Oakland News for May 1st 2013

NFL Draft Grades 2013 – Oakland Raiders
It will take at least three years to legitimately evaluate the results of the 2013 NFL Draft as it applies to the Oakland Raiders, and to the league's other 31 franchises. That will allow the players a sizable opportunity to perform for their … More…

Oakland: Police ask for public's help on anniversary of unsolved homicide
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the killers. Anyone with information can contact police at 510-238-3326 or the homicide TIP LINE at 510-773-2805 or Crime Stoppers … More…

Oakland Athletics outlast Angels in 19-inning marathon to take 10-8 win
The Oakland Athletics won the longest Major League Baseball game of the season when they beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-8 in 19 innings, finishing early on Tuesday morning. Brandon Moss hit the winning runs with his second home run of the game with … More…

Recap: Oakland vs. LA Angels
Brandon Moss' two-run homer in the bottom of the 19th inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 10-8 win over the LA Angels of Anaheim in the opener of a three-game set. Seth Smith worked a leadoff walk against Barry Enright (0-1) and Moss smacked a … More…

Daily Kos The Fight for $15 Comes to Oakland
Now it's Oakland's turn Organized by the Livable Wage Assembly an outgrowth of Occupy Oakland's Labor Solidarity Committeethe group which organized the … More…

Angels blow late lead, lose to A's in 19 innings
Oakland Athletics’ Brandon Moss (37) is mobbed by teammates after his game-winning two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Oakland. Calif. Oakland won 10-8 in 19 innings. Marcio Jose … More…

Oakland unions protest Quan's budget
OAKLAND — The public employee unions that helped elect Mayor Jean Quan three years ago came out en masse Tuesday to protest her proposed budget, which would pump much of the city's anticipated revenues into the police department. Hundreds of … More…

Angels waste late lead in 19-inning loss to Oakland – The Globe and …
Loss leaves the Angels with the worst record after 25 games in franchise history following the longest game in the majors this season. More…

Daily Kos: The Fight for $15 Comes to Oakland.
Now it's Oakland's turn. Organized by the Livable Wage Assembly, an outgrowth of Occupy Oakland's Labor Solidarity Committee (the group which organized the December 12th, 2011 shutdown of the Port of Oakland), their first volley is to be …
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Game #27: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels – Athletics Nation
The A's neatly dispatched of the Angels in a series sweep during their visit to Anaheim at the beginning of the season, but much has changed since the A's sported a fancy 12-4 record. They are now…
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Oakland Raiders Missed on Defensive Lineman in the NFL Draft
COMMENTARY | With the 2013 NFL draft officially in the books, the Oakland Raiders addressed several of their problems that needed to be fixed immediately. General manager Reggie McKenzie drafted Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden with the 12th overall … More…

Weather Forecast: Oakland, California – The Weather Network
Is the run-off from melting snow a concern in your area? What precautions do you take to protect your house from any damage? Log in to submit a comment. More…

Oakland's Parker takes hill versus Angels – The Province
(Sports Network) – Jarrod Parker takes aim at his first win of the season on Tuesday when the Oakland Athletics continue a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum. Parker, a 13-game winner as a rookie last season, lost … More…

[PIC] Rihanna's Mesh Jersey — Representing Oakland In Newark …
Many girls choose to wear a bandeau under a mesh shirt. However, we all know that Rihanna isn't like most girls.
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Oakland A's injury update: Coco Crisp, Chris Young might avoid DL
OAKLAND — A quick injury roundup because the A's 19-inning victory on Monday night took its toll. Outfielders Coco Crisp (hamstring) and Chris Young (quadriceps) are out of the lineup against the Angels and could be out a few days. Manager Bob Melvin … More…

Oakland Athletics Win Marathon Game
It wasn't so much as a game as it was a marathon. Brandon Moss and the Oakland Athletics played 6 1/2 hours of baseball before walking off with one tiring win. Moss hit his second home run of the night with two outs in the bottom of the 19th inning to … More…

Warriors fans bring the noise to Oakland – San Francisco Chronicle
Back in the day, the slab of Oakland concrete wedged between 66th Street, Hegenberger Road and the Nimitz Freeway was the coolest locale in all of sports , … More…

Oakland Raiders ex-assistant Randy Hanson found guilty of felony battery
Hanson is best known for accusing ex-Raiders Coach Tom Cable for breaking his jaw and knocking out some of his teeth after getting in a fight at hotel when they both worked for Oakland Raiders back in 2009. In this case, Hansen claimed self-defense. More…

Oakland A's win 19-inning marathon over Los Angeles Angels
OAKLAND — Brandon Moss's two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the 19th inning early Tuesday morning brought the longest game in A's history — six hours, 32 minutes — to an end with a 10-8 walkoff victory over the Angels. Through the evening, the … More…

Berlin-Style Ping Pong Comes to Oakland – Grub Street San Francisco
It involves 30 or more people crowding around a ping-pong table.
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