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thebolditalicIn the 50 years that the Oakland Athletics have been in the Bay Area, the team has seen its share of success—it won three consecutive World Series championships between 1972 and 1974 and its fourth title in 1989 over rival San Francisco Giants. But … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/09/27/photos-behind-the-scenes-with-the-oakland-as-thebolditalic/ via IFTTT

New California law puts retailers on the hook for driver misclassificationSupply Chain DiveCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Saturday that seeks to end the ongoing disputes between truck drivers and logistics firms over the way the drivers are classified at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, reported the Los Angeles Times. […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/09/27/new-california-law-puts-retailers-on-the-hook-for-driver-misclassification-supply-chain-dive/ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesThe fatal shooting happened about 7:28 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of 83rd Avenue in East Oakland. A 45-year-old Oakland man, whose name has not been released, was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he lived in another … and more …read more Source:: East Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/09/27/one-killed-one-wounded-in-oakland-shootings-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

JURISTA judge for the US District Court of the Northern District of California [official website] ruled [order, PDF] Tuesday that homeless groups may pursue a class action lawsuit against the city of Berkeley, California. Plaintiffs, who identify themselves … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/09/27/federal-judge-allows-homeless-groups-in-berkeley-to-bring-class-action-lawsuit-against-city-jurist/ via IFTTT

Blue Man HoopThe Golden State Warriors have created the best team ever assembled. With four 2017-2018 All-Stars, the Golden State Warriors signed superstar talent DeMarcus Cousins this offseason. The Warriors have five players that, at their peak, are at least top …Kurtenbach: If this is the Warriors‘ last ride, at least it will be fascinatingThe […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/09/27/the-golden-state-warriors-are-the-best-team-ever-assembled-blue-man-hoop/ via IFTTT

The Mercury News12 California — the Falcons appear to be in a must-win situation to remain in contention for one of the North Coast Section’s four playoff berths in the elite Open Division. Liberty likely has some wiggle room, but not …. West Alameda Foothill … and more …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/09/27/high-school-football-bay-area-games-to-watch-this-weekend-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT

Patch.comOakland Barricade Situation Causing Traffic Near Oakland Avenue. Police say the suspect is wanted for a robbery, pistol-whipping and attempted carjacking. By California News Wire Services, News Partner | Sep 27, 2018 1:21 pm ET | Updated Sep 27, 2018 … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/09/27/oakland-barricade-situation-causing-traffic-near-oakland-avenue-patch-com/ via IFTTT