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Star Freshman Jaylen Brown Says Cal Golden Bears Can Win It AllHoops HabitFor the past two seasons, Cal has missed the NCAA Tournament after accruing an 18-15 record in 2014-15 and a 21-14 record in 2013-14. But reason for such optimism comes from Brown — the Golden Bears‘ most highly touted incoming freshman and …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ic2q2f via IFTTT

Berkeley fire chief named interim deputy city managerContra Costa TimesBERKELEY — Interim City Manager Dee Williams-Ripley has appointed Fire Chief Gil Dong as interim deputy city manager. Williams-Ripley, the former deputy city manager who became interim city manager June 24, also is appointing an interim fire chief, …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ic3EKA via IFTTT

Najmi sees gay baiting in City Council raceTimesLedgerNajmi is squaring off against Rebecca Lynch, who took leave from working for Mayor Bill de Blasio to make the run, and Barry Grodenchik, a former state Assembly member. Also running are Robert Friedrich and Satnam Parhar. All are Democrats and the …and more …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ub1Vgp via IFTTT

Oakland’s Vice Mayor Stands Up to FedsEast Bay ExpressThe Oakland City Council has prohibited federal agencies from co-opting Oakland’s police officers for use against the city’s permitted medical cannabis facilities — as they did in 2012 when three federal agencies carried out a series of poorly … …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Iw1klq via IFTTT

David Lee Buys Golden State Warriors Staff Burritos Because He Is Burrito KingBleacher ReportSay the words that cannot be said with burritos—hugs wrapped in flour. David Lee knows the score. In lieu of gift baskets or some other lame gimmick, the former Golden State Warrior sent the franchise’s staff several boxes of burritos. Warriors social […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eDIjBt via IFTTT

Alameda County wants out of proposals for new Raiders stadium in OaklandNBCSports.comOakland officials planned to submit a letter to the Raiders on Wednesday outlining a proposal for a new stadium at the site of O.co Coliseum, but they never handed it over because they couldn’t get Alameda County to sign on to the deal. Instead, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eDIjBr via IFTTT

Thousands Gather for Slain Hayward Officer’s Funeral ServicePatch.comJerry Brown, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and other dignitaries are also expected to attend. A procession of law enforcement officers escorted Lunger’s body this morning from the Chapel of the Chimes funeral home in Hayward to the arena in Oakland.and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eDIhJE via IFTTT

A Dust-Up in Oakland Over Plan to Ship Coal Through New TerminalKQEDCoal cars will dump their load into an underground conveyor system, he says, which will whisk it into vessels’ cargo holds. But Bridges’ assurances of a clean, safe coal facility have fallen flat with Mayor Libby Schaaf and the City Council, which … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IuHKWD via IFTTT

Oakland Mills committee looks for ways to fight decayBaltimore SunAs Columbia’s Village of Oakland Mills approaches its 50th birthday, some of the community’s houses are looking rather worse for the wear. For years, residents have complained about homes with crumbling driveways, rotting wood panels, overgrown lawns …and more …read more From:: Oakland CA News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IuHIy1 via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors 2014-15 season review: How Steph Curry took over the NBA …Golden State of MindDuring the 2014-15 season, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors silenced all basketball purists who have previously written of teams as incapable of winning an NBA championship due to their reliance on the three-point shot. While critics in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eDIhte via IFTTT

David Lee Buys Golden State Warriors Staff Burritos Because He Is Burrito KingBleacher ReportSay the words that cannot be said with burritos—hugs wrapped in flour. David Lee knows the score. In lieu of gift baskets or some other lame gimmick, the former Golden State Warrior sent the franchise’s staff several boxes of burritos. Warriors social […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eDIjBt via IFTTT

Alameda County wants out of proposals for new Raiders stadium in OaklandNBCSports.comOakland officials planned to submit a letter to the Raiders on Wednesday outlining a proposal for a new stadium at the site of O.co Coliseum, but they never handed it over because they couldn’t get Alameda County to sign on to the deal. Instead, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eDIjBr via IFTTT

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Econ 101: Chicago? M.I.T.? Nope, Berkeley’s on TopBloomberg ViewBerkeley’s influence goes beyond the standard impact of a high-ranking economics department. Researchers at Berkeley during the past four decades haven’t just been prestigious and incisive, they have been different. Their research has taken economics …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JTWLxQ via IFTTT

Tip leads to drug arrest at Manitou Park in BerkeleyAsbury Park PressBERKELEY – A Toms River man was arrested Tuesday on drug charges in Manitou Park, police said. Shamaar Strand, 31, was charged with possession of heroin, possession of heroin with the intent to distribute and possession of heroin with the intent to … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JTWMSx via IFTTT

Essential California: Bill Cosby and the Playboy MansionLos Angeles TimesA bill from Sen. Dianne Feinstein would move $1.3 billion into desalination, water storage and other projects over the next decade. Whether she will be able get it through the House, where Republicans have focused on rolling back environmental …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VPyQsp via IFTTT

Econ 101: Chicago? M.I.T.? Nope, Berkeley’s on TopBloomberg ViewBerkeley’s influence goes beyond the standard impact of a high-ranking economics department. Researchers at Berkeley during the past four decades haven’t just been prestigious and incisive, they have been different. Their research has taken economics …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JTWLxQ via IFTTT

Tip leads to drug arrest at Manitou Park in BerkeleyAsbury Park PressBERKELEY – A Toms River man was arrested Tuesday on drug charges in Manitou Park, police said. Shamaar Strand, 31, was charged with possession of heroin, possession of heroin with the intent to distribute and possession of heroin with the intent to … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JTWMSx via IFTTT

Essential California: Bill Cosby and the Playboy MansionLos Angeles TimesA bill from Sen. Dianne Feinstein would move $1.3 billion into desalination, water storage and other projects over the next decade. Whether she will be able get it through the House, where Republicans have focused on rolling back environmental …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VPyQsp 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/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

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