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ESPNALAMEDA, Calif. — Jon Gruden yelled out instructions, called out plays and ran an NFL practice for the first time since leaving coaching nearly a decade ago in Tampa Bay. This was the day Gruden had been waiting for ever since he was hired for a …2018 NFL draft preview: Oakland Raiders keep same approach […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/gruden-returns-to-practice-field-with-raiders-espn/ via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressTo help meet this need, Women’s Audio Mission expanded for the first time with a satellite location in Oakland’s Fruitvale district this past fall. The nonprofit worked with some Oakland girls in the past, but that involved staff lugging equipment from … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/womens-audio-mission-empowers-oakland-girls-in-the-studio-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressDuring the department’s sex abuse scandal in 2016, in which multiple male officers exploited a teenage girl, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf scolded the department by calling it a “frat house” afflicted by a “toxic, macho culture.” One result of the scandal … …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/black-and-female-recruits-missing-from-latest-oakland-police-academy-east-bay-express/ via IFTTT

MLB.comARLINGTON — A’s closer Blake Treinen was struck by a line drive and forced out of Tuesday’s game against the Rangers with one out in the eighth inning. The right-handed Treinen, facing his first batter, Shin-Soo Choo, appeared to be hit in the right … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/treinen-leaves-after-being-hit-by-line-drive-mlb-com/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesIn 2012, California voters passed Proposition 35, which increased the penalties for human trafficking convictions, and opened the possibility of life sentences in certain circumstances. Pimping, by contrast, refers to the act of prostituting an adult … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/oakland-man-charged-with-kidnapping-human-trafficking-in-pittsburg-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsCal quarterback Jared Goff left, runs for a first down before being tackled by Stanford linebacker A.J. Tarpley (17) in the second quarter of the 117th Big Game held at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. (Doug Duran/Bay … and more …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/watch-ex-cal-qb-goff-goes-back-to-school-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Consortium NewsTribute to Robert Parry in Berkeley on May 19. April 23, 2018 • 10 Comments. Save. A tribute to Robert Parry, the late founder and editor of Consortium News, will take place in Berkeley, California on Saturday, May 19 at 2 pm. Details are on the poster … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/tribute-to-robert-parry-in-berkeley-on-may-19-consortium-news/ via IFTTT

Santa Barbara EdhatKatherine told family and friends she would be traveling north to Oakland California, but never returned to her place of residence (in Ojai) to gather her belongings. Ojai Police Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Katherine and her … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/voluntary-missing-adult-santa-barbara-edhat/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsWe’ve rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring housing in Oakland if you’re on a budget of $2,300 per month. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Previous … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/what-does-2300-rent-you-in-oakland-today-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Athletics Nation1956 – American League umpire Frank Umont is the first to wear glasses in a regular-season game when he officiates a contest between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics. A former NFL tackle for the New York Giants, Umont still presents an … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/elephant-rumblings-as-taking-second-look-at-howard-terminal-former-owner-passes-away-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaOAKLAND — As much as they enjoy basketball and winning games and entertaining fans, most of the players on the Warriors are willing to remind us they also happen to be acutely aware of life beyond the court. Real life. That’s why their unhappiness … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/why-warriors-players-not-in-forgiving-mood-towards-media-member-who-stole-jacket-nbc-bay-area/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Two people survived a shooting Monday in East Oakland, police said. Both of the victims were males, but police did not list their ages immediately. Both went to a hospital but were expected to be OK, police said. The shooting was reported at … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/two-survive-shooting-in-east-oakland-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Esquire.comOverall, the Bay Area, including Oakland as well as Los Gatos, Napa Valley, and Sonoma County, now boasts more three-Michelin-starred restaurants than any other region in the United States. Longtime luxury magnets like Manresa (in Los Gatos), the … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/land-of-the-stars-esquire-com/ via IFTTT

The Smoking Musket (blog)Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. Football. Oakland Raiders sign DB Daryl Worley | USA Today The Oakland Raiders have signed former Mountaineer … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/the-shotgun-throwdown-4-24-18-oakland-raiders-sign-former-wvu-standout-daryl-worley-the-smoking-musket-blog/ via IFTTT

Fast CompanySheard notes that in the wake of Berkeley’s law, the City of Davis, California, just passed its own ordinance, as have Seattle, Nashville, and Somerville, Massachusetts. Similar bills are coming up for votes in Oakland and St. Louis, while a group in … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/berkeley-mayor-we-passed-the-strongest-police-surveillance-law-fast-company/ via IFTTT

247SportsBERKELEY — Two days before the start of spring ball, Cal tight end Ray Hudson learned that he was fully cleared for football activities. There was just one hitch: The sixth-year senior, who found out during winter break that he’d be returning for one … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/cal-football-spring-practice-recap-hudson-shows-up-big-247sports/ via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)It’s about who they are as players. Do they love playing football? All those types of characteristics that you truly like about football players.” And sure, the Raiders were active in free agency, signing 20 players since free agency opened on March 14 …Raiders Exercise Fifth-Year Option on WR Amari CooperRaiders.comShunning Oakland? Raiders send […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/what-about-raiders-trading-back-to-draft-likes-of-maurice-hurst-marcus-davenport-espn-blog/ via IFTTT

Tuesday Morning News RoundupSFGateThe California Secretary of State will now have a month to determine if there are enough valid signatures to put the measure on the November ballot. Costa-Hawkins allows landlords in cities with rent control, including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley … and more …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/tuesday-morning-news-roundup-sfgate-2/ 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 5 Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State WarriorsPounding The RockPreview: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/warriors-tonight-golden-state-has-let-this-go-far-enough-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Breitbart NewsSen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) endorsed Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s reelection bid on Monday, saying she is proud to stand with the mayor who made national headlines last month when she tipped off illegal immigrants of potential Immigration and Customs … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/kamala-harris-endorses-oakland-mayor-libby-schaaf-breitbart-news/ via IFTTT