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Oakland photojournalist robbed of camerasSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Veteran Bay Area News Group photojournalist D. Ross Cameron had finished taking pictures of a lead-abatement project at a home near the corner of 29th and West streets in West Oakland when he was accosted by two men about 11:30 a.m.. The men stole … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1m6Wlut via IFTTT

Oakland photojournalist robbed of camerasSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Veteran Bay Area News Group photojournalist D. Ross Cameron had finished taking pictures of a lead-abatement project at a home near the corner of 29th and West streets in West Oakland when he was accosted by two men about 11:30 a.m.. The men stole … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cWDTP1 via IFTTT

A View from Studio 3: Overlooked A’s have attitudeMLB.comPHOENIX — I’m stepping away from Studio 3 for a while. This week’s view is from the sun-splashed baseball fields in Phoenix, where the American League West champion Oakland Athletics are getting stretched out for the long haul. Under perfectly blue … and more …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cWlcuN via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Investigators believe they have identified the body found burned to death near the entrance to an Oakland hills park trail Saturday night but are not yet naming her. The victim was thought to be a woman in her mid to late 40s who lived in …Oakland police identify gender of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gBz42c via IFTTT

Oakland LocalTHE DAC IS BACK City staff needed more time to determine whether Schneider Electric is eligible under Oakland’s Nuclear Weapons Free Zone ordinance to build the second phase of the Domain Awareness Center (DAC). At stake is a $1.6 million contract … and more …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1e4V9kE via IFTTT

1 Oakland Co. suspect dead, 1 arrested in IndianaThe Detroit NewsAccording to the Waterford Township Police Township, Oakland County robbery suspects Zachary Baker and Richard Morris barricaded themselves in a room at a Red Roof Inn in Taylorsville after being traced there by Indiana state police. Police showed a … …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cmDWqv via IFTTT

Today’s Music Picks: 2 Chainz comes to OaklandSan Jose Mercury NewsI’ve seen 2 Chainz twice in concert and was impressed both times. He’s got charisma to spare and certainly knows how to rock the microphone. The hip-hop hero, who was nominated for three awards at the most recent Grammys, is currently touring in … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cUVarV via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressWith the recent openings of Hog’s Apothecary and the new super-sized Blue Bottle coffee shop, plus a New Orleans-inspired wi-fi cafe and an outpost of Trueburger on the way, the Mosswood/Lower Temescal neighborhood continues to be an area of rapid … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eLjoV7 via IFTTT

Citizens’ group threatens to sue City of Oakland over new surveillance systemsKTVU San Francisco“We see mass surveillance without any probable cause or reasonable suspicion as a violation of civil liberties,” said Brian Hofer of the Oakland Privacy Working Group, “We would seek an injunction to halt this entire project until the civil liberties … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/O2GAJz via IFTTT

Michael Colbruno Enters Oakland City Council Dist Two Race Michael Colbruno filed papers to run for the Oakland City Council District Two Race. Colbruno is a current Oakland Port Commissioner and was a long time Oakland Planning Commissioner. On paper he is the best qualified candidate between Dana King, Sokhom Mao, and Andrew Park. But […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kQctSM via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportComments. Both free agency and the NFL draft are certain to be busy and important times for the Oakland Raiders to add talent this offseason, but the trade market can be a useful tool as well. Trades in the NFL are far less common than they are in many …2014 NFL Draft: Oakland Raiders’ […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/N4X6Yd via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)The A’s claimed left-hander Joe Savery on waivers from the Phillies today, and they placed Eric O’Flaherty on the 60-day DL. Both moves make a lot of sense; O’Flaherty isn’t expected to be back from Tommy John surgery until midseason, and Savery has …Oakland claims Phillies LHP Joe Savery off waiversOaklandAthletics.comA’s transfer […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dFeZaJ via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)Kory Sheets, the reigning Canadian Football League Grey Cup MVP and newest member of the Oakland Raiders, insists he is a different running back than the last time his name dotted an NFL roster. “I’m a more complete player,” Sheets told ESPN radio …Kory Sheets eyes starting opportunity in Raiders’ “wide open” backfieldFanIQ (blog)Raiders’ […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oIY1MM via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressA coalition of low-wage workers, unions, clergy, and community organizations kicked off a campaign to raise Oakland’s minimum wage to $12.25 an hour at a morning rally in Fruitvale Village on Saturday. The campaign, calling itself Lift Up Oakland, … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jxikci via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportPerhaps, the best thing about the Oakland A’s spring training from a fan’s perspective is watching to see who unexpectedly impresses. In my spring training preview, I listed a few guys who could be the next breakout candidates, including Sonny Gray and … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1e1fuYa via IFTTT

Some day Silicon Valley will move north. Here’s why it should settle in OaklandGigaOMThe main commercial district of Oakland — which for the sake of this discussion we’ll consider the area roughly bordered by Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, I-980, and Grand Avenue — is already home to a few tech companies, including Pandora and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NZlr2P via IFTTT

Burned Body Found at Entrance of Redwood Regional Park Saturday NightNBC Bay AreaUnits from the Oakland Fire and Police departments responded to a report of a body on fire at the Skyline Boulevard entrance of Redwood Regional Park around 10:30 p.m., Sgt. Dave Hall said. Officers from the East Bay Regional Park District Police … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gtvtDo via IFTTT

NFL.comDE Lamarr Houston: At 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, Houston carries extra value as a scheme versatile defensive lineman capable of playing in any coordinator’s system. He was Oakland’s lone consistent impact player on defense last season, stuffing the run …Raiders, McKenzie have cash to splashSFBay all 3 news articles …read more Source: Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NWnTat via IFTTT

abc7news.comOfficers found the body of a woman still burning just after 10 p.m. on Skyline Boulevard near the gate of Redwood Regional Park. That’s near Oakland’s Montclair neighborhood. One resident believes the park’s location may have played a part in the crime.Woman’s burned body found in Oakland parkSan Francisco ChronicleAuthorities investigate burned body found in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gssb38 via IFTTT

abc7news.comOfficers found the body of a woman still burning just after 10 p.m. on Skyline Boulevard near the gate of Redwood Regional Park. That’s near Oakland’s Montclair neighborhood. One resident believes the park’s location may have played a part in the crime.Woman’s burned body found in Oakland parkSan Francisco ChronicleAuthorities investigate burned body found in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dYdqjH via IFTTT

Oakland A’s: A’s counting on Kazmir to deliverSan Jose Mercury NewsHe, like Kazmir is new to Oakland, having come over in a deal with Texas. Kazmir signed as a free agent. “I think he only pitched two games for us then. He couldn’t find it. You could see even then he was a great guy, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gssaMC via IFTTT

Oakland A’s: A’s counting on Kazmir to deliverSan Jose Mercury NewsHe, like Kazmir is new to Oakland, having come over in a deal with Texas. Kazmir signed as a free agent. “I think he only pitched two games for us then. He couldn’t find it. You could see even then he was a great guy, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dYdno3 via IFTTT

Burned Body Discovered In Oakland ParkCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — A burned body was found at the entrance of Redwood Regional Park in Oakland on Saturday night, a sergeant for the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department said. Units from the Oakland Fire and Police departments … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1bW58Ja via IFTTT

Oakland A’s pitchers Sean Doolittle and Drew Pomeranz improvingSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — The A’s got some good news on the pitching injury front Sunday with Sean Doolittle and Drew Pomeranz both improving. Doolittle’s right calf ailment is close to being a thing of the past, and he’s scheduled to pitch off a mound on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NVjtAx via IFTTT

Josh Reddick signs $2.7 million deal with A’s, avoids arbitrationSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)The A’s have no more unsigned arbitration-eligible players – Josh Reddick has agreed to a $2.7 million deal. Reddick had requested $3.25 million in his arbitration filing, while the A’s offered $2 million. A hearing was set for next Wednesday, but as I […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1j1KzA7 via IFTTT

Authorities investigate burned body found in Oakland HillsKTVU San FranciscoUnits from the Oakland Fire and Police departments responded to a report of a body on fire at the Skyline Boulevard entrance of Redwood Regional Park around 10:15 p.m., Sgt. Dave Hall said. Officers from the East Bay Regional Park District Police …Burned body in Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NUBPBC via IFTTT

Washington PostBy Associated Press,. PHOENIX — Sonny Gray was a non-roster invitee to the Oakland Athletics spring training camp last year, overshadowed by older and more proven players. This spring, despite being just 5-foot-11, Gray is the one being looked up to. …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oANnHT via IFTTT

Oakland’s Sonny Gray ready for a full seasonUSA TODAYPHOENIX (AP) — Sonny Gray was a non-roster invitee to the Oakland Athletics spring training camp last year, overshadowed by older and more proven players. This spring, despite being just 5-foot-11, Gray is the one being looked up to. That’s what … and more …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eDljec via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportWhile I’m not suggesting he is the hitting version of Dazzy Vance, whose Hall of Fame career began after age 30, all indicators fail to show any significant regression for the Oakland first baseman. The story begins in 2012. A year after playing … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oA5Og3 via IFTTT

Groups gather signatures to raise Oakland’s minimum wageabc7news.comOAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — A group of people focused on raising Oakland’s minimum wage gathered signatures Saturday to try and put the issue on the ballot. The Lift Up Oakland Coalition was among the groups pounding the pavement at the Fruitvale BART … …read more Source: Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1f20izY via IFTTT

Oakland’s Sonny Gray ready for a full seasonSacramento BeePHOENIX — Sonny Gray was a non-roster invitee to the Oakland Athletics spring training camp last year, overshadowed by older and more proven players. This spring, despite being just 5-foot-11, Gray is the one being looked up to. That’s what happens … and more …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jolejA via IFTTT

SportingNews.comLillard was back home in Oakland, visiting his old high school team and coach Orlando Watkins. The team was going through a drill called, “100 touches,” in which players had to run to different spots on the court, tapping the ball up as Watkins …Lillard to tackle 5 events on All-Star weekendSan Francisco Chronicle all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1bzdpbp via IFTTT

Families of murder victims call on Oakland leaders to solve casesContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Relatives of more than a dozen murder victims rallied Friday night outside of City Hall in an effort to highlight rewards for information that may help police solve the cases. The evening rally, sponsored by the Christopher Lavell Jones … and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cIYLJt via IFTTT

Stolen-car suspect dies in Oakland crash after CHP chaseSan Francisco Chronicle(02-15) 00:12 PST OAKLAND — The driver of a stolen car died Friday night after crashing in East Oakland while trying to escape from the California Highway Patrol, police said. The chase began about 9:30 p.m. when CHP officers tried to stop a stolen …Oakland: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1f0nAGy via IFTTT

GlobalPostGray, 24, pitched in 12 games with Oakland last season, 10 starts, but he could be the A’s No. 2 starter this season. RHP Ryan Cook will be held back for a week or two because of right shoulder inflammation, manager Bob Melvin said. Melvin said there …Ryan Cook dealing with shoulder inflammationNBCSports.com all 4 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NPde1d via IFTTT

Oakland: CHP chase ends in crash in East OaklandContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A chase of a stolen car by the California Highway Patrol ended in a crash late Friday night. According to the CHP, officers identified a stolen car driving on 73rd Avenue around 9:32 p.m. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the …Stolen-car […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jkQyQ1 via IFTTT

Shocking detail emerges from Oakland security guard shootingabc7news.com“Many communities do make it very clear that they don’t want their patrols to be armed,” said Oakland Councilmember Libby Schaaf. According to Schaaf, there has been an uptick in the hiring of private security, many of whom are operating under … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eZ4EYQ via IFTTT

The Morning SunOAKLAND UNIVERSITY >> The reunification is complete. The great wall of Oakland County has been broken down. The University of Detroit Mercy has finally played at nearby rival Oakland’s O’rena for the first time since many of today’s players were just …Oakland slips past Detroit 83-82 in overtimeMiamiHerald.comOakland 83, Detroit 82 (OT): Travis […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eYMsOR via IFTTT

Oakland Man Charged With Murder In Alleged Drunken Pick-Axe KillingCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) – An Oakland man has been charged with murder for allegedly using a pick-axe to kill a 69-year-old woman last Saturday at the East Oakland house that they shared. Jeff Girard, a 43-year-old recycler who has a prior conviction for grand …Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cGK61q via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — The A’s bullpen took a bit of a hit Friday with the news that Sean Doolittle and Ryan Cook, the lefty-righty setup punch for the team the last two seasons, aren’t healthy enough to start spring training without restrictions. Doolittle …Oakland A’s relievers Cook, Doolittle injuredContra Costa Times all 5 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1c7BT9w via IFTTT

Allen: Broadway business incubator replays Oakland historyOakland TribuneThe historic former Johnston Motors Building on Broadway in Oakland’s Uptown District is the new home for Impact Hub Oakland, a shared-space entrepreneurial incubator, the latest in what organizers say is a global community of people seeking to learn … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dQWX0H via IFTTT

Oakland A’s relievers Cook, Doolittle injuredSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — Relievers Sean Doolittle and Ryan Cook will take the start to spring training slowly. Doolittle, who injured his right calf while running the other day, and Cook, who has a bit of a sore right shoulder, will be monitored closely, manager Bob … and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ghGYgR via IFTTT

Is it a Pipe Dream for the Oakland Raiders to Sign DeMarcus Ware?Yahoo SportsThe Oakland Raiders, on the other hand, have the most cap space of any team heading into next year. With a depleted pass rush that bottomed-out during the second half of last season, they could sure use a proven veteran like Ware […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/NLq3JS via IFTTT

Walsh Targets Inequality, But What Can A Mayor Actually Do?WBURHe’d spent years in traditional social service programs but had seen little impact on intergenerational poverty. Late one night then-Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown, now the governor of California, called him with a sharp challenge. You’re a “poverty pimp … and more …read more Source: Oakland Mayor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nziDng via IFTTT

Contra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Eight people among a group protesting fatal police shootings were arrested for trespassing Thursday night by California Highway Patrol officers when they refused to leave the state office building after it closed, authorities said. The eight …Ten Arrested at California Attorney General Kamala Harris’ Oakland OfficeBay Area Indymedia all 5 news […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nziFeT via IFTTT

Contra Costa TimesAn Oakland man charged with a brutal attack on a San Francisco woman during Pride Weekend last year was convicted today in San Francisco Superior Court, according to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. A jury found Christopher Porter-Bailey …Oakland Man Found Guilty Of Brutal Pride Weekend AssaultSFistMan convicted in attack during SF […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nziCjl via IFTTT

Contra Costa TimesOAKLAND — The city’s new court-appointed police leader is so distrusted within the department that several police officials, including a former chief, fear his unchecked authority will harm public safety and spur even more officers to look for new …Oakland police overseer Thomas Frazier firedSan Francisco ChronicleJudge Fires Oakland Police Compliance DirectorCBS LocalThursday […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1cDoovh via IFTTT

Gracie Gold and Ashley Wagner are the USA Olympics Figure Skaters who have taken America (and the World outside Russia) by storm. So much so, that this blogger had to ask how they would look in Glo-Blades! What are Glo-Blades? Glo-Blades are an amazing invention and skating product by Ralph Haney and his son Steven Haney. The way it works is Glo-Blades are an ice skaing and roller skating skating accessory that allows you to attach touch-controllable LED lights to your skates, and “skate on light”. For more info visit Zennie62.com here: http://zennie62blog.com/2014/02/14/gracie-gold-ashley-wagner-usa-olympics-skaters-in-glo-blades-58029/

Mia Farrow Made Fool By Ecuador’s Rafael Correa In Chevron Case. As reported over at The AmazonPost, since late 2013, Ecuador’s government, led by President Rafael Correa, has invited actors, politicians, journalists and many others to the Oriente region of the Amazon to see oil contamination allegedly caused by Texaco. Their latest guest is Mia […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nxXNVr via IFTTT

A’s try to stay a step ahead in much-improved AL WestMLB.comBut Oakland has upgraded, too, and the club’s new talent — headlined by Jim Johnson, Scott Kazmir and Craig Gentry — will be on display in game action beginning Feb. 26, when the A’s christen the Cactus League schedule on the road against the Giants. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eU5HsT via IFTTT