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Young's 3-run homer gives A's 6-5 win over Astros

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:05:32 -0400

HOUSTON - Houston closer Jose Veras had faced Chris Young in the past and remembered that the outfielder couldn't hit his curveball.

Young's 3-run homer gives A's 6-5 win over Astros

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:54:50 -0400

HOUSTON - Chris Young has had a tough start to the season, with a sub-.200 batting average and was 0 for 5 entering Friday's game.

Parolee indicted in theft of Gold Rush jewelry box

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:15:19 -0400

OAKLAND, California - A parolee was indicted by a federal grand jury in the theft of a valuable Gold Rush-era jewelry box from the Oakland Museum of California, authorities said Friday.

Company: Bay Bridge bolts made to exact specs

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:57:11 -0400

OAKLAND, California - An executive with an Ohio manufacturer has said steel bolts used on a troubled new span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were made exactly to specifications.

Calif. prof's assignment raises ethics questions

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:19:25 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco State University professor considering a run for Oakland mayor is drawing scrutiny for a class assignment that asked students to create a political campaign ad and gave them the option of developing it for him.

Man on probation found with police badge, gear

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:22:11 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - A 21-year-old Oakland man convicted of impersonating a federal police officer earlier this year is behind bars after FBI agents say they found him with a badge, forged law enforcement documents and police gear.

Wilson, Angels beat Mariners 7-1

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:17:25 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels celebrated Arte Moreno's 10 years as owner by cruising to another easy victory over the slumping Seattle Mariners.

Woodson overwhelmed by Raiders fans

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:52:12 -0400

ALAMEDA, California - Charles Woodson had gotten word that Oakland fans had mobilized through social media to hold a rally at his free-agent visit to the Raiders.

Details in Oakland teen slayings revealed

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:27:28 -0400

OAKLAND, California - A witness says the fatal shootings of two teenage girls on a street in Oakland last year was sparked by a dispute over a relationship.

Darvish can't save the Rangers in 1-0 loss to A's

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:42:27 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish threw a cut fastball, then turned and watched the ball go over the wall.

Felon pleads not guilty in photographer killing

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:03:01 -0400

OAKLAND, California - A 10-time felon charged in the shooting death of a former Oakland Tribune freelance photographer who was hit by a stray bullet has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.

Walters: Is Bay Bridge debacle a harbinger?

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:16:18 -0400

By DAN WALTERS - Jerry Brown did one of his characteristic political pirouettes Monday.

Cespedes homer helps A's complete sweep of Royals

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:11:17 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Three straight one-run wins and a series sweep of slumping Kansas City might be just the thing to get the Oakland Athletics going again.

A's activate Young from DL

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:35:15 -0400

OAKLAND, California - The Oakland Athletics have activated outfielder Chris Young from the disabled list.

Demoted Oakland police officer get old ranks back

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:52:04 -0400

OAKLAND, California - The Oakland Police Department says it will comply with an order to reinstate two officer to their former ranks who were demoted for their involvement in a botched SWAT action that ended in the death of two fellow officers.

A's left-hander Anderson out for up to 6 weeks

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:12 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Athletics left-hander Brett Anderson could miss up to six weeks after he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right foot.

Longshoreman dies after truck plunges in SF Bay

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:22:05 -0400

OAKLAND, California - A Port of Oakland longshoreman died after his truck plunged into the San Francisco Bay.

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:27:44 -0400

ANN ARBOR, Michigan - Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

Mourners gather to remember Malcolm X's grandson

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:22:27 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Hundreds gathered Friday to remember the late grandson of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X as mourners said Malcolm Shabazz was well on his way to cementing his own legacy.

Raiders sign punter Chris Kluwe

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:56:06 -0400

ALAMEDA, California - The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent punter Chris Kluwe as a possible replacement for the departed Shane Lechler.

Jordan finally front and center in 'Fruitvale'

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:23:42 -0400

CANNES, France - Before "Fruitvale Station," Michael B. Jordan was glimpsed sporadically in supporting roles on TV shows like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," and in films like "Chronicle" and "Red Tails."

Calif freeway reopens after fatal shooting

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:58:13 -0400

OAKLAND, California - A freeway has reopened early Friday after a shooting left two men dead.

Rangers put RHP Ogando on disabled list

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:10:21 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers right-hander Alexi Ogando was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of tendinitis in his right biceps.

MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:02:43 -0400

NEW YORK - Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay.

A's get insight from Hall of Famer Henderson

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:52:32 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rickey Henderson bounced through the Oakland clubhouse from one player to the next, one corner to the other, with a stop at the breakfast table to greet a few more guys before moving on to meet with Daric Barton by his locker.