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Patch.comBERKELEY, CA —Two San Leandro residents were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of buying or receiving about $500,000 of goods stolen in robberies of CVS and Walgreens pharmacies in Berkeley, police said today. Rosa Jimenez, 43, and her boyfriend … and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News

Streetsblog California (blog)The mayor, along with Renee Rivera, executive director of Bike East Bay, led a bike ride around downtown Berkeley, along Milvia Street to see the “before” of the planned protected bikeway there. The ride finished at the Berkeley Bike Station, where …Thousands ride to work for 23rd annual Bike To Work Day – […]

Sacramento man convicted of East Oakland gas station murderEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — An Alameda County jury on Thursday convicted a Sacramento man of first-degree murder in the course of a robbery for a killing at an East Oakland gas station during what police described as a Xanax drug deal gone bad. Andre Poole, 27, faces […]

Fast CompanyIn early 2017, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new initiative in the city’s ongoing battle with violent crime. The most common solutions to this sort of … Our recent study, by Human Rights Data Analysis Group’s Kristian Lum and William Isaac … and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […]

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man was shot Wednesday afternoon near Arroyo Viejo Park in East Oakland, police said. The man was in stable condition with more than one …Oakland possibly targeted by kidnapper – Story | KTVUKTVU San Francisco (blog) all 5 news articles …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News

The Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — Renters and housing advocates who have urged city lawmakers for nearly four decades to require that landlords cite a reason before ousting a … and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From Google News

The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Two years before 36 partygoers died in the Ghost Ship warehouse inferno, Oakland firefighters toured the cluttered firetrap, even dancing in the …Former Ghost Ship residents struggle with trauma, housingGulf Times all 7 news articles …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News

East Bay TimesCity voters 2 1/2 years ago elected a new mayor who, refreshingly, had a grasp on the city’s fiscal problems. Since then, Libby Schaff has also had the good fortune of increased tax revenues from a roaring economic recovery. If ever there is a moment … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News […]

NFL PRESEASON DATES & TIMES ANNOUNCED The dates and kickoff times of the 65-game NFL preseason schedule were announced today, beginning with the annual NFL/Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals in Canton, Ohio on Thursday night, August 3. Televised live at 8:00 PM ET by NBC, the NFL/Hall of Fame […]

But Trump did tweet it out: Congratulations to Emmanuel Macron on his big win today as the next President of France. I look very much forward to working with him! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 7, 2017 Statement from the Press Secretary We congratulate President-elect Macron and the people of France on their successful […]

In Electing Emmanuel Macron President, France Avoids White Nationalism Not too far below the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, has laid an ugly fact: the term “nationalism” has been introduced into the American political conversation, but what is really meant is ‘white nationalism’ – the European Media has […]

Bears Win 800 Free Relay To Start Pac-12sCal AthleticsFEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Day one of the Pac-12 Championships saw the Cal men’s swimming team find the winner’s circle right away as a win in the 800-yard freestyle relay provided an early highlight for the Bears at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic …California Leads After Day […]

Raiders Michael Crabtree contract looks better by the daySilver and Black PrideWhen Oakland locked up Crabtree, there was no competition — just Crabtree and the team hashing it out behind closed doors. Just imagine what kind of deal he could have secured on the open market today — especially in the face of what appears […]

Piedmont: Resident on crusade for safer streetsContra Costa TimesCouncilwoman Teddy Gray King said speeding on Oakland Avenue has been a concern of the City Council for years. “Discussion of all pedestrian and bike safety opportunities were discussed at length when Piedmonters talked about ways to improve …and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council News […]

Warriors coach Steve Kerr underwent spinal cord leak procedureESPNSALT LAKE CITY — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has had a spinal cord leak procedure on his back and remains out indefinitely. In an interview with Bloomberg Radio on Friday, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said Kerr had his spine drained to …Steve Kerr has spinal […]

Kevin Durant’s 38 gives Golden State Warriors 3-0 lead vs. Utah JazzUSA TODAYSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant had 38 points and 13 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 102-91 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were […]

No. 1 Oregon State baseball wins slugfest against Cal Golden BearsOregonLive.comOverall, the teams hit six home runs – four by the Golden Bears and two by OSU – with KJ Harrison starting the game’s scoring with a two-run shot in the first. Cameron Eden hit Cal’s (21-23, 12-10) first home run of the game in […]

Going Back in Time with the Berkeley City CouncilBerkeley Daily PlanetSmoking at a bus stop in Berkeley became illegal in 2004. Smoking in a commercial area in Berkeley, an area with stores and shops, became illegal in 2008. Using e-cigarettes in those places became illegal in Berkeley in 2014. And the people who know … […]