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Berkeley DazePower Line (blog)Fun time last night at the Institute for Governmental Studies at Berkeley, talking about whether Obama is “unleashed” or a “lame duck.” Fellow panelists were Tom Mann (insert melodrama boos and hisses here), Cathleen Decker of the Los Angeles Times … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1bS3IX8 via IFTTT

Berkeley council to ponder what constitutes “significant community benefits …Contra Costa TimesBERKELEY — The City Council next week will take on the tricky question of what constitutes “significant community benefits” that developers are supposed to provide as part of tall building projects. The discussion comes amid growing public angst over …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1bS3IX3 via IFTTT

NFL Draft Town Chicago Construction Tour P2 - Video NFL Draft Town Chicago Construction Tour Video P2. Zennie62Media coverage sponsored by Zeal Wine Imports at http://ift.tt/1EgcZ4u via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1JQ9EKw

NFL Draft Town Chicago Construction Tour P1 - Video NFL Draft Town Chicago Construction Tour P1 This is the first part of a two video tour of NFL Draft Town as its under construction. As you can see it's an enormous construct that is about 1 million square feet in overall size. What the NFL has done is broken out the separate floor use areas into their own venues. For example "Selection Square" is the tables where NFL Team Reps sit and make their picks. What was a space of 33 desks at Radio City in New York, is a whole giant building in Chicago. Stay tuned via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1Adh6uf

NFL Draft Town Chicago, Downtown Chicago Walk - Video NFL Draft Town Chicago Downtown Chicago Walk I took a walk to run and errand before I went over to NFL Draft Town. This video gives you an idea of where it's situated with respect to Downtown Chicago via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1AdcPGZ

NFL Draft Town From Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago - Video NFL Draft Town From Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago. A great room with a cool view of NFL Draft Town! via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1zaAahv

In Chicago For NFL Draft 2015 - Video I am in Chicago for Zennie62Media's 10th year of coverage of the NFL Draft! Coverage is sponsored by Zeal Wine Imports at http://ift.tt/1EgcZ4u Stay tuned! via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1OAMGhm

Baltimore mayor under pressure after ‘space to destroy’ remarkThe GuardianPressure was growing on Tuesday on Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to lead the city away from violence after she was accused of delaying an emergency response and making statements alternately criticized as inciting riotous protests and …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1J6LTxT via IFTTT

State of Emergency in Baltimore After Violence Breaks OutABC News… in the city is why the mayor. Is the daughter of Baltimore. The police chief whose former receive. Oakland who’s from. The top and California he’s used to urban environments. So the problems here extend beyond race is as much about class and lack …Culture, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JytVrg via IFTTT

Busby Berkeley At His Best: 42nd St.Indie Wire (blog)That seems highly unlikely, given the fact that he hired dance director Busby Berkeley away from Samuel Goldwyn and gave him carte blanche to spend a small fortune staging three epic-scale sequences. 42nd St. was always intended to be a musical, even … …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dovL0E via IFTTT

Berkeley hopes to delay $6M Sandy repaymentAsbury Park PressThat’s put a strain on the township’s budget, as Berkeley must include a $1.2 million payment each year in its spending plan, Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said. The resolution asks the state Departmentof Community Affairs’ Division of Local Government … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DHw2Cf via IFTTT

Bay Area fairs and festivals: Here’s a roundupSan Jose Mercury NewsBay Area fairs and festivals: Here’s a roundup. Bay Area Newsgroup staff. Posted: 04/27/2015 12:00:00 PM … INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL: More than 100 craft breweries represented, food vendors; 7-10 p.m. May 9; Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason, 2 …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EzWB05 via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: Leonard Williams A Perfect FitNFL Spin ZoneWith the fourth pick in the NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders sit in a very precarious position. The team has several needs across the board with wide receiver and defensive back chief among them. There are not many defensive backs worthy of a top 10 pick …Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DTaUIs via IFTTT

Baltimore’s Mayor Says She Didn’t Intend to to Give Protesters ‘Space’ to …National Review OnlineIn 2011, when former Oakland mayor Jean Quan sympathized with Occupy Oakland’s illegal protests and let them go on, they spiraled out of control and disrupted the city’s already depressed downtown for months. Standing back from the (again, illegal) …Baltimore police […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EzWC4c via IFTTT

Harrison Wilfley Receives Tiny Bates AwardCal AthleticsCal head coach Sonny Dykes and Director of Athletics Michael Williams were on hand for the Grid Club’s annual Tiny Bates Award Dinner on Monday evening at the Lions Gate Hotel in North Highlands where the award was presented to Wilfley. “When I thought … …read more From:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DTaUIk via IFTTT

Anger Management Fuels Success For BanCal AthleticsThe showing was the highest ever by a Cal player in the event’s 69 years and Ban was one of only two players in the field under par in each of his three rounds. “It’s more of an inner-confidence,” Ban said after his finish at the Western … Ban […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EzWC45 via IFTTT

Protesters Take To Oakland Streets Over Death Of Baltimore Man Freddie GrayCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Roughly 100 protesters gathered in the vicinity of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland Monday evening in solidarity with demonstrators in Baltimore, carrying signs that say “Rest in Power Freddie Gray.” Oakland police and California …Oakland solidarity protests underway […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EzWC43 via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors‘ second round series start dates, ticket salesabc7news.comThe Warriors are gearing up for the Western Conference Semifinals. The team practiced on Monday in Oakland for the series. The NBA announced Golden State’s first game of the second round will be Sunday, May 3 if the Memphis-Portland series ends in six …Warriors Single Game […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DTaUrT via IFTTT

Willie Brown & Marie Gilmore Roast John Russo - Video Willie Brown & Marie Gilmore Roast John Russo Two of some of the greatest speeches at John's going away event were given by the former California Speaker and the recent Mayor Of Alameda, California. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1IiII86

Radio Bar Oakland Has New Highback Seats - Video Radio Bar Oakland Has New Highback Seats The Radio Bar near Broadway and 13th St in Oakland Downtown just installed these Highback seats two weeks ago. And they are cool and comfy! via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1P20FI3

United Airlines SFO Terminal 3E Early Morning - Video United Airlines SFO Terminal 3E Early Morning This is a rare look at the new terminal at San Francisco International Airport early in the morning. I am headed to Chicago for my 10th year of coverage of the NFL Draft - sponsored by Zeal Wine Imports (http://ift.tt/1EgcZ4u ) via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1GDrmDD

Giant Samba Class At Lake Merritt On Saturday - Video Giant Samba Class At Lake Merritt On Saturday I had to Vlog about this giant Samba class that was in the park at Lake Merritt between Grand Av and Mac Arthur Blvd. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1b9kOP1

Off To SFO Via Super Shuttle For NFL Draft Chicago - Video Hey I am off to SFO Airport for my trip to Chicago and the NFL Draft. Thanks to Zeal Wine Imports at http://ift.tt/1EgcZ4u. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1b9kjnZ

Joyce Named Pac-12 Track Athlete of the WeekCal AthleticsSAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 Conference announced on Monday that California junior Thomas Joyce was named the men’s Track Athlete of the Week. Joyce won the Don Bowden Mile on Saturday at the Brutus Hamilton Challenge in Berkeley. …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HM4Xmb via IFTTT

‘Oaktown Pup’ Video Humanizes Pet Adoption, Features Oakland MayorNBC Bay AreaIn a Facebook post, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf thanked the East Bay SPCA for “offering her the cameo role.” “Oaktown Pup” currently has logged over 748,000 views on YouTube and the East Bay SPCA has heard from viewers as far away as Belgium and …East […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DRBjGr via IFTTT

San Francisco, Oakland Officers Riding In Pairs Following Baltimore Violence …CBS LocalBALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 27: People walk past burning cars near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and North Avenue, April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Riots have erupted in Baltimore following the funeral service for Freddie Gray, who died last …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1z845H6 via IFTTT

Getting Oaklanders to lay down their gunsSan Francisco ChronicleOn Friday, Schaaf said she would ask for additional program funding in her first mayoral budget proposal to the Oakland City Council this year beyond the Measure Z bond money already allocated for the program. If Oakland’s politicians and its police … …read more From:: Oakland City […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DRBNwd via IFTTT

Warriors‘ Steve Kerr wins PBWA’s Rudy Tomjanovich AwardESPNNEW YORK — Golden State‘s Steve Kerr has won the Rudy Tomjanovich Award, given by the Professional Basketball Writers Association to a coach who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation with fans and media. Kerr led the Warriors to an …Warriors News: Steve Kerr Wins Rudy […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1z844mp via IFTTT

Berkeley celebrates as Bookstore Day goes nationalBerkeleysideAfter years of dwindling sales and gloomy news, some independent bookstores in Berkeley – as well as around the Bay Area and across the nation – are bouncing back and are again in a celebratory mood. Saturday May 2 marks both the return of California …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DRBPnV via IFTTT

Workers to shut down Port of Oakland on May Day — with employers’ backingSan Francisco Business Times (blog)There will be no vessel, yard or gate operations during the Port’s first shift from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., said Michael Zampa, a spokesman for the Port of Oakland. But since the Port has notified business owners […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1z845GW via IFTTT

Coliseum City, the proposed plan to build stadiums for the Oakland A’s, Oakland Raiders, and if the SF matter falls apart, the Golden State Warriors, has become so large, that it’s not only not financeable, but the leader of the team with the active Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA), Floud Kephart, has now called for a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1b8aeaI via IFTTT

A New Oakland Raiders Coliseum City Plan With Hotel - Video A New Oakland Raiders Coliseum City Plan With Hotel via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1A8zpRi

Shane Ray Highlights: Shane Ray Arrested Marijuana Posession Before NFL Draft - Video Shane Ray Arrested For Marijuana Possession Before NFL Draft. (Zennie62 NFL Draft coverage sponsored by Zeal Wine Imports at http://ift.tt/1EgcZ4u) Shane Ray was considered by some as the best pass rusher in the 2015 NFL Draft. But today his stock just crashed after stupidly driving with marijuana in his car in Kansas City. The report is not clear but he had to be speeding to get stopped by the Missouri Highway Patrol. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1by8jgk

Marcus Mariota Gets Softball NFL Network Questions - Video Marcus Mariota was given a softball play drawing question by the NFL Network's great legend Steve Mariucci. By contrast Steve gave Jameis Winston a hard question. One that he hit out of the park. Steve asked Jameis to redraw a play that Steve drew. Whereas Steve asked Marcus to draw his favorite play. That is not fair. I would love to see the outtakes from that. Did Marcus make a mistake? Why not show it? via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1JMdLqW

Warriors Fan Sean At Starbucks SF Says Cavs Warriors Final - Video A very knowledgeable fan of the Golden State Warriors works at the Starbucks at Two Embarcadero Center. Sean was pontificating on the NBA Playoffs and was kind enough to be in my vlog. Sean predicts a Cavs v Warriors NBA Finals and because of what he calls the physicality of the Cleveland team. We shall see. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1IgjcAr

Cancer survivors hit runway at Sister & Sister fundraiserThe Oakland PressI cover the City of Pontiac, as well as the northern Oakland County communities of Brandon Township, the Village of Ortonville, Springfield Township and Groveland Township. Reach the author at dustin.blitchok@oakpress.com or follow Dustin on Twitter: … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ef4bM3 via IFTTT

Chrissy Teigen Gets Bill Belichick's Eye At WHCD - Video Chrissy Teigen Gets Bill Belichick's Eye At WHCD And now we know why there is the "chick" in Belichick's name! John Legend may call out SpyGate but Russell Wilson was there and checking her out too! via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1Du55jX

Crews respond to fire in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.W*USA 9BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (WUSA9) — Crews are working a fire in the area of the historic Berkeley Springs State Park Monday morning, according to officials. Firefighters responded to the fire on Fairfax Street, according to Berkeley Springs Volunteer …Apartment Total Loss after Fire in Berkeley SpringsWHAG Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GybAHf via IFTTT

One Man In Hospital After Oakland Shooting Sunday NightKRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN) — A man is in the hospital after being shot in Oakland Sunday night, according to the Oakland Police Department. Officer J. Moore said the shooting occurred at 11:04 p.m. in the 3200 block of International Blvd. Moore said the victim was …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QAJjFG via IFTTT

Baltimore mayor: We ‘gave those who wished to destroy space to do that’American Thinker (blog)This statement by Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is either a true political gaffe – inadvertently telling the truth about what you really think – or a case of a politician in serious need of psychological assistance. Rawlings Blake seemed to …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GybAH8 via IFTTT

Pickup truck driver killed on I-26 in Berkeley CountyCharleston Post CourierA pickup truck driver died on Interstate 26 in Berkeley County Sunday night after running into the back of a semi truck, according to the Highway Patrol. The accident happened about 9:50 p.m. in the westbound lanes near mile marker 198, which is …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QAJhxF via IFTTT

The Complete Oakland Raiders Draft PrimerBleacher ReportFor a 3-13 team that hasn’t seen the postseason in more than a decade like the Oakland Raiders, rebuilding is the name of the game. The process started out successfully with an efficient free-agency period. The draft provides the last opportunity to …S&BP Staff Mock Draft: With 102nd overall […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GybAqQ via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors: On to the Second Roundisportsweb.com (blog)After a hard fought sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors will now have a week off, while they wait for Memphis Grizzlies to dispatch the Portland Trail Blazers. The Warriors showed their mettle beating the Pelicans. Step one is …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QAJgtx via IFTTT

Exclusive: Port of Oakland prepares for planned 24 hour closureContainer ManagementThe International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has revealed that the Port of Oakland is braced ahead of a planned closure on 1 May, as part of a social justice protest. The ILWU local union 10 has submitted a request to employers, the Pacific … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QAJgtm via IFTTT

Mariotti: Warriors quieting all worriersSan Francisco ExaminerAnd to think the Warriors seriously considered trading Klay Thompson in a Love deal. It may go down as the Best NBA Trade Never Made, as the Splash Brothers continue their perimeter assault. The Golden State front office also is savvy enough — from …Finals or bust for the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QAJgcS via IFTTT

Recap: Oakland vs. HoustonHilton Head Island PacketOakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Evan Gattis’ two-run double in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 7-6 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, giving Houston its first sweep over Oakland in team history. Jake Marisnick hit a two-run …Game Thread #20: Oakland A’s vs. Houston AstrosAthletics […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ou11Mv via IFTTT

Ex-Berkeley Prep star Nelson Agholor rocketing up draft boardsTBO.comAgholor, 6-feet, 198 pounds, was mostly a running back and defensive back at Berkeley Prep, but trained himself to become a wide receiver with the Trojans. His career followed an upward trajectory, culminating in last season’s junior-year effort of 104 …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ou0YAa via IFTTT

Firefighters training in Oakland learn how to take a car apartKennebec Journal & Morning SentinelInstructor Ryan Johnson, of the Oakland Fire Department, said some of the attendees were learning about extrication for the first time while others had taken classes before but were learning about new techniques. Vehicle technology is always evolving …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ou0YjM via IFTTT

Life around the Berkeley Pit: There’s more than you might expectHelena Independent RecordDeer who live at the Berkeley Pit might be beneficiaries of Superfund remediation. Rick Douglass, retired Montana Tech biology professor and animal ecologist, said the deer likely eat the Eurasian grass just outside the fenced area. That grass was …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PIW5As via IFTTT

Cal At Pac-12 Championships Monday-WednesdayCal AthleticsCal’s first-ever victory in the 53rd edition of the event in 2012 at Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis came in dramatic fashion when Brandon Hagy drained a 40-foot birdie putt on the 18th green to rally the Golden Bears back from a five-shot deficit …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EaiHol via IFTTT