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Trucker convoy egged, driven out by angry residents in Oakland

A trucker convoy that has rolled across the U.S. protesting coronavirus health measures and other government mandates met an unexpected roadblock in Oakland when neighbors came out in force to throw eggs at the group.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 25, 2022

A’s starter Cole Irvin, bullpen blank Rangers as Piscotty provides power to avoid sweep

OAKLAND, Calif. — The A’s continued to struggle at the plate, but Stephen Piscotty hit a two-run home run and Cole Irvin and three relievers combined to shut out the Texas Rangers 2-0 Sunday at the Coliseum.

Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022

A’s fall to Rangers despite strong effort from Frankie Montas

OAKLAND, Calif. — The A’s continued to come up empty at the plate Saturday, wasting a strong performance from starter Frankie Montas and losing, 2-0, to the Texas Rangers at the Coliseum before a crowd of 9,120.

Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022

California cities spent huge share of federal Covid relief funds on police

Records reveal that some cities gave more stimulus money to law enforcement than to health, housing and food initiatives

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2022

‘Jeopardy!’ star Amy Schneider proudly repped Oakland en route to the White House

Amy Schneider can’t stop winning. After wrapping a record-shattering stint on “Jeopardy!” and getting engaged to the love of her life, the trailblazing trivia phenom now is headed to the White House for Trans Day of Visibility.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022

Activist Elaine Brown: ‘You must be willing to die for what you believe in’

Elaine Brown reveals how in 1974 she came to be the first and only woman to lead the Black Panther Party – and talks about revolution, resistance and activism today

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022

Is Wall Street The Next Stop For Psychedelics? Investing In The Psychedelic Medicine Sector

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission. Elemental Advisors Inc. CEO Tim Collins paints a picture of the past, present, and future of the psychedelics market in this guest blog for Psychedelic Spotlight. The use of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions is…

Benzinga · Mar 24, 2022

Affordable housing in the US is increasingly scarce, making renters ask: Where do we go?

The United States is facing an expanding gap between how much workers earn and how much they have to pay for housing.

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2022

Mummified body found inside wall of Oakland convention center

Construction workers discover body during renovation of the more than century old Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2022

Mummified body found in Oakland building undergoing renovation

The decayed body of an adult man was discovered Wednesday in an Oakland building undergoing renovation, launching a police investigation.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 11, 2022