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Ideal Potential Free Agent for Golden State Warriors at Every PositionBleacher ReportWithout many impact players expected to be available late in the first round, the Warriors might have no choice but to address the needs they have by bringing in veteran players who are ready to adapt to any role Golden State would need them […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KCYJYA via IFTTT

Rochester Hills City Council to consider possible water and sewer rate increaseThe Oakland PressThe city’s Water and Sewer Technical Review Committee met recently to discuss “several rate scenarios” based on recent rate change notices from the Detroit Water and Sewer Department and the Oakland County Water Resources Commission, according to … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SGXvhk via IFTTT

Oakland Tech High's WALL-E Robot - Video Oakland Tech High's WALL-E Robot in action as part of Rev Jesse Jackson's visit! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/OGCTNtTJu1M

Oakland Tech Computer Academy Shows Robots - Video Oakland Tech Computer Academy Shows Robots As part of hosting its guest, The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Oakland Tech High School showed off what it's Computer Academy Students were doing. Making robots! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/zm6HrFI56vE

Rev Jesse Jackson Hears Oakland Tech Computer Students - Video Rev Jesse Jackson Hears Oakland Tech Students! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/TrEZMg-rr5I

A Visit To Oakland Rotary Club Lunch Meeting - Video The Oakland Rotary Club has over 300 members and is the largest service group in our city. I paid a visit to The Club, where I was to be introduced by Harold Lowe - he wasn't there so other members took care of me and John Protopappas , my long time friend, is the President. Join The Oakland Rotary Club! It meets each Thursday for lunch at The California Ballroom on Franklin near 17 th at 12 noon. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/gzoHLrfpTWs

Chicken Fried Steak At God Parents - Video Wow. Talk about yummy dinners: Chicken Fried Steak at my God Parents! And we are in Oakland!! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/yBpsxiWa_lI

Harold Washington Library Center Chicago - Video Harold Washington Library Center Chicago via IFTTT http://youtu.be/x25VdHK23Uw

Berkeley Police Review Commission reviews documents on Berkeley’s Black …Daily CalifornianBerkeley’s police oversight committee reviewed police documents at its meeting Wednesday night as part of its ongoing investigation into police action during Berkeley’s Black Lives Matter protests in December. The city Police Review Commission, … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBeAcC via IFTTT

California Women’s Crew Sweeps Major Pac-12 AwardsCal AthleticsChase is in her third season in Cal’s top boat. She is the stroke in the Bears‘ undefeated varsity eight. A 2015 Sportswomen of Colorado recipient, the junior is looking for her second NCAA title this weekend. She was a member of the Bears‘ varsity …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KsOjYi via IFTTT

RAW VIDEO: Libby Schaaf talks Warriors’ win, middle school dancesKRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is ecstatic her team is doing well, and has been a Warriors’ fan long before she took office. In a KRON 4 exclusive, Schaaf talks the Warriors’ journey through the playoffs, and explains how the Mayor of … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KsOm6o via IFTTT

2 men charged with kidnapping, holding Oakland man for $150k ransomKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND (BCN) – Two men have been charged with kidnapping a man in Oakland last week and holding him for $150,000 ransom in San Leandro, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. The victim was tied up, held at gunpoint and …2 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBezWj via IFTTT

5 Things We Learned from the Oakland Raiders‘ OTAsBleacher ReportThe coaching staff is setting the tone in the early beginnings of minicamp. It’s part of head coach Jack Del Rio’s plan to change the culture by altering the mentality of the players. Change starts from within, and there’s a reason for the optimistic …Oakland Raiders […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KsOm6k via IFTTT

2 charged in Oakland kidnapping for $150000 ransomSFGateIf convicted of the kidnapping charge, they could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The men accosted Pelayo, 59, of San Leandro in a parking lot at East 12th and High streets in East Oakland about 10:45 p.m. May 21 …2 charged in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dBeAJQ via IFTTT

Bruce Jenner Sex Change To Woman Complete - Video Bruce Jenner Sex Change To Woman Complete. Bruce Jenner has changed his sex completely from man to woman according to Radar Online. But does that mean he has a vagina and can have kids? No. So then he is not a woman. Bruce has the right to do what he wants but I don't have to like it. I like that he has the right to do that but I think it's an expression of dislike for self and how God made you. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/3_zZwTRaczI

Beware Uber Black SUV Fare Scam - Video This is where you order an UberX but a black SUV comes , assures you it's the UberX normal rate , then charges you the SUV rate after you get out of the car That happened twice today in Oakland. Uber please stop this. It's like they turn the phone off after you are in the car and reset the ride to SUV thinking you will not catch them. I filed two complaints and now this video via IFTTT http://youtu.be/wYHQN7cVj-A

Edward F. Del Beccaro Appointed as Vice Chair of East Bay Economic …PR Newswire (press release)I look forward to working with other newly elected officers, along with EDA Chair, the Honorable Keith Carson from the Alameda Board of Supervisors, and EDA Second Vice-Chair, the Honorable Candace Andersen from the Contra Costa Board of … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eBaykN via IFTTT

Rob Lowe's Lunch With Chris Pratt Was Weird - Video Rob Lowe's Lunch With Chris Pratt Was Weird Rob Lowe met with Chris Pratt (Guardians Of The Galaxy, Jurrasic Park 4) for lunch. Look at the setup! No wonder Lowe tweeted about it! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/NASqvrUd5Lk

Bears Open College Station Regional With Coastal CarolinaCal AthleticsThe California Golden Bears finished in a tie for third place with the USC Trojans and Arizona State Sun Devils with an 18-12 record. This marks the best conference finish in head coach David Esquer’s 16-year tenure since his 2001 team also finished …Cal Golden Bears 2014-15 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AwnHFZ via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors Fans Boo Kanye WestBET (blog)Courtside for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on Wednesday night, Kanye was booed by Bay Area fans when his face was shown on the jumbotron. “Warriors fans went from …Kanye West Gets Booed At A […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1AwnK4l via IFTTT

Bringing Berkeley home with youDaily CalifornianFor those of you who aren’t staying in Berkeley for the summer and are wishing you had, we feel your pain. Sure, it’s nice to go home, sleep in your own bed, eat a home-cooked meal and see your old friends, but before too long, you get that Berkeley … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LLRlIa via IFTTT

Raiders sign LB Horace Miller, WR Milton Williams IIIESPNALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent linebacker Horace Miller and re-signed wide receiver Milton Williams III. The Raiders waived cornerback Travell Dixon and receiver Austin Hill on Wednesday to make room on the roster.Raiders Sign Miller, Williams IIIRaiders.com Oakland Raiders sign LB Horace Miller, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HP5V32 via IFTTT

Despite incidents, no announced ILWU chassis inspection policyJOC.comTruckers in Northern California Wednesday reported sporadic incidents of mandatory International Longshore and Warehouse Union inspections of trucker-controlled chassis at the Port of Oakland. But the ILWU international headquarters apparently has not … …read more From:: Port of Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LLRknF via IFTTT

Drummond: Oakland Mayor Schaaf lays down the law on violent protestersSan Jose Mercury NewsOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf — who hasn’t yet been on the job five months — has ordered the police department to begin enforcing an existing policy that restricts nighttime protests that haven’t been issued city permits. Marchers will no longer be … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LLRlI2 via IFTTT

This Ain’t Nashville: Cracker’s Short Trip From ‘Berkeley to Bakersfield’Houston PressBerkeley is typical Cracker: big, guitar-driven rock with plenty of surly political commentary on tunes like “Torches and Pitchforks,” where Lowery warns the wealthy and their lackeys “we will fight you.” “March of the Billionaires” continues the theme … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HP5V2W via IFTTT

LIST | Cavs vs. Golden State Warriors Finals scheduleWKYC-TVA full breakdown of the 2015 NBA Finals schedule as the Cleveland Cavs battle the Golden State Warriors. Loading… Post to Facebook. LIST | Cavs vs. Golden State Warriors Finals schedule A full breakdown of the 2015 NBA Finals schedule as the …Even Warriors shocked to be […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HP5V2U via IFTTT

1st Oakland Book Festival aims high: utopiaSFGateWhen Timothy Don and Kira Brunner Don decided they wanted to put together an Oakland literary festival of ideas, they reached out to local organizations and asked them what they wanted to see in the festival. The results — 90 writers and thinkers …Oakland Book Festival debuts SundayContra Costa […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HP5SUP via IFTTT

Hayward homeless rates below county averageThe PioneerYet out of the homeless population rates for cities in the East Bay, Oakland and Berkeley are both significantly higher than Hayward’s, according to a 2014 Alameda Countywide Homeless Count and Survey authorized by the county and conducted by Aspire … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LLRk79 via IFTTT

Dellums made effort to keep sports in OaklandSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)As to the Warriors, the Warriors’ sale to its current ownership took place after Jean Quan was elected mayor in November 2010. Bottom line: Mayor Dellums was very active in trying to preserve Oakland’s teams; to suggest otherwise misstates history. …read more From:: Oakland Mayor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Qc18b8 via IFTTT

Butters Canyon conservation group celebrates mortgage payoffSan Jose Mercury NewsFormer Mayor Jean Quan was awarded a plaque, thanking her for her efforts to help get the land trust off the ground. Barron received flowers thanking him for his hard work. Going forward, the group will turn their efforts toward restoration and fire …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Qc18YI via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: Creating the Blueprint for Optimal Offense in 2015Bleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders offense is projected to make significant strides in 2015. One must wonder what’s offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave’s blueprint for optimizing a revamped offense in Oakland. Musgrave gave one clue as to what the Raiders offense … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0clg via IFTTT

2015 NBA Finals Series Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State WarriorsRantSportsAnd just like that, LeBron James will be playing in his fifth consecutive NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers will make their first appearance since 2007, when James was riding his first rodeo with the team. The Golden State Warriors will be playing in …wives and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEBpm via IFTTT

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors: Live Score and Analysis for Game 5Bleacher ReportStephen Curry scored 26 points, Harrison Barnes added 24 and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets, 104-90, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Finals. It wasn’t as […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0cle via IFTTT

How Long It’s Been: The Flyers and Warriors Were World ChampionsBleeding Yankee Blue (blog)Although the Yankees were still in the American League Eastern Division race by Labor Day, they couldn’t sustain it, and none of the others came even that close in their leagues. … While the Knicks’ and Rangers’ efforts to build a replacement […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEBph via IFTTT

The Changing Geography of Racial OpportunityRealClearPoliticsIn contrast, the African-American population actually dropped in five critically important large metros that once were beacons for black progress: San Francisco-Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit. In many cases, most notably in San … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEDO4 via IFTTT

Man charged in triple slaying in North OaklandSFGateAn Oakland man was charged Wednesday with special-circumstances murder for allegedly gunning down his father and two other men at a North Oakland home. Damien Robinson, 31, of Oakland opened fire about 2:45 p.m. Saturday at a home on the 900 …Oakland man charged in triple homicideKRON4.com all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0clc via IFTTT

Jesse Jackson exhorts Oakland teens to pursue tech jobsSFGateThe Rev. Jesse Jackson has shifted his civil rights sights to Silicon Valley in recent months, where the high-tech workforce doesn’t look like the Rainbow Coalition he once envisioned for society. Or anything like Oakland. It does not, he said …Jesse Jackson to visit Oakland school to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEDNY via IFTTT

Snapp Shots: Oakland/Berkeley street party returns SaturdayContra Costa TimesIt’s pooling resources with the folks who have been running Sunday Streets Berkeley for the last four years so all three events can be run more efficiently. Love Our Lake Day will take place Sept. 20 around Lake Merritt from Lakeshore Avenue to Snow …1st of 3 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0cl8 via IFTTT

Cal Baseball Thriving Under Esquer’s LeadershipCal AthleticsBERKELEY – National rankings. NCAA Tournament berths. Record-setting crowds. Success in the classroom. Connections with the community. To put it simply, the Cal baseball program is thriving. The Bears are preparing for the NCAA Regionals in College …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0bh9 via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders second-year snapshot: Jonathan Dowlingoak.247sports.com (blog)While much of the focus this time of year is on rookies and their development, there’s also second-year players throughout the NFL looking to make a jump in 2015. The Raiders took eight players in last year’s draft, and all of them are back. Some have …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEB8T via IFTTT

Piedmont Avenue: New restaurant KronnerBurger opensContra Costa TimesChris Kronner began selling his incredibly popular burgers in San Francisco in 2012 as a pop-up, located temporarily inside other kitchens. His move to his own space was highly anticipated and last summer Kronner announced he had found a spot at the …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dz0c4S via IFTTT

Cordes Voted Second Team All-AmericanCal AthleticsThe Golden Bear standout from Fairfield, Calif., helped the Golden Bears to a 39-18 record in 2015 as Cal claimed its 29th NCAA Softball Tournament berth in program history. Along the way, Cordes amassed a school-record 76 RBIs, topping the old record … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KqEB8N via IFTTT

Rev Jesse Jackson Cheers Golden State Warriors - Video Rev Jesse Jackson Cheers Golden State Warriors via IFTTT http://youtu.be/bRyUAKTwTTU

Police: Fatal Oakland shooting linked to marijuana growContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A shooting Sunday night in East Oakland that left one man dead and another wounded stemmed from a resident protecting a marijuana grow, police said Tuesday. The 25-year-old resident, who fled from the house before SWAT officers …Fatal East Oakland shooting linked to pot […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KoTKrb via IFTTT

Emojis that perfectly describe life as a UC Berkeley studentDaily CalifornianEmojis are perfect for any occasion. They perfectly sum up all of your feelings and emotions into one cute, tiny, yellow face. We at the Clog have tirelessly combed through all the emojis to choose the ones that most perfectly describe how we feel as […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Fb33q8 via IFTTT

NBA playoff betting: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 5 odds …SB NationFrom Golden State’s perspective, the loss in Game 4 seemed to have more to do with Houston playing great than the Warriors playing poorly. Houston’s incredible 17-for-22 from the floor and 8-for-9 from three-point range in the first quarter put the …Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FZgy35 via IFTTT

Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Treva Reid Run For Oakland City Council - Video Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Treva Reid Run For Oakland City Council It's May 27 2015 but already two candidates have filed for the 2016 Oakland City Council Race: Lynette Gibson McElhaney for District Three and Treva Reid for District Seven. In Treva's case it's obvious now that she is running to replace her legendary father Larry Reid. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/cGTV1XCbvRc

Oakland Officials Refuse To Subsidize New Raiders StadiumDaily Caller“If my income has gone down, and my housing costs have gone up, it doesn’t make sense for me to go out and buy a new car,” Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson told The Chronicle, adding that the idea would be particularly foolish “if I’m paying an […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KnIjA5 via IFTTT

Zennie62Media At Comic Con And Conan O'Brien Too! - Video Zennie62Media At Comic Con And Conan O'Brien Too! Both Zennie62Media and Conan O'Brien will be at Comic Con 2015 July 8th through July 11th. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/DxhSLixKqGQ

Zennie62Media At Comic Con #SDCC For 6th Year - Video Zennie62Media At Comic Con #SDCC For 6th Year via IFTTT http://youtu.be/SlR9-ynalNA