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Tigers Edge Bears in Penalty ShootoutCal AthleticsSTOCKTON, Calif. — Wednesday’s battle for control of the America East West Division reached a heartbreaking conclusion for California field hockey as Pacific edged the Golden Bears in a penalty stroke-off, winning a share of the division title at …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jTU8qG via IFTTT

Nick Mangold, Eric Decker, Chris Ivory, Calvin Pryor | Jets-Oakland Raiders …NJ.comFLORHAM PARK — A quick breakdown of the Jets’ injuries heading into Sunday’s game at the Raiders and where things stood with those injuries after Wednesday’s practice. • Center Nick Mangold did not practice with what head coach Todd Bowles said …Punter Steve Weatherford […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NCTiZ5 via IFTTT

New Dance Moves and a Sychronized Swimming Routine Make the Cut for the Latest …Cal AthleticsThe Golden Bears have been busy these past two weeks, and there’s no slowing down as we get into the height of training this season. Upon our return from the Palouse after taking on the Cougars of Washington State, we […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jTU6PG via IFTTT

Why Now’s The Time To Buy A Home In OaklandSFistOakland homes are currently half the price of San Francisco ones. According to stats from Redfin, homes in San Francisco that sold in September 2015 had a median price of $1.12 million ($923/square foot). In Oakland, September homes sold at a median … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NCThnP via IFTTT

David Lee: Watching Golden State Warriors ring ceremony ‘brought back a lot of …MassLive.comDavid Lee, Amir Johnson Philadelphia 76ers Boston Celtics Boston Celtics’ Amir Johnson (90) celebrates with teammate David Lee after making a basket during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston, …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NCTjfs via IFTTT

Cycling group pleads for safety measures in OaklandPittsburgh Post-GazetteResponding to three traffic fatalities near the Oakland area in the past week, Bike Pittsburgh is asking for immediate safety changes in the Fifth and Forbes Avenue corridors. The organization said Wednesday it would present petitions to the City of …Recent pedestrian deaths amplify call for safer […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jTU8H9 via IFTTT

Watch the Golden State Warriors receive their NBA championship ringsFor The WinThe reigning NBA champions kicked off the season with a 111-95 win over the Pelicans after receiving their NBA championship rings Tuesday night at Oracle Arena. Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, each ring …Photo: Secret feature of Golden State […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jTU764 via IFTTT

Tigers Edge Bears in Penalty ShootoutCal AthleticsSTOCKTON, Calif. — Wednesday’s battle for control of the America East West Division reached a heartbreaking conclusion for California field hockey as Pacific edged the Golden Bears in a penalty stroke-off, winning a share of the division title at …and more …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jTU8qG via IFTTT

Nick Mangold, Eric Decker, Chris Ivory, Calvin Pryor | Jets-Oakland Raiders …NJ.comFLORHAM PARK — A quick breakdown of the Jets’ injuries heading into Sunday’s game at the Raiders and where things stood with those injuries after Wednesday’s practice. • Center Nick Mangold did not practice with what head coach Todd Bowles said …Punter Steve Weatherford […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NCTiZ5 via IFTTT

New Dance Moves and a Sychronized Swimming Routine Make the Cut for the Latest …Cal AthleticsThe Golden Bears have been busy these past two weeks, and there’s no slowing down as we get into the height of training this season. Upon our return from the Palouse after taking on the Cougars of Washington State, we […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jTU6PG via IFTTT

Wednesday’s Sports In BriefLexington Herald Leaderone fan yelled at Mark Fabiani, who has criticized Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s efforts to build a new stadium in Mission Valley to replace aging Qualcomm Stadium. Eric Grubman, the … Many Chargers fans feel betrayed because the team and its biggest rival …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfNllx via IFTTT

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Makes 1st State Of The City AddressCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf pledged that she will work to make sure the city’s recent growth will not come at the expense of long-term residents in her first State of the City address Wednesday evening. Touting the announcement that …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfNjKk via IFTTT

In Oakland, pot, sewers, school funding on area ballotsThe Detroit NewsThe most hotly contested mayoral race is in Rochester Hills, where the city’s second-term mayor, Bryan Barnett, is running as a write-in candidate against former city councilman Ravi Yalamanchi and Jim Stevens. The city’s charter restricts mayors and … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PW6sTd via IFTTT

Schaaf lays out priorities for Oakland in annual speechSFGateMayor Libby Schaaf deemed Oakland the “hottest new center of urban innovation” in a region that’s full of such centers during her first State of the City speech Wednesday. But she also emphasized the disparities that cut through Oakland even during a …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfNju3 via IFTTT

Berkeley: Environmentalists warn of state refinery projects amid oil glutContra Costa TimesBERKELEY — A coalition of environmentalists warned against the ravages of the “oil economy” Tuesday, noting that Americans, reversing a years-long trend, have begun to drive more again now that gasoline is relatively cheap, putting more pollutants and …and more …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PW6sTb via IFTTT

Tadich Grill Owners Face Allegations of Racism From Daughter, Wife of Raiders …NBC Bay AreaThe owners of the Tadich Grill, San Francisco’s oldest restaurant, are facing allegations of racism from their own daughter. Terri Upshaw in a Washington Post article claims her parents disowned her decades ago for marrying a black man, the late …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfNllt via IFTTT

Ireland’s leader honors responders to Berkeley balcony collapseSFGateIreland President Michael Higgins came to Berkeley on Wednesday to honor the victims and heroes of a balcony collapse that killed six people, including five Irish nationals — an event that was mourned in his country as a national tragedy. Flanked by …Irish President Michael Higgins, Berkeley honor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PW6sT7 via IFTTT

Wednesday’s Sports In BriefLexington Herald Leaderone fan yelled at Mark Fabiani, who has criticized Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s efforts to build a new stadium in Mission Valley to replace aging Qualcomm Stadium. Eric Grubman, the … Many Chargers fans feel betrayed because the team and its biggest rival …and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfNllx via IFTTT

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Makes 1st State Of The City AddressCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf pledged that she will work to make sure the city’s recent growth will not come at the expense of long-term residents in her first State of the City address Wednesday evening. Touting the announcement that …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfNjKk via IFTTT

In Oakland, pot, sewers, school funding on area ballotsThe Detroit NewsThe most hotly contested mayoral race is in Rochester Hills, where the city’s second-term mayor, Bryan Barnett, is running as a write-in candidate against former city councilman Ravi Yalamanchi and Jim Stevens. The city’s charter restricts mayors and … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PW6sTd via IFTTT

Schaaf lays out priorities for Oakland in annual speechSFGateMayor Libby Schaaf deemed Oakland the “hottest new center of urban innovation” in a region that’s full of such centers during her first State of the City speech Wednesday. But she also emphasized the disparities that cut through Oakland even during a …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfNju3 via IFTTT

Berkeley: Environmentalists warn of state refinery projects amid oil glutContra Costa TimesBERKELEY — A coalition of environmentalists warned against the ravages of the “oil economy” Tuesday, noting that Americans, reversing a years-long trend, have begun to drive more again now that gasoline is relatively cheap, putting more pollutants and …and more …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PW6sTb via IFTTT

Tadich Grill Owners Face Allegations of Racism From Daughter, Wife of Raiders …NBC Bay AreaThe owners of the Tadich Grill, San Francisco’s oldest restaurant, are facing allegations of racism from their own daughter. Terri Upshaw in a Washington Post article claims her parents disowned her decades ago for marrying a black man, the late …and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RfNllt via IFTTT

Ireland’s leader honors responders to Berkeley balcony collapseSFGateIreland President Michael Higgins came to Berkeley on Wednesday to honor the victims and heroes of a balcony collapse that killed six people, including five Irish nationals — an event that was mourned in his country as a national tragedy. Flanked by …Irish President Michael Higgins, Berkeley honor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PW6sT7 via IFTTT

3 Richmond Men Arrested In Oakland Robbery, Fatal ShootingCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Three 20-year-old Richmond men were arrested over the weekend in connection with the fatal shooting of another man during an attempted robbery in Oakland’s Fruitvale District on Friday night, police said Wednesday. The suspects …and more …read more From:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1N9zrlU via IFTTT

Oakland’s Hazel English Rises to the Top of the Blog ChartsSF Weekly (blog)The pair met at Oakland’s Book/Shop — where English works part-time — that has become an artist hub of sorts in the Oakland indie scene. They started collaborating and Hazel English’s music is a direct result of their chance-encounter. “I’m a … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MUTUpU via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors troll Charles Barkley with T-shirt over last season’s …ESPNLate last season and into the playoffs, Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley insisted the Golden State Warriors couldn’t win the title. “I don’t like jump-shooting teams,” he said in January. “I don’t think you can win the championship beating …The Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MUTRun via IFTTT

‘Satellites in the High Country,’ Mills College Book Art Program Threatened …KQEDRecently announced as the new editor of Sierra Magazine, he’s also the cofounder of Alemany Farm, a 3.5-acre organic farm in southeast San Francisco. Mark, who lives in Oakland, is an avid backpacker, lover of wilderness, and a “committed pastoralist … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1N9zr5d via IFTTT

Photo: Secret feature of Golden State Warriors NBA championship ringsSan Jose Mercury NewsThe Golden State Warriors‘ NBA championship rings are no doubt dazzling to the naked eye, but they also have hidden bling that can only be seen under special circumstances. There are four fluorescent Warrior blue stones that are only visible under …Watch the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/20bjmkK via IFTTT

Raiders work out linebackers, sign recent former mid round draft pick to …Silver and Black PrideDays after the Raiders lost fifth round pick Neiron Ball to an apparent knee injury, there were working out a couple of linebackers in the hopes of adding some depth at the position. Those linebackers are former Seahawks fifth round […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MjG3c2 via IFTTT

3 Richmond Men Arrested In Oakland Robbery, Fatal ShootingCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Three 20-year-old Richmond men were arrested over the weekend in connection with the fatal shooting of another man during an attempted robbery in Oakland’s Fruitvale District on Friday night, police said Wednesday. The suspects …and more …read more From:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1N9zrlU via IFTTT

Oakland’s Hazel English Rises to the Top of the Blog ChartsSF Weekly (blog)The pair met at Oakland’s Book/Shop — where English works part-time — that has become an artist hub of sorts in the Oakland indie scene. They started collaborating and Hazel English’s music is a direct result of their chance-encounter. “I’m a … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MUTUpU via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors troll Charles Barkley with T-shirt over last season’s …ESPNLate last season and into the playoffs, Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley insisted the Golden State Warriors couldn’t win the title. “I don’t like jump-shooting teams,” he said in January. “I don’t think you can win the championship beating …The Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MUTRun via IFTTT

‘Satellites in the High Country,’ Mills College Book Art Program Threatened …KQEDRecently announced as the new editor of Sierra Magazine, he’s also the cofounder of Alemany Farm, a 3.5-acre organic farm in southeast San Francisco. Mark, who lives in Oakland, is an avid backpacker, lover of wilderness, and a “committed pastoralist … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1N9zr5d via IFTTT

Photo: Secret feature of Golden State Warriors NBA championship ringsSan Jose Mercury NewsThe Golden State Warriors‘ NBA championship rings are no doubt dazzling to the naked eye, but they also have hidden bling that can only be seen under special circumstances. There are four fluorescent Warrior blue stones that are only visible under …Watch the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/20bjmkK via IFTTT

Raiders work out linebackers, sign recent former mid round draft pick to …Silver and Black PrideDays after the Raiders lost fifth round pick Neiron Ball to an apparent knee injury, there were working out a couple of linebackers in the hopes of adding some depth at the position. Those linebackers are former Seahawks fifth round […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1MjG3c2 via IFTTT

Berkeley School Board primer: Impact fees, class sizes, intervention efforts …BerkeleysideThe Berkeley schools Board of Education meets tonight, Oct. 28. On the action calendar is a proposal to look at how to collect mitigation fees from developers. The discussion items will focus on an intervention program focused on K-8 students who … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HcsVV0 via IFTTT

Former California Senate leader enters Sacramento mayor raceKTVNSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The former leader of the state Senate is announcing his bid for mayor of Sacramento, saying he wants to build on the city’s renaissance. Former Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg jumped into the race to lead California …Former Senate leader Steinberg will run […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIB89 via IFTTT

Mid-Week Menu: Bay Wolf Space to Be Revived by Wood Tavern Owners, Claremont …East Bay Express1) Big news for those who have been wondering about the future of the former Bay Wolf (3853 Piedmont Ave., Oakland), which closed at the end of August after 40 years of business: Bay Area News Group reports that the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIz0a via IFTTT

Signature dish: Burmese tea salad at Grocery CaféBerkeleysideCo-owner William Lue, who’s also the proprietor of four other Burmese restaurants in the Bay Area including The Refined Palate in Orinda, says Grocery Café serves at least 25 tea salads a day. He’s open six days a week, so that’s roughly 600 salads a … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIz08 via IFTTT

Alameda man charged in West Berkeley shootingBerkeleysideAccording to court papers, Tousant drove to Berkeley on Aug. 15, and stopped in the 2800 block of Mabel Street, near Oregon Street, on the border of San Pablo Park at about 6:40 p.m.. He got out and fired multiple rounds from an assault rifle at a … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIz06 via IFTTT

Out On The Trail: Bullard Endorses Sohn; Herman Throws Hat in Oakland Park RingSouthFloridaGayNews.comSohn, a gay man, is campaigning for one of three commission seats up for election in November of 2016. The top voter getter in this citywide non-partisan election is named mayor of the first ever incorporated municipality in Broward County. “Together … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIz04 via IFTTT

National Labor Relations Board Restructures Field OrganizationTargeted News Service (subscription)Services all New York State Counties except the New York City metropolitan area counties serviced by Regions 2 and 29; in Vermont, services Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and … …read more From:: Keith Carson Alameda County Supervisor News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HcsXfm via IFTTT

Berkeley School Board primer: Impact fees, class sizes, intervention efforts …BerkeleysideThe Berkeley schools Board of Education meets tonight, Oct. 28. On the action calendar is a proposal to look at how to collect mitigation fees from developers. The discussion items will focus on an intervention program focused on K-8 students who … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HcsVV0 via IFTTT

Former California Senate leader enters Sacramento mayor raceKTVNSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The former leader of the state Senate is announcing his bid for mayor of Sacramento, saying he wants to build on the city’s renaissance. Former Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg jumped into the race to lead California …Former Senate leader Steinberg will run […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIB89 via IFTTT

Mid-Week Menu: Bay Wolf Space to Be Revived by Wood Tavern Owners, Claremont …East Bay Express1) Big news for those who have been wondering about the future of the former Bay Wolf (3853 Piedmont Ave., Oakland), which closed at the end of August after 40 years of business: Bay Area News Group reports that the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIz0a via IFTTT

Signature dish: Burmese tea salad at Grocery CaféBerkeleysideCo-owner William Lue, who’s also the proprietor of four other Burmese restaurants in the Bay Area including The Refined Palate in Orinda, says Grocery Café serves at least 25 tea salads a day. He’s open six days a week, so that’s roughly 600 salads a … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIz08 via IFTTT

Alameda man charged in West Berkeley shootingBerkeleysideAccording to court papers, Tousant drove to Berkeley on Aug. 15, and stopped in the 2800 block of Mabel Street, near Oregon Street, on the border of San Pablo Park at about 6:40 p.m.. He got out and fired multiple rounds from an assault rifle at a … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIz06 via IFTTT

Out On The Trail: Bullard Endorses Sohn; Herman Throws Hat in Oakland Park RingSouthFloridaGayNews.comSohn, a gay man, is campaigning for one of three commission seats up for election in November of 2016. The top voter getter in this citywide non-partisan election is named mayor of the first ever incorporated municipality in Broward County. “Together … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PRIz04 via IFTTT

National Labor Relations Board Restructures Field OrganizationTargeted News Service (subscription)Services all New York State Counties except the New York City metropolitan area counties serviced by Regions 2 and 29; in Vermont, services Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and … …read more From:: Keith Carson Alameda County Supervisor News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HcsXfm via IFTTT