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Oakland’s First Friday festival struck by theft, resignations and lawsuitContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — The nonprofit behind Oakland’s popular First Friday street festival is reeling this month after reports of rampant theft, allegations of financial mismanagement, the sudden resignation of its treasurer and an unpaid wages lawsuit from its …and more …read more From:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LZ0gcv via IFTTT

Oakland’s First Friday festival struck by theft, resignations and lawsuitContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — The nonprofit behind Oakland’s popular First Friday street festival is reeling this month after reports of rampant theft, allegations of financial mismanagement, the sudden resignation of its treasurer and an unpaid wages lawsuit from its …and more …read more From:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SO8GlC via IFTTT

Oakland’s First Friday festival struck by theft, resignations and lawsuitContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — The nonprofit behind Oakland’s popular First Friday street festival is reeling this month after reports of rampant theft, allegations of financial mismanagement, the sudden resignation of its treasurer and an unpaid wages lawsuit from its …and more …read more From:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SO8GlC via IFTTT

Ben Zobrist and what could have been for the Oakland A’sAthletics NationFor years, Ben Zobrist seemed like he belonged on the Oakland A’s. His greatness came in ways that were often not fully appreciated and he has still never earned even $8 million in a single season, making him the ultimate undervalued player. And then […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LZ0gct via IFTTT

Ben Zobrist and what could have been for the Oakland A’sAthletics NationFor years, Ben Zobrist seemed like he belonged on the Oakland A’s. His greatness came in ways that were often not fully appreciated and he has still never earned even $8 million in a single season, making him the ultimate undervalued player. And then […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SO8Id7 via IFTTT

Ben Zobrist and what could have been for the Oakland A’sAthletics NationFor years, Ben Zobrist seemed like he belonged on the Oakland A’s. His greatness came in ways that were often not fully appreciated and he has still never earned even $8 million in a single season, making him the ultimate undervalued player. And then […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SO8Id7 via IFTTT

Oakland voters to decide city, school, council issuesThe Detroit NewsAssessments, millage proposals and operating budgets for police services and schools that could raise millions of dollars are among issues to be decided in seven Oakland County communities in Tuesday’s primary election. (Photo: Brandy Baker / Detroit … …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SO8Glv via IFTTT

Oakland voters to decide city, school, council issuesThe Detroit NewsAssessments, millage proposals and operating budgets for police services and schools that could raise millions of dollars are among issues to be decided in seven Oakland County communities in Tuesday’s primary election. (Photo: Brandy Baker / Detroit … …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LZ0dxl via IFTTT

Oakland voters to decide city, school, council issuesThe Detroit NewsAssessments, millage proposals and operating budgets for police services and schools that could raise millions of dollars are among issues to be decided in seven Oakland County communities in Tuesday’s primary election. (Photo: Brandy Baker / Detroit … …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LZ0dxl via IFTTT

Raiders Unveil New Preseason Broadcast TeamRaiders.comThe Raiders will travel to Minnesota for a preseason contest on Aug. 22 before returning home for a nationally-televised game against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 30, to be broadcast on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Oakland closes out the preseason …Tim Brown, Matt Millen join Raiders new preseason broadcast teamSilver […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SO8HWJ via IFTTT

Raiders Unveil New Preseason Broadcast TeamRaiders.comThe Raiders will travel to Minnesota for a preseason contest on Aug. 22 before returning home for a nationally-televised game against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 30, to be broadcast on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Oakland closes out the preseason …Tim Brown, Matt Millen join Raiders new preseason broadcast teamSilver […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SO8HWJ via IFTTT

Raiders Unveil New Preseason Broadcast TeamRaiders.comThe Raiders will travel to Minnesota for a preseason contest on Aug. 22 before returning home for a nationally-televised game against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 30, to be broadcast on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Oakland closes out the preseason …Tim Brown, Matt Millen join Raiders new preseason broadcast teamSilver […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SO8HWJ 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

City Of Oakland, Alameda County Mtg With Raiders, NFL Awful - Video The City of Oakland and Alameda County meeting with the Oakland Raiders and the National Football League was a complete disaster. In this video I explain why with a written text version to come. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/F8wMk9zk97k

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

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