Raiders ownership reportedly told NFL execs that East Bay officials reneged on promises. OAKLAND | With the hopes of Raiders ownership flagging over the possibility NFL owners will approve their relocation bid to Los Angeles this week comes a report… Read More ›
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Mayor leading effort to bring Raiders to Carson is accused of sexual harrasment
Carson Mayor Albert Robles’ attorney believes the lawsuit is timed to thwart the city’s effort to lure the Raiders and Chargers to a new stadium. RAIDERS | In his bid to lure the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers from… Read More ›
P.M. BRIEFING | 5.6.15 (POLITICIANS IN HATS WEEK)
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell, center, poses with law enforcement while wearing a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration cap. Last week, Swalwell urged for the nomination of a “progressive” DEA administrator. CA DROUGHT | Jerry Brown to water tunnel critics: ‘Shut up’… Read More ›
Coliseum JPA postpones vote on Raiders lease; Miley says some public money may be used for new stadium
COLISEUM AUTHORITY | The morning after the Oakland Raiders unveiled a surprise joint proposal with the San Diego Chargers to build a stadium in Southern California, the Oakland Coliseum Joint Powers Authority (JPA) postponed a decision to approve a one-year… Read More ›
Coliseum Authority to offer next executive director 3-year, $250,000 contract
Scott McKibben COLISEUM AUTHORITY | Former newspaper publisher Scott McKibben wanted a bit more to fill the long-vacant executive director position at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority, but he’ll settle for an annual salary of $250,000. McKibben, who led the… Read More ›