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East Oakland: Friends of Sausal Creek takes on watershed rehabContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Friends of Sausal Creek, a nonprofit whose volunteers restore and maintain creeks and parklands within the watershed zone stretching from the foothills to San Francisco Bay, kicked off its 20th anniversary by announcing that its next efforts …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Miami Marlins players take in Heat game, meet with Dwyane Wade, Goran DragicMiami HeraldAnd when the games arrive in early April, the roles on Tuesday could be reversed. Koehler said he “absolutely” would get some tickets for Dragic. “That would be nice to see a baseball game,” Dragic said. “Why not?” Miami Herald sportswriter Manny … Read more
Copenhagen Fashion Week: Five Designers to WatchWWDWork: He started his brand in 2011 and showed for the first time on the Copenhagen Fashion Week runway in August 2014. His fall show, which consisted of 23 looks, including six men’s wear styles, was inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tale … …read more From:: Fashion Week … Read more
Sweet: Clinton coming to Chicago for get-out-the-vote drivesChicago Sun-TimesDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at presidential primary campaign rally on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Clinton will be in Chicago next week to headline three fundraisers and campaign with the mother of …Hillary Clinton to rally supporters in Chicago next weekChicago Tribune … Read more
Melissa McCarthy, who’ll host Saturday Night Live f or the fourth time this weekend, is a messy delight in the promo featuring her and Vanessa Bayer having a little girl time while getting their nails done. Kanye West tweets that Bill Cosby is innocent After being slightly taken aback by a color named … Read … Read more
‘Non-Profit Academy Awards‘ celebrates community excellenceSun SentinelCelebrate the inspiring work of Broward County’s nonprofit agencies, as well as outstanding nonprofit executives and board leaders. The sixth annual “South Florida Community Care Network Non-Profit Academy Awards,” presented by 2-1-1 Broward, is set … …read more From:: Academy Awards News By Google News
Pat Haden, USC’s athletic director, will have medical procedure after being hospitalized WednesdayLos Angeles TimesRetiring USC Athletic Director Pat Haden, beset by recurring health issues during the last few years, was hospitalized Wednesday and is scheduled to undergo an unspecified procedure in the next few days, a person with knowledge of the situation said.USC’s athletic … Read more
Will ‘Thor 3’ Kill Off a Another Major Marvel Character?MovieWebLast month’s report claimed that Hela, who, in the Marvel Comics, is the ruler of Hel and the realm of Niflheim, will be portrayed very closely to the comics, with Hela donning a cloak and wielding power over the undead in all Nine Realms. The report … Read more
Sparks Nugget to be sold to Marnell Gaming LLCReno Gazette JournalMarnell Gaming LLC, a Nevada-based operator, is in an agreement to buy the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, the companies announced Wednesday. Marnell would not disclose the terms of the sale. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of …Marnell Gaming to … Read more
Alameda letters: Mideast refugees mustn’t be denied asylumContra Costa TimesOther sponsors and supporters included H&R Block-Marina Village and Park Street, Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Alameda CA, Harbor Bay Realty, Jan Nichols-Franz Piano Studio, Hewitt, Jones and Fitch, Kendra Holloway DC, Russ and Linda Grant, … Custom …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurant News … Read more
Keep taxpayer money out of stadium financingThe San Diego Union-TribuneThe decision on Jan. 12 by NFL owners to allow both the St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers to relocate to Inglewood gives us an opportunity to compare the political leadership of the two cities and metropolitan areas. Inglewood pointedly refused to …and more …read … Read more
Clarence Scott to be inducted Friday into Atlanta Sports Hall of FameKSN-TVMANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Hall of Famer and Ring of Honor member Clarence Scott will add to his list of honors on Friday when he is inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame as a member of its Class of 2016. The Atlanta … Read more
US can still hit climate goals despite Supreme Court pause, White House saysReutersWASHINGTON The White House vowed Wednesday that the United States would still meet international commitments to cut carbon emissions, seeking to allay concerns that the Supreme Court might take away one of its main weapons against climate change. The …and more …read more … Read more
Oakland Could See An Influx of Food Trucks, Pending New LawsEater SFOakland’s food truck scene may be about to change. The way it stands currently is more restrictive than San Francisco’s, but the City of Oakland has proposed a way to lessen the current limitations mobile vendors face, thereby encouraging an increase … …read more … Read more
The Expanse: Season Two Trailer Released by SyfyTV Series Finale“This isn’t over.” Season one of The Expanse just ended last week, but Syfy has already posted a teaser trailer season two the sci-fi series. Syfy renewed the series for a second season in December. Set in the future, The Expanse stars Thomas Jane as a … Read more
Behind the Scenes With Six of Fashion Week’s Emerging DesignersNew York TimesEarlier this week, six young designers from around the world convened in an empty retail space in SoHo to prepare their debut collections at New York Fashion Week. They were the winners of the sixth Vfiles Runway competition — which will be held …VFILES, … Read more
Councilman Larry Reid says ‘impact fees’ would hurt East OaklandSFGateOakland Councilman Larry Reid is concerned about a plan to impose “impact fees” on new housing developments, saying the mechanism — used by many cities to generate money for affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure — would hurt his …Oakland City Council may consider higher development fees … Read more
Police shoot, kill 2nd armed fugitive in a week in HiloHonolulu Star-AdvertiserAnother armed fugitive was was shot and killed by Hawaii County police Tuesday night in Hilo — the second within a week. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Walmart store at the Waiakea Shopping Center. A 30-year-old Pahoa woman who … Read more
Dallas City Council votes to bar Exxxotica ExpoWFAA.comDALLAS — Facing down the threat of a First Amendment lawsuit, the Dallas City Council narrowly moved to ban a sex business expo from operating at the city-owned convention center on Wednesday morning. The measure passed by a single vote, 8-to-7.Dallas City Leaders Vote To Ban X-Rated ExpoCBS … Read more
FIFA candidate arrives in Tehran in bid for votesPress TVThe candidate of the upcoming FIFA presidential elections, Gianni Infantino, has arrived in Tehran to sit with the Iranian Football Federation to exchange views on the issue. During his one-day trip to the Iranian capital, Infantino will discuss ways …Yorke backs Infantino in FIFA raceTrinidad Guardian … Read more
Rec authority says Hank Aaron statue to stay, Braves say no deal yetAtlanta Journal ConstitutionOriginal Post: The bronze statue of Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron will not be headed to Cobb County when the team moves to the new SunTrust Park for the 2017 season, according to the head of the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation … Read more
2016 NBA Draft Prospects Who Will Become Household Names Before March MadnessBleacher ReportA handful of NBA prospects appear on the verge of breaking out. And though the everyday college hoops and draft follower knows these six rising standouts, the national love hasn’t quite been there for any of them. It should be by March. I … Read more
Oakland: Popular Italian restaurant Marzano reopens in GlenviewContra Costa TimesHurley and Hafen still held Marzano’s promissory note, but as St. Helena residential real estate developers and grape growers, neither wanted to come back to Oakland to run a restaurant. Hafen had the idea of reaching out to Marzano’s former general …and more …read more From:: … Read more
SDCC police search for man suspected of sexual assaultKUSISAN DIEGO (KUSI) – A woman reported being sexually assaulted at San Diego City College Tuesday by a man she had met via a dating-oriented mobile app. The alleged victim told investigators the attack occurred about 12:45 p.m. inside a campus parking … …read more From:: Comic … Read more
Family of man shot by Dallas cop while chasing down alleged burglars seeks at least $1 million in suitDallas Morning News (blog)The city of Dallas and a gas station that employed Officer Aaron Tolerton, who fired the fatal shots, as off-duty security are named as defendants in the suit. Police said Desmond Luster, 45, drove … Read more
Congress expels four rebel candidates from primary membershipThe HinduThe Shivamogga District Congress Committee (SDCC) has cracked the whip on the party leaders, who are contesting the zilla panchayat elections as rebel candidates against those fielded by the party leadership. Four rebel candidates, comprising incumbent …and more …read more From:: Comic Con SDCC News
Keith Law ranks Giants‘ farm system in bottom third of baseballMcCovey ChroniclesThe annual offseason tradition of prospect lists and rankings is nearing its inevitable conclusion. Soon, we’ll get excited because pitchers and catchers are doing baseball-related things we don’t get to watch, and then we’ll get excited because of … …read more From:: SF Giants … Read more
Alibaba Buys 4 Percent Stake in K-Pop Giant SM Entertainment For $30 MillionNextSharkChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has bought a minority stake in South Korean entertainment company S.M. Entertainment. The deal was made public on February 11 and Alibaba now owns a 4% equity stake in the K-pop conglomerate, reports Allkpop.and more …read more From:: Entertainment … Read more
NFL draft analyst projects Coleman to go in second round247SportsOne NFL Draft analyst believes former Auburn offensive lineman Shon Coleman will just slip inside the top 50 draft picks. Chad Reuter, a draft analyst for NFL.com, released his latest mock draft Monday. In it, he projected Coleman to go in the second …2016 NFL Draft: … Read more
United Airlines to end service in Tyler in AprilTyler Morning TelegraphUnited Airlines will no longer fly out of Tyler Pounds Regional Airport due to declining passenger numbers. United spokesman Jonathan Guerin confirmed the airline would end services to and from Tyler in April. He said passengers flying to Houston for …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Strip Scribbles: Historic designation for Liberace Mansion? Westgate sportsbook, Shelby giveawayLas Vegas SunRENOVATIONS: The Westgate Las Vegas race and sportsbook Superbook has gotten even bigger and more luxurious with its newly renovated look unveiled Tuesday by Westgate founder David Siegel, who flew in from Florida for the champagne event.and more …read more From:: Las Vegas … Read more
Accused Paltrow stalker discusses desire to marry actress – MSNewsNow.com – Jackson, MSMississippi News NowSoiu was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2000 in a previous case involving pornographic messages he sent to Paltrow. He was sent to a mental institution for several years, then re-arrested last year after sending the actress new … Read more
Accused Paltrow stalker discusses desire to marry actressnews9.com KWTVThe recent batch of letters described Soiu’s intention to marry the actress as well as a pair of earrings he sent her in 2009 as a Christmas gift, some secondhand clothes and a Weight Watchers cookbook. He has also sent her religious books, and …and more …read … Read more
Win It! An Anti-Aging Trio from EMK Beverly Hills SkincareExtra (blog)EMK Beverly Hills is the go-to luxury skincare line for top Beverly Hills dermatologists and A-list celebrities. Known for its integrity and scientifically-proven, clinical-quality performance, it has a Hollywood following from Victoria Beckham, Eva … …read more From:: Beverly Hills News By Google News
Hip Hop legend’s son, Jam Master J’son, spinning Friday V-Day Weekend party in HuntingtonHuntington Herald Dispatch“Bangkok was so amazing I mean it literally still *&&^$ me up to think about going to a different country like Thailand and to completely surrounded by Asian people but the hip hop culture be even more profound than it … Read more