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Down 5-0 early, Mariners battle back to beat Oakland, 6-5The Seattle TimesThe Mariners refused to go away quietly, chipping away at the Oakland A’s lead to win 6-5, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance by the bullpen. By Ryan Divish. Seattle Times staff reporter. At this time in the season, with their record […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PTkXVZ via IFTTT

At the NFL Special Owners Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Schaumberg, Ill, of two weeks ago, I had a good, long, 46 minute talk with ESPN’s John Clayton. It was 80 percent me talking and John listening and asking questions, which I appreciated because there was no one in the hotel, let alone the damn […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hef0XH via IFTTT

East Oakland Residents to Breathe EasierEast Bay ExpressEast Oakland residents suffer from some of the most polluted air in Alameda County, but they will soon breathe a little easier thanks to a successful years-long campaign to get big-rig trucks off local streets. Last month, the Oakland City Council … …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MSAkj9 via IFTTT

Oakland: 2 suspects arrested in San Francisco tourist shootingContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Two San Francisco shooting suspects may face charges of robbery, attempted murder, assault with a firearm and evading police after dozens of officers combed North Oakland on Tuesday afternoon after a high-speed car chase over the Bay …Shooting suspect crashes after police chase […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MSAmHE via IFTTT

Man acquitted in double-slaying in East OaklandSFGateA 39-year-old man has been acquitted of double-murder charges stemming from an East Oakland shooting that prosecutors said erupted over a bad car-stereo installation and prompted him to flee to Mexico. Carlos Alberto Cervantes broke down in tears after …Oakland: Jury acquits man in 2000 double murder caseContra Costa […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UcnefI via IFTTT

Oakland Coliseum developer shows drawings, but not much elseSFGateOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has said she won’t support using public funds to help Kephart close a $400 million cash gap on construction of a $900 million stadium for the Raiders — the remaining $500 million would be divided between the Raiders, the NFL …Kephart: Even odds […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MSAjMa via IFTTT

Berkeley: UC Berkeley police seek sex assault suspectSan Jose Mercury NewsBERKELEY — Police said they are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect in a sexual assault that happened earlier this month on campus. In a statement released Tuesday, police said they were informed Aug. 4 of an assault two days earlier …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MSAkj7 via IFTTT

Leaders condemn racist flyers in Southfield electionDetroit Free PressCommunity and city leaders are strongly condemning a racist flyer against blacks that was circulated in Southfield tied to an upcoming mayoral election, with some suggesting that it may have more to do with political dirty tricks. The anti-black flyers …Campaign flier targets Southfield’s African-AmericansThe Detroit News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ucnefz via IFTTT

Man gets back stolen bike; second still missingBerkeleysideA Berkeley man has been reunited with his stolen bike thanks to an alert resident who recognized it in the neighborhood — after seeing a post on social network Nextdoor — but the owner is still hoping to find a second identical bicycle that was also …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UcngEd via IFTTT

Oakland School District considering teacher housing proposal for controversial …Contra Costa TimesAfter months of protest by affordable housing activists, the City Council voted in June to sell the land to Urban Core for $5 million, after the developer agreed to a plan negotiated by Councilwoman Desley Brooks to contribute $8 million to the city’s …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UcndZc via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Safety Jonathan Dowling Looking To Make Defensive Impact In 2015Raiders.comDowling has flashed his ability to make big plays in practice, but currently sits third on the Raiders depth chart at free safety behind veterans Nate Allen and Brandian Ross , although he did run with the second-team defense during Saturday’s matchup …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UcndZa via IFTTT

How the Raiders might get — and pay for — a $1 billion stadium in OaklandSan Francisco Business Times (blog)The strategy, handed off Friday to Oakland and Alameda County officials by developer Floyd Kephart’s New City Development LLC, is subject to negotiations with the Raiders. The city and county also could reject it, invite other […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MSAk2J via IFTTT

Trendy Pisco is sweeping the Bay AreaSan Jose Mercury NewsWalter Moore, co-founder of Campo de Encanto, a San Francisco-based company that makes Pisco in Peru, calls the drink “the great historic first spirit of the Americas.” Different types of pisco … Pisco may have a long history here, but Miguel Solari …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MSAjvr via IFTTT

Sports Report: IndyCar Driver Justin Wilson Has Died At 37 Following CrashWAMCIndyCar driver Justin Wilson has died at 37 from a head injury suffered when a piece of debris from another car struck him during Sunday’s race at Pocono Raceway. Wilson’s vehicle veered into an interior wall at the track, and he was … In […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EfXjl1 via IFTTT

Prized Painting Stolen From Berkeley Woman RecoveredCBS LocalBERKELEY (KPIX 5) – A Bay Area woman thought she would never get a prized family painting back, months after it was stolen right off her doorstep. Nellie Hill has loved it since the day her parents brought it home from Paris back in 1957. The artist …Website […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EfXhK2 via IFTTT

20 People Displaced After Walkway Collapses at Oakland Apartment BuildingNBC Bay AreaAn Oakland apartment building has been red tagged after a walkway collapsed Monday afternoon, possibly a delayed reaction to last week’s Piedmont earthquake. Twenty people have been displaced as a result of the building’s condition. Tenants said they … …read more From:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hbjOwZ via IFTTT

Man in stable condition after East Oakland shootingContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A man is in stable condition after being shot Monday night in East Oakland, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at 8:24 p.m. in the 1300 block of 83rd Avenue, said Oakland police Officer James Moore. An Oakland man …3-Year-Old […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EfXhJW via IFTTT

Justin Tuck embraces his role as Raiders‘ elder statesmanFOXSports.comWhen Tuck speaks, younger players should listen. He’s the only Raider who’s won multiple Super Bowls, and that’s the goal these days in Oakland. Another championship might elude Tuck. He’s tutoring players like Khalil Mack to ensure that championship … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hbjOgB via IFTTT

Season-Opener Vs. Grambling State Now Only 12 Days AwayCal AthleticsBERKELEY – The 2015 Cal football training camp came to an end last Saturday but after taking only their second day off since training camp began in early August on Sunday the Bears were back at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium for a closed …Cal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EfXj4w via IFTTT

UC Berkeley’s Policy Advocacy Clinic aims to tackle issues concerning communityDaily CalifornianPublic policy and law students will be reaching beyond UC Berkeley and into the surrounding community this fall to conduct research on criminalizing the homeless, juvenile ticketing fees and police accountability. As part of the UC Berkeley School of … …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hbjOgv via IFTTT

Oakland schools nearly closes teacher hiring gap by schools’ startabc7news.comOakland is entrenched in African American history and so many movements. Power movements have been made in this community, how could I not love it?” Reynold’s said. Alliance Academy in East Oakland jumped at the opportunity to hire someone like …Oakland school district considers bid for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EfXhtr via IFTTT

No. 18 California Plays Beijing Normal University In Exhibition on Pac-12 NetworksCal AthleticsNo. 18 California makes its first appearance at Edwards Stadium with an exhibition game against Beijing Normal University Tuesday afternoon in Berkeley. The Golden Bears (1-1-0) face a Chinese side that includes members of the Chinese women’s national … …read more From:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PvH83E via IFTTT

San Jose mayor changes position on police officers paying training costsSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — Amid a hot mayoral race last year, Mayor Sam Liccardo pledged he would “insist” that the city’s next police contract require officers who leave San Jose within several years of graduating from the police academy to pay back a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1U3m5MG via IFTTT

6 Plead Not Guilty In Oakland Shootout That Killed Mother Protecting Her ChildrenCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) – Six young men pleaded not guilty Monday to murder charges stemming from the fatal shooting in March of a West Oakland mother who was struck by crossfire as she was trying to help two of her children to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PvH58c via IFTTT

Men enter not guilty pleas in West Oakland mother’s killingContra Costa TimesJudge Paul Delucchi’s Oakland courtroom was filled on Monday afternoon with the defendants’ friends and family members. A prosecutor noted that he was still in the process of providing hundreds and hundreds of pages of police reports to the defense …6 Plead Not Guilty […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1U3m4bv via IFTTT

Oakland man shot himself after setting mobile home afirePress HeraldThe fire at Shores’ mobile home 146 Ten Lots Road was reported around noontime Sunday and caused extensive damage to the inside of the house, according to Captain David Groder of the Oakland Fire Department. There were no other injuries reported …Police say Oakland man shot […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PvH588 via IFTTT

Gun, badge stolen from UC Berkeley police chief’s car at parkSFGateThe loaded gun, badge and ammunition taken from a car at a popular East Bay shoreline park belonged to the UC Berkeley police chief, authorities said Monday. Margo Bennett, head of the campus police force, lost her gun, police badge, ammunition, …UC Berkeley Police Chief’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PvH586 via IFTTT

Campaign flier targets Southfield’s African-AmericansThe Detroit NewsSouthfield — A flier with an offensive message has upset officials in this diverse Oakland County suburb. The crude flier received … Siver is running for mayor in the November election while Fracassi and Lantz are running for City Council. Questions …and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PvH584 via IFTTT

Bears Picked Third By MPSF CoachesCal AthleticsCal kicks off its 2015 season on Sept. 5 when it squares off with Pacific and Cal Baptist as part of the Triton Invitational hosted by UC San Diego. The Bears return to Northern California with a Sept. 13 match at UC Davis, then head to Stanford for … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PvH582 via IFTTT

A #CalWelcome in photos as students move inUC BerkeleyCars poured into Berkeley over the weekend, delivering new and returning students and their belongings for the new academic year at UC Berkeley. More than 7,000 students were expected to move into student housing by the time classes start Wednesday.and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PvH57Y via IFTTT

Stephen Curry says 2017 free agency ‘isn’t really appealing’ESPNSAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard and NBA MVP Stephen Curry is giving no indication that he’ll leave the reigning world champs when his contract is up. “As I am thinking right now, free agency isn’t really appealing to me because I love …Stephen Curry Comments […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PvH57W via IFTTT

Port of Oakland developing new program to reduce weekday congestionLogistics News, Industry Analysis, Market Research Reports – Logistics Business ReviewOakPass president John Cushing said: “The Port of Oakland and the four international container terminals agree on the need for additional capacity to reduce congestion and accommodate future volume growth. “After spending well over a year […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hCufdJ via IFTTT