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A Richmond Taco CrawlEast Bay Express… scene in the Bay Area more vibrant than the one centered on Richmond’s 23rd Street, where the concentration of high-quality taquerias and taco trucks is second to none, though they may be less famous, collectively, than those in Oakland’s Fruitvale …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurant News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FDiXkc via IFTTT

Chevron funds nation’s largest K-12 campus fab lab at Kennedy High in RichmondRichmond StandardFor example, Iwawaki said, an Oakland Raiders key chain that was designed in the new Fab Lab taught students about design, temperature, density and other important lessons. That the lab provides a fun avenue for learning “not only keeps kids in schools […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FDiU8e via IFTTT

A Richmond Taco CrawlEast Bay Express… scene in the Bay Area more vibrant than the one centered on Richmond’s 23rd Street, where the concentration of high-quality taquerias and taco trucks is second to none, though they may be less famous, collectively, than those in Oakland’s Fruitvale …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurant News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FDiXkc via IFTTT

Chevron funds nation’s largest K-12 campus fab lab at Kennedy High in RichmondRichmond StandardFor example, Iwawaki said, an Oakland Raiders key chain that was designed in the new Fab Lab taught students about design, temperature, density and other important lessons. That the lab provides a fun avenue for learning “not only keeps kids in schools […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1FDiU8e via IFTTT

Oakland council amends garbage contract, reduces compost costs for businessesOakland TribuneSome restaurant owners said they were paying thousands more each year on their garbage bills, and others noticed they were being charged more for composting than trash — meaning there was no financial incentive to keep food waste out of landfills.and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LjAxft via IFTTT

Oakland council amends garbage contract, reduces compost costs for businessesContra Costa TimesLater on Tuesday, the council voted against a proposal to increase recycling rates by about 10 percent after California Waste Solutions, which handles residential recycling for Oakland, complained that the city overestimated the number of households …Oakland council considers new deal to lower compost […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iKzSqh via IFTTT

Log InRegisterCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — Newly released data from the Berkeley Police Department shows significant racial disparities in who is pulled over by police and targeted for searches, local civil rights leaders announced Tuesday morning. The records of traffic …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LjAxfp via IFTTT

Sports Business ’15 to Watch’: Spieth on pace to shatter Tiger’s career earningsComcast SportsNet ChicagoThe Daytona Rising renovation will include expanding the track’s grandstand, widening the concourses, and adding concession stands, all in an effort to enhance the fan experience at races. …. This shift in mindset to only wanting one team in L.A … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iKzSqb via IFTTT

MORE: 2-year-old boy killed by dog in Berkeley CountyWHAGThe Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control are conducting a joint investigation into the death of a 2-year-old boy who they said died from injuries caused by a neighbor’s dog on Monday. “Children are suppose to outlive us adults, they’re …and more …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LjAwYX via IFTTT

Oakland council amends garbage contract, reduces compost costs for businessesOakland TribuneSome restaurant owners said they were paying thousands more each year on their garbage bills, and others noticed they were being charged more for composting than trash — meaning there was no financial incentive to keep food waste out of landfills.and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LjAxft via IFTTT

Oakland council amends garbage contract, reduces compost costs for businessesContra Costa TimesLater on Tuesday, the council voted against a proposal to increase recycling rates by about 10 percent after California Waste Solutions, which handles residential recycling for Oakland, complained that the city overestimated the number of households …Oakland council considers new deal to lower compost […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iKzSqh via IFTTT

Log InRegisterCBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — Newly released data from the Berkeley Police Department shows significant racial disparities in who is pulled over by police and targeted for searches, local civil rights leaders announced Tuesday morning. The records of traffic …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LjAxfp via IFTTT

Sports Business ’15 to Watch’: Spieth on pace to shatter Tiger’s career earningsComcast SportsNet ChicagoThe Daytona Rising renovation will include expanding the track’s grandstand, widening the concourses, and adding concession stands, all in an effort to enhance the fan experience at races. …. This shift in mindset to only wanting one team in L.A … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iKzSqb via IFTTT

MORE: 2-year-old boy killed by dog in Berkeley CountyWHAGThe Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control are conducting a joint investigation into the death of a 2-year-old boy who they said died from injuries caused by a neighbor’s dog on Monday. “Children are suppose to outlive us adults, they’re …and more …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LjAwYX via IFTTT

Oakland Voices: Fears of gentrification destroying Adeline Street neighborhood …Contra Costa TimesWEST OAKLAND — A warm and secure feeling of community continues to thrive in the neighborhood along Adeline Street in West Oakland. The street that stretches from Berkeley to the Port of Oakland holds memories of the past and looks forward to the … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jwallt via IFTTT

Artist fatally shot in West Oakland while working on muralContra Costa TimesAn evidence technician waits to measure the scene of a fatal shooting in the 3500 block of West Street, beneath Interstate 580, where one man in a group of artists was shot to death, Sept. 29, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1h8B2us via IFTTT

Oakland County names member of Detroit water boardThe Detroit NewsAs the Oakland County water resources commissioner’s chief engineer, Caldwell is responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of several public water supply systems in the county. He also provides management and strategic direction for … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KJDjXN via IFTTT

Oakland: Jury gets case against man accused of shooting four immigrants in …Contra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Jury deliberations began Tuesday at the trial for a 20-year-old man accused of shooting four Guatemalan immigrants, killing one, in East Oakland in 2012. Prosecutor Gemma Daggs told jurors that Emilio Bibiano though the four drunken men …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNAgzV via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Rookies Visit UCSF Benioff Children’s HospitalRaiders.comFollowing the team’s win over the Cleveland Browns, the Oakland Raiders rookies visited the UCSF Benioff Children’s hospital in Oakland, Calif., Monday as part of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.and more …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KJDjHx via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders offensive line becoming one of the NFL’s bestJust Blog Baby (blog)It is still early in the season, and there are plenty of games and great defenses to face, but in the past few weeks the Oakland Raiders offensive line has been incredible. The Baltimore Ravens, despite being 0-3 still have the 9th best […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNAgjD via IFTTT

Oakland Has Its First Whiskey Distillery Since ProhibitionEast Bay ExpressIt’s sweltering hot inside this nondescript warehouse building in West Oakland, and for the fifth or sixth time in the past twenty minutes, Daniel Wright hands me a glass tumbler full of freshly distilled brandy and asks me what I think. What I’m … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNAgjx via IFTTT

What Steve Nash’s Hiring Says About the Evolving Golden State Warriors CultureBleacher ReportThe real value in Steve Nash’s partnership with the Golden State Warriors is more symbolic than practical, but don’t make the mistake of assuming that detracts from its importance. Chances are Nash won’t be involved in the day-in-day-out grind—a …NBA Season Preview Pacific […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNAiI5 via IFTTT

Now it’s time that the rest of the country – and the world – knows what Oaklanders have long known:   that Oakland is truly a beautiful and unique city made up of committed and engaged citizens. The Lake Merritt/Uptown & Downtown Oakland Associations are actively spreading this message to the rest of the world through a new, innovative destination marketing campaign called Oakland Central . This campaign is designed to shine a light on the Downtown Oakland lifestyle by promoting all the great things happening in and around Downtown Oakland from Jack London to Uptown, Old Oakland to Lake Merritt. In addition to the beautiful new website, there is a social media campaign to match that urges locals and visitors alike to “Explore The Heart of Oakland.” Downtown Oakland is not just centrally located and easy to get to, it is central to the cultural vitality of the city of Oakland and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Web: www.oaklandc

Google to Bay Area: Vote for boldest nonprofit ideasSFGateGoogle.org, the search giant’s philanthropic arm, is seeking public input on its Google Impact Challenge grants to “change-makers and forward-thinkers who challenge the status quo … with big ideas for an even better Bay Area,” as it says on its …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurant […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VpQgc8 via IFTTT

Cal football film room: Why Jared Goff is special, and why Kenny Lawler …California Golden Blogs (blog)Attacking on the immediate routes were a big key to Cal’s success on Saturday: I wasn’t able to track all the successful uses, but Washington was content to let Cal dink and dunk around the field in exchange for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1VpQgZE via IFTTT

UC Berkeley Offers Free Education In Social EntrepreneurshipForbesClasses start at the brand new Philanthropy University this week. A free online classroom for social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and in general, do gooders. If getting an MBA in social enterprise is expensive, here is an alternative. And you don … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1L2FFTf via IFTTT

The lowdown: Berkeley council on new group living rules, medical cannabis …BerkeleysideGet ready: The Berkeley City Council meets Tuesday nights for the next three weeks running. Tonight, Sept. 29, begins with a special session at 5:30 p.m. focused on new regulations for mini-dorms and other group living accommodations. The regular … …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1L2FHKS via IFTTT

Cal basketball recruiting: Top 5 center Jayce Johnson & 2017 five-star PG Troy …California Golden Blogs (blog)A dominant year in the Pac-12 this year could be huge for Cal on the recruiting trail, which has been stocked with momentum since the end of last year. As of now, Utah seems to be in the lead […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1KJjD6x via IFTTT

Amanda Sobhy v Sarah Jane Perry NetSuite Open The Women's Squash Finals with Sarah Jane Perry and Amanda Sohby play for the NetSuite Open Squash Championship. via YouTube http://youtu.be/-IaJ9FEGiew

Amanda Sobhy vs Sarah Jane Perry NetSuite Open Squash SF Amanda Sobhy and Sarah Jane Perry stage an epic first battle at NetSuite Open Squash SF Women's Championship. via YouTube http://youtu.be/bN6g9F5zddI

Stanford, UC Berkeley researchers win MacArthur ‘genius grants’San Jose Mercury NewsAn East Bay chemist who has harnessed tiny “nanowires” to convert sunlight into other forms of energy and a Stanford computer scientist who analyzes “dark data” that can hunt down human traffickers on the Web are among the 2015 winners of the MacArthur …Bay Area […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RcYx2P via IFTTT

Berkeley City Council to examine impact of 2 community reportsDaily CalifornianBerkeley City Council will convene Tuesday evening to discuss the impact of two new community reports, which will detail roadway improvements and public health inequity. The first information report discusses possible roadway and sidewalk improvements …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iY5JVb via IFTTT

Oakland council considers new deal to lower compost feesContra Costa TimesThe council on Tuesday will also consider a request by California Waste Solutions, which handles residential recycling, to raise recycling rates by about 10 percent after the city apparently overestimated the households to be served. The company …and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RcYuUE via IFTTT

Changes coming to boost minority contracting, city saysCincinnati.comOakland, California-based Mason Tillman Associates Ltd., which completed the study, recommended the city could implement programs that are race and gender neutral and race and gender specific to help the problem. The city paid about $1 million for …Cincinnati’s new Croson study could be what finally helps more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iY5JV5 via IFTTT

Oakland Tribune editorial: ‘Right to Know’ initiative would improve campaign …Contra Costa TimesPeople cast their votes at the Burckhalter Elementary School in Oakland Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Oakland mayor’s race has a large field of candidates. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group). Years of U.S. Supreme Court decisions have eliminated …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RcYuUw via IFTTT

Stanford, UC Berkeley researchers win MacArthur ‘genius grants’San Jose Mercury NewsAn East Bay chemist who has harnessed tiny “nanowires” to convert sunlight into other forms of energy and a Stanford computer scientist who analyzes “dark data” that can hunt down human traffickers on the Web are among the 2015 winners of the MacArthur …Bay Area […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RcYx2P via IFTTT

Berkeley City Council to examine impact of 2 community reportsDaily CalifornianBerkeley City Council will convene Tuesday evening to discuss the impact of two new community reports, which will detail roadway improvements and public health inequity. The first information report discusses possible roadway and sidewalk improvements …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iY5JVb via IFTTT

Oakland council considers new deal to lower compost feesContra Costa TimesThe council on Tuesday will also consider a request by California Waste Solutions, which handles residential recycling, to raise recycling rates by about 10 percent after the city apparently overestimated the households to be served. The company …and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RcYuUE via IFTTT

Changes coming to boost minority contracting, city saysCincinnati.comOakland, California-based Mason Tillman Associates Ltd., which completed the study, recommended the city could implement programs that are race and gender neutral and race and gender specific to help the problem. The city paid about $1 million for …Cincinnati’s new Croson study could be what finally helps more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iY5JV5 via IFTTT

Oakland Tribune editorial: ‘Right to Know’ initiative would improve campaign …Contra Costa TimesPeople cast their votes at the Burckhalter Elementary School in Oakland Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Oakland mayor’s race has a large field of candidates. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group). Years of U.S. Supreme Court decisions have eliminated …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RcYuUw via IFTTT

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Matthew Graf Oakland Sees Race, Color Part 2 Matthew Graf of Oakland Sees a Race, Color. But not only will not admit it, he takes to insults on Facebook. All of this is part of a larger problem in Oakland. A new problem of racism and lack of desire to understand the other person. Matthew Graf reflects that. via YouTube http://youtu.be/smf-vtk2ewo

Matthew Graf Oakland Sees Race, Color Part 2 - Video Matthew Graf of Oakland Sees a Race, Color. But not only will not admit it, he takes to insults on Facebook. All of this is part of a larger problem in Oakland. A new problem of racism and lack of desire to understand the other person. Matthew Graf reflects that. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/smf-vtk2ewo

Golden State Warriors‘ Mission Bay arena faces opposition, some suggest …abc7news.comGolden State Warriors president Rick Welts unveiled the team’s “dream arena” on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 at the Dreamforce Conference in San Francisco, Calif. (KGO-TV). KGO. Monday, September 28, 2015 01:10PM. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) –. Opponents … …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1YKWR5F via IFTTT

Oakland Proposes New Rate Hike on Recycling to Resolve Contractor DisputeEast Bay ExpressWhile much of the recent controversy around Oakland’s new garbage contract has centered on the exorbitant rate increases for commercial composting, the City of Oakland has quietly put forward a new proposal to increase the recycling rates for all … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1YKWSX2 via IFTTT

Tacolicious expanding to San Jose; Great Harvest Bread in DublinMonterey County HeraldOwners Joe Hargrave and Sara Deseran, who started with one hip place in San Francisco’s Marina district, now are serving reimagined tacos at four, where lines form for the tacos filled with house-made chorizo, “shot and a beer” braised chicken and …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1YKWR5n via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors sign Ben GordonSan Jose Mercury NewsThe Warriors have signed free-agent guard Ben Gordon, the team announced Monday. Terms of the deal were not released. Gordon, 32, is a former NBA Sixth Man of the Year as a rookie with the Chicago Bulls in 2004-05. Last season, the 6-foot-3 Gordon …Warriors Sign Ben […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1YKWQOV via IFTTT