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Sen. Barbara Boxer makes endorsement for Libby Schaaf in Oakland mayor’s raceInside Bay AreaOAKLAND — First the governor and now a U.S. senator with Oakland ties came out in support of Councilwoman Libby Schaaf in the city’s mayoral race. Sen. Barbara Boxer praised Schaaf as someone who “is not afraid to take a stand” while […] The post Sen. Barbara Boxer makes endorsement for Libby Schaaf in Oakland mayor's race – Inside Bay Area appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oXfh4s via IFTTT

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Oakland mayoral candidateSFGate (blog)Oakland’s most ridiculous mayoral candidate, Peter Liu, was jabbed by comic Jimmy Kimmel Monday night for his wild take on the digital divide in Oakland. Answering a question about equal access to the Internet for the oakmayor2014.com website, Liu said …Jimmy Kimmel Skewers Gun-Toting, Fringe Oakland Mayoral Candidate Over […] The post Jimmy Kimmel mocks Oakland mayoral candidate – SFGate (blog) appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://ift.tt/ZXydEs via IFTTT

Jimmy Kimmel Skewers Gun-Toting, Fringe Oakland Mayoral Candidate Over …CBS LocalThis years’s 15-candidate race, which previously included a dog named Einstein, feature incumbent Mayor Jean Quan, councilmembers Rebecca Kaplan, Libby Schaaf and this guy: Peter Liu, a 33-year-old Iraq War veteran who brandishes a handgun on his …and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland […] The post Jimmy Kimmel Skewers Gun-Toting, Fringe Oakland Mayoral Candidate Over … – CBS Local appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://ift.tt/ZXyaZn via IFTTT

Oakland: Corner stores get a healthy outlookContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Residents and community leaders from Oakland’s flatlands are collaborating with corner store owners to bring high quality and nutritious foods directly to store shelves. Hope Collaborative, a group of Oakland residents, organizations and … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News The post Oakland: Corner stores get a healthy outlook – Contra Costa Times appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://ift.tt/ZXydnT via IFTTT

Should Oakland Raiders Trade Sebastian Janikowski?FanSidedThe Oakland Raiders are going nowhere this season and that’s a pretty good reason to start jettisoning big, veteran contracts to allow rebuilding space. There are players on the Raiders roster who just can’t be moved, as no one is going to pay Matt … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders […] The post Should Oakland Raiders Trade Sebastian Janikowski? – FanSided appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://ift.tt/1oXfepo via IFTTT

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The Golden State Warriors unveil a renovated basketball court in RichmondRichmond ConfidentialMitch Richmond poses with students from Richmond College Prep at the newly opened basketball court in Coronado. The former NBA player will give his name to the basketball court as a support to Richmond youth. (Photo by Alice Kantor) …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DVqply via IFTTT

Woman shot dead in East Oakland in road-rage disputeSFGateA 30-year-old mother of four was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in East Oakland during a road-rage confrontation, police said. Around 1 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Rossmoor Avenue in the city’s Brookfield Village neighborhood after …Woman fatally shot in East Oakland on 98th […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1tzFFT1 via IFTTT

Cities ready for another round of ranked-choice votingContra Costa TimesPeggy Moore, who is running Councilwoman Libby Schaaf’s Oakland mayoral effort, said she encourages volunteers to knock on doors of residents with lawn signs for opposing candidates. “The second- and third-place votes are so random, you are …and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/ZTSXNr via IFTTT

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Bears Fall To No. 17 UCLA In Four SetsCal AthleticsBERKELEY – The Cal Volleyball team was on the cusp of taking a 2 sets to 1 lead over No. 17 UCLA on Sunday, but the Bruins came back for a 21-25, 25-16, 26-24, 25-18 victory at Haas Pavilion. After splitting the first two sets, the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1tYf4Qu via IFTTT

Woman fatally shot after East Oakland road-rage incidentKTVU San FranciscoPolice were asking for help from the public Sunday after a female victim was shot and killed in East Oakland Sunday afternoon following a reported road-rage incident, according to authorities. Just after 12:30 p.m., the victim — identified as 30-year …Oakland: Mother of four fatally shot […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zyz5Q3 via IFTTT

Bears Run Table at Battle in BayCal Athletics3 Golden Bears sealed a six-match sweep of the Battle in the Bay 7s on Treasure Island with 33 unanswered points to beat Arizona State, 40-12, in the tournament final Sunday afternoon. After adding three wins Sunday to the three it won Saturday … …read more From:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1zyz8v8 via IFTTT

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Oakland: Mother of four fatally shot in suspected road rage in East OaklandSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A 30-year-old mother of four was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in an apparent case of road rage as she and her husband were driving home to their East Oakland residence from the grocery store. The shooting happened about […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wzXu5J via IFTTT

Andre Iguodala gives Golden State Warriors something to think aboutSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Andre Iguodala has been brilliant in the eyes of Steve Kerr. So while the Warriors coach appears to be leaning toward starting the season with Iguodala as the team’s sixth man, Kerr acknowledges the decision to have the player lead the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wzY6Z9 via IFTTT

Browns passed on Derek Carr, and Oakland Raiders have a starting QB who …The Plain Dealer – cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio – A few months ago, Sunday’s quarterback, the one getting reps for the Oakland Raiders, was supposed to be in the Cleveland Browns’ uniform. Rumor had it that the Browns were eying Derek Carr with their […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1wzY4QO via IFTTT

Cleveland Browns’ defense rises to the occasion in win over Oakland Raiders …The Plain Dealer – cleveland.comLet’s be clear the Raiders are winless and they are bereft of offensive weapons except for impressive rookie quarterback Derek Carr. But the Browns can only play the team in front of them and the defense saved their offense, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1tbViPz via IFTTT

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