One baseball fan reflects on a night of ‘open revolt’ at the Coliseum, sure to go down in the annals of local sports lore.
Tag: Howard Terminal ballpark
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‘This is not our fault:’ Oakland A’s fans are defending their image
Some are refusing to buy tickets while others plan a “reverse boycott.” But many die-hards are blaming Athletics owner John Fisher for the team’s likely move to Vegas.
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Oakland leaders say they were blindsided by ‘extremely disappointing’ A’s Las Vegas land deal
Mayor Sheng Thao said she first learned of the A’s plans to go all in on a Nevada stadium Wednesday night in a call from the team’s president.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Loren Taylor
The District 6 representative, who is running for mayor, talks public safety, East Oakland’s needs, and his deep roots in the city.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Sheng Thao
The District 4 representative, who is running for mayor, talks wildfire safety, affordable housing, and Howard Terminal.
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Oakland City Council rejects Howard Terminal ballot measure
Councilmember Noel Gallo wanted voters to have a say about whether public funds should be used to build the A’s waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Bay commission votes to advance A’s Howard Terminal ballpark plan
The BCDC decided Oakland’s Howard Terminal isn’t crucial to the future of the region’s seaports.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Howard Terminal ballpark: A conversation with Libby Schaaf
The mayor is a longtime supporter of the A’s project. The Raiders and Warriors left during her terms as mayor. She’s determined to keep the A’s—but not at the expense of public funds.
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Howard Terminal ballpark: A conversation with Carroll Fife
The A’s want to build a stadium in Councilmember Fife’s district. She spoke to us about the A’s outreach to her, affordable housing, having voters decide, and more.
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No surprise here: A’s Howard Terminal plan hit with three lawsuits
Two railroad companies and a coalition of port workers have long viewed the proposal as an existential threat.
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Howard Terminal town hall: West Oakland residents share concerns—and Fife floats a bold proposal
City councilmember Carroll Fife, whose district contains the proposed site, raised the possibility of letting Oakland voters decide its fate.
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City Council this week: Should parklets abide? Plus, another vote on Howard Terminal environmental report
And the developers behind a proposed apartment tower on E. 12th Street want yet another extension.
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Oakland City Council greenlights environmental review of A’s Howard Terminal ballpark plan
After hearing concerns about toxic cleanup, rail safety, and nearby neighborhoods, and excitement about jobs and baseball, members voted 6-2 to approve a critical survey.
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Key vote on A’s Howard Terminal ballpark plan happening today
The City Council is scheduled to vote on the project’s environmental impact report—a crucial step in the decision process.
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A’s waterfront ballpark plan passes first environment review vote
The Oakland Planning Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend the City Council certify the Howard Terminal project’s 3,500-page environmental impact report.
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Alameda County intent on joining Oakland to build A’s Howard Terminal ballpark
But first the county Board of Supervisors want a deeper analysis of the project’s financial plan.
