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Dellums Wins Oakland, Calif., Mayor Race

After nearly two weeks of ballot counting, former Rep. Ron Dellums emerged as the winner of the Oakland mayor's race Saturday when his chief rival said he would not challenge the election results.

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Pilot in San Francisco Bay oil spill had relatively clean record

Source: insidebayarea.com

The bar pilot guiding a container ship that struck the Bay Bridge early Wednesday, causing the biggest San Francisco Bay oil spill in more than a decade, passed his alcohol tests along with the Cosco Busan's 26-member crew, the Coast Guard reported Thursday.

Bay Area oil spill spreads, but wildlife mostly unharmed

Source: insidebayarea.com

SAN FRANCISCO — Oil from the largest spill into San Francisco Bay in a decade is fouling beaches and endangering seabirds as far away as the shoreline outside the Golden Gate Bridge, officials said this morning.

Raiders: We'll kick to Hester

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Bears coach Lovie Smith called Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin ''a man of his word.''

Store owner boycotts Miller Beer over Folsom Street Fair

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The national media isn't interested, but it appears that word is spreading about Miller Lite's sponsorship of the Folsom Street Fair, San Francisco's public indecency-fest…and at least one store owner isn't standing for it:

Lawlessness in East Bay Area

Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

Ron Dellums, the mayor of Oakland endorsed Hillary Clinton recently. Maybe she can help him get some extra police officers. Other than New Orleans, Oakland may be on the cutting edge of brazen daytime robberies.

2nd Annual Good Vibrations Amateur Erotica Film Competition

Source: bondageradio.com

Enjoy local filmmakers, and fabulous burlesque at two showings! A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Center for Sex and Culture. Tags: burlesque, Castro Theater, event, filmmakers, Oakland, parkway theater, san francisco, sex, showtime

Oakland Airport to U.S. Marines: You're Not Worthy

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"On September 27th 204 Marines and soldiers who were returning from Iraq were not allowed into the passenger terminal at Oakland International Airport.

Sports Thoughts By Big P: The 49ers' Disappointing Preseason

This article was first published on August 31, 2007, after the San Francisco 49ers went 1-3 in the NFL preseason. As a self-proclaimed 49ers fan, I've got to be honest: I'm worried.

Dante Culpepper likely to start Sunday

Source: ContraCostaTimes.com

Quarterback Josh McCown was nowhere to be seen at the start of practice Wednesday. By the time he showed up, he wasn't in any shape to do much beyond hobbling.

Family disputes Oakland police version of fatal shooting

Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

Yo, mang, these dirty cops carry no-names in the trunk of their cruisers... be careful out there... In June 2006, Gonzales shot and wounded 17-year-old Ameir Rollins on East 25th Street. Police said Rollins was armed with a sawed-off .22-caliber rifle.

Does anyone want Barry Bonds?

The Giants, not unexpectedly, have given Barry the big buh-bye. He wants to play at least another year...to get his 3000th hit and, as he claims, to have a chance at a ring.

Raiders to name McCown starter for opener

Source: NFL.com

Despite being evasive on the subject publicly, Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is expected to announce Josh McCown his starting quarterback for Oakland's season opener against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports.

Culpepper to start for Raiders vs. Rams

Source: sportingnews.com

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Daunte Culpepper will be Oakland's starting quarterback in the Raiders' preseason game Friday night against St. Louis.

Bicyclist dies after being hit by dump truck

Source: inside bay area

A 55-year-old Berkeley woman was killed instantly Thursday morning when she was hit by a 13-ton dump truck in West Oakland, police said.

Don't draft JaMarcus Russell

Source: The Fantasy Football Geek Blog

Fantasy football blogger makes the case against drafting Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell for your fantasy team.

Oakland: The political patrons of Your Black Muslim Bakery

Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

The SFChronicle's Matier and Ross report on the political backers of Your Black Muslim Bakery.

Inside Bay Area - Old Oakland becoming the place to be once again

Source: insidebayarea.com

From railroad transfer point to hip historic hangout, Oakland's original downtown has been rehabbed after sliding for decades into a haven for prostitutes and drug users.

Hit man kills newspaper editor on Oakland street

Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

Chauncey Bailey, editor of the Oakland Post and a former reporter for the Oakland Tribune, was shot to death today on a downtown Oakland street in what police described as a targeted killing.

In Praise of the CIA

Who could have guessed the wonders that awaited us on the other side of that regal entrance? From the moment we set foot in there, I knew our lives were about to change…

Four teen girls admit to robberies, beating

Source: Inside Bay Area

Four girls, ages 13 to 16, were arrested Tuesday night in connection with at least five robberies in Oakland and Hayward after an Oakland woman was sprayed with Mace, viciously beaten and her purse and groceries stolen, police said.

Man killed instantly when SUV hits fire hydrant, which flies through air and hits him

Source: jokestarter.com

In a "million-to-one" freak accident in Oakland, a 200-lb. fire hydrant was knocked loose by an SUV, then flew through the air, struck and killed a 24-year old man in the head walking on the street nearby.

Raiders end camp after union complaints

Source: Yahoo! News

ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders canceled the final week of their offseason training program Friday after complaints from the NFL players' union about the intensity of the practices.

Gunman kills 15 goats in California

Source: The Earth Times Online

What kind of sick f*ck does this @!$%#? Authorities in California are hunting for whomever is responsible for killing 15 goats taking part in a brush-clearing effort.

Billboard at toll plaza too bright, drivers complain

Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

Motorists leaving the Bay Bridge going to the East Bay at night recently may have been reminded of the '70s tune "Blinded by the Light."

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