old restrictions on rent control say the initiative is likely heading for the November ballot. The …Oakland residents gather to demand repeal of rental housing actKGO-TVOakland Rally Calls For Repeal Of […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/renters-rally-to-repeal-californias-rent-control-restrictions-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationThe Oakland A’s faced the Red Sox last weekend, and Boston entered the series as the hands-down hottest offense in baseball in the early going. However, the A’s shut them down so thoroughly that Oakland’s lineup may have wrestled away that title. It’s … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/oakland-as-lineup-arguably-the-best-in-baseball-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A Southwest Airlines flight taxied back to the gate Monday morning after reports of smoke coming from the plane prompted an emergency response, officials said. Southwest Airlines flight No. 1673 that was scheduled to depart Oakland … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/another-rough-day-for-southwest-airlines-brings-scare-on-oakland-departing-flight-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

New Report: How UC Can Meet Its Ambitious 2025 Carbon Neutrality GoalCALIFORNIAThe University of California believes it can go carbon neutral by 2025. That means zero carbon emissions from powering its buildings and vehicles on all ten campuses. But according to a recent report and related commentary by experts from across the … …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/new-report-how-uc-can-meet-its-ambitious-2025-carbon-neutrality-goal-california/ via IFTTT

ESPNLAS VEGAS — NBA star Stephen Curry is heading to Hollywood in a big way. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Monday that it has struck a deal with the Golden State Warriors All-Star guard to produce television, film and possibly gaming projects. A …NBA Star Stephen Curry Scores Film and TV Pact With Sony (Exclusive)Hollywood ReporterWarriors‘ […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/stephen-curry-signs-broad-production-deal-with-sony-pictures-espn/ via IFTTT

A’s, Oakland taking big swing for Howard TerminalSan Francisco Business TimesKaval led Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes to construct a $100 million, 18,000-seat stadium that opened three years ago. The other two sites are the Coliseum and the administrative offices of the Peralta Community College District, near Laney … …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/as-oakland-taking-big-swing-for-howard-terminal-san-francisco-business-times/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)On the heel of the Golden Bears‘ come-from-behind quarterfinal win over Navy on Cal Day this past Saturday, Cal Rugby got some unexpected good news as USA Rugby which runs the D1A Rugby National Championship (which the Bears are participating for the … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/changes-to-d1a-rugby-playoff-bracket-cal-to-play-lindenwood-in-moraga-ca-in-national-semifinal-on-saturday-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

ESPNFree-agent cornerback Daryl Worley, who was released by the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this month after his arrest near the team’s facility, signed with the Oakland Raiders on Monday. Terms were not disclosed. The Eagles released Worley on April 15 …Raiders Sign CB Daryl WorleyRaiders.comRaiders sign ex-Panthers cornerback Daryl WorleyNFL.comFormer Panthers CB Daryl Worley signs with […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/daryl-worley-cut-by-eagles-after-arrest-signs-with-raiders-espn/ via IFTTT

KGO-TVRELATED: Oakland mayor says protecting the most vulnerable starts with housing. Oakland Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan said the new ballot measure would protect hard-working people like teachers and nurses who are being “forced” out of neighborhoods …Tenant groups say they have enough signatures for Costa Hawkins repeal measureCurbed LAMonday’s Briefing: California May Vote on Repealing State […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/oakland-residents-gather-to-demand-repeal-of-rental-housing-act-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A Southwest Airlines flight taxied back to the gate Monday morning after reports of smoke on the plane prompted an emergency response, officials said. Southwest Airlines flight No. 1673 that was scheduled to depart Oakland International … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/reports-of-smoke-near-engine-delays-southwest-airlines-flight-out-of-oakland-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT