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Photos from the Warriors' 2018 Championship Parade in Oakland

Here are photos from today's Warriors' championship parade.




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SF’s Lava Mae Brings Showers, ‘Radical Hospitality’ to Oakland Homeless Encampments

The organization sets up at 27th Street and Northgate Avenue and at 6th and Castro streets. Blair Hippolyte and Jannie Rutledge, two Oakland residents who are homeless, sat on the sidewalk of 27th Street.…



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Hollow-Point Rounds in the Holy Land

Israeli film Incitement traces the trajectory of a rightwing terrorist. Yaron Zilberman's Incitement is a fine example of the dramatized history lesson that fills in the gaps of our knowledge on the subject of who did what to whom, and why, in the seemingly eternal political turmoil of modern-day Israel. In this case the subject is the 1995 assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, a crime committed to avenge Rabin's rapprochement with the Palestinian people — with the emphasis on the assassin, a religiously motivated young Jewish idealist named Yigal Amir.…




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With Graffiti Pizza, Old Oakland Gets a Much-Needed Late-Night Slice House

From plain cheese slices to pan pizza to slices drizzled with balsamic reduction, Graffiti Pizza has you covered. After the clock strikes midnight in Oakland, there's no shortage of tacos, burritos, or won ton noodle soup. But one of the most classic of late-night foods — pizza by the slice — was hard to find in Oakland during the wee hours.…




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Oakland's Cream Co. Meats Now Sells Retail and Delivers

Oakland-based Cream Co. Meats announced recently that, for the first time ever, it will start delivering its products on a retail basis. Statewide Covid-19-related shelter-in-place regulations mandated the closure of many restaurants and other businesses that regularly serve and sell Cream Co. products.…




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Crowd-Sourcing an Oakland Grammy Nomination

Oakland’s Alphabet Rockers lands a second nomination for best children’s music album for record honoring gender and cultural diversity. The motto of the Alphabet Rockers is: "We make music that makes change." On its most recent album, The Love, the Oakland hip-hop collective lives up to that promise.…




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Hot Highlights of Oakland Restaurant Week

Oakland Restaurant Week is more than just about eating great food. The program, presented by Visit Oakland in partnership with See Eat Love, also celebrates the history of cuisine in The Town so that diners can learn the stories behind their meals and get rare peeks at behind-the-scenes events. ORW20 - 15sec from Visit Oakland on Vimeo. Oakland Restaurant Week is more than just about eating great food.…




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Oakland-based Purity Organic Launches New Drinks Line


Oakland-based food-and-drinks company Purity Organic announced today that it is launching a limited new line of Sweet Leaf beverages that consumers can buy directly online.

"We can't wait to get Sweet Leaf back into the hands of our customers online," said Purity Organic vice president of marketing Bill Porter.…




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Señor Sisig Now Has an Oakland Location


Just in time to celebrate its ten-year anniversary, popular Filipino-fusion food truck Señor Sisig has established a long-term location in Oakland.

The brand-new spot is at 3331 Fruitvale Ave. in the Dimond District.…




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Tuesday Must Reads: Gentrification Linked to Health Impacts; Children’s Hospital Oakland Gets Big Gift and New Name

Stories you shouldn’t miss:

1. Alameda County Public Health Director Muntu Davis contends that gentrification should be examined in terms of health impacts because of the displacement and stress it causes for low-income residents, the Bay Area News Group$ reports.…




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Updated: Despite Receiving a $50 Million Donation, Children's Hospital Oakland Is Still Refusing to Give Raises

If you happen to run into any medical residents anytime soon, they may look a little fatigued and broke, especially if they happen to be residents or pediatricians of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital of Oakland. Today, the CIR/SEIU Healthcare union that represents resident physicians and pediatricians said it plans to rally in front of the hospital on Friday at 12:15 p.m. along with nurses and community leaders to demand better wagers and working conditions.…




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This Is Not An Emergency — It's Just Oakland 911

The city's 911 system can leave callers waiting for more than 120 seconds before an operator ever answers. Seconds of delay in an emergency can lead to death. As a result, 911 calls are supposed to be answered quickly.…



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Oakland Roots Ready for Home Opener on Saturday

The Town’s soccer franchise returns to the pitch this weekend with a new head coach and other fresh faces, kicking off its second season in front of Oakland's loud, loyal fans at Laney College. Last year, professional soccer planted seeds in Oakland. This year, fans hope to see them bloom into something beautiful, preferably with lots of wins on the Laney College pitch.…



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Change is still to come for the UK - Ian Murray gives his verdict on the No vote in Scotland

Despite a surge in support for independence in the last few weeks, the Better Together campaign came through with a majority sufficient to put to bed the question of independence for Scotland, at least for now.










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Thursday's Briefing: Fired Oakland officers reinstated after Police Commission violated Brown Act; Covid-19 ICU cases down in the Bay Area



News you don't want to miss for April 30:

1. The five fired Oakland police officers involved in the shooting of Joshua Pawlik in 2018 were reinstated after it was found the Oakland Police Commission violated the Brown Act, the state law for transparency in public meetings, KPIX reports.…





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Wednesday's Briefing: Fired Oakland police chief files whistleblower lawsuit; Alameda's Fourth of July parade is canceled



News you don't want to miss for May 6:

1. Former Oakland Chief of Police Anne Kirkpatrick filed a lawsuit alleging the Oakland Police Commission, which fired her earlier this year, did so as retaliation for Kirkpatrick blowing the whistle on their own wrongdoing, including seeking personal favors, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.…




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Hoggard: Kevin Pietersen has no chance of returning to play for England

Matthew Hoggard thinks his former team-mate Kevin Pietersen has no chance of playing for England again and believes incoming chairman Colin Graves was ''careless'' to suggest otherwise.




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Peter Moores cools talk on England return for former Ageas Bowl batsman Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen's hopes of a second England chance have been dealt another blow after coach Peter Moores appeared to rule out the possibility while he is in charge of the national team.




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Former Hampshire player Kevin Pietersen sends message to England selectors with 170 for Surrey on return to domestic cricket

Kevin Pietersen marked his long-awaited return to domestic cricket with 170 for Surrey against Oxford MCCU.




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Former Australia captain Steve Waugh urges England to move on from former Hampshire batsman Kevin Pietersen

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has urged England to move on from Kevin Pietersen, believing the controversial batsman no longer merits a place in the side and brings too much baggage as well.




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Broadcaster Piers Morgan has compared a BBC Radio Solent journalist to Alan Partridge over criticism of his support for Kevin Pietersen's England chances

TELEVISION presenter Piers Morgan has aimed a dig at a BBC Radio Solent journalist today over former Hampshire Cricket star Kevin Pietersen's exclusion from the England squad.




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Sunderland 2-1 Southampton - in pictures

Despite an equaliser from Sadio Mane, Saints suffer a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland The Stadium of Light.




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Southampton 1-1 Midtjylland - in pictures

Pictures from the first leg of Europa League play-off between Saints and Midtjylland.




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Midtjylland 1-0 Saints

Pictures from the Europa League play-off between Midtjylland and Saints.




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England call-up for cricketer Rob Franks, who had leg amputated to escape life of constant pain

A CRICKETER who asked for his leg to be amputated to cure constant pain is back in the England team.




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Picket headlines Broadlands success

BROADLANDS Lakes have reported some good fish again this week.




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Big fish landed at Broadlands

It was a good week on Boadlands with lots of big fish being caught.




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Eastleigh students help England Women to European success

EASTLEIGH students trade College football team for England Stardom, as they help their nation qualify for Europe.




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PHOTOS: Cycle race around Hoglands Park in 1989

ROLAND Tilley pedalled his way to victory in the senior race of the Crabwood CC’s East Street Centre series around Hoglands Park, Southampton.




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Connor from Marchwood is an England flag-bearer

MOST of us will be watching the game from the comfort of our settees – but one young Hampshire boy will lead the Three Lions out in Brazil.




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England face almost certain elimination after losing 2-1 to Uruguay

FOOTBALL fans across Hampshire were left in utter misery after England lost 2-1 to Uruguay tonight.




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England v Costa Rica - as it happened

Updates and chat as England take on Costa Rica in their final game of this year's World Cup




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Lallana: England World Cup agony will make me stronger

New Liverpool signing Adam Lallana believes England's World Cup failure will make him mentally tougher.




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Woodlands School - Rock Challenge

Woodlands School prepares for this year's Rock Challenge.




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Singin' in the Rain on major UK and Ireland tour in 2020/21

THE Olivier Award-nominated production of Singin’ in the Rain will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2021, making a splash in Southampton next spring.




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New niche practice Realest secure landmark instruction

South Coast surveying practice, Realest have been instructed alongside joint agents Lambert Smith Hampton to market The Director General’s House in Southampton. The iconic building which was given its name as the former residence of the Director General of the Ordnance Survey, is located at the head of London Road fronting The Avenue and Rockstone Place.




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Tales from the Borderlands: Episode 2 - Atlas Mugged. Android. iOS, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Vita.

IT’S been three months since we were treated to the rip-roaring hilarity-fest which was the opening episode of Tales from the Borderlands. It’s been a long wait.




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Sir Ben Ainslie gets Land Rover BAR back on track with win over Artemis Racing

Sir Ben Ainslie steered Land Rover BAR back to winning ways in the America's Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday by comfortably beating Sweden's Artemis Racing in Bermuda.




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23 pubs showing the England v New Zealand Rugby World Cup semi-final

VENUES showing the upcoming Rugby World Cup Semi Final between England and New Zealand taking place on Saturday October 26 at 9am.




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Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team win America's Cup World Series in Japan

Sir Ben Ainslie has taken a major step towards winning the America's Cup.




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Amy Sheehan returns to Trojans in England Hockey Western Conference

HOT shot Amy Sheehan has returned to her old Stoneham haunts to lead Trojans’ attack in the Investec England Hockey Western Conference.




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The Dock and On A Mission in the Park in Hoglands Park, Southampton

A POPULAR festival is returning to Southampton after thousands of drum and bass lovers danced their hearts out at Docklands Festival last year.




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Key naval battle at Jutland claimed 8,000 lives

IT was the biggest naval battle of the First World War and claimed the lives of no fewer than 8,000 men.