Moss, Reddick hit home runs in A’s win over Reds – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comPHOENIX (AP) Brandon Moss hit a three-run homer and Josh Reddick had a solo home run to help power the Oakland Athletics to an 8-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Derek Norris went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored for Oakland.Oakland Athletics – PlayerWatchGlobalPostBilly Hamilton Collects Two RBI’s in 8-4 Loss … Read more

Search for Missing Flight’s Wreckage Is Hampered by a Sea of Detritus – New York Times

New York TimesIn recent days, the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner has focused on blurry satellite images and other sightings of objects floating in the desolate reaches of the southern Indian Ocean. So far, none of the objects have been retrieved or identified.Flight 370 Search Resumes as Airline Says No Hope of SurvivorsBusinessweekFlight … Read more

5280 magazine: new ranking of Denver’s most powerful – Denver Post (blog)

Denver Post (blog)5280 magazine on Friday will be out with its edition ranking the most powerful people in Denver, a list that includes politicians, a law firm specializing in pot legalization and the leader of Colorado’s most strident gun rights group. Rep. Cory …Rep. Coffman, 2nd GOP Hopeful Disavows Personhood MeasuresCBS LocalGOP’s Gardner Reverses Position … Read more

Arts: How the Emerald City Comicon Got So Huge – Seattle Weekly

Arts: How the Emerald City Comicon Got So HugeSeattle WeeklyBy comparison, the big-ass San Diego Comic-Con in July draws about 130,000 visitors. More and more industry types—myself included—find SDCC tedious, claustrophobic, loud, too expensive, and increasingly skippable. There you find yourself strolling … and more …read more Source: San Diego Comic-Con News From Google News … Read more

Heartbreaking search intensifies in mudslide zone – The Seattle Times

The Seattle TimesSeattle Times staff reporters Craig Welch, Sandi Doughton, Sara Jean Green, Mike Carter, Lynn Thompson and Jack Broom and Times news researcher Miyoko Wolf contributed to this story. Reporters Brian M. Rosenthal and John Higgins reported from …‘Situation Is Very Grim’: At Least 14 Dead In MudslideCBS LocalAt least 18 people missing in … Read more

More victims found as FEMA, National Guard join search – The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times… would ask all Americans to send their thoughts and prayers to Washington state and the community of Oso. ” Seattle Times staff reporters Jack Broom, Alexa Vaughn and John Higgins contributed to this report, along with material from The Associated …‘Situation Is Very Grim’: At Least 14 Dead In MudslideCBS LocalAt least … Read more

Report: Seattle Seahawks’ Kam Chancellor needs hip surgery – seattlepi.com (blog)

seattlepi.com (blog)Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor will need “minor” offseason surgery to correct a recurring hip problem, ESPN’s John Clayton reported on Tuesday. According to reports, Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor shouldn’t miss any playing time after hip …Kam Chancellor needs hip surgeryESPN all 11 news articles …read more Source: Seattle News From Google     

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin Announce Separation – CBS Local

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin Announce SeparationCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are separating after more than 10 years of marriage, according to a message posted on the “Iron Man” actress’s blog Tuesday. Paltrow, 41, and the 37-year-old musician married in 2003. They have … and more …read more Source: Los Angeles … Read more

Oakland law would let cyclists, pedestrians sue abusive drivers – Contra Costa Times

Oakland law would let cyclists, pedestrians sue abusive driversContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Abusive drivers who take aim at cyclists and pedestrians might soon face retribution far more severe than a middle finger. Councilwoman Libby Schaaf introduced legislation Tuesday that would make Oakland the nation’s fourth city to allow … and more …read more Source: Libby … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin announce separation after 11 years of marriage – Fox News

Fox NewsJan. 11, 2014: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, left, and her husband, singer Chris Martin at the 3rd Annual Sean Penn & Friends Help Haiti Home Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif.Invision/AP. LOS ANGELES – Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are separating after more …5 Signs That Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Would Eventually Split UpE! Online‘CONSCIOUS … Read more

Obama Deflecting Criticism Calls Putin’s Russia a Regional Power – Businessweek

BusinessweekPresident Barack Obama brushed aside his critics who say he’s been weak in foreign affairs and dismissed Vladimir Putin’s Russia as merely a regional threat as he set the stage for the next moves in the confrontation over Ukraine. Seeking to assure U.S. …Russian Navy Seizes Last Ukrainian Ship in CrimeaWall Street JournalA kiss, and … Read more

Facebook gets virtual-reality start-up for $2B – USA TODAY

USA TODAYSAN FRANCISCO — Facebook continued its billion-dollar buying binge Tuesday, forking over $2 billion for Oculus VR, a fledgling start-up in virtual-reality technology. The deal calls for $400 million in cash and 23.1 million shares of Facebook common stock …Facebook to buy Oculus for $2 billionCNETOculus Rift is ground-breaking, but competition was fast approachingFortuneFacebook … Read more

Jagger and family remember L’Wren Scott at LA funeral – Reuters

ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Fashion designer L’Wren Scott, the long-time girlfriend of Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger, was remembered at a funeral in Los Angeles on Tuesday, a week after she committed suicide in New York, a spokeswoman for …L’Wren Scott funeral: Mick Jagger, select few say goodbye at Hollywood gravesiteNew York Daily NewsMick … Read more

California lawmakers reconsider bare-hand food ban – W*USA 9

California lawmakers reconsider bare-hand food banW*USA 9(AP) – California lawmakers are beginning to back away from a new law that bans bare-hand contact with food in restaurants. The Assembly Health Committee voted 15-0 Tuesday to repeal and revisit the regulation before enforcement begins this summer, … and more …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From … Read more

Denver board weighs in on proposed changes to school rating system – Chalkbeat Colorado

Denver board weighs in on proposed changes to school rating systemChalkbeat ColoradoDenver board weighs in on proposed changes to school rating system. by Kate Schimel on March 25, 2014. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS. School Performance Frameworks (SPF) are used in everything from teacher evaluations to school accountability decisions to … …read more Source: Denver News From Google … Read more

NFL uncertain of release date for 2014 schedule – Chicago Tribune

NFL uncertain of release date for 2014 scheduleChicago TribuneThere are so many factors in building the league’s 512-game schedule — including stadium conflicts, climate issues and off weeks — that thousands and thousands of schedules are produced until the league finalizes one. Katz said the NFL will not play … and more …read more Source: … Read more

What happened to Ellen DeGeneres’ epic Oscars Twitter selfie? – latimes.com – Los Angeles Times

What happened to Ellen DeGeneres’ epic Oscars Twitter selfie? – latimes.comLos Angeles TimesThe DeGeneres selfie, which previously could be found here, broke the record for most retweets after being posted by the entertainer during the 86th Academy Awards this month. The tweet racked up several million retweets. As tends to happen when … …read more … Read more

What happened to Ellen DeGeneres’ epic Oscars Twitter selfie? – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesThe DeGeneres selfie, which previously could be found here, broke the record for most retweets after being posted by the entertainer during the 86th Academy Awards this month. The tweet racked up several million retweets. As tends to happen when …Ellen’s Oscar Selfie Tweet Deleted: Is a Bug to Blame?MashableTwitter Bug Targets Famous … Read more

Recent Openers March 26-April 2, 2014 – SF Weekly

Recent Openers March 26-April 2, 2014SF WeeklyCocktails come from the Bon Vivants (Trick Dog). 55 Cyril Magnin, 362-7456, kinkhao.com. Terra Cotta Warrior: S.F.‘s third restaurant featuring the cuisine of the Chinese province Xi’an has moved into the Sunset. Expect hand-pulled noodles, plenty of … …read more Source: San Francisco Restaurant News From Google News     

Cities rail against PG&E plan that would chop down thousands of trees – San Jose Mercury News

Cities rail against PG&E plan that would chop down thousands of treesSan Jose Mercury NewsPacific Gas & Electric’s plan to cut down thousands of oaks, redwoods and elms across the Bay Area to allow access to natural gas pipelines has outraged city leaders, who say the utility is disregarding local laws designed to protect trees. … Read more

Is Mark Jackson in Danger of Losing Golden State Warriors Coaching Job? – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportGolden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson has watched his team go from an overachieving NBA darling to what Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski describes as “an increasingly dysfunctional atmosphere.” The latest hint of turmoil comes as Jackson …Brian Scalabrine reassigned from assistant coaching role with Golden State …MassLive.comWarriors coach Mark Jackson forces reassignment of … Read more

Supervisors Will Consider Legalizing San Francisco In-Law Units – Capital Notes (blog)

Supervisors Will Consider Legalizing San Francisco In-Law UnitsCapital Notes (blog)San Francisco supervisors have begun considering a proposal that would allow landlords to voluntarily legalize in-law units, or secondary apartments, that make up a shadow housing market where some of the city’s most vulnerable tenants live, sometimes …Chiu makes tweaks to his in-law unit legislation before … Read more

Denver Public Schools – Chalkbeat Colorado

Denver Public SchoolsChalkbeat ColoradoSchool Performance Frameworks (SPF) are used in everything from teacher evaluations to school accountability decisions to parents’ school selection. They are adjusted annually but officials say this year’s changes are more substantial. The changes … …read more Source: Denver News From Google