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Oakland man arrested in fatal birthday shooting
... was arrested Monday in the fatal shooting of an electronics store salesman on his 24th birthday. Ronald Thomas, of Oakland, is expected to be arraigned Friday on murder charges in the killing of Alvin Ray Burns, who was shot while he sat in a car ... Comment?
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Camron-Stanford House - The Oakland facility is looking for docent volunteers. Learn more about Victorian architecture, restoration and culture and give historical guided tours of this city, county and state landmark, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Comment?
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Ligure Club celebrates 75 years
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... and Chelsea Spencer during the celebration of the Fratellanza Club's 75th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Hundreds came out to talk with friends and to bring new members to the celebration dinner and dance. (Gregory ... Comment?
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Family: Suspect in BART Scuffle Should Have Been in Psych Care
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A San Leandro man was arraigned Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of disturbing the peace, being drunk in public and indecent exposure in connection with a confrontation at the West Oakland BART station on Saturday. Comment?
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... and Elton John concerts that were postponed earlier this month have been rescheduled for Feb. 13 at Oracle Arena in Oakland and for Feb. 16 at the HP Pavilion at San Jose. - Aidin Vaziri Mime Troupe reviving its 'Ghosts' What would a San Francisco ... Comment?
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Ross Dress for Less Supports Power Hour -- a Proven Homework Program...
"We are grateful to Ross Dress for Less for enabling us to continue utilizing such a high-quality homework assistance program like Power Hour," Cal Stanley, President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland. Comment?
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UPS Pairs its Driving Experts with Oakland Teenagers for Safety in...
... learn the code for safe driving. Thanks to a three-year, $1.5 million grant from The UPS Foundation to BGCA, 65 Oakland teens have taken the UPS Road Code training and more are expected to participate in the next year. UPS Road Code provides teens ... Comment?
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COLUMN: Ryan Wallace: Celaya may want to ponder his future
Jose Celaya found his six-round fight Saturday in Oakland trimmed back to four due to time constraints. Comment?
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Peterson: MLB must decide on San Jose issue
... Magazine, A's managing partner Lew Wolff once again applies grease to the skids he hopes will carry the team from Oakland to San Jose. Remarkably, majority owner John Fisher, who puts the "silent" in silent partner, also chimes in. "Our conclusion," ... Comment?
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Co-owner Lew Wolff says the Oakland A's are headed in right direction
... end in sight. Discontent grows among the fan base, with the perception being the organization can't wait to bolt Oakland for greener pastures. And the A's are trying to snap a string of three straight losing seasons in an American League West ... Comment?
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Free Thanksgiving meal draws thousands downtown Oakland
... everyone was a welcome relief to many Tuesday. About 2,000 people waited in line for a free Thanksgiving meal at the Oakland Marriott City Center downtown. Many have come to count on the annual meal for a boost to their spirits. "I'm a journeyman ... Comment?
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BART seeing more unruly behavior
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Silvia Hawkins, the aunt of Michael Gibson, talks with attorney John Burris in the hallway at the Wiley Manuel Courthouse in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. Comment?
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... without the accompaniments of music and traditional theatrical space. Brown studied modern dance at Mills College in Oakland, California (B.A., 1958). Her style began developing after she met choreographer Yvonne Rainer in 1960; together they became ... Comment?
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Oakland animal shelter undergoes transformation
The euthanasia room at the Oakland animal shelter used to be endlessly busy, as nearly all the shelter animals ended up there. Comment?
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No felony charges in BART window-smashing case
(11-24) 18:18 PST OAKLAND -- Alameda County prosecutors declined Tuesday to file felony assault charges against a San Leandro man whose window-shattering arrest at a BART station was posted on YouTube. Michael Joseph Gibson, 37, was charged with ... Comment?
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Freeway pellet-gun shooters to get prison
(11-24) 11:13 PST OAKLAND -- Two men who used pellet guns to shoot at cars on Interstates 680 and 880 this year will be sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to three felonies apiece, Alameda County prosecutors said ... Comment?
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Activate is 20th Fastest Growing Company in Deloitte's Fast 50
Oakland, CA, November 25, 2009 -- -- Activate is very excited about being included in the Deloitte's Fast 50 Awards this year. Comment?
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Family Fun: Ice skates, jammies and the Cowardly Lion
... Aboard!" model train exhibit. $7-$10, www.blackhawkmuseum.org . PJ Toe tapper: The Laurie Berkner Band arrives at Oakland's Paramount Theatre for a family-friendly pajama party and matinee Friday. The fun begins at 11 a.m. Wear your jammies and ... Comment?
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Sidelines: Wildcats sign two prize recruits
Jordan Barton of Bishop O'Dowd-Oakland and Nate Appel of De La Salle-Concord, both among the NorCalPreps.com 2010 top-40 men's basketball recruits, each recently signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Chico State. Comment?
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Suspect in BART Arrest Charged
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A San Leandro man was arraigned Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of disturbing the peace, being drunk in public and indecent exposure in connection with a confrontation at the West Oakland BART station on Saturday. Comment?
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