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DNA leads to arrest in 1988 rape-murder of widow, 88Detroit Free PressBilly Joe Bennett, 55, who sometimes went by the alias Mark Eugene Holsworth, is in the Oakland County Jail, charged with first-degree felony murder and first-degree sexual assault in Barrager’s death. His next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiL8XB via IFTTT

Berkeley police warn locals of recent armed robberiesKTVU San FranciscoBERKELEY, Calif. (KTVU) — A warning was issued Friday to Berkeley residents — especially students at Cal — by Berkeley police about several armed robberies and one attempted robbery in just the past week. Police said when students come back to …Two Berkeley students robbed at […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiL8Xs via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders‘ Police Escort Through Napa Irks County SheriffNBC Bay AreaNapa County officials are not happy with the “reckless” manner in which the Oakland Police Department led a motorcade of Raiders buses out of town last week – and they’re letting them know about it. In a letter sent to Oakland Police Chief Sean Whent, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JrRgcm via IFTTT

Bob Myers says Warriors working on extensions for Barnes and EzeliCBSSports.comThe Golden State Warriors go into the 2015-16 season as the defending champions, and immediately after winning a title people start wondering if you can do it again. The Warriors will have to traverse the difficult Western Conference in order to get …Season Expectations: Harrison […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JrReBf via IFTTT

Much of Modesto area’s bounty sails from OaklandModesto BeeThe Port of Oakland has released an online video called “What’s in the Box,” meaning those freight containers stacked by the thousands on ships. Answer: an awful lot of nuts, wine, dairy goods, and other products from farms and processing plants in … …read more From:: Port […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiL89M via IFTTT

California Golden BearsArizona Daily StarThe 6-4 junior quarterback is entering his third year as a starter for Dykes and Cal, and it will likely be his last, as Goff (3,973 yards, 35 TDs, seven interceptions in 2015) is being projected already as a first-round pick in next year’s draft. If …California Golden Bears hire Andre […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JrRgcc via IFTTT

UC Berkeley Researchers Map Oakland Gentrification and DisplacementEast Bay ExpressUC Berkeley researchers at the Project For Urban Development released a study this week that pinpoints Bay Area locations undergoing rapid gentrification. The data — which incorporates property prices, migration patterns, and prevalence of low-income …and more …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JrRdgM via IFTTT

Oakland Launches New Planning Process for DowntownEast Bay ExpressThe Oakland City Council has approved similar neighborhood plans for five parts of the city, including West Oakland, the Lake Merritt Station Area, and the Broadway-Valdez district. The plans include targets for rezoning and the creation of new housing …and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KiL5Lg via IFTTT

In Berkeley, a 14-story classic tower stands tallSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)Even with a slightly taller neighbor across the street, and buildings of similar height on the drawing boards, Berkeley landmark #85 will remain downtown’s figurative high point — a visual reminder that smart urbanism means building for the future as … …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1i90RvQ via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders motorcade angers Napa County authorities, who say Oakland …Contra Costa TimesA miffed Napa County Sheriff John Robertson sent a stern letter to Oakland Police Chief Sean Whent on Monday saying the Raiders motorcade — four commercial buses leaving their annual training camp — zipped through state Highway 29 just as American …Napa sheriff […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1i90UaX via IFTTT

Middle Blockers Lead Cal To Victory At Molten ClassicCal AthleticsJordan had nine kills at a whopping .727 hitting percentage while also adding three blocks. Vukasovic led the Bears with 11 kills, five blocks and four service aces. “She was doing double-duty during training camp,” Cal coach Rich Feller said. “She … …read more From:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1i90RvO via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors Rumors: NBA MVP point guard Stephen Curry to leave the …The Blow SportsWhile the Golden State Warriors are still cherishing the NBA title, MVP Stephen Curry might not stay longer with the team. The rising star will be a free agent in 2017 and teams around the NBA are willing to offer […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyMQO via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders RUMORS: Del Rio Eyeing Alabama LB Reggie Ragland Ahead Of 2016 …Headlines & Global NewsAlabama head coach Nick Saban has also, in the past, gone out of his way to praise Ragland’s maturity and leadership, so it’s likely that Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie and Chiefs GM John Dorsey will receive positive reviews from […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyMAr via IFTTT

Cal great Paul Larson to receive Glenn T. Seaborg Award: Bears morning linksSFGate (blog)“Paul is one of the very best football players in Cal Bears history,” Seaborg Award committee chair Jack Hart said in a news release. “He is also one of the finest men to have represented the University of California Golden Bears. He […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyLMQ via IFTTT

Westward the course of empire: how Berkeley’s namesake made his wayDaily CalifornianThe name of the Irish philosopher Berkeley (pronounced “Bark-lih”) was chosen one day in 1866 when a group of men from the College of California — the predecessor of the University of California — watched ships cut across the San Francisco harbor. …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyMjS via IFTTT

Catching up with BerkeleyDaily CalifornianStarting over the summer, those who build in Berkeley face higher standards for certain types of construction, including new requirements that builders hire an inspector every three years and that all balconies be inspected by the beginning of next year.and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyJoh via IFTTT

I-75 closed after trooper on motorcycle hit by carDetroit Free PressA Michigan State Police trooper was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck on his patrol motorcycle on I-75 near Dixie Highway in northern Oakland County this morning, state police said. The northbound lanes of the freeway have been shut …WATCH LIVE: Michigan State Police […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ViyJ7N via IFTTT

Berkeley library trustees decide not to take action against library directorDaily CalifornianAt a special meeting Wednesday night, the Berkeley Board of Library Trustees decided not to take action to potentially amend the review process of the Berkeley Public Library’s director position. The decision was announced after a closed-door …Berkeley: Petitioners call for library director’s removal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fJI2NS via IFTTT

CalBears.com Revisits The 2014 NCAA First Round Cal vs SDSU GameCal AthleticsAt 104:25 in the second period of double overtime, Cal women’s soccer clinched its spot in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament on the back of Ship’s golden goal, defeating San Diego State 3-2 from Goldman Field Saturday afternoon. In … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1U9Uvxg via IFTTT

Raiders Thursday Practice ObservationsRaiders.comPhoto by Tony Gonzales/Raiders.com. The Oakland Raiders hit the new, green grass of their totally new practice fields for their second full practice this week as they get ready to host the Arizona Cardinals on NBC’s Sunday Night Football at O.co Coliseum.Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals visit Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders on ‘Sunday […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fJI747 via IFTTT

Andre Carter Returns To Cal As Student Assistant CoachCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Former Cal All-American and 13-year NFL veteran Andre Carter has returned to the Golden Bears‘ football program as a student assistant coach. Carter, who will assist with the team’s defensive line, enrolled as an undergraduate at Cal earlier …and more …read more From:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LFfcN3 via IFTTT

AC Transit’s Oakland-SF routes topic of hearingContra Costa TimesThe routes that will become permanent, with some changes in frequency, are Lines 46L between downtown Oakland and the Grass Valley area near the Oakland Zoo; the all-night 800 bus from BART stations in San Francisco to Oakland and on to Richmond; …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fJI5sV via IFTTT

Medical helicopter lands in Berkeley’s San Pablo ParkBerkeleysideCarolyn Kemp, spokeswoman for the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, said the hospital and Berkeley Fire Department began working together around 3 p.m. “to ensure a helicopter airlift of a patient with a life-threatening and rare medical condition.”. …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LFfdAo via IFTTT

Sports Report: American Pharoah Arrives In SaratogaWAMCAmerican Pharoah left California on Wednesday morning, arrived at the airport in Albany, New York, about 2 p.m., and was met at the barn on the Saratoga backstretch by more than 100 fans, reporters and the mayor of Saratoga. A police escort accompanied …Triple Crown winner arrives at Saratoga […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1i4SyB0 via IFTTT

Oakland School District considering teacher housing proposal for controversial …San Jose Mercury NewsHow the deal might pencil in Oakland is unclear, because affordable housing typically needs subsidies. Mayor Libby Schaaf said she’s generally supportive of the idea, but said in a message that she hadn’t yet been briefed on the details. “Generally, I …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hhXUYV via IFTTT

Coming this fall: Berkeley RADICAL, Ira Glass, Twyla Tharp and issues of …UC BerkeleyIf it’s in the headlines, or will be soon, it’s being talked about, performed or interpreted at Berkeley. Those with an eye on mounting global tensions will have an array of lectures by academics, authors and government officials to choose from this […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KnvWXy via IFTTT

West Oakland Property Prices Threaten a Food Activist’s DreamKQEDAhmadi has worked for years to bring a full-service grocery store to West Oakland — where most food sales in the neighborhood are apparently at liquor and corner stores. Meanwhile, wealthier people are moving in, causing rents and property prices to rise. …read more From:: West Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1JyHYYT via IFTTT

West Oakland Property Prices Threaten a Food Activist’s DreamKQEDAhmadi has worked for years to bring a full-service grocery store to West Oakland — where most food sales in the neighborhood are apparently at liquor and corner stores. Meanwhile, wealthier people are moving in, causing rents and property prices to rise. …read more From:: West Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NCQ1em via IFTTT

Some Oakland County officials protest DIA raisesDetroit Free PressAn Oakland County commissioner plans to introduce a resolution tonight opposing a $625,185 compensation plan for three Detroit Institute of Arts executives — even though the amount covered by taxpayer funds amounts to $49,000 in pay raises. The rest …Oakland County commissioner fighting to block raises for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MP0qBZ via IFTTT

Some Oakland County officials protest DIA raisesDetroit Free PressAn Oakland County commissioner plans to introduce a resolution tonight opposing a $625,185 compensation plan for three Detroit Institute of Arts executives — even though the amount covered by taxpayer funds amounts to $49,000 in pay raises. The rest …Oakland County commissioner fighting to block raises for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MP0qBZ via IFTTT

Everyone benefits from strong community collegesContra Costa TimesI was particularly moved by my meeting with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, in which we both shared a commitment to help students not only get into college but to succeed once there. That kind of total commitment is present with U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1UeadlQ via IFTTT

Modern Icelandic gets warm reception as latest Berkeley languageUC BerkeleyModern Icelandic is a language spoken fluently by about 320,000 of the world’s more than 7 billion inhabitants, and now more maybe be speaking it as UC Berkeley offers it as a regular course for the first time this fall. The idea is to facilitate … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MP0qBV via IFTTT