The Coliseum Authority is undertaking a study to determine whether or not to build a new football stadium for the hometown Raiders. But they’re asking Al Davis to pay a price.
Elaine Beale, Oakland’s resident author, is coming out with a new book. It’s fiction but the story is eerily similar to her own life.
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Saturday, Feb. 20–New football stadium? Pay up, Raiders
February 20, 2010 – 8:17 am
Friday, Feb. 19 — Getting rid of gangs
February 19, 2010 – 8:17 am
The North Side Oakland gang is running amok and the city has asked the court to issue an injunction to crack down on the violence.
Oakland and San Francisco traffic are costing commuters an average of over $2 billion/year due to extensive travel time and cost of excess fuel. Delays are long and wasted fuel is [...]
Wednesday, Feb. 17 — Down with the Deficit
February 17, 2010 – 11:29 am
Dealing with the Deficit: Oakland approves layoffs and property sales
The MTC has postponed its meeting to determine where the $70 million stimulus will be given: will it be BART’s Oakland Airport Connector or transit agencies? You decide… well, not really.
Local poet Alex Maynard has developed a portfolio of pics from his iphone of people wearing [...]
Grafitti artists share tags and memories of “DREAM”
February 7, 2010 – 10:00 pm
Mike “DREAM” Francisco, a graffiti artist from Alameda who was murdered 10 years ago during a robbery, inspired young artists and his memory brought them together Friday for “Dream Day,” a celebration of his life and hip hop culture.
Friends, family, and proteges pay tribute to East Oakland Boxing Association founder
February 6, 2010 – 9:31 am
In Stanley Garcia’s experience, boxing breathed life, maturity, and hope into the lives of the East Oakland boys who frequented his boxing club. Garcia, founder of the East Oakland Boxing Association, died last Friday at the age of 69. At his recent memorial service at Lake Chalet on Lake Merritt, the tributes poured in.
Jackson and maybe Cable to coach Raiders in 2010: Fans react
February 2, 2010 – 1:45 pm
Raiders fans react to the rumor of Tom Cable remaining head coach in 2010 and the acquisition of Hue Jackson as the new offensive coordinator.
Tomorrow night, Oakland High’s hardwood welcomes back Jabari Brown
January 28, 2010 – 11:44 am
After a tussle over his eligibility to play, Oakland High’s star point guard will be back in the game on Friday.