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Former Cal Forward Bonomo Signs with New York Red Bulls IICal AthleticsHARRISON, N.J. – New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League announced the signing of former California Golden Bears‘ forward Stefano Bonomo on Wednesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bonomo was selected in the …IT’S OFFICIAL Bonomo […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VO9qeM via IFTTT

Berkeley fire chief is now interim deputy city managerBerkeleysideBerkeley Fire Chief Gil Dong has stepped into a new position with the city after 25 years in the Fire Department. As of Saturday, Dong is wearing a new hat for Berkeley as the interim deputy city manager. Interim City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OPMF5C via IFTTT

Firefighters, nonprofit send Roseville student-athletes to Cal Berkeley campSacramento BeeTwo Roseville student-athletes were chosen to attend a respected rugby camp, thanks to a donation from the Roseville Firefighters Local 1592. Jared Woosley and Jack Hempel – Woodcreek High School students and Eagle Scouts – were recipients of the trip … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1h6xsBQ via IFTTT

West Edge Presents Operas in Unexpected Oakland LocationsKQEDThe festival began with Alban Berg’s Lulu at a decaying Beaux-Arts train station in West Oakland on Saturday night. The 1935 opera centers on a predatory but charismatic woman who uses people for her own gain but ends up spiraling into prostitution …Lulu, 16th Street Railway Station, Oakland, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1h6xrhp via IFTTT

Multi-Skilled Academic Advisor Flourishes At His Alma MaterCal AthleticsAbout to begin his sixth year at the Athletic Study Center, McNeil, 32, provides academic guidance to the Golden Bears when he isn’t catching a wave, shushing down slopes, mountain biking or scaling a mountain. … McNeil has worked with a broad range … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KBuOxH via IFTTT

Former Cal Forward Bonomo Signs with New York Red Bulls IICal AthleticsHARRISON, N.J. – New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League announced the signing of former California Golden Bears‘ forward Stefano Bonomo on Wednesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bonomo was selected in the …IT’S OFFICIAL Bonomo […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VO9qeM via IFTTT

www.Seed.io Webapp For Oakland Feedback - Video Will Roscoe has created a cool web based app that allows you to give feedback on anything, but right now the content is Oakland. It's good for political campaigns and other instances where feedback is necessary. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/lsKA_j9kJ7U

Alameda County Wants To Sell Its Share Of Oakland Coliseum - Video Alameda County wants to sell its part of the ownership of the Oakland Coliseum to the City of Oakland. That idea was announced in a press release issued by Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley moments ago. The implications behind this are huge. What happens to the JPA? Miley says that the sale will help pay off Raider bonds. But to me it's also a signal that Oakland still lacks a good plan to retain the Raiders. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/6rB3IhNBZL8

Eric Grubman Met With Raiders Officials Just Now - Video NFL EVP Eric Grubman just met with Oakland Raiders Officials at Raiders Headquarters. I caught up with him at Oakland Airport Southwest Terminal where he politely said "no comment". It seemed like a small meeting and Raiders President Marc Badain gave Grubman a ride to the airport. I didn't see any city or county officials at Raiders HQ - that doesn't mean they were not there. Eric Grubman also told me "they're not looking at your proposal" to which I said "I know that." "They're looking at something else," he said. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/qeHAhXnMrZg

Justin Bieber On Ryan Seacrest Tops Twitter #BieberOnSeacrest - Video Justin Bieber is on Ryan Seacrest's radio show "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" now and is burning up Twitter. In the video, I look at some of the photos and tweets. Justin says he has new music coming in 30 days. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/CBq0DjYKqBI

A’s, Oakland mayor talking new stadium deal after years of stagnationSFGate (blog)After years of stagnation in Oakland, A’s representatives are engaged in what clubhouse insiders describe as “positive” discussions with Mayor Libby Schaaf on either building a new ballpark at the Coliseum site or maybe retrofitting the old one. “We’ve …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OChLgk via IFTTT

A’s, Oakland mayor talking new stadium deal after years of stagnationSFGate (blog)After years of stagnation in Oakland, A’s representatives are engaged in what clubhouse insiders describe as “positive” discussions with Mayor Libby Schaaf on either building a new ballpark at the Coliseum site or maybe retrofitting the old one. “We’ve …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OChLgk via IFTTT

Summer gratin from the gardenSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 and, after abandoning her printmaking pursuits, began her cooking career at Chez Panisse, working alongside Charlie Hallowell. He later went on to open Pizzaiolo, where Shin eventually joined him, becoming chef de …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OOSGiY via IFTTT

Edward Mujica will close games for Oakland A’sSFGateLOS ANGELES — Edward Mujica, the man in Oakland’s bullpen with the most experience pitching in the ninth inning, will take over the closer job in the wake of Tyler Clippard’s departure to the Mets. Mujica has 49 saves, the bulk of them with St. Louis …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D9kwoY via IFTTT

County Supervisor Issues Commendations on Anniversary of Americans with …Patch.comOn Tuesday, July 28, 2015, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, representing District Five on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, and Mary Nicely, District Director for State Assemblyman Tony Thurmond, presented commendations to Dr. Catherine … …read more From:: Keith Carson Alameda County Supervisor News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VNkSY5 via IFTTT

Fatal crash blocks lanes of I-880 in Oaklandabc7news.comFatal crash blocks lanes of I-880 in Oakland. Bay City News. Wednesday, July 29, 2015 05:50AM. OAKLAND, Calif. –. The California Highway Patrol this morning is reporting a fatal crash on southbound Interstate Highway 880 in Oakland. The crash occurred …Oakland: Fatal crash reported on Interstate 880San Jose […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OCg6qQ via IFTTT

Summer gratin from the gardenSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)She moved to the Bay Area in 1995 and, after abandoning her printmaking pursuits, began her cooking career at Chez Panisse, working alongside Charlie Hallowell. He later went on to open Pizzaiolo, where Shin eventually joined him, becoming chef de …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OOSGiY via IFTTT

Edward Mujica will close games for Oakland A’sSFGateLOS ANGELES — Edward Mujica, the man in Oakland’s bullpen with the most experience pitching in the ninth inning, will take over the closer job in the wake of Tyler Clippard’s departure to the Mets. Mujica has 49 saves, the bulk of them with St. Louis …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D9kwoY via IFTTT

County Supervisor Issues Commendations on Anniversary of Americans with …Patch.comOn Tuesday, July 28, 2015, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, representing District Five on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, and Mary Nicely, District Director for State Assemblyman Tony Thurmond, presented commendations to Dr. Catherine … …read more From:: Keith Carson Alameda County Supervisor News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VNkSY5 via IFTTT

Fatal crash blocks lanes of I-880 in Oaklandabc7news.comFatal crash blocks lanes of I-880 in Oakland. Bay City News. Wednesday, July 29, 2015 05:50AM. OAKLAND, Calif. –. The California Highway Patrol this morning is reporting a fatal crash on southbound Interstate Highway 880 in Oakland. The crash occurred …Oakland: Fatal crash reported on Interstate 880San Jose […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OCg6qQ via IFTTT

Hills to see first contested mayoral race in over a decadeC&G Newspapers“Since the direct election of the mayor was approved by voters in November 1994, the city has had four contested mayoral races with two candidates running; the last time was in 2003,” Smith said in the email. “All other mayoral races were uncontested.”.and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eAfm9k via IFTTT

Teri McKeever, Matt Biondi Named to USA Swimming List of 30 Most Influential …Cal AthleticsMcKeever, who is preparing for her 24th season guiding the Golden Bear women’s swimming & diving team, has led Cal to four NCAA team championships over the past seven years, including the 2015 title last March. During her career, her charges […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eAfkhW via IFTTT

Three finalists named for Berkeley County School District superintendent positionWCBD News 2MONCKS CORNER, SC (July 28, 2015) – The Berkeley County Board of Education has named three finalists in its continued search for a superintendent and has announced opportunities for the public to meet these candidates. On July 22 and 23, the Board …Former Charleston […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eAfkhU via IFTTT

Sanders’ Secret SauceEast Bay ExpressThey’ve watched his evolution from a fringe candidate of the far-left Liberty Union Party in the 1972 governor’s race, to mayor of the state’s largest city nine years later, to his current status as one of Vermont’s most popular politicians. Sanders …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D92jrE via IFTTT

Hills to see first contested mayoral race in over a decadeC&G Newspapers“Since the direct election of the mayor was approved by voters in November 1994, the city has had four contested mayoral races with two candidates running; the last time was in 2003,” Smith said in the email. “All other mayoral races were uncontested.”.and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eAfm9k via IFTTT

Teri McKeever, Matt Biondi Named to USA Swimming List of 30 Most Influential …Cal AthleticsMcKeever, who is preparing for her 24th season guiding the Golden Bear women’s swimming & diving team, has led Cal to four NCAA team championships over the past seven years, including the 2015 title last March. During her career, her charges […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eAfkhW via IFTTT

Three finalists named for Berkeley County School District superintendent positionWCBD News 2MONCKS CORNER, SC (July 28, 2015) – The Berkeley County Board of Education has named three finalists in its continued search for a superintendent and has announced opportunities for the public to meet these candidates. On July 22 and 23, the Board …Former Charleston […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eAfkhU via IFTTT

Sanders’ Secret SauceEast Bay ExpressThey’ve watched his evolution from a fringe candidate of the far-left Liberty Union Party in the 1972 governor’s race, to mayor of the state’s largest city nine years later, to his current status as one of Vermont’s most popular politicians. Sanders …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1D92jrE via IFTTT

Robert Kraft Press Conference On NFL DeflateGate Suspension - Video Robert Kraft, New England Patriots Owner, said he was wrong to trust the NFL and blasted the league's decision to uphold the four game suspension of Tom Brady. He called the NFL's actions "reprehensible". via IFTTT http://youtu.be/MHtmSoy3Ttk

Will Oakland Protect and Expand Affordable Housing?East Bay ExpressErica Derryck, spokesperson for Mayor Libby Schaaf, said that the mayor’s office supports the road map and is already working to implement some of the strategies outlined in it. Housing policy experts differ on the road map’s potential, but all are … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeKfCU via IFTTT

The Last Days of Latino Old OaklandEast Bay ExpressEarlier this month we got the sad news that the owners of La Borinqueña Mex-icatessen & Specialty Shop (582 7th St.), a family-run institution in Old Oakland for 71 years, had decided to call it quits. La Borinqueña, which specialized in tamales, will …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeKfCO via IFTTT

Artists Aghast at Anti-Public Art Lawsuit Against OaklandKQEDIntroduced by then-councilmember Libby Schaaf, the amendment was approved in Nov. 2014 and went into effect in Feb. 2015. The ordinance stresses public art is “important for the vitality of the artist community as well as the quality of life for all … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeKfmu via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors, NBA teams are bored on TwitterFOXSports.comThe Golden State Warriors posted what seemed to be an uneventful Twitter update on Tuesday: They were eager for the season to begin. Waiting for the season to begin like… #NBAOffseason http://pic.twitter.com/bkQ2z7Jqzn. — Golden St. Warriors (@warriors) …and more …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeKfmo via IFTTT

Will Oakland Protect and Expand Affordable Housing?East Bay ExpressErica Derryck, spokesperson for Mayor Libby Schaaf, said that the mayor’s office supports the road map and is already working to implement some of the strategies outlined in it. Housing policy experts differ on the road map’s potential, but all are … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeKfCU via IFTTT

The Last Days of Latino Old OaklandEast Bay ExpressEarlier this month we got the sad news that the owners of La Borinqueña Mex-icatessen & Specialty Shop (582 7th St.), a family-run institution in Old Oakland for 71 years, had decided to call it quits. La Borinqueña, which specialized in tamales, will …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeKfCO via IFTTT

Artists Aghast at Anti-Public Art Lawsuit Against OaklandKQEDIntroduced by then-councilmember Libby Schaaf, the amendment was approved in Nov. 2014 and went into effect in Feb. 2015. The ordinance stresses public art is “important for the vitality of the artist community as well as the quality of life for all … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeKfmu via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors, NBA teams are bored on TwitterFOXSports.comThe Golden State Warriors posted what seemed to be an uneventful Twitter update on Tuesday: They were eager for the season to begin. Waiting for the season to begin like… #NBAOffseason http://pic.twitter.com/bkQ2z7Jqzn. — Golden St. Warriors (@warriors) …and more …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeKfmo via IFTTT

Oakland A’s trade Tyler Clippard to New York Mets for RHP Casey MeisnerAthletics NationCasey Meisner, 20, was New York’s 3rd round selection in the 2013 draft and signed for $500,000, according to MLB.com’s Jim Callis. Meisner started the year in Low-A but was promoted to High-A after 12 starts where he struck out 66 and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeI2Y6 via IFTTT

Why Menelik Watson Has Everything to Prove in Oakland Raiders Training CampBleacher ReportThe top of the Oakland Raiders‘ 2013 draft class stands on shaky ground heading into the 2015 NFL season. Most eyeballs will be fixated on cornerback D.J. Hayden (No. 12 overall), but offensive tackle Menelik Watson (No. 42 overall) should also garner … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeI16y via IFTTT

Oakland A’s trade Tyler Clippard to New York Mets for RHP Casey MeisnerAthletics NationCasey Meisner, 20, was New York’s 3rd round selection in the 2013 draft and signed for $500,000, according to MLB.com’s Jim Callis. Meisner started the year in Low-A but was promoted to High-A after 12 starts where he struck out 66 and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeI2Y6 via IFTTT

Why Menelik Watson Has Everything to Prove in Oakland Raiders Training CampBleacher ReportThe top of the Oakland Raiders‘ 2013 draft class stands on shaky ground heading into the 2015 NFL season. Most eyeballs will be fixated on cornerback D.J. Hayden (No. 12 overall), but offensive tackle Menelik Watson (No. 42 overall) should also garner … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SeI16y via IFTTT

Raiders, Oakland and NFL to discuss stadium WednesdayContra Costa TimesNFL Executive Vice President Eric Grubman’s scheduled visit comes amid concern that the proposed Coliseum City mega development is floundering, and Oakland might have the stiffest challenge among three cities at risk of losing their football team to …and more …read more From:: East Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Se7vkq via IFTTT

L.A., Bay Area look into possible joint bid for 2024 OlympicsSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)San Francisco and L.A. were both finalists in the hotly contested race to be the U.S. Olympic Committee’s pick for the 2024 Games. Boston won, only to drop out Monday amid falling public support and … Play ball: After years of stagnation […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LVSHmW via IFTTT

Photographs: An ode to the shuttered Berkeley pierBerkeleysideOn July 22, 2015, without warning or ceremony, the Berkeley Pier was fenced off and closed to the public. The pier has long been a favorite spot for fisherfolk, runners, strollers, and anyone who appreciates a knockout view and a breathtaking sunset. I …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DNrD14 via IFTTT

Oakland man on trial for rival’s killing solved because of botched robberySan Jose Mercury NewsIn her opening statement Tuesday, defense attorney Joann Kingston said her 22-year-old client Donnell McGilberry, of Oakland, was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot 18-year-old Coty Luster in the 1100 block of 34th Street on April 26, 2012 …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LVSHmU via IFTTT

Salcedo and Klinsmann Called in to USMNT U-23 CampCal AthleticsTwo California Golden Bears were selected to the roster, as sophomore forward Paul Salcedo and incoming freshman goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann will join 26 other hopefuls at the camp, that will be conducted at the U.S. National Training Center in …and more …read more From:: California Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DNrD12 via IFTTT

Raiders, Oakland and NFL to discuss stadium WednesdayContra Costa TimesNFL Executive Vice President Eric Grubman’s scheduled visit comes amid concern that the proposed Coliseum City mega development is floundering, and Oakland might have the stiffest challenge among three cities at risk of losing their football team to …and more …read more From:: East Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Se7vkq via IFTTT

L.A., Bay Area look into possible joint bid for 2024 OlympicsSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)San Francisco and L.A. were both finalists in the hotly contested race to be the U.S. Olympic Committee’s pick for the 2024 Games. Boston won, only to drop out Monday amid falling public support and … Play ball: After years of stagnation […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LVSHmW via IFTTT

Photographs: An ode to the shuttered Berkeley pierBerkeleysideOn July 22, 2015, without warning or ceremony, the Berkeley Pier was fenced off and closed to the public. The pier has long been a favorite spot for fisherfolk, runners, strollers, and anyone who appreciates a knockout view and a breathtaking sunset. I …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DNrD14 via IFTTT

Oakland man on trial for rival’s killing solved because of botched robberySan Jose Mercury NewsIn her opening statement Tuesday, defense attorney Joann Kingston said her 22-year-old client Donnell McGilberry, of Oakland, was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot 18-year-old Coty Luster in the 1100 block of 34th Street on April 26, 2012 …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LVSHmU via IFTTT