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247Sports (blog)It’s been a pretty rough past few months for Oakland Raiders veteran left tackle Donald Penn, there’s no way to sugarcoat it. After suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 15, Penn has spent the offseason rehabbing and gearing up for his return …Raiders legend Tim Brown on Amari Cooper slump: Gruden ‘will get […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/22/donald-penn-sends-strong-message-on-comeback-from-injury-247sports-blog/ via IFTTT

KGO-TVIn this edition; a bagel shop is poised to open its second location, a Filipino eatery closes its doors citing gentrification, and a San Francisco barbecue joint brings back an item for East Bay delivery customers. …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/oakland-eats-beautys-bagel-shop-expands-craft-spoon-closes-more-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

New York TimesAlerting undocumented migrants to federal immigration sweeps could mean jail time for leaders of sanctuary cities under a bill proposed by Representative Steve King of Iowa. The Republican named the bill the Mayor Libby Schaaf Act, after the Oakland … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/22/california-today-in-san-francisco-public-art-soars-high-into-the-skyline-new-york-times/ via IFTTT

US$187m funding for Oakland truck projects to improve efficiencyPort StrategySpeaking of the projects, which are part of the Global Opportunities at the Port of Oakland (GoPort) Program and will receive the cash from the Senate-funded 2018 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grants, Alameda California Transportation Commission … …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/22/us187m-funding-for-oakland-truck-projects-to-improve-efficiency-port-strategy/ via IFTTT

Price Sun AdvocateThe Oakland City Council banned the facility from shipping coal due to environmental and health considerations. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria stuck down the ban, saying the city council did not have enough evidence that the coal operations would … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/22/california-judge-ruling-opens-oakland-port-to-coal-shipping-price-sun-advocate/ via IFTTT

Law.comMore recently, Pillsbury Winthrop picked up counsel Vijay Toke to handle copyright, licensing and trademark disputes in San Francisco, where he was previously a partner at Berkeley, California-based boutique Cobalt. Pillsbury Winthrop has also been … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/22/pillsbury-prepares-new-taiwan-office-after-raid-on-ve-law-com/ via IFTTT

CBS San Francisco Bay AreaJaryd Anthony Dock, 28, and his wife Sara Tashakorinia, 27, also of San Francisco, arranged for a 48-year-old Uber driver from Vacaville to take them from the Wine Country Inn in St. Helena to the Morimoto Napa restaurant in Napa, Napa County sheriff’s … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/sf-man-killed-in-crash-while-celebrating-wedding-anniversary-in-napa-cbs-san-francisco-bay-area/ via IFTTT

CNNOakland mayor says Trump lied about her. Erin Burnett Out Front. Libby Schaaf, the mayor of Oakland, California, is firing back at President Donald Trump over his suggestion that the Department of Justice investigate her for obstruction of justice … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/oakland-mayor-says-trump-lied-about-her-cnn-2/ via IFTTT

ESPNGolden State’s Steve Kerr has won the Rudy Tomjanovich Award, given to an NBA coach in recognition of his cooperation with media and fans as well as excellence on the court. The Professional Basketball Writers Association announced the winner Tuesday …Steve Kerr wins PBWA’s 2017-18 Rudy Tomjanovich AwardWarriors.comWarriors‘ Steve Kerr honored for cooperation with media, […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/warriors-steve-kerr-wins-rudy-tomjanovich-award-for-second-time-espn/ via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaOn May 15, protesters gathered outside City Hall Thursday to grill Oakland City Council over what they say is the over-policing of African-Americans in the East Bay. “Think before you call police,” Councilmember Abel Guillen — whose district includes …Hundreds attend ‘BBQ-ing While Black’ event in support of family who were harassed by […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/saturday-night-live-pokes-fun-at-oaklands-bbq-becky-nbc-bay-area/ via IFTTT

Fresno BeeThe NFL Network continued its Top Players of 2018 and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr checked in at No. 60. Moments after, the ex-Fresno State star shared his thoughts on his ranking, a considerable drop from last season when Carr was No. 11.Watch: Raiders QB Derek Carr No. 60 on NFL’s top-100 listRaiders Wire […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/what-did-raiders-derek-carr-say-after-dropping-49-spots-in-top-players-of-2018-fresno-bee/ via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — Do you sometimes feel no one is tooting a horn for your community? Do you wish you had a platform to sing the praises of people and events that make your community special? If you love your community, sign up to become a Patch Mayor … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/3-reasons-to-be-patch-mayor-of-berkeley-patch-com/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Smoke from charcoal-fired grills filled the air and music played in the background as hundreds of people gathered at Oakland’s Lake Merritt Sunday in a celebration of inclusivity. The event — called “BBQing While Black” — was residents’ … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/bbqing-while-black-festival-draws-huge-crowd-to-oaklands-lake-merritt-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsPolice are investigating the unexplained death of a man whose partially decomposed body was found Sunday morning in an East Oakland creek, police said.Man’s body found in Oakland creekMidland Reporter-Telegram all 5 news articles …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/partially-decomposed-body-found-in-east-oakland-creek-the-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideNow and then we all have a moment that at least temporarily renews our faith in humanity. Raiders tight end Pharaoh Brown had such a moment this past weekend and he was so touched by it, he felt compelled to share. First it was just a generic message … …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/raiders-tight-end-pharaoh-brown-shared-a-heartwarming-exchange-on-a-flight-you-should-see-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

NewsweekA massive crowd of people gathered yesterday for BBQing While Black, an event held at the same Oakland, California, park where a white woman called the police on a black family during a cookout. In late April, a black family’s barbecue along Oakland’s …Oakland Has Another Message For BBQ BeckyNews One all 6 news articles […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/massive-bbqing-while-black-event-held-in-park-where-white-woman-called-cops-on-black-family-barbecue-newsweek/ via IFTTT

Roads & Briodges (press release) (blog)About 25% will come from the new state gas tax, if it is not repealed in November, and other fees approved last year. The gas tax and other new fees are expected to bring in $52 billion over the next decade. Without those funds, transportation … …read more Source:: Port […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/calif-transportation-commission-funding-includes-bay-area-highway-projects-roads-briodges-press-release-blog/ via IFTTT

Newsom’s San Francisco Record on Homelessness an Issue in the Governor’s RaceThe Usual SuspectsDa Mayor gives us his take on the popularity of e-scooters, sets up the stakes for two California congressional republicans in the coming debate on DACA, and provides a window into the effective style of the late California Governor George Deukmejian … […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/newsoms-san-francisco-record-on-homelessness-an-issue-in-the-governors-race-the-usual-suspects/ via IFTTT

Blue Man HoopThe Golden State Warriors have the 28th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Here’s a couple prospects that deserve a look. The reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors are one of the four teams still in the middle of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, battling … and more …read more Source:: Golden State […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/who-will-the-golden-state-warriors-take-at-28-in-the-2018-nba-draft-blue-man-hoop/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOakland’s law, brought forward by city councilman Abel Guillen, requires that bars and restaurants only give out single-use plastic straws and stirrers to customers upon request. Richmond’s law, brought forward by Mayor Tom Butt, prohibits all plastic … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/05/21/oakland-richmond-limit-plastic-straws-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT