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Voice of AmericaClean energy sources are getting cheaper, said professor Daniel Kammen of the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley. “We are finding wind and solar in particular are frequently the least-cost options — not just equal …California will require solar panels on all new homes. That’s not necessarily a good […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/15/california-sets-sights-on-solar-power-voice-of-america/ via IFTTT

CIOBoasting a line-up that includes All-Stars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green, it’s hard for the Golden State Warriors to improve the product it puts on the basketball court each night. Even so, the organization’s technology team is raising …Shootaround Notes – 5/14/18Warriors.comExplain One Play: Steph Counters the RocketsGolden State of Mind all 22 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/15/golden-state-warriors-shoot-to-augment-fan-experience-with-digital-tech-cio/ via IFTTT

7×7Friday, May 18-20: Make Faire Bay Area. When: Multiple times. Where: San … Head to the heart of the urban wine trail in Oakland to sip on over 40 NorCal vino offerings as well as cider, craft beer, live music, artists, eats, and more. There’s also a … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/16-fun-things-run-bay-to-breakers-picnic-at-presidio-twilight-more-events-this-week-7x7/ via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesBack when he was mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom made a decision to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples — just a month into his term — that was at once slapdash and choreographed. Almost immediately it spun out of his control. …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/15/essential-california-fears-of-a-deadlier-opioid-threat-los-angeles-times/ via IFTTT

San Francisco ExaminerSean Manaea didn’t hold the Boston Red Sox hitless again, but the Oakland Athletics got some much-needed power from players looking to break out of slumps, and ultimately came away with a 6-5 win in the series opener at Fenway Park. Matt Joyce, Matt …Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics: NESN TV schedule, […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/15/oakland-athletics-joyce-olson-davis-go-deep-as-as-beat-red-sox-san-francisco-examiner/ via IFTTT

Small quake shakes buildings in Oakland, CaliforniaYahoo News(Reuters) – A small 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook buildings in Oakland, California on Monday evening, a Reuters witness and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. There were no immediate signs of damage from the quake, said Reuters witnesses in … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/small-quake-shakes-buildings-in-oakland-california-yahoo-news/ via IFTTT

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — An earthquake struck the East Bay ar 7:18 p.m. Monday. It was widely felt. The preliminary magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) was 3.8, which was quickly lowered to 3.6. It has been downgraded slightly again to 3.5. and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/earthquake-rattles-east-bay-no-injuries-reported-patch-com/ via IFTTT

Deseret NewsFormer Utah State safety Dallin Leavitt made a strong enough impression at the Oakland Raiders rookie minicamp to earn further consideration from the team. The Raiders announced Monday they have signed Leavitt, after he competed on a tryout basis at … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/former-utah-state-safety-dallin-leavitt-signs-with-oakland-raiders-after-tryout-deseret-news/ via IFTTT

ESPNHOUSTON — Day after day, from opening night in Oakland onward, the anticipation raged on, a fire building toward an inferno. The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, the defending champion and its most legitimate threat, a tantalizing matchup …Kevin Durant scores 37 to lead Golden State Warriors over Houston Rockets in Game 1The Denver […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/15/warriors-put-rockets-away-with-second-half-burst-in-game-1-espn/ via IFTTT

KGO-TVA 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit about 2 miles east of Oakland just after 7:15 pm Monday. If you were watching the Giants game at AT7T Park, you saw the camera shake. EARTHQUAKE TRACKER: Recent seismic events in the Bay Area In Hayward, Sophia …Magnitude 3.5 Quake Rattles East BayCBS Los AngelesMagnitude 3.5 earthquake shakes San […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/15/usgs-reports-magnitude-3-5-earthquake-hits-near-oakland-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

247SportsThe Oakland Raiders were sitting with two open roster spots following their recent moves over the past week or so, but it didn’t take long for Jon Gruden and company to fill them. As the team’s official website reported on Monday, the Raiders have …Former Utah State safety Dallin Leavitt signs with Oakland Raiders after […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/raiders-sign-s-dallin-leavitt-and-ls-drew-scott-247sports/ via IFTTT

NJ.comThe Golden State Warriors, led by guard Stephen Curry, met the Houston Rockets, led by guards James Harden and Chris Paul, in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, best-of-seven Western Conference Finals on Monday, May 14, 2018 (5/14/18) at Toyota Center in …Warriors put Rockets away with second-half burst in Game 1ESPNWarriors, Rockets combine for […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/15/golden-state-warriors-vs-houston-rockets-recap-score-and-stats-game-1-5-14-18-nba-payoffs-2018-nj-com/ via IFTTT

CBS NewsA magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook buildings in Oakland, California, Monday night, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The Reuters news agency reports that were no immediate signs of damage or injury. USGS says the quake hit about …Small quake shakes buildings in Oakland, CaliforniaReutersUSGS reports magnitude-3.5 earthquake hits near OaklandKGO-TV all 26 […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/small-earthquake-rattles-oakland-california-no-damage-reported-cbs-news/ via IFTTT

SFGateAn earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 3.8 rattled the San Francisco Bay Area Monday night. The quake was later downgraded to a 3.5. The rolling quake was centered about 2 miles east of Oakland, according to the United States Geological Survey …Magnitude 3.5 Quake Rattles East BayCBS Los AngelesUSGS reports magnitude-3.5 earthquake hits near OaklandKGO-TVSmall […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/magnitude-3-5-earthquake-shakes-san-francisco-bay-area-centered-near-oakland-sfgate/ via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesA shallow magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported Monday evening two miles from Oakland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 7:18 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 5.6 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was two miles …3.8 magnitude earthquake shakes OaklandThe Mercury News3.5 quake near Oakland rattles […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/earthquake-3-8-quake-strikes-near-oakland-los-angeles-times/ via IFTTT

MassLive.comBOSTON — The Red Sox, who continue to play .700 baseball, open a seven-game homestand Monday with the first of three games against the Athletics and ace Sean Manaea who hurled a no-hitter against Boston on April 21. Boston and New York remain …Series Preview: Red Sox vs. AthleticsOver The MonsterRed Sox vs. A’s Preview: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/boston-red-sox-vs-oakland-athletics-nesn-tv-schedule-live-stream-5-things-to-watch-may-14-16-masslive-com/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsMany fans remember when Drake wore a Kevin Durant Warriors jersey when he performed at the Oracle Arena in Oakland in 2016. So, here’s hoping that he dons another Warriors jersey — maybe a Draymond Green one this time? — when he returns to … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/will-drake-wear-warriors-jersey-again-in-return-to-oakland-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Harvard Graduate School of Education (press release)“We are proud of what these visionary mayors and superintendents [from Louisville, Kentucky; Oakland, California; Providence, Rhode Island; and Salem and Somerville, Massachusetts] have achieved on behalf of children over the last two years, and we are … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/education-redesign-lab-expands-its-impact-on-communities-harvard-graduate-school-of-education-press-release/ via IFTTT

WTVY, DothanStudents in Cal Berkeley’s Robotics program recently presented the warehouse sorting machines to Amazon. The robot was able to dig into a box of various items and sort everything into bins based on appearance. These robots still need assistance and … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/smart-robot-at-berkeley-can-sort-and-organize-items-wtvy-dothan/ via IFTTT

Women Were Pioneers of Flight. So Why Aren’t Any Airports Named for Them?AviationPros.comOakland International isn’t alone. There are national and international airports in the United States named for presidents, generals, members of Congress, aviators, civil rights activists, mayors, governors, hotel magnates, a city manager, actors, war … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/14/women-were-pioneers-of-flight-so-why-arent-any-airports-named-for-them-aviationpros-com/ via IFTTT