The Raiders potential last season before moving to Las Vegas in 2020 will be played in Oakland, according to the NFL Network. The team and the Oakland Coliseum Joint Powers Authority will finalize a one-year lease agreement worth $7.5 million… Read More ›
Oakland and Alameda County officials will vote on a one-year lease agreement for the Raiders to play at the Oakland Coliseum this fall, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The vagabond NFL team, upset over a lawsuit filed by the… Read More ›
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 ›
ALAMEDA COUNTYAlameda County officials are moving quickly toward a potential sale of its portion of the Coliseum complex to the City of Oakland. Alameda County Administrator Susan Muranishi will recommend at next Tuesday morning’s Board of Supervisors meeting that the… Read More ›
OAKLANDOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf won’t stand for President Donald Trump attacking her city, and for good measure, its native son, Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch. At Sunday’s game in Mexico City, Lynch chose to sit during the National Anthem,… Read More ›
THANKSGIVING WEEK OF NOV 17-23 –SAN LEANDRO– Regular council meeting, Monday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. [ENTIRE AGENDA HERE]–WELLS FARGO DIVESTITURE– San Leandro city staff is recommending against discontinuing business with Wells Fargo after some city officials and members of the… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13-19 –OAKLAND– Regular council meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. [ENTIRE AGENDA HERE]–POLICE COMMISSION FILLS OUT– Mayor Libby Schaaf‘ had her appointments to the Oakland Police Commission ready to go two weeks ago. They are Thomas… Read More ›
Godfather Griz, representing Forever Oakland, addresses the Coliseum JPA Friday morning at Oracle Arena in Oakland. OAKLAND COLISEUM JPAWhile some Coliseum Joint Powers Authority commissioners appeared less than enthused about a fan base seemingly grasping again at a long-gone straw… Read More ›
Scott McKibben is headed to the South Bay. COLISEUM JPAUPDATE: On his way to Santa Clara, Coliseum JPA retains CEOLike many of the professional sports franchises in the East Bay, Oakland Coliseum Joint Powers Authority Executive Director Scott McKibben is… Read More ›
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 ›
The Uber building that never was. OAKLAND–OPPOSITION RESEARCH–In late 2015, it could be argued that Uber’s announced move to Downtown Oakland, based on its transformative potential (good and bad), was the biggest news story in Oakland that year. The purchase… Read More ›
OAKLANDA grassroots collection of Raiders fan groups believe they have a legal grounds for keeping the NFL franchise in Oakland, and the investor group headed by football great Ronnie Lott still believes a football stadium can be built in Oakland,… Read More ›
The NFL announced approval Monday for the Raiders relocation to Las Vegas. The team is scheduled to play in Oakland through 2018. OAKLANDRaise a banner from the rafters at Oakland City Hall! By refusing to acquiesce to the threats of… Read More ›
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 ›
THE WEEK OF MARCH 24-30A quiet week in East Bay government is on the horizon, although, not surprising for the end of the month. Nevertheless, “resistance” to President Trump and his policies continue to erupt or constantly percolate all over… Read More ›
San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep took the oath of office Tuesday while holding a Captain America shield. PHOTO/@SanJoseD4 SAN JOSEDuring some Oakland City Council meetings, several elected officials routinely wear hats and shirts representing the city’s professional sports franchises. On… Read More ›
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 ›
SEPTEMBER Sen. Bernie Sanders >>>Progressive darling and former presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders puts his imprint on the Berkeley mayoral race by endorsing Councilmember Jesse Arreguin. >>>San Leandro City Council moves to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020, two… Read More ›
JANUARY>>>During a frigid Alameda City Council meeting that lasted until 4 a.m., struggling renters win an extension for a moratorium on rent increases that will lead the way to an ordinance approved in March. “If the NRA wants guns to… Read More ›
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott addressing the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning in Oakland. ALCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS |The Alameda County Board of Supervisors agreed to signing a term sheet with a group led by Hall of… Read More ›
OAKLAND | STADIUM |In what is likely the last chance to keep the Raiders in Oakland, both the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Oakland City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposed term sheet to build a $1.3… Read More ›
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 ›
Raiders will stay at the Coliseum for the 2016 season and possible the next two years. COLISEUM | The Oakland Raiders are staying put for the 2016 season and possibly the next two years. The team and Coliseum Joint Powers Authority… Read More ›
Coliseum JPA member says undisclosed Raiders lease proposal is “fair and reasonable.” RAIDERS | The Coliseum Joint Powers Authority is offering the Raiders a lease extension so good that Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty is calling it the best “in… Read More ›
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Mayor Libby Schaaf’s biggest first-year accomplishment was her ability to flip the script in Oakland. OAKLAND | Perhaps no event had more potential to derail Libby Schaaf’s young mayoral administration than the May 1 mayhem in which protesters swarmed Oakland Auto… Read More ›
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 ›
The stars are aligned in Oakland: The Raiders stay; A’s will move to Howard Terminal. YEAR-IN-PREV16W | Sadly, predicting political races in the East Bay is very easy. With a high- percentage of certainty, the candidate with the most fundraising… Read More ›
