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Raiders Oakland stadium proposal “worst by far… one-sided”Silver and Black PrideWith all the information, or that lack thereof, coming from Oakland with regard to the stadium plans, there was not a lot of optimism about the latest proposal. That lack of optimism has been met with downright cynicism today when details about the …Exclusive: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QXM8mJ via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders 2015 Training Camp Profile: S Charles WoodsonRantSportsThe Oakland Raiders may be one of the laughing stocks in the NFL, but one thing is for certain: Charles Woodson is the new ageless wonder in football. How much longer he can continue to play at this high level and help the Raiders will be the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1QXMaek via IFTTT

VIDEO: Oakland Mayor comes to KRON to discuss WarriorsKRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON)– Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf came to the KRON 4 studio this morning to talk about the Warriors and the possibility of the team moving from Oakland to San Francisco. The Golden State Warriors won the 2015 NBA Finals less than two … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GGjQlH via IFTTT

Lockdown Called Off At Topeka Church In Oakland NeighborhoodWIBWPolice arrived at 939 NE Oakland after 1 pm in reference to a domestic dispute and were initially led to believe a subject was at the church with a gun. The lockdown ended at 2:23 pm without any weapons being brought to the area and no threats […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FJ2nZ8 via IFTTT

Berkeley officials celebrate Supreme Court rulingSan Jose Mercury NewsBerkeley entered an official contingent, No. 124, at Sunday’s Pride celebration in San Francisco, Worthington said. Along with openly gay or lesbian council members Worthington, Moore and Lori Droste, officials in the contingent were set to include … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LPjvBy via IFTTT

Alameda County budget healthiest in years, but trouble ahead, officials warnMarin Independent JournalAlameda County supervisors on Friday passed a budget after closing the smallest deficit in years, but warned of bad news on the horizon. Even in strong … “We still faced a significant funding gap,” said Supervisor Keith Carson said. “And this is the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Im7rJl via IFTTT

Berkeley prof: Why is marriage Supreme?SFGate (blog)UC Berkeley Law Professor Melissa Murray is delighted with the result of the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage, and she doesn’t want to rain on anyone’s Pride parade. But in the course of deciding that gays and lesbians have a constitutional … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1drdRK5 via IFTTT

Brazil Upset By Paraguay - Ants Rants - Video In this episode of Ants Rants, I talk about Brazil and Paraguay, and how Paraguay upset Brazil in the Copa America tournament 4-3 on penalty kicks, just like they did in 2011. What are your thoughts? Let me know! Question of the day- Who is better, Rolando or Messi? Leave your answers below or on the Facebook page or on Twitter. Email- AntsRants62@gmail.com Facebook Page-https://www.facebook.com/AntsRants62 Twitter- AntsRants62 via IFTTT http://youtu.be/mHOtvFg13OI

Libby Schaaf Oakland Mayor At Pride Breakfast - Video Libby Schaaf Oakland Mayor shares her thoughts at Pride Breakfast. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/kxDcUJlMtvw

Kamela Harris Interview SF Pride Breakfast - Video Kamela Harris is California Attorney General and running for US Senate. She was the featured speaker at Pride Breakfast. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/_YY5UN8bYV8

SF Mayor Ed Lee Interview At SF Pride Breakfast - Video I talked to my friend San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee at the SF Pride Breakfast. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/xAM8wE0Yrr4

Getting On SF Bay Times Bus For Pride Parade - Video I am getting on the SF Bay Times bus for Pride Parade 2015! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/o26e_fiHEeQ

SF Assessor Carmen Chu At SF Pride Parade - Video Carmen Chu is the Assessor of The City and County of San Francisco. She shares her thoughts on the historic week that was. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/7_DGFah5ROY

Pride Parade Crowd From Bay Times Float - Video This is how the crowd looks from our SF Bay Times Float. The SF Bay Times is the premier publication for the SF Bay Lesbian community. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/izoJkXpEnf8

Apple's Powerful SF Pride Parade Presence - Video Apple, perhaps at the behest of its openly gay CEO Tim Cook, has brought what has to be the largest contingent of people to SF Pride, ever! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/ZcGvowNYvbw

Kevin Carroll Of SF Hotel Council At Pride Breakfast - Video Kevin Carroll of SF Hotel Council shares his views at SF Pride Breakfast. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/HikgMUVlNJA

Kamela Harris Gets Standing Ovation At Pride Breakfast - Video Kamela Harris, who is running for U.S. Senator, gets standing ovation for her work as SF District Attorney and California Attorney General at Pride Breakfast. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/L3NpPobZE64

Scoma's 50th Anniversary Speeches - Video These are the speeches from the Scoma's 50th Anniversary celebration held at Fisherman's Wharf. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/zQDXk7INnoI

Oakland: Mother of brain-dead son shot Thursday seeks answersContra Costa TimesOakland police said Saturday that they didn’t have any new information about the investigation. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone with …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dqddws via IFTTT

Chasson Randle to play in Summer League for Golden State WarriorsThe Stanford DailyTurnovers were far and away the Warriors‘ most evident flaw, almost costing them a championship against the Cavaliers. Randle will need to play under control to impress the Golden State staff. Furthermore, Randle has to learn how to defend at all times …Randle […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fXRUV5 via IFTTT

Browning – LeeSoutheast MissourianBridesmaids were Dr. Judy Cui of Seattle, Washington, Dr. Tara Coyle of Oakland, California, and Sue Sun of Sacramento, California. … 26 at a Chicago-area restaurant. A reception was held at Highland Park Community House after the ceremony. The bride … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dqddfY via IFTTT

Shutter Visual Effects A Social Media Marketing Lesson - Video Shutter Visual Effects is an entertainment industry firm that specializes in large scale animations for movies and special events and shows. Shutter Visual Effects is the proud user of the Capital One card. And Shutter Visual Effects does not exist. Theirein lay the social media marketing lesson in this video: make a website and social media platforms to take advantage of the fact that people will look for the company. You can use that to push your product. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/WxdzRnrCbCU

Berkeley balcony had ‘unusual slope’ before collapseSFGateAttorneys representing the family of a Berkeley balcony collapse victim have contacted prosecutors to alert them to witness accounts that the deck had a “seemingly unusual slope” before it gave way during a party. The lawyers for George and Jackie …Berkeley balcony collapse: Ulster student co-ordinator’s key support role […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BXsAsl via IFTTT

Detroit River hydroplane race taking shape without Gold CupThe Oakland PressEmpowered to play its bills, and with support from the likes of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration, DRE is moving at a fast pace to host racing beyond 2015. “There is going to be a race in 2015, and a race in 2016,” Weber said. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BXsAsb via IFTTT

After court victory, gay vote likely to meld into mainstreamSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)Finally, Lee called up San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Oakland’s Libby Schaaf to bring out the Warriors’ NBA trophy. Halfway through, however, it dawned … Hillary Rodham Clinton, on the other hand, has made race her No. 1 issue. At least for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BXsxwF via IFTTT

Woman, Dog Killed in Fire on Oakland TerraceNBC ConnecticutA middle-aged woman died in a fire that broke out in an Oakland Terrace three-family home in Hartford late Saturday morning. Neighbors told firefighters people were inside when the building went up in flames. The fire started on the second floor at …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JdZULf via IFTTT

Oakland celebrate success of violence reduction programsOroville Mercury RegisterCervantes and dozens of others were honored Thursday at a celebration hosted by Oakland Unite, the city’s program that oversees violence prevention measures funded for the last decade by Measure Y, a voter-approved tax that generates about $20 million …Oakland celebrates success of violence reduction programsSan Jose […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BXszVe via IFTTT

Dan Williams, Justin Ellis key to Oakland Raiders‘ defensive lineESPN (blog)The Raiders are also excited about second-year defensive tackle Justin Ellis. The former fourth-round pick flashed his talent at times in 2014. Concerns: The pass rush. Oakland had just seven sacks from their defensive ends last season — the fewest in … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JdZWTd via IFTTT

Berkeley balcony had ‘unusual slope’ before collapseSFGateAttorneys representing the family of a Berkeley balcony collapse victim have contacted prosecutors to alert them to witness accounts that the deck had a “seemingly unusual slope” before it gave way during a party. The lawyers for George and Jackie …Berkeley balcony collapse: Ulster student co-ordinator’s key support role […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BXsAsl via IFTTT

Detroit River hydroplane race taking shape without Gold CupThe Oakland PressEmpowered to play its bills, and with support from the likes of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration, DRE is moving at a fast pace to host racing beyond 2015. “There is going to be a race in 2015, and a race in 2016,” Weber said. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BXsAsb via IFTTT

After court victory, gay vote likely to meld into mainstreamSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)Finally, Lee called up San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Oakland’s Libby Schaaf to bring out the Warriors’ NBA trophy. Halfway through, however, it dawned … Hillary Rodham Clinton, on the other hand, has made race her No. 1 issue. At least for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BXsxwF via IFTTT

Woman, Dog Killed in Fire on Oakland TerraceNBC ConnecticutA middle-aged woman died in a fire that broke out in an Oakland Terrace three-family home in Hartford late Saturday morning. Neighbors told firefighters people were inside when the building went up in flames. The fire started on the second floor at …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JdZULf via IFTTT

Oakland celebrate success of violence reduction programsOroville Mercury RegisterCervantes and dozens of others were honored Thursday at a celebration hosted by Oakland Unite, the city’s program that oversees violence prevention measures funded for the last decade by Measure Y, a voter-approved tax that generates about $20 million …Oakland celebrates success of violence reduction programsSan Jose […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BXszVe via IFTTT

Dan Williams, Justin Ellis key to Oakland Raiders‘ defensive lineESPN (blog)The Raiders are also excited about second-year defensive tackle Justin Ellis. The former fourth-round pick flashed his talent at times in 2014. Concerns: The pass rush. Oakland had just seven sacks from their defensive ends last season — the fewest in … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JdZWTd via IFTTT

Trump Tower Not On Fire In New York City - Video Trump Tower is not on fire in New York City. Contrary to Twitter the building on fire may be owned by Donald Trump but it's not Trump Tower. Trump Tower is in Midtown Manhattan and not the Westside where that building is. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/sdAUDGpZsN4

Watch Bree Newsome Take Down Confederate Flag In South Carolina - Video Bree Newsome Take Down Confederate Flag In South Carolina! Bree Newsome is a hero for scaling the South Carolina State House Flagpole and taking down the Confederate Flag! You can see in this video posted by Deray McKesson on Twitter what she did and she was taken into custody calling for tweets of #FreeBree via IFTTT http://youtu.be/z46HOBNqE9Q

Bree Newsome Takes Down Confederate Flag In South Carolina - Video According to MTV.com Bree Newsome, a filmmaker, musician, and activist from North Carolina scaled the 30 foot flagpole and took down the Confederate Flag from the South Carolina State House. Now, calls to #FreeBree are all over Twitter. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/oBunFfYJTYo

Once again, Oakland proves that it’s really good at just one thing when it comes to big projects, and openly shows why it may lose all three of its sports teams sooner rather than later or never. Well, in the case of Coliseum City, it is really several things. Let’s take them all from the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JdbhmD via IFTTT

Once again, Oakland proves that it’s really good at just one thing when it comes to big projects, and openly shows why it may lose all three of its sports teams sooner rather than later or never. Well, in the case of Coliseum City, it is really several things. Let’s take them all from the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JdbhmD via IFTTT

Exclusive: Oakland stadium deal ‘worst by far’ for Raiders, experts saySan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — The long-awaited financing plan for a new Raiders stadium is a lousy deal for the team and will make a potential return to Los Angeles look even more attractive, stadium finance experts said after being briefed on the proposal obtained […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NmOJBp via IFTTT

UC Berkeley students, employees celebrate Supreme Court same-sex marriage …Daily CalifornianAfter Friday’s historic Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right, campus and community members celebrated on Sproul Plaza at an event that featured music, giveaways and an open mic. The event was organized by LavenderCal, …At UC Berkeley: A celebration of marriage […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Jpjirn via IFTTT

Shotaro Ban Reaches Cal Am FinalsCal AthleticsDALY CITY, Calif. – Shotaro Ban became the first Cal player to advance to the finals of match play at the California Amateur Championship after quarterfinal and semifinal wins at Lake Merced Golf Club in the semifinals of the 104th edition of the event …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NmOM00 via IFTTT

Morgan, US Through to World Cup SemifinalsCal AthleticsOTTAWA, Canada – Cal alumna Alex Morgan earned her third consecutive start in the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 1-0 victory over China Friday in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Lansdowne Stadium in Ottawa, Canada. With the win, the U.S. punched a …and more …read more From:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Jpjirj via IFTTT

Hot Property: West Oakland ramshackle residence revived, reimaginedSFGateJiji Mathew believes in West Oakland and sees the community as a proving ground. As a resident he’s watched the area transform as San Francisco residents search for less expensive alternatives in the Bay Area. As a partner for Octo Investment, … …read more From:: West Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NmOJBi via IFTTT

Randle gets shot with Golden State WarriorsQuad City TimesThe Rock Island native and Stanford basketball star went undrafted in Thursday’s NBA Draft, but on the heels of disappointment came hope. Following the draft, Randle’s agent called him to say the Golden State Warriors were interested in bringing him in …Chasson Randle signs as free agent […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Jpjhnv via IFTTT

Berkeley police investigate shooting on AshbyBerkeleysideOne person was shot in South Berkeley early Friday morning, but is expected to survive, police said Friday afternoon. Police responded to a shooting just after 5 a.m. near Ashby Avenue and Newbury Street, which is just west of Shattuck Avenue, said Lt.South Berkeley shooting puts victim in hospitalDaily Californian […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NmOJBe via IFTTT

Warriors Nominated for Five 2015 ESPY Awards Including Stephen Curry for …Warriors.comThe Golden State Warriors are nominated in five categories for the 2015 ESPY Awards, taking place July 15 at 5:00 p.m. PST, the team announced today. The Warriors are nominated for Best Male Athlete (Stephen Curry), Best Coach/Manager (Steve Kerr), …Warriors‘ Curry, Kerr, and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Jpjib2 via IFTTT

Oakland: No criminal charges in April fight deathContra Costa TimesOfficer Omar Daza-Quiroz said the two men, who apparently did not know each other, initially got into a physical fight about 12:30 a.m. April 4 in the 500 block of Sycamore Street in West Oakland. Police are not sure what started the fight but said it […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NmOLZO via IFTTT

Drone Captures Cranes Unloading Containers At The Port Of OaklandSFistEver wondered how those big Empire Strikes Back cranes work over at the Port of Oakland? Well, it’s not often that civilians get to watch them up close, but here we have some rare drone footage of the operation as several big container ships are docked […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JpjiaU via IFTTT

Exclusive: Oakland stadium deal ‘worst by far’ for Raiders, experts saySan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — The long-awaited financing plan for a new Raiders stadium is a lousy deal for the team and will make a potential return to Los Angeles look even more attractive, stadium finance experts said after being briefed on the proposal obtained […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NmOJBp via IFTTT