A Las Vegas real-estate investor controlling the Tropicana site on the Strip has met with the Oakland A’s and says they have a “a very, very strong interest” in a new ballpark development there. (more…)
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Kaval: We’re down to two potential sites for new Vegas ballpark
Dave Kaval says the Oakland A’s are focusing on two sites for a potential new Vegas ballpark, but three additional sites are still in play–so basically there’s little new on the venue front for the team. (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…)
Lawsuit challenges new Oakland ballpark
It just wouldn’t be a large California development if there weren’t lawsuits challenging every step in the process: A coalition of shipping interests is challenging the environmental review of the waterfront Oakland Athletics ballpark for being inadequate. (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 City Council OKs new ballpark EIR
A new Oakland A’s ballpark plan cleared a big hurdle late yesterday after the Oakland City Council approved a 3,500-page environmental impact report (EIR), moving the Howard Terminal waterfront project along. (more…)
Important A’s ballpark vote on tap next week
An important new Oakland A’s ballpark vote is scheduled for the Oakland City Council next week, with approval of a 3,500-page environmental impact report (EIR) on tap. (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…)
Polling gauges support for A’s move to Las Vegas
A poll of 17,151 people indicated varying levels of support for the Oakland Athletics moving to Las Vegas, with plenty of interest on both the personal and corporate levels. (more…)
Oakland releases Environmental Impact Report for new A’s waterfront ballpark
The city of Oakland released a Final Environmental Impact Report for a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark and development at the downtown Howard Terminal site, with no significant changes from the draft report circulated earlier. (more…)
Oakland moves forward with Coliseum redevelopment
The Oakland City Council voted to enter an exclusive negotiating period with African American Sports and Entertainment Group for the Coliseum site, deciding for now against a competing proposal from former A’s great Dave Stewart. (more…)