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Raiders scoff at Oakland stadium plan: ‘They just don’t want to play with us.’San Jose Mercury NewsThe five-page letter signed by Mayor Libby Schaaf and Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty included no new offers of public money for the team and paled in comparison to a roughly 400-page document submitted by St. Louis, which detailed […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NRKFdB via IFTTT

2015: the year in reviewC&G NewspapersAccording to results issued by the Oakland County Elections Division, newcomer Matthew Ulbrich received the most votes for the Clawson City Council during the Nov. 3 election. Incumbent and current Mayor Pro Tem Howie Airriess joined Ulbrich on council … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IElgFg via IFTTT

Oakland proposes affordable housing impact feesSan Francisco Business Times (blog)The Oakland City Council will vote on new affordable housing impact fees, releasing a detailed proposal that shows which areas of the city will be subject to which fees. The East Bay Express reports that the new proposed fee structure would follow … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1TpYhhq via IFTTT

Quirkey BerkeleyBerkeleysideOn the residential leg of Shattuck Avenue, in the block just south of Los Angeles Avenue, tucked among the stately homes is a stuck house with African-themed designs. And an African mud hut in the backyard. Mark Bulwinkle steel work is installed …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Jg7JDO via IFTTT

NFL Capsules: Kelly fired after Eagles moves lead to missed playoffsBrownsville HeraldThe backup is Keith Wenning, who was a fifth-round pick of the Ravens in 2014 and spent the season on their practice squad. He was promoted from the Bengals’ practice squad …. “Carson Palmer is very much in the conversation for MVP honors, as […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1TpYh19 via IFTTT

Early morning five-car crash on I-80 in BerkeleyKRON4.comBERKELEY (KRON) — All lanes are now open following a crash involving five cars early Wednesday morning on eastbound Interstate 80 in Berkeley, according to California Highway Patrol. CHP received a report of an accident around 3:36 a.m. at the … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Jg7Jns via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors‘ Only Problem: TurnoversBlue Man HoopThe Golden State Warriors cruised to their 29th win in 30 games Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, 122-103. On paper, everything looked great for the Warriors, hitting 20 threes, dishing out 33 assists and grabbing 59 rebounds in a 19 point …Warriors vs. Kings gamethread: Golden State’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NVWe0Y via IFTTT

Bill Cosby | Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case Evidence - Video In my last video, I asked where the evidence against Bill Cosby was? In this video, I talk about the information I gathered to this point. He was said to have given a woman friend a drug and then had sex with her - yikes. That is where all of this gets murky. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/4VXkwR877I8

Bill Cosby | Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case Evidence - Video In my last video, I asked where the evidence against Bill Cosby was? In this video, I talk about the information I gathered to this point. He was said to have given a woman friend a drug and then had sex with her - yikes. That is where all of this gets murky. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/4VXkwR877I8

Bill Cosby | Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Charges But Where's The Evidence? - Video Bill Cosby | Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Charges But Where's The Evidence? Bill Cosby is to face sexual assault charges but where is the evidence? It's related to a 2004 case in Pennsylvania. That was a full 11 years ago. There is something of a witch hunt image that this is taking on. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/40T0w2sbTq8

Bill Cosby | Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Charges But Where's The Evidence? - Video Bill Cosby | Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Charges But Where's The Evidence? Bill Cosby is to face sexual assault charges but where is the evidence? It's related to a 2004 case in Pennsylvania. That was a full 11 years ago. There is something of a witch hunt image that this is taking on. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/40T0w2sbTq8

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Raiders Mark Davis Screw Up NFL Stadium Talks - Video Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Raiders Mark Davis Screw Up NFL Stadium Talks Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf loves the spotlight - and now it seems she does do a bit too much. When she was running for Mayor of Oakland, and after she won, I specifically told her to avoid letting traditional media tell her story: better to use YouTube and podcasts and refer to them. But her love for the camera as well as the idea that people still pay attention to traditional media has not gotten her into big trouble with Oakland Raiders fans - except those in LA. In short, Mayor Schaaf should have simply called NFL Executive Vice President Eric Grubman and then Mark Davis, and let that be that. Keep it quiet, and out of the press. But nope - she did not,. Now, Davis is pissed. And in making this a big and disasterous press deal that has mangled her reputation on social media, Oakland Raiders fans have gotten the wrong idea and

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Raiders Mark Davis Screw Up NFL Stadium Talks - Video Libby Schaaf loves the spotlight - and now it seems she does do a bit too much. When she was running for Mayor of Oakland, and after she won, I specifically told her to avoid letting traditional media tell her story: better to use YouTube and podcasts and refer to them. But her love for the camera as well as the idea that people still pay attention to traditional media has not gotten her into big trouble with Oakland Raiders fans - except those in LA. In short, Mayor Schaaf should have simply called NFL Executive Vice President Eric Grubman and then Mark Davis, and let that be that. Keep it quiet, and out of the press. But nope - she did not,. Now, Davis is pissed. And in making this a big and disasterous press deal that has mangled her reputation on social media, Oakland Raiders fans have gotten the wrong idea and now are really pissed off with her. (That won't lead to a recall because Raider fan

Oakland Mayor Libby’s Schaaf’s position on a new stadium has not changed since her original press release sent out on November 13th of 2015. The released five-page letter has served to massively piss off Oakland Raiders fans, who have taken to social media to vent. Here is that statement, below: “Since I took office I […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mhN2NP via IFTTT

Chip Kelly | Chip Kelly Fired By Philadelphia Eagles - Video Chip Kelly | Chip Kelly Fired By Philadelphia Eagles Chip Kelly was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, but it hit the media three hours ago today. He had a 26 - 21 record and 6 and 9 this year. Chip Kelly was hired three years ago and many speculated that his Oregon system would not work. Well it did between the 20s. The problem was the end zone and scoring. And also poor defensive coaching and personnel decisions. Will he wind up with the Tennessee Titans and Marcus Mariota? Time will tell. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Vlcl7yamaSw

Cluttered Home Delayed Rescue Efforts In Fatal Berkeley FireCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS-SF) — A 78-year-old Berkeley man was killed at his home early Sunday morning in a fire in which firefighters were delayed in trying to rescue him because he had stored so many items that they couldn’t enter his front door, a fire …Berkeley Senior […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ToPtsj via IFTTT

First 2016 Green Presidential Candidate Forum in the United States to take …Green Party US (press release)Hosted by the Green Party of California and co-sponsored by the Presidential Campaign Support Committee of the Green Party of the United States (GPUS), the Forum will feature four candidates seeking the Green Party of the United States presidential […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Jf4zjO via IFTTT

Chip Kelly | Chip Kelly Fired By Philadelphia Eagles - Video Chip Kelly | Chip Kelly Fired By Philadelphia Eagles Chip Kelly was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, but it hit the media three hours ago today. He had a 26 - 21 record and 6 and 9 this year. Chip Kelly was hired three years ago and many speculated that his Oregon system would not work. Well it did between the 20s. The problem was the end zone and scoring. And also poor defensive coaching and personnel decisions. Will he wind up with the Tennessee Titans and Marcus Mariota? Time will tell. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Vlcl7yamaSw

St. Louis gives NFL its plan for riverfront stadium to retain team, but loan …Los Angeles TimesBut in comparison to more detailed plans by St. Louis and San Diego, Oakland doesn’t have a formal proposal. “We’re in the discussion phase” with the Raiders, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said during a news conference Tuesday. “We haven’t […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VoVuGO via IFTTT

UC Berkeley student Alejandra Martinez diesDaily CalifornianUC Berkeley junior Alejandra Martinez died Dec. 21 in a car accident. She was 20 years old. The city of South Gate police department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the details of Martinez’s death. Although Martinez seemed shy and soft … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QWYpHP via IFTTT

Megaships, when bigger isn’t always betterLA Daily NewsThe giant ship is scheduled to leave Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 30 en route to Oakland before returning to China. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily … Politicians couldn’t stop gushing. Mayor Eric Garcetti called it “a powerful message that our …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QWYr2q via IFTTT

Nomination Panelist: Ben Fong-TorresSFGate“Ben set the gold standard for rock journalists with his work at Rolling Stone magazine, where he began writing in 1968. But that only touches the surface of his career as a broadcaster, author and keen observer of arts and culture in the Bay Area and …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QWYr2n via IFTTT

Oakland: Pair found dead in burning apartment identifiedContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A man and woman killed Monday morning in a fire at an East Oakland fourplex that was supposed to be vacant were identified by police Tuesday as Damien King, 37, and Blanca Lopez, 35, both transients. Police said the deaths were accidental …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VoVuGI via IFTTT

2015 Bay Area sports: Golden State Warriors dominated hardwood, headlinesSan Jose Mercury NewsBy the time the Warriors‘ victory parade rolled through downtown Oakland, hundreds of thousands of fans packed the city streets. Long-suffering diehards came en masse to salute Golden State’s first NBA championship since 1975 — oh, and to catch a … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QWYr2l via IFTTT

GameDay: Golden State Warriors vs. MavericksFort Worth Star TelegramGameDay: Golden State Warriors vs. Mavericks. Golden State has won seven straight vs. Mavericks. Warriors swept Dallas in four games last season. Stephen Curry comes off triple double on Monday. Mavericks guard Wesley Matthew, right, was 5 of 7 from … …read more From:: Golden State Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VoVuGE via IFTTT

New restaurants headed to Bay Area in 2016SFGateIt was a booming year for Bay Area restaurants, but it looks like 2016 might give 2015 a run for its money. …. Over in Oakland, the Drake’s Dealership folks are aiming to open a beer garden near MacArthur BART called Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack this spring. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QWYprn via IFTTT

Massive Cargo Ship to Arrive at Port of OaklandNBC Bay AreaA quarter-mile-long megaship that’s the largest cargo ship ever to visit the U.S. is expected to arrive at the Port of Oakland on Thursday morning, port officials said Tuesday. The 1,300-foot-long Benjamin Franklin, the 10th largest containership in … …read more From:: Port of Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VoVu9C via IFTTT

No. 19 Cal Closes Nonconference Slate vs. CSUNCal AthleticsBERKELEY — The No. 19 Golden Bears look to close out December with their best nonconference record since 2012-13 as California hosts CSUN Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Haas Pavilion. Wednesday’s contest marks the last game of nonconference play before …Pac-12 Basketball Preview: Who do you think […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QWYprk via IFTTT

Live updates: Cal, Goff too much for Air ForceSan Jose Mercury NewsGet in-game analysis Tuesday at 11 a.m. as Cal takes on Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl at Fort Worth, Texas. … California Golden Bears & Air Force Falcons #ArmedForcesBowl Game #FantasyFootball Props & Predictions #DFS – bit.ly/1NUggcf. …read more From:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QWYprf via IFTTT

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Rosewill Nighthawk B2-Sprit Gaming Case At CES 2016 #CES2016 - Video Rosewill Nighthawk B2-Sprit Gaming Case At CES 2016. The Rosewill B2-SPIRIT ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case, supports up to 400 mm long VGA Card, up to 280 mm Long Liquid-cooling Radiator, and support up to 8 fans. If you are at CES 2016 come to Venetian, Lvl 2 – Titian 2206 via IFTTT http://youtu.be/flK9wiowivo

Rosewill Nighthawk B2-Sprit Gaming Case At CES 2016 #CES2016 - Video Rosewill Nighthawk B2-Sprit Gaming Case At CES 2016. The Rosewill B2-SPIRIT ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case, supports up to 400 mm long VGA Card, up to 280 mm Long Liquid-cooling Radiator, and support up to 8 fans. If you are at CES 2016 come to Venetian, Lvl 2 – Titian 2206 via IFTTT http://youtu.be/flK9wiowivo

Seattle Seahawks Vs St Louis Rams Highlights Tunnel Intro #STLvsSEA - Video Seattle Seahawks Vs St Louis Rams Highlights Tunnel Intro #STLvsSEA by AJ Sports Seattle Seahawks Vs St Louis Rams Tunnel Intro Fire Up The Crowd #STLvsSEA via IFTTT http://youtu.be/KpWTjMJCwyc

Innergie Power Gear USB-C 45 Laptop Adapter At CES 2016 #CES2016 - Video Innergie Power Gear USB-C 45 Laptop Adapter At CES 2016 As CES 2016 approaches, I get more announcements for cool products. One of them is the Innergie Power Gear USB-C 45 Adapter which will be at LVCC South Hall 1, Booth 21036. The product is compatible with the latest Apple MacBook and is the World's first USB-C adapter with 4 DC output voltages. For more info visit myinnergie.com. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/MKmodQ_XjOM

Innergie Power Gear USB-C 45 Laptop Adapter At CES 2016 #CES2016 - Video Innergie Power Gear USB-C 45 Laptop Adapter At CES 2016 As CES 2016 approaches, I get more announcements for cool products. One of them is the Innergie Power Gear USB-C 45 Adapter which will be at LVCC South Hall 1, Booth 21036. The product is compatible with the latest Apple MacBook and is the World's first USB-C adapter with 4 DC output voltages. For more info visit myinnergie.com. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/MKmodQ_XjOM

Seattle Seahawks Vs St Louis Rams Tunnel Intro Fire Up The Crowd #STLvsSEA - Video Seattle Seahawks Vs St Louis Rams Tunnel Intro Fire Up The Crowd #STLvsSEA via IFTTT http://youtu.be/KpWTjMJCwyc

Oakland has no plan to keep Raiders with deadline WednesdaySilver and Black PridePublic funding isn’t the only carrot the city of Oakland has to dangle to keep the Raiders. They also have the large plot of land on and around the current coliseum site, which former Oakland mayor Jean Quan had promised to give the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ToBHFW via IFTTT

Documentary Video On YouTube Promotes Unprotected Sex - Video Documentary Video On YouTube Promotes Unprotected Sex A so-called documentary video on the YouTube channel for Stefan Akwari is supposed to be educational but really shows unprotected sex in action. I was under the impression that such videos were not allowed on YouTube. For example, the YouTube Terms of Service say that it reserves the right to terminate an account for pornographic content. Then, in the YouTube Community Guidelines it reads that YouTube is not for pornography or sexually explicit content. Ok. So how did that video and others get by? YouTube has some explaining to do. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/xJsNdvsWx_Q

Documentary Video On YouTube Promotes Unprotected Sex - Video A so-called documentary video on the YouTube channel for Stefan Akwari is supposed to be educational but really shows unprotected sex in action. I was under the impression that such videos were not allowed on YouTube. For example, the YouTube Terms of Service say that it reserves the right to terminate an account for pornographic content. Then, in the YouTube Community Guidelines it reads that YouTube is not for pornography or sexually explicit content. Ok. So how did that video and others get by? YouTube has some explaining to do. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/xJsNdvsWx_Q

Cal 55, Air Force 36 Jared Goff 6 TDs #ArmedForcesBowl - Video Cal 55, Air Force 36. Cal QB Jared Goff was 25 of 37 for 467 yards 6 TDs - player of the game! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/qBlvNAzM4T0

Cal 55, Air Force 36 Jared Goff 6 TDs #ArmedForcesBowl - Video Cal 55, Air Force 36. Cal QB Jared Goff was 25 of 37 for 467 yards 6 TDs - player of the game! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/qBlvNAzM4T0

Sister of man who fell from roof of UC Berkeley frat house says no one called …Contra Costa TimesBERKELEY — A 22-year old man who died after plummeting about 30 feet from the roof of a fraternity house last week had been found alive after his fall, but the people who discovered him didn’t know […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SkVk3B via IFTTT

Oakland won’t submit financing proposal to league by deadlineNBCSports.comBut Raiders owner Mark Davis said he’s trying to revive a previous offer of 169 acres of land at the Coliseum site, which was made by previous mayor Jean Quan. “In 2013, the city and county made a presentation that would give us the land,” Davis said, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JH0UGg via IFTTT

Broncos 20, Bengals 17: Denver In NFL Playoffs - Video The Denver Broncos beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20 to 17 and in overtime. AJ McCarran was the difference both in effective play and in his overtime fumble. The other difference was the Bengals defense which was gashed by the outside bounce run play. Gotta work on that. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/QuueTZI9KZM

Broncos 20, Bengals 17: Denver In NFL Playoffs - Video The Denver Broncos beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20 to 17 and in overtime. AJ McCarran was the difference both in effective play and in his overtime fumble. The other difference was the Bengals defense which was gashed by the outside bounce run play. Gotta work on that. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/QuueTZI9KZM

What Carolina Panthers Loss To Atlanta Falcons Says About Atlanta - Video The Carolina Panthers bid to go undefeated said more about the Atlanta Falcons than it did about the Carolina Panthers. It said that the Falcons losing streak was borne of a run of bad coaching where the staff (and I like head coach Dan Quinn a lot) was inflexible in the game plans that were put together. What worked for them over their five and oh streak the next opponents studied and so it did not work for them for the season. The Falcons finally made adjustments and so they performed much better. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/I-GnISTLQnA

What Carolina Panthers Loss To Atlanta Falcons Says About Atlanta - Video The Carolina Panthers bid to go undefeated said more about the Atlanta Falcons than it did about the Carolina Panthers. It said that the Falcons losing streak was borne of a run of bad coaching where the staff (and I like head coach Dan Quinn a lot) was inflexible in the game plans that were put together. What worked for them over their five and oh streak the next opponents studied and so it did not work for them for the season. The Falcons finally made adjustments and so they performed much better. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/I-GnISTLQnA

Steph Curry Triple-Double Warriors Win 122-103 Over Sacramento Kings - Video Steph Curry Triple-Double Warriors Win 122-103 Steph Curry is that weird NBA star who can just turn it on when he wants too. He did that against the Sacramento Kings and won 122 to 103. In the process Curry netted a triple-double: 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Amazing. The Warriors are 28 and 1. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/4CET_whn3Xc

Steph Curry Triple-Double Warriors Win 122-103 Over Sacramento Kings - Video Steph Curry Triple-Double Warriors Win 122-103 Steph Curry is that weird NBA star who can just turn it on when he wants too. He did that against the Sacramento Kings and won 122 to 103. In the process Curry netted a triple-double: 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Amazing. The Warriors are 28 and 1. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/4CET_whn3Xc

Oakland Raiders NFL Stadium Games With Mayor Schaaf May Backfire #RaiderNation - Video Oakland Raiders NFL Stadium Games With Mayor Schaaf May Backfire Mark Davis and the Oakland Raiders are playing a risky game with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who has skillfully courted a favorable relationship with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and some NFL Owners. The City, County, and Coliseum JPA heads have worked with the Raiders to come up with a formula but Mark Davis has seemingly tried to move the ball on them and get public money that really doesn't have to be used for the Raiders stadium. It seems the Raiders are going to file for relocation. Whether the NFL accepts the application is another story. In my spreadsheet I was able to carve out $2.7 billion in revenue for the Raiders. So I know a deal can be done and moreover lets get this out of the way: don't be a fool and think the Raiders have $500 million in their pocket for a stadium. I believed that when it was at $400 milli