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Jon Gruden urged Raiders to draft Johnny Manziel, per reportSB NationThe Oakland Raiders passed on drafting a quarterback with the fifth-overall selection in the 2014 NFL Draft and instead waited until the second round to take Derek Carr, but if it was up to Jon Gruden, the team would’ve gone a different route and …Report: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xsbknu via IFTTT

Oakland: 4 shootings Saturday, one of them at a sideshowContra Costa TimesOAKLAND – Three men and a teenage boy were wounded by gunfire in four shootings in an eight-hour period Saturday in East and North Oakland. One of the assaults was at a notorious “sideshow” and two during drive-by attacks, police said Sunday.and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xsblYv via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Must Not Abandon Their Ground GameRantSportsThe Oakland Raiders spent a lot of time and money upgrading their running game this offseason. They revamped the offensive line, bringing in Donald Penn, Austin Howard and Kevin Boothe to add a little beef and versatility. Darren McFadden was brought … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oLvrhh via IFTTT

Zim Avoiding Port of Oakland with Threat of Third BlockadeBay Area IndymediaThird Oakland Port Blockade Set for October 26 UPDATE 10/24, 9pm: After successful blockades of Zim Line ships at the Port of Oakland in August and September, a third blockade was set to target the Zim ship Beijing before dawn on Saturday, October 25.Press […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wvp6ci via IFTTT

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Cal Sweeps Pool at Battle in BayCal AthleticsThe winner of the Golden Bears (6-1) vs. Aztecs will face the winner of Cal Poly vs. the University of San Diego in the 12:20 semifinal, with that victor earning a spot in the 3:20 tournament final at the home of the San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1rD9759 via IFTTT

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Marie Gilmore Mayor, Alameda California Interview Marie Gilmore made history when she was elected the first African American Mayor of Alameda, California in 2010. Mayor Gilmore (who’s husband is ESPN Football Announcer Ron Gilmore) was also the first black city councilperson in Alameda’s history, becoming that in 2004. Both speak to Alameda’s advancing, progressive, and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wsc5Qt via IFTTT

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When the Earth Shook and the Series Stood StillNew York TimesI had been assigned by The Daily News to cover Games 1 and 2 in Oakland and the off-day workouts on Monday in San Francisco, and then to spend time with Chris Mullin, the New York-bred basketball player with the Golden State Warriors, for a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/12AJoEz via IFTTT

Spanish cuisine heats up at Oakland’s ShakewellSFGateThe restaurant has an authentic, organic feel, although you know you’re in the Bay Area when the kitchen closes at 10 p.m., about the time most people think about dining in Barcelona and Madrid. That’s a cultural difference we’ll have to work on. …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/12AJo7B via IFTTT

Cal-Oregon Postgame QuotesCal Athletics“I told the guys after the game that I was really proud of how hard they played. I thought they played really, really hard. We had a bunch of guys that were a little beat up physically that were able to come back and compete hard for us. We just made …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1rAmFhB via IFTTT

Photos: Oregon Ducks outscore California Golden Bears 59-41Oregon Daily EmeraldOregon Ducks tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the California Golden Bears at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California on October 24, 2014. (Taylor … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1rAmF1b via IFTTT

Warriors Waive Craft, Kapono, Kilpatrick, Mcadoo and WattWarriors.comThe Golden State Warriors have waived guard Aaron Craft, guard/forward Jason Kapono, guard Sean Kilpatrick, forward James Michael McAdoo and forward Mitchell Watt, the team announced following tonight’s preseason finale against the Denver Nuggets.Warriors vs. Nuggets preview: It’s Steph Curry Bobblehead NightGolden State of MindWarriors lock in lineup […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oGGRTm via IFTTT

Oakland beats Riverdale for second straight yearThe Daily News JournalOakland’s Tyler Black jumps on teammate JaCoby Stevens to celebrate after Stevens recovered a fumble and ran the ball in for a touchodown in the fourth quarter of the game against Riverdale at Oakland on Friday Oct. 24, 2014. (Photo: HELEN COMER/DNJ).Oakland capitalizes on Riverdale turnovers, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xo1aEr via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors beat Denver Nuggets as Klay Thompson has another big …San Jose Mercury NewsWith the Warriors clinging to a two-point lead in the fourth quarter, Thompson executed a spin move and reverse layup give his team a cushion. He later drained his fourth 3-pointer of the game, capping off a 7-0 run that […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1xo1anT via IFTTT

Would You Rather Tip, Or Pay A Flat Fee?SFistAs the Chron reports, Berkeley “gathering place” Comal, Oakland restaurants Camino and Duende, and SF destinations Bar Agricole and Trou Normand say that in the next few weeks, they’ll just start adding a 20% to every bill, regardless of party size … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1w2Jlwk via IFTTT

Some Bay Area Restaurants To Begin Adding Flat 20 Percent Surcharge Instead …CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — A handful of Bay Area restaurants will begin adding a service charge to the price of meals in lieu of tips, according to a published report. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that five restaurants – Comal in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1w2JlfX via IFTTT

No. 6 Oregon Ducks vs. California Golden Bears: Live updatesThe Oregonian – OregonLive.comSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Oregon Ducks (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) seem to have sorted out problems that plagued them early in the season — the offensive line is healthier week by week, after being decimated by injuries, communication problems are resolving …Photos: Oregon […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/12vyYpG via IFTTT

Police: Woman fatally shot Thursday in East Oakland had been wounded beforeContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A woman fatally shot Thursday morning in East Oakland survived being wounded by random gunfire in July 2013, police said Friday while releasing her name. Even though police have not released a motive in the slaying of Tanecia Proctor, 28, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/12vyY9j via IFTTT

No. 6 Oregon Ducks vs. California Golden Bears: Download the Ducks football …The Oregonian – OregonLive.comIt’s Friday, and as strange as it might seem, since it’s neither a Thursday or Saturday, the Oregon Ducks are playing the California Golden Bears tonight (in about 30 minutes). So, if you’re out and about and looking for easy […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/12vyXSP via IFTTT

Federal Agents, Police Converge On West Oakland Home To Serve Search …CBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — The FBI, U.S. Marshals and Oakland police are conducting a search warrant operation in West Oakland home this afternoon, an FBI spokesman said. The search warrant operation was ongoing at a building in the area of San Pablo … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/12vyUGI via IFTTT

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Press Release: Demonstration on Saturday to Block Israeli Ship at Port of OaklandBerkeley Daily PlanetOakland—On Saturday, October 26, 2014, hundreds of people from across the Bay Area will picket at Berth 57 in the Port of Oakland to block the Israeli owned ZIM Lines ship from unloading to protest Israel’s continued blockade on Gaza and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wvaGp9 via IFTTT

Press Release: Demonstration on Saturday to Block Israeli Ship at Port of OaklandBerkeley Daily PlanetOakland—On Saturday, October 26, 2014, hundreds of people from across the Bay Area will picket at Berth 57 in the Port of Oakland to block the Israeli owned ZIM Lines ship from unloading to protest Israel’s continued blockade on Gaza and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1tRMD6H via IFTTT

Port Authority steps closer to linking Oakland and Downtown, makes switch from …Tribune-ReviewThe express bus system linking Oakland and Downtown moved closer to reality as board members approved a memorandum of understanding between themselves, city and county government and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh that …and more …read more From:: Port of Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wvaGoS via IFTTT

Port Authority steps closer to linking Oakland and Downtown, makes switch from …Tribune-ReviewThe express bus system linking Oakland and Downtown moved closer to reality as board members approved a memorandum of understanding between themselves, city and county government and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh that …and more …read more From:: Port of Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wvaE0u via IFTTT

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