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Oakland: Woman fatally shot Saturday nightContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A woman was killed Saturday night in a drive-by shooting on Bancroft Avenue, police said. Officers responding to a report of gunfire shortly before 9 p.m. found a wounded woman behind the wheel of a vehicle in the 5700 block of Bancroft … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KV6uEH via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders fan group host all-night tailgate party to keep team in Oaklandabc7news.comOakland Raiders fans with “Forever Oakland” are hosting an all-night tailgate party starting Saturday, August 29, 2015, in Oakland, Calif., through the start of the game on Sunday. (KGO-TV). KGO. Saturday, August 29, 2015 11:19PM. OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1X1bAbx via IFTTT

Berkeley: Man found dead Friday in Tilden Regional ParkContra Costa TimesBERKELEY — Police are investigating after a body was discovered Friday in Tilden Regional Park, according to the East Bay Regional Park District police. A visitor reported finding a dead man at about 3 p.m., police said. Park police officers and …Body Found On Trail […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1F8FZK5 via IFTTT

BERKELEY – The Cal volleyball team split a pair of matches on the final day of …Cal AthleticsMiddle blockers Lara Vukasovic and Jenelle Jordan excelled for the Bears and each was named to the Molten Classic All-Tournament Team. Vukasovic had 10 kills and two blocks during the win over Eastern Washington while Jordan registered seven […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1F8G1ld via IFTTT

University City explodes past McCluer South-BerkeleySTLtoday.comThe Lions took another step in the right direction by compiling 466 yards of offense in blasting McCluer South-Berkeley 47-8 on Saturday afternoon. “I want us to continue to get better,” Allen said. “I’m pleased right now, but we’ve got a long way to go.”. …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1F8FZK3 via IFTTT

Boureille’s Brace Powers Cal To McGuire’s 100th WinCal AthleticsSenior Celeste Boureille netted her second career brace for the Bears after scoring twice – in the 3rd and 31st minutes – to help Cal (2-1-0) earns its second win of the season. The victory also marked the 100th victory for California Head Coach Neil … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1F8G1lb via IFTTT

Gilroy City Councilman Peter Leroe-Muñoz running for State AssemblySanta Cruz SentinelLeroe-Muñoz, however, isn’t alone in the race. Fellow Democrat and Alejo’s wife, Watsonville City Councilwoman Karina Cervantez Alejo, is running as well. Both announced their campaigns unusually early. Cervantez Alejo served as Watsonville’s mayor and … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EqCeEz via IFTTT

California Golden Bears 2015 Opponent Preview: Grambling StateGolden Gate SportsThe main storyline of this game doesn’t reside with Grambling State (sorry GSU fans), but with how the California Golden Bears will start off their season. Many are assuming that this game should serve as a warm up for bigger games against the likes of … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1O0ffAj via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders: First impressions of Mario Edwards Jr.isportsweb.com (blog)Half of the preseason is now in the books for the Oakland Raiders and although this isn’t enough to get a good idea how starters are coming along, it is enough to get a good look at some of the up-and-coming players from this years draft. Mario […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WZVvmF via IFTTT

2 people shot on Oakland I-880KRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — According to Oakland Police Department, two people were shot on northbound I-880 in Oakland last night. Officer Moore from OPD says they received the report of the shooting at 11:18 p.m Friday night. Four people were traveling in a …Oakland police investigating shooting on I-880 that injured […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1O0fgEu via IFTTT

Three wounded in Oakland freeway shootingContra Costa TimesPolice and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $20,000 in reward money in the freeway shooting and up to $5,000 in the West Oakland shooting for information leading to the suspects’ arrest. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238 …and more …read more From:: West […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1WZVwHh via IFTTT

Cardinals vs. Raiders: Time, Channel & LineHeavy.comThe Arizona Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders face-off in the third preseason game in front of a national television audience on NBC. New Head Coach Jack Del Rio is trying to turn things around in Oakland. So far, the team has looked solid in preseason …Raiders Friday Practice ObservationsRaiders.com […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1O0fgEq via IFTTT

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