A trip to Las Vegas by Oakland A’s ownership yielded plenty of warm thoughts and promises of soft support from local businesses, but the team remains far from any meaningful financial contributions toward a new ballpark in Sin City. (more…)
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A’s prevail again in court in quest for new Howard Terminal ballpark
The Oakland A’s have prevailed once again in court in the team’s quest for a new Howard Terminal ballpark, as Alameda County Superior Court Judge Brad Seligman rejects legal challenges to the environmental impact report (EIR) approved by the city. (more…)
Court denies challenges to new Athletics ballpark in preliminary EIR ruling
Three legal challenges to the environmental impact report (EIR) approving a new Athletics ballpark were tentatively denied by Alameda County Superior Court, subject to a hearing this Friday. (more…)
Another win for A’s pursuit of new Howard Terminal ballpark
Another key win for the Oakland Athletics’ pursuit of a new Howard Terminal ballpark, as the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) staff recommends approval of the ballpark-centric project. (more…)
New Oakland A’s waterfront ballpark receives OK from waterfront commission staff
The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) staff is recommending approval of a new Oakland A’s waterfront ballpark at Howard Terminal, with the project poised to clear another big hurdle. (more…)
More lawsuits challenge new Oakland A’s ballpark
Two more lawsuits are challenging the waterfront location for a new Oakland A’s ballpark, arguing a 3,500-page Environment Impact Report (EIR) did not adequately address concerns about the project. (more…)
Oakland council member raises potential referendum on $12B A’s ballpark project
Oakland councilperson Carroll Fife, a skeptic of the $12-billion Howard Terminal development that include a billion-dollar Oakland Athletics ballpark, says she may seek a public referendum on the project as part of the November elections. (more…)
Advisory board recommends against A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal site
In a surprising and significant move, the state Seaport Planning Advisory Committee recommended that the Oakland Athletics be denied permission for an $12-billion development at the Howard Terminal site that would include a new ballpark. (more…)
As new Oakland ballpark plan moves forward, Las Vegas becomes long-shot bet
With plans for a new Oakland ballpark and $12-billion development progressing, odds of an Athletics move to Las Vegas are much worse–for now. (more…)
Oakland Planning Commission approves A’s ballpark EIR
Planning for a new Oakland Athletics waterfront ballpark moved forward after the Oakland Planning Commission approved a 3,500-page environment impact report (EIR), with the City Council up next in the approval process. (more…)
A’s reportedly looking at Tropicana for Vegas ballpark site
The Oakland A’s have reportedly put in a bid for the 35-acre Tropicana Hotel site on the Las Vegas Strip as the team looks to add a ballpark to what’s already become a concentrated sports location. (more…)
A’s ask for feedback on Las Vegas Strip ballpark
The Oakland A’s are polling Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A West) fans on their feelings about a Las Vegas Strip ballpark, as the team is getting closer to some decisions about the fate of the Athletics. (more…)
Alameda County to discuss Athletics ballpark Oct. 26
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will take up a proposal by the Oakland Athletics for a new downtown Howard Terminal ballpark, calling for county approval of a new financing district to pay for infrastructure. (more…)