That’s a wrap: Oakland Ballers give baseball fans a reason to cheer
The Oakland Ballers delivered in their inaugural season, reviving the city’s baseball legacy with a wining season and a playoff berth. “Welcome to the next chapter of baseball in Oakland,” read more…
Looking for a debate watch party in Oakland?
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off for the first time in a highly anticipated debate on Tuesday. With such high stakes, people from across read more…
A’s sell Coliseum, severing ties with Oakland, making way for development
The Oakland Athletics affiliate Coliseum Way Partners announced Monday that it has agreed to sell its stake in the Coliseum for a $50 million profit. The deal, which still needs read more…
Coliseum sale complete, erasing need for deep cuts to police and fire departments
Oakland has officially sold its stake in the Coliseum, setting aside concerns that the city’s adopted budget relied too heavily on a deal that had not yet gone through. At read more…
Prosecutor bias alleged in two Alameda County death penalties headed for resentencings
After spending a combined 62 years on death row, two men will likely have their sentences reduced because of alleged prosecutorial misconduct at the Alameda County District Attorney’s office. During read more…
Alameda County grand jury probe leads to rare charges against an Oakland recycling business and its managers
A two-day toxic blaze that blanketed Oakland in smoke last summer has resulted in criminal indictments for Radius Recycling. “Under my leadership, this administration will not allow corporate criminals to read more…
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