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Weekend pioneers embrace DIY workshopsSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)These next-wave Bay Area agrarians have spawned a tsunami of workshops, meet-ups, support groups, festivals, books and gear. … In San Francisco, the nonprofit community classroom 18 Reasons offers intensive canning sessions and “foodsmith” workshops … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHDqqU via IFTTT

Graveman, Salazar Battle In OaklandCBS LocalOAKLAND, CA – JULY 30: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics and Eric Sogard #28 are unable to field a ground ball hit off the bat of Francisco Lindor (not pictured) of the Cleveland Indians for a single during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on …Indians beat Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dfd3on via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: 5 Players on Roster Bubble Who Should Make TeamBleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders‘ 2015 training camp should be especially intriguing. While there are still some starting jobs left to be won, more interesting will be the battles for spots deeper on the roster that are still up for grabs. Oakland finds itself with …Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1eHDqay via IFTTT

What would it take for the Warriors to land Kevin Durant in 2015 sign-and-trade?Golden State of MindTim Kawakami at Talking Points takes a look at what it might take for the Golden State Warriors to land Kevin Durant in 2016 free agency. There’s no way the Warriors can find the approximate $25 million it would […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Dfd37T via IFTTT

YouTube Creators Want To Make Money, So What? - Video YouTube Creators want to make money from their videos and should not be shamed for that. I am responding to a Twitter Tweet by Tim Schmoyer, who says its "disappointing" to learn that YT Creators care about making money. But it is a common desire to want to make money at what you like - that is true for YouTube. But also YouTube itself has touted the virtues of making a living via its partner program. YouTube has said it wants Vlogging and video making to be the YouTubers only job. That means making money. So there! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/8lWBfkCbQn8

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan Expect Baby Girl - Video Congratulations to Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan on the news they are expecting a baby girl. Let's see how that impacts Facebook's policies going forward. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/gloC5kEHZMw

Oakland Terminal Youth Art Show Envisions and Ideal WorldEast Bay Express (blog)Gallery-goers who are not well acquainted with Oakland Terminal might be surprised to hear that last weekend the West Oakland art gallery was the venue for an expansive youth art exhibition. The gallery, a large warehouse on the corner of Union and … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MyZIcj via IFTTT

Berkeley: Donation assists UC Theatre reopening effortSan Jose Mercury NewsThe landmark building, which opened in 1917 as a first-run movie theater, will be run by the nonprofit Berkeley Music Group and will be renamed the Taube Family Music Hall at The UC Theatre, according to a news release from the UC Theater News.UC Theatre receives […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MyZJwO via IFTTT

Berkeley police logContra Costa TimesBerkeley police log. Contra Costa Times. Posted: 07/31/2015 12:00:00 AM PDT# Comments. FRIDAY, JULY 17. COMMERCIAL CRIME — Someone burglarized a business in the 800 block of Bancroft Way. GRAND THEFT — Items worth more than $950 were …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fPI8nA via IFTTT

2015 Football Single-Game Tickets On Sale NowCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Single-game tickets for the 2015 Cal football season are on sale to the general public now for the Golden Bears‘ six-game home schedule at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium beginning with the season-opener vs. Grambling State on …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fPI9YA via IFTTT

Oakland Terminal Youth Art Show Envisions and Ideal WorldEast Bay Express (blog)Gallery-goers who are not well acquainted with Oakland Terminal might be surprised to hear that last weekend the West Oakland art gallery was the venue for an expansive youth art exhibition. The gallery, a large warehouse on the corner of Union and … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MyZIcj via IFTTT

Berkeley: Donation assists UC Theatre reopening effortSan Jose Mercury NewsThe landmark building, which opened in 1917 as a first-run movie theater, will be run by the nonprofit Berkeley Music Group and will be renamed the Taube Family Music Hall at The UC Theatre, according to a news release from the UC Theater News.UC Theatre receives […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MyZJwO via IFTTT

Berkeley police logContra Costa TimesBerkeley police log. Contra Costa Times. Posted: 07/31/2015 12:00:00 AM PDT# Comments. FRIDAY, JULY 17. COMMERCIAL CRIME — Someone burglarized a business in the 800 block of Bancroft Way. GRAND THEFT — Items worth more than $950 were …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fPI8nA via IFTTT

2015 Football Single-Game Tickets On Sale NowCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Single-game tickets for the 2015 Cal football season are on sale to the general public now for the Golden Bears‘ six-game home schedule at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium beginning with the season-opener vs. Grambling State on …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fPI9YA via IFTTT

Video Shows Sam DuBose Murdered By Ray Tensing Of University Of Cincinnati Police - Video A video clearly shows how University Of Cincinnati Police Officer Ray Tensing killed an unarmed 43-year old black man named Samuel DuBose during a routine traffic stop. You can hear Tensing ask him to get out of the car and when Sam just goes to get his keys to turn off the car, Tensing says " what is that?" and shoots him in the head. Then Tensing runs away from him and then comes back to the car where DuBose is dead, and makes up a story saying DuBose grazed or hit him with the car. This is awful. Tensing was charged with murder. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Zv9UNcspHTs

Houston Astros Trade for Carlos Gomez #MLBTradeDeadline - Ants Rants - Video Houston Astros Trade for Carlos Gomez #MLBTradeDeadline - Ants Rants The New York Mets drop the ball and the Houston Astros swoop in and trade for CF Carlos Gomez and pitcher Mike Fiers! What do you think about the trade? Facebook Page- http://ift.tt/1Kud61Q Follow me on twitter @AntsRants62 Follow me on Instagram @AntsRants62 Visit our blog Zennie62.com here: http://ift.tt/1d6iMwr via IFTTT http://youtu.be/tIELlzFjJrY

Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson Agree to Extension - Ants Rants - Video Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson Agree to Extension - Ants Rants Breaking news here at Ants Rants! Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson agree to a contract extension! What are your thoughts on the deal? Facebook Page- http://ift.tt/1Kud61Q Follow me on twitter @AntsRants62 Follow me on Instagram @AntsRants62 Visit our blog Zennie62.com here: http://ift.tt/1d6iMwr via IFTTT http://youtu.be/Eej6IIoLuuw

UC Berkeley researchers miss the mark on minimum wage increasesSacramento BeeVoters approved the wage hike last fall, after an aggressive campaign by Bay Area labor unions and a UC Berkeley study suggesting minimal costs. In hindsight, it’s clear that the UC Berkeley report got it wrong, and spectacularly so. The clues came …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DeI0sh via IFTTT

Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Santana carry Cleveland Indians to victory over …cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — Carlos Carrasco threw a two-hitter and Carlos Santana hit a two-run homer as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics, 3-1, Thursday night at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Tribe shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-4 …Indians get third straight complete game in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OSlyqv via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders‘ Weakest Position Heading into Training CampBleacher ReportIt’s a disservice to the Oakland Raiders fanbase to portray the roster as one filled with nothing but All-Pro players and Pro Bowlers. Let’s not pretend every position stands as strong as the next. Often we don’t question general managers, head coaches … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DeHY3L via IFTTT

UC Berkeley researchers miss the mark on minimum wage increasesSacramento BeeVoters approved the wage hike last fall, after an aggressive campaign by Bay Area labor unions and a UC Berkeley study suggesting minimal costs. In hindsight, it’s clear that the UC Berkeley report got it wrong, and spectacularly so. The clues came …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DeI0sh via IFTTT

Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Santana carry Cleveland Indians to victory over …cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — Carlos Carrasco threw a two-hitter and Carlos Santana hit a two-run homer as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics, 3-1, Thursday night at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Tribe shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-4 …Indians get third straight complete game in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1OSlyqv via IFTTT