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…)
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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…)
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…)
EIR draft details benefits of new waterfront Athletics ballpark
Oakland has released a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) covering a new waterfront Athletics ballpark, pointing out the many benefits to locating the facility at the downtown Howard Terminal port site. (more…)