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CNETSince I live in California, I’d probably pass on the all-wheel drive. And while I want to spring for the $2,700 Proactive Package, which includes all the cool driving aids like adaptive cruise control and Distance Control, it also bundles the … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/01/2018-infiniti-q50-red-sport-review-cnet/ via IFTTT

The farmer, governor & train projectsManteca BulletinHis heavy political investment in high speed rail that has kept high speed rail afloat long after a clear majority of Californians have soured on the concept thanks in part to dubious business plans, overselling its appeal to private sector investment … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/01/the-farmer-governor-train-projects-manteca-bulletin/ via IFTTT

Double Homicide In Deep East OaklandSFGatePublished 12:07 am, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Police said late Monday night that they’re investigating a double homicide in East Oakland. The crime scene is in the 1400 block of 89th Avenue, near east 14th Street, which is also known as International … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/01/double-homicide-in-deep-east-oakland-sfgate/ via IFTTT

Daily CalifornianIn 1868, UC Berkeley was founded on Ohlone land. Last week, 150 years later, the ASUC passed a resolution recognizing the campus’s role in this tragic history. Starting in the fall, the ASUC executive vice president must make the following statement at … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/01/on-support-for-native-americans-uc-berkeley-must-turn-its-words-into-actions-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

Bartender Ordered To Stand Trial For Fatal Baseball Bat AttackSFGateMcCain described the blow as “an upward strike” and Patton clarified that the motion “was like chopping wood as opposed to hitting a baseball.” McCain said York “dropped to the ground immediately” after he was hit. Oakland police Officer Michael Jaeger … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/01/bartender-ordered-to-stand-trial-for-fatal-baseball-bat-attack-sfgate/ via IFTTT

$12 million I-696 resurfacing project begins Tuesday in Oakland CountyThe Oakland Press$12 million I-696 resurfacing project begins Tuesday in Oakland County. I-696 in Farmington Hills, Mich. On May 1, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $12 million resurfacing project along the freeway between I-275 and I-75. The … …read more Source:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/01/12-million-i-696-resurfacing-project-begins-tuesday-in-oakland-county-the-oakland-press/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleChronicle staff photographers are always searching for unique angles and points-of-view when covering the Golden State Warriors. The slam dunks, three pointers and emotive moments are essentials elements to the narrative of the game. Yet, what often … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/01/the-warriors-beyond-the-game-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

TheJointBlog (blog)Despite the entire state passing the law, numerous cities – through ordinances passed by their city council – have establishes bans on all marijuana stores, requiring marijuana consumers to either travel long distances to purchase the plant legally, or … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/study-just-1-in-7-california-cities-allow-marijuana-stores-thejointblog-blog/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationThere is still plenty of time for things to go absolutely haywire, but for the first time at this point in the season since 2014, the A’s are interesting. More than that, they’re likable. Part of that comes from being underdogs, until a team proves to … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/off-day-conversation-who-is-your-favorite-oakland-athletic-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

Neighborhood group sues campus for alleged failure to analyze increase in student enrollmentDaily CalifornianSave Berkeley’s Neighborhoods, a nonprofit education and advocacy group, filed a lawsuit Friday against UC Berkeley for allegedly failing to analyze the environmental impacts of the increase in student enrollment over the past 13 years. The suit … …read more Source:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/neighborhood-group-sues-campus-for-alleged-failure-to-analyze-increase-in-student-enrollment-daily-californian/ via IFTTT

7×7Why: Head to PianoFight for an evening of comedic short plays by Bay Area writers. The theme is pick your poison, meaning storylines will delve into choices—good, bad, and horrendous—and there’s one rule only: No play can run longer than it takes one … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/19-fun-things-cinco-de-mayo-an-epic-plant-sale-more-events-this-week-7x7/ via IFTTT

NBA.comOAKLAND, Calif. — Game 2 of this Western Conference playoff series against the Pelicans will take place on the first day of May, although the vibe inside Oracle Arena will have the curious feel of an opening night. In some ways, the Warriors will be …Explain One Play: How Draymond stopped Anthony DavisGolden State of […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/a-new-season-to-begin-for-golden-state-warriors-with-expected-return-of-steph-curry-nba-com/ via IFTTT

NBC Bay Area… but Councilman Noel Gallo says the traps aren’t enough to rectify the problem. And he wasn’t afraid to get his own hands dirty. “This is like the 12th rat we picked up this morning,” Gallo said in a Facebook video Sunday while holding up a rodent … …read more Source:: Oakland City […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/oakland-official-wants-action-on-citys-rodent-problem-nbc-bay-area/ via IFTTT

Raiders.comAn absolute behemoth of a man standing at 6’9”, Miller is a versatile player who can line up on either the left or right side, but regardless of where he’s asked to play, he’s excited to get to work in Oakland. “I feel, put at either position, left or …Oakland Raiders: What’s the future at […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/a-complete-look-at-the-oakland-raiders-2018-draft-class-raiders-com/ via IFTTT

Calls for rent control surge in Bay Area suburbsVallejo Times Herald“Rent control is kind of a difficult issue,” said Grunwald, a long-time Santa Cruz resident, musing about helping the city’s population of students, teachers and emergency workers. She didn’t sign, but agreed with Hershfield on one point: “Something … and more …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/calls-for-rent-control-surge-in-bay-area-suburbs-vallejo-times-herald/ via IFTTT

Quality Jobs Fund Invests $3.2 Million in Pacific Community Ventures to Support Job Growth in Bay Area Small …PR Newswire (press release)WHAT: Remarks by Mayor Schaaf and Rep. Lee, followed by a press conference where Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) President and CEO Greg Seibly, Senior Vice President Lawrence Parks, […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/quality-jobs-fund-invests-3-2-million-in-pacific-community-ventures-to-support-job-growth-in-bay-area-small-pr-newswire-press-release/ via IFTTT

Golden State of MindAfter a dominant Game 1 victory, the Golden State Warriors lead their second round series against the New Orleans Pelicans by a tally of 1-0. And if you want to know when and how you can see them fight to secure a series win, that information is now … and more …read […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/full-broadcast-schedule-released-for-second-round-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaA suspicious device reported Sunday evening in North Oakland was determined to be a commercial-grade firework, police said Monday. Officers had responded at 7:20 p.m. to the 500 block of 62nd Street on a report of a possible explosive device. The … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/suspicious-device-in-oakland-turns-out-to-be-firework-nbc-bay-area/ via IFTTT

The Mercury News“Rent control is kind of a difficult issue,” said Grunwald, a long-time Santa Cruz resident, musing about helping the city’s population of students, teachers and emergency workers. She didn’t sign, but agreed with Hershfield on one point: “Something … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/calls-for-rent-control-surge-in-bay-area-suburbs-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Raiders.comFollowing the 2018 NFL Draft, members of the Oakland Raiders took to Twitter to congratulate the newest members of the Silver and Black. The 2018 NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday evening, and the Oakland Raiders added nine players to the roster, 10 if you … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/30/social-reactions-to-the-oakland-raiders-2018-nfl-draft-raiders-com/ via IFTTT