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Day: January 20, 2016

Protesters demand justice for Mario Woods at SF Police Commission meeting – KRON4.com

Protesters demand justice for Mario Woods at SF Police Commission meetingKRON4.comSAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Tempers flared in San Francisco Wednesday night, as members of the public clashed with police at a regularly scheduled San Francisco Police Commission meeting. Protesters demanded justice for Mario Woods, the …S.F. cops in Mario Woods shooting are back on the […]

Oakland man, said by his daughter to be 117, dies – SFGate

Oakland man, said by his daughter to be 117, diesSFGateThe “oldest man ever,” 116-year-old Jiroemon Kimura of Japan, is said to have died two years ago, according to Guinness World Records officials. But they may have had the wrong man. Oakland resident Andrew Hatch died at his daughter’s home Monday, …Oakland’s Andrew Hatch, likely the […]

San Diego ex-Mayor Bob Filner still denies sex harassment and alleges his office was bugged – Los Angeles Times

San Diego ex-Mayor Bob Filner still denies sex harassment and alleges his office was buggedLos Angeles TimesFormer San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, in an interview this week, denied having sexually harassed women and claimed that his City Hall office had been bugged. Filner stepped down in 2013 after less than a year in office and […]

Bills hire woman as full-time assistant coach – The Seattle Times

Bills hire woman as full-time assistant coachThe Seattle TimesThe Buffalo Bills promoted Kathryn Smith to be their special teams quality control coach, making her the first full-time female member of an NFL coaching staff. Share story. By Seattle Times staff. Seattle Times news services. BUFFALO, N.Y. — The …and more …read more From:: Seattle News […]

William B. Cate dies; retired leader of Church Council of Greater Seattle – The Seattle Times

William B. Cate dies; retired leader of Church Council of Greater SeattleThe Seattle TimesDale Turner wrote in his Seattle Times column after Dr. Cate’s 1989 retirement. Turner said Dr. Cate exercised his faith “by encouraging others with his kindliness and caring, and his fearless stands for all that is just and fair.” Dr. Cate, a […]

Another lawsuit filed against Austin from deadly SXSW crash – KXAN.com

Another lawsuit filed against Austin from deadly SXSW crashKXAN.comAUSTIN (KXAN) — Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Austin for the deadly crash at South by Southwest in 2014. The new lawsuit was filed on behalf of one of the injured. It was March 2014 when Rashad Owens drove off from a traffic […]

Pistons open 2nd half with big road win at Houston to foil Hack-a-Dre excess – Pistons.com

Pistons open 2nd half with big road win at Houston to foil Hack-a-Dre excessPistons.comThree quick observations from Wednesday night’s 123-114 win over the Houston Rockets… SLAM DUNK – The Pistons began the second half of the season just as they began the first half – with a road win over a team that made it […]

Kevin Love, LeBron James power Cleveland Cavaliers past lowly Brooklyn Nets: DMan's Report, Game 40 (photos) – cleveland.com

Kevin Love, LeBron James power Cleveland Cavaliers past lowly Brooklyn Nets: DMan’s Report, Game 40 (photos)cleveland.comCleveland met its objectives of winning, staying healthy and stealing rest for the starters. No starter logged more than 31 minutes in the first of a back-to-back; the Cavs face the sizzling Los Angeles Clippers (27-14) on Thursday night at […]

'Star Wars' inspired snowball fight planned for DC – W*USA 9

‘Star Wars‘ inspired snowball fight planned for DCW*USA 9The DCSFA is organizing a ‘Star Wars‘ themed fight on Saturday at Dupont Circle, with participants encouraged to dress in ‘Star Wars‘ themed costumes. Even if you’re not a ‘Star Wars‘ fan, costumes from other major sci-fi franchises (‘Star Trek …Washington, D.C., plans giant ‘Star Wars‘-themed snowball […]

Miami Heat routed by Wizards 106-87 as injury woes continue – Miami Herald

Miami Heat routed by Wizards 106-87 as injury woes continueMiami HeraldHolding his side and grimacing in pain, Hassan Whiteside became the latest player to join the crowded injury list of the Miami Heat. With Whiteside leaving Wednesday night’s game midway through the second quarter, the Heat lost the NBA’s leading shot …Miami Heat lose game, […]

Did Smoke restaurant strike a deal on 'Restaurant Startup?' – PennLive.com

Did Smoke restaurant strike a deal on ‘Restaurant Startup?’PennLive.comIt probably wasn’t chef/restaurant owner Josh White’s most memorable day in the kitchen on the latest episode of “Restaurant Startup.” Two months after divorcing his wife, Jenna Liebermann, White may have let his raw emotions get the best of him on the … …read more From:: Startup […]

How the 4 remaining NFL playoff teams stack up in 6 key categories – Florida Times-Union

How the 4 remaining NFL playoff teams stack up in 6 key categoriesFlorida Times-UnionCarolina: With a run defense anchored by tackles Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short and a strong linebacking corps, the Panthers have the NFL’s No. 2 run defense. To beat them, teams must be effective throwing the ball. 2. Denver: Inside linebackers Danny […]

Super Bowl 50: Will protesters disrupt game, events? – San Jose Mercury News

Super Bowl 50: Will protesters disrupt game, events?San Jose Mercury NewsSeed shut down the Bay Bridge on Monday — the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday — by chaining themselves and their cars to the new span, Johnson told marchers in Oakland: “We shut down the Bay Bridge and we will let everyone know, this Super […]

SB 41: Peyton earns Super Bowl title in rainy Miami – USA TODAY

SB 41: Peyton earns Super Bowl title in rainy MiamiUSA TODAYPeyton Manning of the Colts added a Super Bowl MVP award to his long list of achievements. He was 25 of 38 for 247 yards and a touchdown pass as he rallied the Colts to a 29-17 victory in the South Florida rain. It was […]

NHL expansion committee discusses Las Vegas, details at New York meeting – Las Vegas Review-Journal

NHL expansion committee discusses Las Vegas, details at New York meetingLas Vegas Review-JournalNHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman, addresses media, along side Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commissioner, during a news conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. (Joshua Dahl/Las Vegas Review-Journal).and more …read more From:: Las Vegas News By […]

Serial robber targets southwest Houston neighborhood – KPRC Houston

Serial robber targets southwest Houston neighborhoodKPRC HoustonHOUSTON – Houston police are searching for a man they say committed at least four armed robberies in the southwest portion of the city. The man used a knife to rob three women and a man at three locations on four days beginning Dec. 15. One holdup took … […]

Social media battle: Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers – FOX 10 News Phoenix

Social media battle: Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina PanthersFOX 10 News PhoenixPHOENIX (KSAZ) – Arizona Cardinals fans were on fire after the thrilling ending to last Saturday’s game and the excitement continues to mount, especially on social media. Cardinals fans have been talking about the team on Facebook and Twitter. Recently …and more …read more From:: […]

Questioning the 2016 Academy Awards – Huffington Post

Questioning the 2016 Academy AwardsHuffington PostThe news is swarming with articles on the recent and second time of the omission of darker complexion actors from the Academy Awards. There have been all sorts of buzz and hysteria around the matter. Yet, if we peer into one of the nominees of the …and more …read more […]

World's humanitarians launch social media appeal on Syria – Yahoo News

World’s humanitarians launch social media appeal on SyriaYahoo NewsUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The world’s top humanitarians are inviting the public to join an appeal urging an end to Syria’s civil war. The heads of several U.N. and other agencies are asking citizens to retweet, share or “like” their appeal on social media …and more …read […]

Houston Cantina Operator Receives Life Term For Sex Trafficking – CBS Local

Houston Cantina Operator Receives Life Term For Sex TraffickingCBS LocalHOUSTON (AP) — The 68-year-old operator of a cantina on Houston’s East End who was accused of running an international sex-trafficking ring was sentenced to life imprisonment after her convictions. Hortencia “Tencha” Medeles-Arquello was sentenced in …Houston woman convicted of running sex trafficking ring sentenced to […]

Obama Schedule || Thursday, January 21, 2015 – White House Dossier

Obama Schedule || Thursday, January 21, 2015White House DossierIt won’t affect your shopping. White House Dossier is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. …read more From:: Obama White House News By […]

Home and Garden events calendar, Jan. 23 and beyond – San Jose Mercury News

Home and Garden events calendar, Jan. 23 and beyondSan Jose Mercury NewsPollinate Farm & Garden, 2727 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland. $25. 510-686-3493. Eden Garden …. Creating a Bird Friendly Garden: Toby Goldberg, Education and Outreach Director for the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, will describe what species of birds …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurant […]

Protester holds “Resign Rahm” sign in Washington, DC – WLS-TV

Protester holds “Resign Rahm” sign in Washington, DCWLS-TVGoggans is part of Black Lives Matter in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Her actions, she says, were not part of a plan coming from Chicago. She acted alone and her message was viewed on live television across America. Goggans says another …Emanuel In Washington DC For US […]

What's Behind Fashion's Game Of Musical Chairs? – Vocativ

What’s Behind Fashion’s Game Of Musical Chairs?Vocativ2015 was a big year for dramatic exits in the fashion world. Raf Simons left Christian Dior, Alexander Wang departed from Balenciaga, and Alber Elbaz was pushed out at Lanvin. And that’s just the last year; in the past few years there have been a … …read more From:: […]

Mid-Week Menu: An Asian Mall Shuffle, Gluten-Free Beer, and a California Burrito Sighting – East Bay Express

Mid-Week Menu: An Asian Mall Shuffle, Gluten-Free Beer, and a California Burrito SightingEast Bay Express2) Beer geeks will be happy to note that SF Beer Week kicks off this weekend. ICYMI, I wrote a roundup of a few of the more intriguing East Bay events. And here’s one more, for those who are gluten-intolerant: Grease […]

NYPD On Alert After Receiving ISIS-Related Threat Against Officers – CBS Local

NYPD On Alert After Receiving ISIS-Related Threat Against OfficersCBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Sources told CBS2 on Wednesday that police were interviewing a man in connection with a terror alert that went out to all officers earlier in the day. As CBS2’s Dave Carlin reported, a citywide warning went out to every NYPD …and more […]

Here we go again: Snow possible for metro Atlanta this weekend – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Here we go again: Snow possible for metro Atlanta this weekendAtlanta Journal ConstitutionMetro Atlanta didn’t get the heaping helping of snow and ice that much of far north Georgia received on Wednesday, but there is a chance we’ll see some white stuff this weekend. Another weather system is on the way that will bring a […]

Quincy Jones threatens to boycott Academy Awards – San Jose Mercury News

Quincy Jones threatens to boycott Academy AwardsSan Jose Mercury NewsQuincy Jones says he’ll boycott the Academy Awards unless its board of governors — of which he’s a member — allows him to speak to them about why there isn’t more diversity among nominees. Jones is scheduled to present an award with Pharrell Williams …Quincy Jones […]

Victoria Comic Con will feature wealth of celebrities – Victoria Advocate

Victoria Comic Con will feature wealth of celebritiesVictoria AdvocateVictoria Comic Con is back. For Comic Con fans Robbie Fitch and his 14-year-old niece, MiKayla Gomez, the convention is a godsend. “My niece has been wanting to go since (Comic Con) started, but it’s just been tough to get a chance to take her,” Fitch … […]

Second Largest Terminal At Port Of Oakland To Close – CBS Local

Second Largest Terminal At Port Of Oakland To CloseCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — A Port of Oakland terminal where just last month the largest container ship ever to visit the U.S. docked is set to close in the next 60 days as the operator is prematurely ending its 50-year lease, port officials announced. Ports …Terminal […]

No. 27 Cal Plays at Duke's ITA Kick-Off Weekend – Cal Athletics

No. 27 Cal Plays at Duke’s ITA Kick-Off WeekendCal AthleticsThe Golden Bears (0-1) open against the host Blue Devils at noon ET/9 a.m. PT on Saturday. The winner of that match plays the winner of the USD-Vanderbilt match at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Sunday for the indoor berth. Saturday’s losing teams play each […]

Captain Marvel #1 – Comic Book Resources

Captain Marvel #1Comic Book ResourcesUnder writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, Captain Marvel’s credo encouraged Carol Danvers and her Carol Corps to never settle. To keep pushing the boundaries. To want bigger things. When DeConnick took her own advice and moved on to pursue her original …Captain Marvel #1 ReviewIGN Captain Marvel Is Now Basically Deep Space […]

How Hip-Hop Lost Mos Def: Yasiin Bey Announces Retirement and Final Album – Daily Beast

How Hip–Hop Lost Mos Def: Yasiin Bey Announces Retirement and Final AlbumDaily BeastHip–hop artist, singer and actor Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) has been detained by South African authorities after he attempted to leave the country to perform at a show in Ethiopia—and the situation has apparently driven the artist to retire from …Yasiin Bey […]

6 Marvel Characters Who Could Thrive on Netflix – Vulture

6 Marvel Characters Who Could Thrive on NetflixVulturePhysics tells us that all universes tend toward expansion, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is no exception. The shared cosmos that viewers first saw in 2008’s Iron Man has grown at a dizzying pace, giving us 12 movies (with 11 more scheduled out …and more …read more From:: […]

Author to bring views of SF to Montclair library – Contra Costa Times

Author to bring views of SF to Montclair libraryContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — The Friends of the Montclair Branch Library will be bringing a bit of San Francisco to the East Bay on Feb. 2. On that date, author … the rich talent in the Bay Area. Kamiya fits that description, growing up in the East […]

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