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Winfrey picks Leila Mottley's 'Nightcrawling' for book club

Oprah Winfrey has chosen 19-year-old Leila Mottley’s “Nightcrawling,” a debut novel about a young Black woman from East Oakland and her battles with poverty, racism and the police, for next book club pick

The Independent UK

Former Air Force sergeant sentenced to 41 years for fatal drive-by shooting at courthouse

A former Air Force staff sergeant and alleged member of an alt-right anti-government movement was sentenced to 41 years in prison for a fatal drive-by shooting outside a federal courthouse in Oakland in 2020.

Los Angeles Times

Franchy Cordero’s clutch home run leads Red Sox back to .500 for first time since April

The search for production at first base led the Red Sox back to Franchy Cordero, and now Cordero is leading the Red Sox out of Oakland with a sweep.

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Teenager Leila Mottley on writing her debut novel: ‘I’ve always done things at a warp speed’

The 19-year-old’s uncommonly assured book Nightcrawling, about marginalised lives in her home town of Oakland, has won fans including Dave Eggers and Ruth Ozeki

The Guardian - UK

An umpire ejected A’s manager Mark Kotsay so quickly and aggressively during a mound visit

This ump couldn't wait to throw out Oakland's manager.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley review – a dazzling debut

This chilling tale of power and corruption, based on a true crime involving brutality in the Oakland police department, announces a bold new voice

The Guardian - UK

California lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rights

California lawmakers are considering 13 bills that would expand access to abortion and welcome women from states where abortion is being banned or restricted.

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Athletics give it up in ninth in 5-4 loss to Astros

OAKLAND, Calif. — Just moments away from a satisfying victory Wednesday, the Athletics instead took another gut punch in a 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros at the Coliseum.

Tribune News Service

Athletics, Blackburn overpowered by Alvarez and Astros

OAKLAND, Calif. — Paul Blackburn has been the Athletics’ most consistent starting pitcher this season, but even he couldn’t prevent a 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros Monday at the Coliseum.

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Jed Lowrie’s single in the ninth gives A’s walk-off win over Texas

OAKLAND, Calif. — Jed Lowrie singled home Cristian Pache with two out in the ninth inning Sunday as the Athletics avoided a four-game sweep with a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers before a crowd of 8,342 at the Coliseum.

Tribune News Service

Bill Madden: Time to sell! The 5 worst owners in baseball.

NEW YORK — Now that we don’t have the Wilpons to kick around anymore, for the first time in a long time New York baseball fans can be thankful for two of the most committed owners in the sport in Steve Cohen and Hal Steinbrenner. If only this was the…

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Hearn answers Woodward’s challenge with his longest outing of the season in Rangers' win vs. A's

OAKLAND, Calif. — After Taylor Hearn failed to get past the fifth inning in a loss to Houston last start, Rangers manager Chris Woodward challenged him. He wanted Hearn to take the next step in his development and find a killer instinct that would allow him to stay in games…

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How an aging Tudor's ADU reunited a family and brought them closer together

LOS ANGELES — Eight years ago, Rion Nakaya was living in Oakland with husband Michael Cosentino and their two children when her mother, Maggie, lost her partner of 37 years.

Los Angeles Times

Twins cap off series in Oakland with 14-4 rout of A's

OAKLAND, Calif. — As he defended the Twins' demotion of Royce Lewis to the minors on Wednesday, Rocco Baldelli felt the need to throw in a timely reminder.

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Detroit-area health agencies recommend masks in indoor public settings

DETROIT — Health departments in Detroit, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw counties are recommending all residents wear masks in indoor public settings because the COVID-19 infection rate has risen.

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Athletics get key hits from Brown, Murphy in seventh and beat Twins

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Athletics got enough offense from some slumping hitters Tuesday night to support their pitching staff and beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 before a crowd of 3,460 at the Coliseum.

Benzinga

An 'Alive' Feeling: 18-Year-Old Musician Plays Drums With Pearl Jam In Oakland

With drummer Matt Cameron out of the lineup with COVID-19, band Pearl Jam has been using various people to fill in behind the kit. On Friday, the band turned to an 18-year-old musician to help get through the set.

WEKU

Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you

Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites.

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The Orange County Register

Angels win finale in Oakland behind Patrick Sandoval and Jimmy Herget

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Angels turned the clock back to the 1970s with the way they used their pitchers on Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Angels win finale in Oakland behind Patrick Sandoval and Jimmy Herget

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Angels turned the clock back to the 1970s with the way they used their pitchers on Sunday.

The Guardian - US

Chef Crystal Wahpepah on the power of Indigenous cuisine: ‘Native foods are overlooked’

The game meat, corn and berries featured on the Indigenous chef’s menu have helped to launch her overnight success

Tribune News Service

Angels’ Chase Silseth throws six one-hit innings against A’s in major league debut

OAKLAND, Calif. — Chase Silseth left little doubt that he’s ready for the major leagues.

Tribune News Service

Can a monthly injection be the key to curbing addiction? These experts say yes

OAKLAND, Calif. — Dr. Andrew Herring has a clear goal walking into every appointment with patients seeking medication to treat an opioid use disorder: persuade them to get an injection of extended-release buprenorphine.

USA Today Sports Media Group

These new sad photos of small crowds at Oakland A’s games should embarrass MLB

There were only 2,488 fans at the A's game on Monday. 2,488!

Tribune News Service

Rays overcome rough start with late rally to beat A’s

OAKLAND, Calif. — Tuesday’s game featured a rough return to the rotation by Ryan Yarbrough, another stellar bullpen outing, a dramatic game-tying homer in the ninth inning by Mike Zunino and a very happy ending.

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