With city revenues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Oakland is now looking to sell its half share of the Oakland Coliseum site to the Oakland Athletics after opposing such a sale when initiated by the team and Alameda County. (more…)
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Giants, Athletics, Mariners Shifting Games Due To Coronavirus Concerns
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics will shift at least one exhibition game in response to the coronavirus crisis, as the Seattle Mariners discuss a move of two series against Texas and Minnesota. (more…)
Oakland A’s Make Offer to City for Coliseum Property
Hoping to end a legal standoff over a portion of the site, the Oakland A’s have offered to either buy or lease Oakland Coliseum property from the city. (more…)
A’s Howard Terminal Pitch Draws Opposition from Port Stakeholders
Some Port of Oakland stakeholders are speaking out against a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal, citing concerns over how it will affect port operations. (more…)
Transit Central to Howard Terminal Ballpark Planning
If a proposed Howard Terminal ballpark moves forward, the Oakland A’s and city officials will have to implement creative measures to address access issues. (more…)
Oakland City Council: We Won’t Be Rushed on Howard Terminal Decision
Oakland City Council members indicate they will take their time considering a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal, pointing to several questions that need to be answered. (more…)
Economic Benefits of New Oakland Athletics Waterfront Ballpark: $7.3B
A new Oakland Athletics waterfront ballpark would generate $7.3 billion in economic benefits over 10 years for Oakland and Alameda County and create more than 6,100 permanent jobs, according to an analysis by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. (more…)
Oakland A’s Ballpark Bill Clears State Assembly
A plan for a new Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal cleared another hurdle Wednesday, when the California State Assembly approved a bill supporting the proposal. (more…)
Today’s Eye Candy: New Oakland Athletics Ballpark Renderings
We have some fresh eye candy for you today: updated renderings of a proposed new Oakland Athletics ballpark from the team and architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group. (more…)
A’s Tentative Howard Terminal Agreement Approved
The Oakland A’s proposal for a new Howard Terminal ballpark took a step forward Monday, as a tentative term sheet was approved by Port of Oakland officials. (more…)
New for 2019: Ring Central Coliseum
We have yet another name for the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, as the Coliseum Authority has sold naming rights to the local tech firm for three years at $1 million a year, with a fourth option year. (more…)
A’s Set for Crucial Howard Terminal Vote
Port of Oakland officials will make a crucial decision relating to the Oakland A’s proposed Howard Terminal ballpark on Monday, when they vote on a tentative agreement with the team. (more…)
A’s Nearing Vote on Tentative Term Sheet for Howard Terminal
Port of Oakland officials will vote next week on a tentative term sheet with the Oakland A’s for a proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, a decision that could advance the ongoing planning process. (more…)