The city of Oakland and the Oakland A’s will resume talks regarding a term sheet for a new downtown waterfront Howard Terminal ballpark, according to Mayor Libby Schaaf. (more…)
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Oakland Coliseum Site Now a Hot Property
The 130-acre Oakland Coliseum site coveted by the Oakland Athletics ownership is suddenly in demand, with car manufacturer Tesla and sports entrepreneur Mark Hall interested in acquiring all or part of the site. (more…)
Oakland Mayor Backs Negotiation Window With A’s
Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf is calling for exclusive negotiation windows with the Oakland A’s for Howard Terminal and the Oakland Coliseum, a move that could give the team more time to decide its preferred new ballpark site. (more…)
A’s Preferred Ballpark Site Draws Some Concerns
Since the Oakland A’s announced a site near Laney College as their preferred choice for a new ballpark, some Oakland officials have expressed their concerns. (more…)
Wolff: San Jose “not worth a nasty battle” with Giants
Oakland A’s owner Lew Wolff says a new San Jose ballpark “not worth a nasty battle” with the San Francisco Giants over the territory, as ownership looks to pursue a new Oakland facility. (more…)
A new mindset in Oakland?
We may have a new Oakland mayor and a new MLB commissioner, but the politics surrounding the Oakland Athletics‘ efforts toward a new ballpark remains the same — and all sides are still talking an Oakland location. (more…)