2017 YEAR IN EAST BAY POLITICSThe Oakland Raiders are gone for Las Vegas. But, wait, they’re still in town for another 2-3 years? So you’re saying there’s a chance? Probably not, but with the Warriors’ new arena in San Francisco… Read More ›
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Coliseum JPA says it will not participate in fan-backed proposed lawsuit against Raiders
COLISEUM JPAA fan-generated proposal to sue the Raiders and the National Football League over the team’s move to Las Vegas took a significant hit Friday after Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority declined to participate in the lawsuit. The plan took a… Read More ›
NBA champs or chumps? Warriors want to leave their portion of $40 million arena debt on the court
COLISEUM JPA A disagreement over the Golden State Warriors’ obligation to pay a previously agreed portion of Oracle Arena’s reconstruction debt has simmered in public for three years, or since the team expressed interest in moving to San Francisco. Now,… Read More ›
Alameda County supervisor uses Las Vegas shootings to express support for Urban Shield
Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern and Supervisor Nate Miley. ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORSAlameda County Supervisor Nate Miley has long been one of the typically progressive Board of Supervisors’ must ardent supporters of the sheriff’s office and Urban Shield, the disaster… Read More ›
Coliseum JPA weighs support for fan-led strategy to sue Raiders
A potential lawsuit against the Raiders and the NFL may lack legal standing without support of a government entity like the JPA. OAKLAND COLISEUM JPAThe Oakland Raiders are gone to Las Vegas, at least, in 2-3 years, but a legal… Read More ›
Schaaf delivers emotional call for Raiders to stay in Oakland
Oakland Raiders fan displays his displeasure with the team’s intention of moving to Vegas. OAKLANDWith the clock admittedly winding down, Mayor Libby Schaaf launched a passionate, sometimes defiant effort Saturday to keep the Raiders in Oakland. NFL Owners could possibly… Read More ›
SCHAAF THROWS SHADE ON RAIDERS POTENTIAL FAN BASE IN VEGAS
The Oakland Raiders filed relocation papers Thursday with the NFL to move the franchise to Las Vegas. OAKLAND | On the day the Oakland Raiders filed relocation papers to move the franchise to Las Vegas–the team’s second attempt in as… Read More ›
Nevada state Senate approves Raiders stadium package
RAIDERS | The notion of the Las Vegas Raiders gain a few yards toward the goal line Tuesday night. The Nevada state Senate approved tax legislation that includes financing for a new $1.9 billion stadium that one day might house… Read More ›
