Posts Tagged ‘coliseum city’
Raider Nation pleads with NFL executives to keep their team in Oakland
Hundreds of Raiders football fans gathered at the Paramount Theater in downtown Oakland for a public hearing hosted by NFL executives about the future of the beloved team.
Read MoreAt special meeting, councilmembers discuss Coliseum plans, police body cameras, city workers
The Oakland City Council chambers were filled to capacity on Tuesday evening for a special meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency, which is responsible for creating and enacting urban redevelopment plans in Oakland. Some of the most-discussed items on the agenda were the treatment of the city’s temporary part-time workers, a resolution in support…
Read MoreFans have mixed feelings about Warriors’ plans for new arena in San Francisco
Passionate, loyal and fanatical – these three words best identify Golden State Warriors fans. Every year whether it is a pre-season, regular season or playoff game, you can expect thousands of spectators sporting a crisp all gold “We are Warriors” t-shirt to pack the ferocious and intimidating Oracle Arena in support of the “Dubs.” Despite…
Read MoreMayor’s office rallies sports fans to support Oakland teams
The amphitheater outside of City Hall was the site of a spirited pep rally for Oakland’s sports teams Monday morning, as Mayor Jean Quan led the crowd of about 100 fans in a “Let’s Go Oakland!” chant, urging them to get louder and draw people out of their downtown offices.
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