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The Mercury NewsBaile en la Calle: The Mural Dances: Tours begin at 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 2 p.m. May 6, Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St., San Francisco. Baile en la Calle: The Mural Dances draws the Bay Area’s most dynamic dance companies and performing artists to … and more …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/bay-area-calendar-art-and-wine-festival-magic-lantern-3-d-show-and-more-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

BloombergUC Berkeley scientist and co-inventor Jennifer Doudna described the patent office ruling as saying “our patent will be for all tennis balls and Broad’s will be for green tennis balls.” The reason UC Berkeley objects is because those green tennis balls … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/berkeley-fights-harvard-mit-over-profits-from-gene-editing-tech-bloomberg/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesClick here if you are having trouble viewing the slideshow on a mobile device. The Dance-A-Vision Oakland Dance Festival, held at Jack London Square, continues on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The free event features jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/photos-oakland-dance-festival-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsClick here if you are having trouble viewing the photos or video on your mobile device. Superstar couple Jay-Z and Beyonce were in attendance as the Golden State Warriors faced the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals … and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/beyonce-and-jay-z-courtside-at-warriors-playoff-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

MLB.comThe Astros kept at it in the second with assistance from A’s shortstop Marcus Semien, whose fielding error led to an unearned run. Mengden, up to 44 pitches by the time he returned for the third, was lifted after allowing consecutive one-out singles … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/28/as-6-game-win-streak-vs-astros-comes-to-end-mlb-com/ via IFTTT

The Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series: Danny GloverDiablo MagazineThe free community event will take place at the Cathedral of Christ the Light located at 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland. RSVP is encouraged by calling 510.434.3988. Co-presented by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and the Peralta Community … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/the-barbara-lee-elihu-harris-lecture-series-danny-glover-diablo-magazine/ via IFTTT

The Daily PlanetTELLURIDE MINERS. “It has really been a lot of fun; the kids are awesome,” said new Telluride track and field coach Celeste Haverkamp, a former college middle-distance runner. “They have great attitudes and they’re working hard.” Haverkamp — who grew … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/separate-telluride-norwood-track-teams-take-aim-at-states-the-daily-planet/ via IFTTT

CBS San Francisco Bay AreaThey have been living this way for the past nine months. “You know what’s scary is I am the normal and that’s the hard part. You’ve seen what I’ve seen in the Bay Area, I lived in the Bay Area, the majority of us are a half a paycheck away from […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/tahoes-azure-splendor-leaves-low-wage-workers-blue-cbs-san-francisco-bay-area/ via IFTTT

SB NationWith or without Curry the Warriors are still formidable, especially with Kevin Durant picking up the slack (averaging 28.2 points in the first round) or Klay Thompson shooting the lights out (16-for-31, 51.6% on threes against the Spurs) or Draymond …Game 2 Preview: Warriors vs. Pelicans – 5/1/18Warriors.comAlvin Gentry: Pelicans still going to play […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/warriors-win-big-against-pelicans-in-game-1-123-101-sb-nation/ via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)Per his Instagram post, RB Vic Enwere is to join the New York Jets as an UDFA. Vic entered the California Golden Bears during the Sonny Dykes era and had his greatest games against the flagship team: the Texas Longhorns. He was a highly-regarded back …Former Cal running back Vic Enwere signs […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/rb-vic-enwere-to-join-the-ny-jets-as-udfa-california-golden-blogs-california-golden-blogs-blog/ via IFTTT

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAfter they married, Virginia and Josh Rose settled in the other Oakland, in Northern California, where Josh built the African-American YMCA, became a member of the Boule — an exclusive black men’s national professional society — remained active in … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/from-the-slave-holding-south-to-jazz-age-pittsburgh-a-love-story-pittsburgh-post-gazette/ via IFTTT

Dallas News (blog)Former Wylie East and Oklahoma State wide receiver Marcell Ateman has been selected by the Oakland Raiders. and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/28/former-wylie-east-wr-marcell-ateman-goes-no-228-to-oakland-dallas-news-blog/ via IFTTT

Photos: Warriors vs Pelicans – 4/28/18Warriors.comOAKLAND, CA – APRIL 28: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors high fives fans before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in … …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/photos-warriors-vs-pelicans-4-28-18-warriors-com/ via IFTTT

TeamUSA.orgThe Navy Midshipmen also earned the men’s club title, while the University of California, Berkeley claimed top honors for the women. All races at the USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships were changed from triathlons (swim-bike-run) to … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/29/us-naval-academy-wins-overall-club-title-at-usa-triathlon-collegiate-club-national-championships-teamusa-org/ via IFTTT

SFGateHOUSTON – Slugger Khris Davis said Saturday at Minute Maid Park that he would welcome a contract extension with the A’s. “I want to be an Oakland Athletic,” Davis said. “I think I fit in well here. I like the organization, I like the coaching staff, I … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/28/slugger-khris-davis-on-potential-extension-i-want-to-be-an-oakland-athletic-sfgate/ via IFTTT

Capital Public Radio News(AP) — A free speech lawsuit against officials at the University of California, Berkeley can move forward, although there is no evidence the school discriminated against speakers with conservative views, a U.S. judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Maxine … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/28/us-judge-allows-suit-over-berkeley-speakers-to-move-forward-capital-public-radio-news/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsVirtually every restaurant that serves Mexican food will be hosting some type of Cinco de Mayo bash this week, but here are 22 other ways to celebrate, from grand fiestas to cooking classes, mariachis, a dance festival and more. Piedmont Language … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/28/22-ways-to-celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-around-the-bay-area-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationMaybe the A’s brass will wind up looking like geniuses for nabbing on the cheap, at the eleventh hour, Trevor Cahill ($1.5M, pitching very well so far in Oakland) and Brett Anderson (minor league deal, pitching great at AAA). Still, there is little … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/28/an-early-look-at-starting-pitchers-the-as-eschewed-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

WLNSBOSTON (AP) – The Milwaukee Bucks visit Boston tonight for the final game of their first-round playoff series. This will be the 32nd Game 7 for the Celtics, the most of any franchise in NBA history, and the 10th for Milwaukee. Boston has a 22-9 record …Update on the latest sportsWBTW – Myrtle Beach and […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/28/game-7-in-boston-warriors-host-pelicans-in-game-1-2-second-round-playoff-games-in-nhl-wlns/ via IFTTT

Motley FoolIn this sense, some of its flights were placeholders to ensure that it didn’t lose any slots. Unfortunately, the Long Beach city council voted in early 2017 against pursuing a customs facility at the airport, nixing this long-term plan. Furthermore … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/28/jetblue-is-cutting-its-losses-in-long-beach-california-motley-fool/ via IFTTT