Last May we predicted the likely outcome of Anaheim putting the brakes on a new or renovated Angels ballpark was for the two sides to meet again after a suitable break. Guess what: Arte Moreno plans on meeting with new Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken to talk ballpark. (more…)
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Angel Stadium future uncertain after Moreno decides to keep Angels
With Arte Moreno and the Moreno family deciding to hang on to the Los Angeles Angels and an exploration of a potential sale is over, the future of Angel Stadium and any potential redevelopment is once again up in the air. (more…)
Moreno: Angels sale possible as team considers future options
Arte Moreno and family announced that a Los Angeles Angels sale is possible, as the team evaluates strategic alternatives for the American League MLB franchise. (more…)
Moreno, investors walk away from Angel Stadium sale–for now
After a tumultuous few weeks that saw an FBI investigation of the Angel Stadium sale to SRB Management followed by the resignation of Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu, SRB announced they would agree to cancel the sale without suing for a $5 million penalty plus legal costs. (more…)
Anaheim cancels Angel Stadium development deal; what’s next?
With the City Council pulling the plug on a sale of the home of the Los Angeles Angels after corruption charges against city officials, Angel Stadium development and the future of the team in Anaheim may not be quite as murky as outsiders assume. (more…)
Anaheim mayor steps down over Angel Stadium corruption probe
Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has resigned over accusations that the sale of Angel Stadium and surrounding land came under questionable circumstances linking the sale with a million-dollar campaign contribution. (more…)
Corruption charges may derail Angel Stadium development
It’s been a bad week for Arte Moreno and his plans for Angel Stadium development, as the state attorney general is alleging Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu spoke of soliciting campaign contributions from the team in exchange for the city’s support of the project. (more…)
Angel Stadium development still facing legal hurdles
The proposed Angel Stadium development that may include a new or renovated facility still faces legal challenges from the state and from a local advocacy group arguing the deal violated open-meetings laws. (more…)
Angel Stadium development derailed
When the Los Angeles Angels pitched a mixed-use development centered on a new or renovated Angel Stadium, the project held so much promise. Now it’s being challenged on several state and local fronts. (more…)
Wolff: Angels land deal makes economic sense
A constant criticism of the recent sale of the land surrounding Angel Stadium is that Anaheim didn’t receive anything close to one estimate of the land’s worth. But veteran developer Lew Wolff says the price was fair for both sides. (more…)
Anaheim moves forward on Angel Stadium sale
The Anaheim City Council moved ahead with the sale of the 153-acre Angel Stadium site to an investment group led by Angels owner Arne Moreno, priced at $150 million in cash and $170 million in community benefits. (more…)
Angels, Anaheim agree to 30-year team commitment
There is up for a discussion an agreement between the Los Angeles Angels and the city of Anaheim for a 30-year commitment to the city independent of any development deal made with Arte Moreno’s investment group. (more…)
Angels map out proposed development agreement
The Los Angeles Angels took another step toward the development of the 152 acres surrounding Angel Stadium with the filing of a plan with Anaheim officials — though there’s still no hint as to whether owner Arne Moreno wants to renovate the old ballpark or build a new one. (more…)