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Boston.comAccording to multiple reports, Red Sox lefthander Jon Lester has been traded to the Oakland Athletics along with Jonny Gomes. In return, the Red Sox will receive slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Alex Speier of WEEI.com was the first to report the …Oakland A’s trade Cespedes for Lester, GomesSFGate (blog)Red Sox trade ace Jon Lester and […] The post Reports: Jon Lester Has Been Traded to the Oakland Athletics – Boston.com appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1u3HxQV via IFTTT Zennie62

Bleacher ReportThe Golden State Warriors have moved on from head coach Mark Jackson after a rather successful run, and they put the team in the hands of rookie head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr has a solid background in basketball, having experience as a player, general …Seahawks wide receiver Bryan Walters bests NBA champion Steve Kerr […] The post Breaking Down Warriors’ Coaching Staff – Bleacher Report appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nNwKK5 via IFTTT Zennie62

SF Weekly (blog)An active participant in the local Bay Area literary scene, Hardy co-hosts the popular monthly reading series, Saturday Night Special, An East Bay Open Mic. She is a core producer and venue coordinator for the annual Beast Crawl Literary Festival in … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News The post The Write Stuff: Hollie Hardy on Being Brave, Diving In, and Making Connections – SF Weekly (blog) appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oQP457 via IFTTT

Marlton’s Kaplan takes gaming to higher levelSouth Jersey Local NewsMarlton’s Kaplan takes gaming to higher level. Published: Wednesday, July 30, 2014. by Ed Benkin for The Central Record. Jordan Kaplan’s Christmas present in 2007 was a PlayStation 3 from his mother. It was a gift that has turned out to be far more … …read […] The post Marlton’s Kaplan takes gaming to higher level – South Jersey Local News appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oQOSCU via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaOAKLAND, CA – JULY 23: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images). …read more Source: Oakland News By Google The post Oakland A’s Trade Yoenis Cespedes For Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes: Reports – NBC Bay Area appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oQOTGT via IFTTT

Man injured in East Oakland shootingContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times Wednesday night while standing on an East Oakland street, police said Thursday. The victim was hit in the torso and arm, but is expected to recover. His name was not released. The shooting happened … and more …read more […] The post Man injured in East Oakland shooting – Contra Costa Times appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pttQcx via IFTTT

Boston.comAccording to multiple reports, Red Sox lefthander Jon Lester has been traded to the Oakland Athletics along with Jonny Gomes. In return, the Red Sox will receive slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Alex Speier of WEEI.com was the first to report the …Oakland A’s trade Cespedes for Lester, GomesSFGate (blog)Red Sox trade ace Jon Lester and […] The post Reports: Jon Lester Has Been Traded to the Oakland Athletics – Boston.com appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1u3HxQV via IFTTT

Rant SportsSomewhat lost amid the excitement of a fantastic offseason – one of the best the Oakland Raiders have had in some time – and the opening of training camp has been the team’s stadium situation. Perhaps more aptly, the lack of a stadium situation. With …Oakland Raiders speaks with San Antonio officialsLog Cabin DemocratRaiders […] The post Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis Proves That He’s a Chip Off the Old Block – Rant Sports appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ACNsRr via IFTTT Zennie62

Today’s Music Picks: REO Speedwagon, Chicago visit Concord PavilionSan Jose Mercury NewsNickel Creek was in excellent form during a sold-out show in May at Oakland’s Fox Theater, delighting its fans with a superb set of nearly two dozen acoustic songs. The trio’s sound was fleshed out by some expert bass work by virtuoso talent Mark […] The post Today’s Music Picks: REO Speedwagon, Chicago visit Concord Pavilion – San Jose Mercury News appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xEMJuM via IFTTT Zennie62

ESPN (blog)NFL.com’s Gil Brandt first reported this week that Oakland will now travel to East Coast games on Thursday and hold a practice on Friday before a walk-through on Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s games, as opposed to traveling all day Friday.Oakland Raiders 2014 Training Camp: Daily Rewind – Day 7Just Blog Baby (blog)Raiders WR […] The post Raiders changing Eastern travel plans – ESPN (blog) appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xEMDDn via IFTTT Zennie62

Rant SportsSomewhat lost amid the excitement of a fantastic offseason – one of the best the Oakland Raiders have had in some time – and the opening of training camp has been the team’s stadium situation. Perhaps more aptly, the lack of a stadium situation. With …Oakland Raiders speaks with San Antonio officialsLog Cabin DemocratRaiders […] The post Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis Proves That He’s a Chip Off the Old Block – Rant Sports appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ACNsRr via IFTTT

Today’s Music Picks: REO Speedwagon, Chicago visit Concord PavilionSan Jose Mercury NewsNickel Creek was in excellent form during a sold-out show in May at Oakland’s Fox Theater, delighting its fans with a superb set of nearly two dozen acoustic songs. The trio’s sound was fleshed out by some expert bass work by virtuoso talent Mark […] The post Today’s Music Picks: REO Speedwagon, Chicago visit Concord Pavilion – San Jose Mercury News appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xEMJuM via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)NFL.com’s Gil Brandt first reported this week that Oakland will now travel to East Coast games on Thursday and hold a practice on Friday before a walk-through on Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s games, as opposed to traveling all day Friday.Oakland Raiders 2014 Training Camp: Daily Rewind – Day 7Just Blog Baby (blog)Raiders WR […] The post Raiders changing Eastern travel plans – ESPN (blog) appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xEMDDn via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportThe Golden State Warriors have gotten better during the offseason, but can we still consider them championship contenders if they strike out in the Kevin Love sweepstakes? New head coach Steve Kerr admitted in early May to the San Jose Mercury News’ …Golden State Warriors: 5 Biggest 2014 Offseason IssuesRant Sports all 3 news […] The post Are Golden State Warriors Already Elite Even Without Landing Kevin Love? – Bleacher Report appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1n6eIh4 via IFTTT Zennie62

Raiders could move more than NFL training camps to San AntonioSan Antonio Business Journal (blog)Jones might sell raspas in front of the Alamo before helping clear a path for Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis to relocate his team to the nation’s seventh largest city. Local leaders — those who participated in talks with Davis about […] The post Raiders could move more than NFL training camps to San Antonio – San Antonio Business Journal (blog) appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1n6eCpI via IFTTT Zennie62

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Bleacher ReportThe Golden State Warriors have gotten better during the offseason, but can we still consider them championship contenders if they strike out in the Kevin Love sweepstakes? New head coach Steve Kerr admitted in early May to the San Jose Mercury News’ …Golden State Warriors: 5 Biggest 2014 Offseason IssuesRant Sports all 3 news […] The post Are Golden State Warriors Already Elite Even Without Landing Kevin Love? – Bleacher Report appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1n6eIh4 via IFTTT

Raiders could move more than NFL training camps to San AntonioSan Antonio Business Journal (blog)Jones might sell raspas in front of the Alamo before helping clear a path for Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis to relocate his team to the nation’s seventh largest city. Local leaders — those who participated in talks with Davis about […] The post Raiders could move more than NFL training camps to San Antonio – San Antonio Business Journal (blog) appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1n6eCpI via IFTTT

Entertainment calendar — Published July 31, 2014Stockton RecordCalifornia Stage, 2509 R St., Sacramento. $15-$20. (916) 451-5822. “The Hound of the Baskervilles”: 8 p.m. today-Fri.; 5 and 9 …. Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. $42.50. (800) 745-3000. New Edition: 8 p.m. Sat. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum … …read more Source: Oakland Fox Theater Concert News […] The post Entertainment calendar — Published July 31, 2014 – Stockton Record appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1twNJDq via IFTTT

Entertainment calendar — Published July 31, 2014Stockton RecordCalifornia Stage, 2509 R St., Sacramento. $15-$20. (916) 451-5822. “The Hound of the Baskervilles”: 8 p.m. today-Fri.; 5 and 9 …. Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. $42.50. (800) 745-3000. New Edition: 8 p.m. Sat. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum … …read more Source: Oakland Fox Theater Concert News […] The post Entertainment calendar — Published July 31, 2014 – Stockton Record appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1twNJDq via IFTTT Zennie62

Oakland’s American Indian Model Schools can stay open, judge rulesThe ArgusOakland schools spokesman Troy Flint said the school board and the administration has not yet decided what to do next and that the district is disappointed at the ruling. “But we respect the ruling and appreciate that it affirmed OUSD’s claim of … …read more […] The post Oakland’s American Indian Model Schools can stay open, judge rules – The Argus appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nVFZJ5 via IFTTT Zennie62

Oakland’s American Indian Model Schools can stay open, judge rulesThe ArgusOakland schools spokesman Troy Flint said the school board and the administration has not yet decided what to do next and that the district is disappointed at the ruling. “But we respect the ruling and appreciate that it affirmed OUSD’s claim of … …read more […] The post Oakland’s American Indian Model Schools can stay open, judge rules – The Argus appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1nVFZJ5 via IFTTT

Oakland Coliseum Lease VoteKCBA(Oakland, Ca – Entravision / KCBA FOX 35) In a dramatic last-minute decision the board that manages the Oakland Coliseum voted to approve the new 10-year-lease with the A’s and the Board of Supes is expected to follow suit. Meanwhile, A’s owner Lew … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google The post Oakland Coliseum Lease Vote – KCBA appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ABjygs via IFTTT

Oakland Coliseum Lease VoteKCBA(Oakland, Ca – Entravision / KCBA FOX 35) In a dramatic last-minute decision the board that manages the Oakland Coliseum voted to approve the new 10-year-lease with the A’s and the Board of Supes is expected to follow suit. Meanwhile, A’s owner Lew … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google The post Oakland Coliseum Lease Vote – KCBA appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ABjygs via IFTTT Zennie62

New York TimesJoe Tuman, a professor at San Francisco State University with a business-management perspective, finished fourth in the 2010 mayoral race. Credit Jim Wilson/The New York Times. Up for grabs, perhaps, is the city’s newest demographic: the creative and …Oakland Mayor Quan Files Papers For Re-Election BidCBS LocalOakland Mayor Jean Quan dives into campaign […] The post A Long Slate of Mayoral Candidates Hints at a Rapidly Changing Oakland – New York Times appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AB1rHz via IFTTT Zennie62

Oakland City Council postpones vote on WOSP gentrification schemeSan Francisco Bay ViewOakland – On July 29, the Oakland City Council surprised observers by postponing a final vote on the West Oakland Specific Plan (WOSP) without setting a new date. WOSP is a massive redevelopment scheme spearheaded by some wealthy investors … …read more Source: Oakland […] The post Oakland City Council postpones vote on WOSP gentrification scheme – San Francisco Bay View appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AB1lQ4 via IFTTT Zennie62

Alameda: Council OKs ‘Waterfront Town Center’Contra Costa Times“One of the plan’s primary goals is to create a vibrant and active public waterfront with an extensive system of parks and promenades that will become an amenity at Alameda Point for all Alamedans and visitors to enjoy,” Mayor Marie Gilmore said in a … and more …read […] The post Alameda: Council OKs ‘Waterfront Town Center’ – Contra Costa Times appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1n4Uvbp via IFTTT Zennie62

Practice Notes: JORDAN MATTHEWS DOMINATIONBleeding Green NationWednesday was the fourth day of Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice after the team had off on Tuesday. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s dive right in: Practice Notes: • Weather: Not really too bad outside. • Quick injury update: Julian …Philadelphia Eagles Receivers, NFL Best?Inside the […] The post Practice Notes: JORDAN MATTHEWS DOMINATION – Bleeding Green Nation appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1n4UuUY via IFTTT Zennie62

KTVU San FranciscoKim Bardakian is with the Oakland Tourism Bureau. She says the Raiders are the face of the city. “When there’s a home game, people are at all the sports bars, the hotels, the restaurants. We see a huge influx in the economy,” she said. Raider’s owner …Oakland Raiders Should Not Move To San […] The post Oakland Raiders generate buzz over possible move to Texas – KTVU San Francisco appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zxGlIp via IFTTT Zennie62

New York TimesJoe Tuman, a professor at San Francisco State University with a business-management perspective, finished fourth in the 2010 mayoral race. Credit Jim Wilson/The New York Times. Up for grabs, perhaps, is the city’s newest demographic: the creative and …Oakland Mayor Quan Files Papers For Re-Election BidCBS LocalOakland Mayor Jean Quan dives into campaign […] The post A Long Slate of Mayoral Candidates Hints at a Rapidly Changing Oakland – New York Times appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AB1rHz via IFTTT

Oakland City Council postpones vote on WOSP gentrification schemeSan Francisco Bay ViewOakland – On July 29, the Oakland City Council surprised observers by postponing a final vote on the West Oakland Specific Plan (WOSP) without setting a new date. WOSP is a massive redevelopment scheme spearheaded by some wealthy investors … …read more Source: Oakland […] The post Oakland City Council postpones vote on WOSP gentrification scheme – San Francisco Bay View appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AB1lQ4 via IFTTT

Alameda: Council OKs ‘Waterfront Town Center’Contra Costa Times“One of the plan’s primary goals is to create a vibrant and active public waterfront with an extensive system of parks and promenades that will become an amenity at Alameda Point for all Alamedans and visitors to enjoy,” Mayor Marie Gilmore said in a … and more …read […] The post Alameda: Council OKs ‘Waterfront Town Center’ – Contra Costa Times appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1n4Uvbp via IFTTT

Practice Notes: JORDAN MATTHEWS DOMINATIONBleeding Green NationWednesday was the fourth day of Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice after the team had off on Tuesday. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s dive right in: Practice Notes: • Weather: Not really too bad outside. • Quick injury update: Julian …Philadelphia Eagles Receivers, NFL Best?Inside the […] The post Practice Notes: JORDAN MATTHEWS DOMINATION – Bleeding Green Nation appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1n4UuUY via IFTTT

KTVU San FranciscoKim Bardakian is with the Oakland Tourism Bureau. She says the Raiders are the face of the city. “When there’s a home game, people are at all the sports bars, the hotels, the restaurants. We see a huge influx in the economy,” she said. Raider’s owner …Oakland Raiders Should Not Move To San […] The post Oakland Raiders generate buzz over possible move to Texas – KTVU San Francisco appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zxGlIp via IFTTT

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KTVU San FranciscoOakland City Council meetings will now have police officers present after a distrubance at Tuesday night’s gathering. A man climbed over the speakers table and began complaining about gentrification in West Oakland. Then he charged toward the dais and …Man arrested after jumping on dais during Oakland council meetingContra Costa TimesMan leaps onto […] The post Security tightened at Oakland City Council meetings after stunning outburst – KTVU San Francisco appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1lYURRb via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaFormer Oakland Athletics infielder Eric Chavez announced his retirement Wednesday, ending his 17-year major league career at the age of 36. The left-handed hitting infielder, on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ disabled list since June 9 because of a sprained …Eric Chavez retires, an elegy for the fragile greatSB NationDiamondbacks infielder Eric Chavez retiresUSA TODAYEric […] The post Former Oakland A’s Star Eric Chavez Retires – NBC Bay Area appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oNAxHh via IFTTT

SFGate“There is no neighborhood in this city I am afraid to go to,” Oakland Mayor Jean Quan said Wednesday in announcing her campaign for a second four-year term. Quan may be fearless in the city streets, but she’s got some daunting opposition. She faces 20 …Jean Quan files papers to seek second term as mayorKTVU […] The post Oakland Mayor Jean Quan dives into campaign for 2nd term – SFGate appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oNAgnK via IFTTT

Alameda letters: City Manager Russo disrespectful to public in meetingsSan Jose Mercury NewsIn the past, I’ve seen Mayor Marie Gilmore handle disputed matters much better; certainly she has spoken up and chided the audience when audience members have vocalized some issue. But Russo has developed a reputation as someone who cannot let … and more […] The post Alameda letters: City Manager Russo disrespectful to public in meetings – San Jose Mercury News appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oNAcUZ via IFTTT

Newsworks.orgThe federal government is suing Pennsylvania State Police for alleged workplace discrimination. In a 10-page complaint, the U.S. Department of Justice maintains that not enough women are passing the mandatory physical fitness test for would-be troopers. and more …read more Source: Women Fitness News By Google News The post US claims Pa. State Police fitness tests discriminate against women – Newsworks.org appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oNA6No via IFTTT

Oakland: Skyline High welcomes new music directorOakland TribuneWilliams will be the school’s seventh musical director since the school opened in 1961. This is Williams’ first job with the Oakland Unified School District. Williams comes to Oakland from the Tracy Learning Center in Tracy, a charter school, where he … and more …read more Source: Oakland […] The post Oakland: Skyline High welcomes new music director – Oakland Tribune appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1s5AeaQ via IFTTT

Obama to order federal contractors to disclose labor violationsBusiness InsiderWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will sign an executive order on Thursday that would require potential government contractors to disclose past labor law violations, a White House official said. The order will signal the president’s … and more …read more Source: President Barack Obama […] The post Obama to order federal contractors to disclose labor violations – Business Insider appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1s5AdDZ via IFTTT

KTVU San FranciscoOakland City Council meetings will now have police officers present after a distrubance at Tuesday night’s gathering. A man climbed over the speakers table and began complaining about gentrification in West Oakland. Then he charged toward the dais and …Man arrested after jumping on dais during Oakland council meetingContra Costa TimesMan leaps onto […] The post Security tightened at Oakland City Council meetings after stunning outburst – KTVU San Francisco appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1lYURRb via IFTTT Zennie62

NBC Bay AreaFormer Oakland Athletics infielder Eric Chavez announced his retirement Wednesday, ending his 17-year major league career at the age of 36. The left-handed hitting infielder, on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ disabled list since June 9 because of a sprained …Eric Chavez retires, an elegy for the fragile greatSB NationDiamondbacks infielder Eric Chavez retiresUSA TODAYEric […] The post Former Oakland A’s Star Eric Chavez Retires – NBC Bay Area appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oNAxHh via IFTTT Zennie62

SFGate“There is no neighborhood in this city I am afraid to go to,” Oakland Mayor Jean Quan said Wednesday in announcing her campaign for a second four-year term. Quan may be fearless in the city streets, but she’s got some daunting opposition. She faces 20 …Jean Quan files papers to seek second term as mayorKTVU […] The post Oakland Mayor Jean Quan dives into campaign for 2nd term – SFGate appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oNAgnK via IFTTT Zennie62

Alameda letters: City Manager Russo disrespectful to public in meetingsSan Jose Mercury NewsIn the past, I’ve seen Mayor Marie Gilmore handle disputed matters much better; certainly she has spoken up and chided the audience when audience members have vocalized some issue. But Russo has developed a reputation as someone who cannot let … and more […] The post Alameda letters: City Manager Russo disrespectful to public in meetings – San Jose Mercury News appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oNAcUZ via IFTTT Zennie62

Newsworks.orgThe federal government is suing Pennsylvania State Police for alleged workplace discrimination. In a 10-page complaint, the U.S. Department of Justice maintains that not enough women are passing the mandatory physical fitness test for would-be troopers. and more …read more Source: Women Fitness News By Google News The post US claims Pa. State Police fitness tests discriminate against women – Newsworks.org appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oNA6No via IFTTT Zennie62

Obama to order federal contractors to disclose labor violationsBusiness InsiderWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will sign an executive order on Thursday that would require potential government contractors to disclose past labor law violations, a White House official said. The order will signal the president’s … and more …read more Source: President Barack Obama […] The post Obama to order federal contractors to disclose labor violations – Business Insider appeared first on Zennie62.com . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1s5AdDZ via IFTTT Zennie62

Robert Wilkins, President and CEO of The YMCA of the East Bay, the largest deployer of local volunteers, has called to action a request for volunteerism throughout the Bay Area, with the recently launched “You Are the Difference” collaborative campaign. This campaign is designed to encourage the public to volunteer a few hours, this summer, to help ANY worthy organization that is doing good in their community. Community partners raising up their collective voices, along with the Y, to say that volunteerism matters include: the Chabot Space and Science Center, Richmond Community Foundation, East Bay Regional Park District, Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative and KRON 4.  You can follow the campaign on YMCA of the East Bay’s social media outlets: Facebook Twitter Pinterest (and let us know how you are volunteering in your community by using the hashtags #YVolunteer, #VolunteerEastBay and #GiveBack @YMCAEastBay  To find a volunteer organization in need, the Y i

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