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USA TODAYLAS VEGAS (AP) — Shakur Juiston scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as UNLV won its second straight game, building a big first-half lead to beat Oakland, 74-61 on Friday night. The Runnin’ Rebels got their first win of the season Tuesday, when …UNLV rolls to 74-61 win over OaklandLas Vegas Review-Journal all […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/17/unlv-rolls-to-2nd-straight-win-runs-past-oakland-74-61-usa-today/ via IFTTT

ESPNGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Mavericks in Dallas because of a lingering toe sprain. Green missed two games last week against the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets because of the …Will Warriors get back on track and cover 4 points at the Mavericks?Golden State of […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/warriors-draymond-green-out-against-mavs-with-toe-sprain-espn/ via IFTTT

CBS San FranciscoPhotos: Irish Rock Legend Van Morrison Performs At Fox In OaklandVan Morrison at the Fox TheaterVan Morrison performs at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California on November 14, 2018. (Photo by Chris Tuite) … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/photos-irish-rock-legend-van-morrison-performs-at-fox-in-oakland-cbs-san-francisco/ via IFTTT

Warriors WireGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes there is an NBA team out there for his old USA Basketball teammate that will be a better fit. Anthony previously turned down the Miami Heat and also the Portland Trail Blazers twice, sources said.Golden State Warriors: Should the Dubs contemplate signing Carmelo Anthony?Blue Man HoopCould Carmelo […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/report-golden-state-warriors-have-no-interest-in-signing-carmelo-anthony-warriors-wire/ via IFTTT

The Draft WireBiekert played every regular season game of Gruden’s first tenure in Oakland, which stretched from 1998-01. Though Biekert actually didn’t miss a game his entire career, his four best seasons in terms of tackles came during his time with Gruden …Raiders DC Paul Guenther says ‘consistency’ is key to young players seeing increased […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/jon-gruden-says-jason-cabinda-has-got-that-stuff-raiders-need-at-mlb-the-draft-wire/ via IFTTT

Athletics NationThe 2018 AL MVP results were announced on Thursday, and as expected the winner did not come from the Oakland A’s. However, of the 24 players who received votes, four A’s did make the cut. The last time there were that many green-and-gold names on … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/4-oakland-as-get-al-mvp-votes-athletics-nation/ via IFTTT

Patch.comPALO ALTO, CA — Poor air quality from the Camp Fire that has enshrouded the San Francisco Bay Area and closed both campuses has impacted the world of sports — postponing Saturday’s “big game” between the Palo Alto Cardinal and UC Berkeley to Dec.The Big Game between Stanford and Cal postponed to Dec. 1 due […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/bad-air-quality-postpones-cal-stanford-big-game-saturday-patch-com/ via IFTTT

Bail Stands for Man Charged in Oakland Protest InjuriesU.S. News & World Report… a Bay Area Rapid Transit System station platform in Oakland. A homeless man is charged with her murder. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tags … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/bail-stands-for-man-charged-in-oakland-protest-injuries-u-s-news-world-report/ via IFTTT

Godzilla vs Kong Filming In Hawaii, Then Atlanta, For 2020 Release - Video Godzilla vs Kong Filming In Hawaii, Then Atlanta, For 2020 Release Adam Wingard is in Hawaii as the director with a huge assignment: Godzilla vs. Kong. This remake of the most famous giant monster movie in history marks the third leg of movies in Legendary’s “Monsterverse”. After Kong: Skull Island, and the upcoming Godzilla: King of The Monsters In 2019, Godzilla vs Kong picks up with an interesting story. It’s not just about the two monsters fighting but about a human group focused on getting rid of all of the earth’s monsters. Stay tuned the more on this remake of the iconic Tojo Japanese giant monster movie released June 3, 1963. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/6WuX-k1jHlQ

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CALmattersThe mayors of Los Angeles, San Diego, Oakland and Sacramento called for bold state action to help the more than 130,000 Californians who are homeless, urging Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom to revive a controversial funding source for affordable housing and … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/big-city-mayors-to-california-lawmakers-on-homelessness-go-bold-calmatters/ via IFTTT

SFGateThe skies of Oakland are so orange and hazy, they appear to be ripped from the backdrop of Ridley Scott’s sci-fi film. A side-by-side image of Oakland’s skyline and a still from “Blade Runner 2049” was recently posted to Reddit. The two images look … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/oakland-or-blade-runner-its-hard-to-tell-in-this-side-by-side-image-sfgate/ via IFTTT

Golden Gate SportsThe Oakland Athletics were one of baseball’s biggest surprises last season. With most people picking the A’s to finish in, or near, the American League cellar, Oakland shocked the world by running out to a 97-win season, and taking one of the Wild Card …New York Yankees, Athletics discussing Sonny Gray deal (Report)Elite […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/oakland-athletics-rumors-potential-interest-in-bringing-back-a-familiar-face-golden-gate-sports/ via IFTTT

East Bay Times… stating their support for him. His attorney argued that her client has never been in trouble before, and was never arrested as a teen or adult. Raised by a single mother in East Oakland, Cook graduated from high school and had two jobs, working … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/is-3-million-bail-too-high-for-throwing-explosive-during-protest-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

New York TimesSo there was plenty about the home team to discuss and dissect Thursday night when the Rockets followed up the Anthony bulletin by playing host to the Golden State Warriors in the teams’ first meeting since the Warriors rallied from 15 points down to …Report: Golden State Warriors have no interest in signing […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/the-rocky-rockets-settle-down-and-the-warriors-get-weird-new-york-times/ via IFTTT

KGO-TVCo-owner Trung Nguyen has worked as a restaurant consultant in the Bay Area for 15 years. He says he’s intrigued by the recent $375 million investment in robotic pizza maker Zume. In October, he took a trip to Tokyo, where he sampled izakaya fare and … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/with-a-street-food-focus-co-nam-debuts-oakland-outpost-this-weekend-kgo-tv/ via IFTTT

East Bay Times“On behalf of the city of Oakland and our tremendous coalition of dedicated partners taking action to ensure that all young people have every opportunity to achieve their dreams, we are honored to have been selected,”Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said in … and more …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/former-president-barack-obama-to-visit-oakland-in-february-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

ESPNHOUSTON — In the hours leading up to Draymond Green’s first public comments about Monday’s incident with Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors personnel were uneasy about how Green would handle things. Would he show remorse? Would he go back at …Golden State Warriors auctioning off 6 game jerseys worn by Durant, Curry for Camp Fire […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/how-draymond-green-kevin-durant-and-the-warriors-move-forward-espn/ via IFTTT

San Francisco Business TimesThe Tiki-themed Bay Area staple was founded in Oakland in 1934 under the name “Hinky Dink’s.” The restaurant’s popularity soon … Mishan Stinson, banquet sales manager for Trader Vic’s, says the Tiki restaurant is excited to be a part of Emeryville’s … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/a-not-so-hidden-jewel-take-a-break-from-the-action-at-emeryvilles-waterfront-san-francisco-business-times/ via IFTTT

CBSSports.comAlthough it ended with a Wild Card Game loss, the 2018 season was a smashing success for the Oakland Athletics. They went from 75-87 in 2017 to 97-65 in 2018 and had the fourth-best record in baseball. The turnaround earned Bob Melvin his third career … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/11/16/mlb-hot-stove-five-reclamation-project-pitchers-who-could-fit-the-athletics-next-season-cbssports-com/ via IFTTT