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Mullin, Hardaway Reflect on ‘Run TMC,’ Laud Today’s Warriors

June 5, 2019

SAN RAMON — Chris Mullin and Tim Hardaway spent two seasons as teammates at Oracle Arena, back when it was called the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena. "I think it brings back a lot of great memories. The incredible loyal fan base in Oakland and Oracle...

Oakland Becomes 2nd US City to Legalize Magic Mushrooms

AP News

June 5, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland on Tuesday became the second U.S. city to decriminalize magic mushrooms after a string of speakers testified that psychedelics helped them overcome depression, drug addiction, and post-t...

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Analysis: ‘Strength in Numbers’ Paying off Big for Warriors

AP News

June 3, 2019

TORONTO — The mantra for Golden State during Steve Kerr's five seasons with the Warriors has been "Strength in Numbers." It's more than a marketing slogan. It's a catchy phrase on shirts, for sure, and it...

Amtrak’s San Joaquin Service Through Valley Expanding

Jody Murray

May 15, 2019

Amtrak is beefing up its train schedule through the San Joaquin Valley, adding weekend runs of its San Joaquins service between Bakersfield and Sacramento. The new schedule, which takes effect May 20, will feature departures every two hours from Bakersfield...

Ichiro Walks Off Into History in ‘Sayonara’ at Tokyo Dome

AP News

March 21, 2019

TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki has said "sayonara." The 45-year-old Seattle Mariners star announced his retirement Thursday night, shortly after waving goodbye at the Tokyo Dome during a 5-4 win over Oakland in 12 in...

Board Approves Raiders Lease to Remain in Oakland in 2019

AP News

March 15, 2019

OAKLAND — The Coliseum Authority approved a lease agreement Friday to keep the Raiders in Oakland for at least one more season. The Raiders will pay $7.5 million in rent for the Coliseum and the practice fac...

Addition of Antonio Brown ‘Changed Everything’ for Raiders

AP News

March 14, 2019

ALAMEDA — Rookie general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden had meticulously put together a plan to rebuild the Oakland Raiders with three first-round draft picks and a couple of smart free agent signings when they suddenly got sent in a different direct...

Round 2 of Teacher Strikes Looks Beyond Pay and Funding

AP News

February 24, 2019

Teachers in Oakland, California, hit the picket lines just as West Virginia teachers went back to class in a kind of coast-to-coast tag-team display of the national teacher unrest that in many places has moved ...

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Oakland Teachers Go on Strike, Demand Big Pay Raises

AP News

February 21, 2019

OAKLAND — Teachers in Oakland, California, went on strike Thursday in the country's latest walkout by educators over classroom conditions and pay. "For two years we have been negotiating with the Oakland Uni...

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California Supreme Court Throws Cities, Including Fresno, Into Chaos Over Local Taxes

CALmatters

February 19, 2019

The California Supreme Court has some explaining to do. by Ben Christopher CALmatters Late last year, the city of Oakland put a new land parcel tax on the books, after 62 percent of voters turned out to boost funding for public education. Lat...

Leather Wallets, Loose Change Pose Danger for New Apple Card

With Another Search Looming, Hall Named Fresno PD Chief

Who is Taking Bullard Students Off-Campus for Birth Control Pills?

Mexican Man Who Supports Trump Convicted of Voter Fraud

At UC Merced, a Pipeline for More Diverse Faculty

What’s Holding Up Start of $38M Affordable Housing Project?

When Will Politicians Stop Repeating Myths About Mass Shootings?

Kids Rewarded with Shiny New Wheels for Summer Reading Success

Rapper A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault Over Fight in Sweden

Rolling Stones Get Name on Martian Rock That Rolled

Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to NBA Star Bob Cousy

Column: Antonio Brown Is All in. At Least for Now

This California Lawmaker Wants to Ban Cigarette Filters, Disposable Vapes

Brand’s Police Chief Choice Reflects His Integrity, Not a Charade

At UC Merced, a Pipeline for More Diverse Faculty

Walters: Do ‘Red Flag’ Laws Actually Save Lives?

District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes

Can You Hear Us Now? Give the GV Wire ‘Listen’ Feature a Try.

NW Fresno Council Candidates Clash Over Police, Homeless

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

See Democrats Scramble for California’s Cash in 5 Charts

A Clovis Unified Trustee Will Retire in 2020. Who Wants the Seat?

Trump Ties US Success to 2nd term: ‘You Have to Vote for Me’

Colorado’s Hickenlooper Ending 2020 White House Bid

Mullin, Hardaway Reflect on ‘Run TMC,’ Laud Today’s Warriors

Oakland Becomes 2nd US City to Legalize Magic Mushrooms

Analysis: ‘Strength in Numbers’ Paying off Big for Warriors

Amtrak’s San Joaquin Service Through Valley Expanding

Ichiro Walks Off Into History in ‘Sayonara’ at Tokyo Dome

Board Approves Raiders Lease to Remain in Oakland in 2019

Addition of Antonio Brown ‘Changed Everything’ for Raiders

Round 2 of Teacher Strikes Looks Beyond Pay and Funding

Oakland Teachers Go on Strike, Demand Big Pay Raises

California Supreme Court Throws Cities, Including Fresno, Into Chaos Over Local Taxes

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