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Complaint against Oakland cops misses beatSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)The latest claim of racism laid at the feet of the Oakland Police Department is flat-out ridiculous. Shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday, Oakland police responded to a noise complaint and two alleged assaults in the 1200 block of Lakeshore Avenue in Lake … …read more From:: Oakland … Read more
Gunman dead after Oregon college shootingfox5sandiego.comROSEBURG, Ore. — The man who opened fire at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College on Thursday is dead, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin told reporters. No police officers were injured, but preliminary information indicates 10 people were killed and …13 dead in Oregon community college shooting10News all 2,321 news articles …read … Read more
Washington soccer coach seeks link between artificial turf, cancerUSA TODAY High School SportsUniversity of Washington associate women’s soccer coach Amy Griffin is probably best known for mentoring U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper Hope Solo from 1999-2002, but she has a greater calling in recent years. Griffin is leading the quest for …Feds Won’t Say If … Read more
Wild claim left wing Chris Porter off waiversUSA TODAYST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have claimed left wing Chris Porter off waivers from Philadelphia. The move was made Thursday before the Wild’s final exhibition game against Buffalo. Porter signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flyers …Wild claim Porter off waiversWPTZ The Champlain … Read more
On the Clock podcast: Should the Bears take a QB in 2016 NFL draft?Sports IllustratedMuch of this podcast’s focus is on the college prospects and their preparation for the NFL draft next spring, but a huge part of the draft process is what the NFL teams plan to do with those prospects, and this week’s … Read more
Pete Rose opens sports bar on the StripLas Vegas Review-Journal (blog)Rose previously was involved in the sports bar business in Florida before moving to tourist-rich Las Vegas more than a decade ago to tap into the lucrative sports memorabilia market in a city that attracts 40 million visitors a year. Rose said Las … …read … Read more
NCAA men’s basketball tournament tickets to go on sale SaturdayIndianapolis StarTickets to the preliminary rounds of the 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship go on sale at 10 a.m. local time Saturday, Oct. 17, in each host city. Fans wanting to purchase tickets to the First Four, first- and second-round games or …Tickets for … Read more
Miami Man Goes Coast-to-Coast as Lyft DriverNBC 6 South FloridaBackpacking across America is so 2014, so a Miami man figured out a way to finance a four-month epic trek from coast-to-coast: working as a Lyft driver. Brady Jacob drives an old Volkswagen Jetta, but it may as well be a Conestoga Wagon because the … … Read more
Rally fights layoffs at SF’s famed ExploratoriumSFGate… union worker $45,000. “We will fight the layoffs,” Mar said through a megaphone on the Embarcadero. “I and other members of the Board of Supervisors will be watching the Exploratorium closely. No to corporate-type management, yes to worker’s power … …read more From:: SF Board Of Supervisors News … Read more
Fishers mother traveling to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of drug abuse …Fox 59FISHERS, Ind. (Oct. 1, 2015)– A Hamilton County mother is taking action to increase awareness of Indiana’s skyrocketing drug abuse problem. She’s leaving for Washington, D.C. on Friday, where she wants her voice to be heard. Gina Bardach started a …and more … Read more
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza opens its 50th store, in North MiamiMiami Herald“He was never able to open a pizzeria because he was too busy at the restaurant. I guess came into the picture at the right time.” Bruno and Mozzicato celebrated on Monday in North Miami, where Anthony’s Pizza opened it’s 50th location, at the … Read more
LA prosecutors examine alleged assault by Bill Cosby at Playboy MansionLos Angeles TimesLos Angeles County prosecutors are reviewing whether to charge Bill Cosby in connection with an alleged sexual assault at the Playboy Mansion in 2008 after receiving the results of an investigation by the LAPD, officials said Thursday. The step is part …LA prosecutors … Read more
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Oscar contenders in controversial films highlight Houston Cinema Arts Fest lineupCultureMap HoustonThe complete HCAF program will be announced on October 20. The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is organized and hosted by the non-profit Houston Cinema Arts Society. For more details and the complete list of 10 announced films and related events, head … …read more … Read more
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Alma announces it is closing after Oct. 24Los Angeles Sun TimesOverall, the loss of Alma is a serious one for not just Downtown, but Los Angeles as a whole. Perhaps the city still isn’t ready for the sort of higher-concept tasting menu format restaurants that dot other fine food cities like New York — and … Read more
Freshman Cross Country Runner Discusses Her Four-Year Path To RunningCal AthleticsCalifornia freshman cross country runner Marissa Williams sat down with CalBears.com to talk about how she got into running and how that path ultimately led her to Berkeley. As someone who didn’t begin competitive running until her freshman year of … …read more From:: California … Read more
Golden Nuggets: Will Aaron Rodgers come to the Cal game and finally meet Jared …California Golden Blogs (blog)The big question this week isn’t whether Cal will go to 5-0 this week. It’s whether Aaron Rodgers will take some time to visit Memorial Stadium to watch his undefeated Bears! The Packers play the 49ers on Sunday … Read more
Hurricane Joaquin May Affect Chicago Area WeatherNBC ChicagoHurricane Joaquin strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Thursday as it continues to threaten the East Coast. However, the National Weather Service reported that there’s a chance the storm may also affect the Chicago area. The mix of a strengthening …Hurricane Joaquin 2015, rainstorm locked in dangerous … Read more
Oregon Shooting at Umpqua College Kills as Many as 13, Official SaysNew York TimesROSEBURG, Ore. — Live updates on the shooting in Oregon can be found here. A 20-year-old man went on a shooting rampage at a community college in this rural part of southern Oregon, on Thursday, killing as many as 13 and wounding … Read more
Gallery: Tim Hudson pitches his final game; San Francisco loses to DodgersSacramento BeeThe Los Angeles Dodgers’ Andre Ethier, right, is congratulated by Yasmani Grandal after scoring against the Giants in the second inning Thursday, Oct. 1, in San Francisco. Ethier scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Dodgers’ Chase Utley. Ben Margot The …Brett Anderson … Read more
Jockey Matthew Poon to become first apprentice from Hong Kong to ride in South …ABC OnlinePint-sized jockey Matthew Poon will this week carve out a small slice of racing history by becoming the first apprentice from Hong Kong to ride in South Australia. The 21-year-old arrived in Adelaide in June to join the SA Jockey … Read more
Miami restaurant review: The Continental in Miami Beach is another shining …Miami.comWithout duplicating the dozens of restaurants he already owns up and down the East Coast, Starr has revived the glass lobby of the historic 1954 Ankara Motel in Miami Beach with an eclectic sharing menu that caters to present-day tastes and our ageless … … Read more
YouTube Addresses Complaints About Inappropriate Content In Updated YouTube …TechCrunchWhen YouTube first launched its dedicated “Kids” app earlier this year, parents welcomed the opportunity to be able to keep their children away from the more adult content found on the larger YouTube network, thanks to the new app’s curated selection …Google will update YouTube Kids … Read more
Giants’ Super Bowl XXV journey chronicledNewsdayBill Parcells named it as one of the highlights of his coaching career with the Giants. The players who were a part of it have described it as a ticker-tape parade at 35,000 feet. It has become one of the legends of Giants history. And now it will be seen. … Read more
Samsung Seeks Next Big Thing With Startup Culture Of The ValleyForbesInfusing the Silicon Valley startup culture into a huge multinational conglomerate isn’t easily done. But that transformation is underway at South Korea’s Samsung. Thanks to an innovation center, accelerator, partnerships and a strategic investment … …read more From:: Startup Tech News From Google News
Which neighborhoods have the most rat complaints?Chicago TribuneCity workers have been called to the same Lawndale address 88 times since 2011 to get rid of rats. Jeanette Pruitt is not surprised. Her address is the center of more 311 rodent reports than any other in Chicago, likely because she doesn’t hesitate to …and more …read … Read more
Baby shot on Cleveland’s east side, sent to hospitalWKYC-TVCLEVELAND — Police are investigating after a baby was shot in the chest during a drive-by shooting on Cleveland’s east side Thursday. Cleveland EMS confirms they took the child from the area of East 147th Street and Kinsman Road. The baby was rushed …Police investigating child shot … Read more
Beyoncé Performs a Secret Show in Las Vegas—and You Won’t Believe How Much …E! OnlineOf course, in today’s day and age, what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay there—instead, it winds up on Twitter. Social media was abuzz this morning with mentions of the “Single Ladies” singer’s performance. We’re told it was a private event and … Read more
Deep passing becoming a surprise staple of Cleveland’s offenseClevelandBrowns.comOffensive coordinator John DeFilippo and other players have defined Cleveland’s offense as a West Coast, execution-focused, methodically-drive-the-football-down-the-field based system. But it’s become rapidly clear, the Browns have tools to pierce a …Videos: Browns respond to TMZ story – Cleveland Browns Berea reportcleveland.com Cleveland Browns extend QB’s deal … Read more
Washington, D.C., new restaurants openingWashington TimesIn this Sept. 17, 2015 photo, angel food cake with raspberry sorbet over a merengue and grapes is displayed at Felidia restaurant in New York. Restaurant owner Lidia Bastianich and restaurateur Angelo Vivolo, who served meals to Pope Benedict XVI, … …read more From:: Washington DC News From Google News
Seattle Seahawks injury updates: Marshawn Lynch may be a gametime decision …The Seattle TimesOn 4th and 1, Marshawn Lynch makes a pass reception that gets Seattle to near the end zone at the end of the 2nd quarter. The Chicago Bears played the Seattle Seahawks in the third game of the season for both teams,… … Read more
Charlotte social media guru spearheads digital campaign for Pope Francis visitCharlotte ObserverHer team’s three-month campaign included creating hashtags specific to the papal visit as well as emojis, the cartoon-like symbols often used on social media. They followed social media conversations about the pope and coordinating dozens of volunteers … …read more From:: Social Media News … Read more
It’s official: Houston’s newest shopping mecca opens with tony stores …CultureMap HoustonIndeed, after nearly a decade of planning and construction, along with an economic scare or two that might have frightened off less hearty developers, Houston’s newest luxury mixed-use complex is ready for business. The 15-acre center, located on …and more …read more From:: Houston … Read more
Social media fuels teen flirtations – and insecurityCBS NewsAnd while more than four in 10 teens said that social media gives them an outlet to express their affections and to feel more emotionally connected to their significant others, for nearly a third, social media was a source of jealousy and relationship …Teens are wary of … Read more