The A’s are the last pro team still using the Coliseum site after departures of the Raiders and the Warriors, who played at the adjacent arena. In October, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group, an Oakland-based business and investment group, said it had submitted a $92 million bid to buy the city’s share of the site with a goal of attracting an NFL team that would have majority Black ownership. … [Read more...] about Former A’s pitcher Dave Stewart bids $115M on share of Oakland Coliseum site
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Oakland homeless prevention program keeps 5,000 households from losing homes
Keep Oakland Housed was boosted by $1.5 million in private donations and about $5 million in federal Cares Act funding. Donors include the San Francisco Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Crankstart, a charity run by a Silicon Valley venture capitalist. … [Read more...] about Oakland homeless prevention program keeps 5,000 households from losing homes
Vice President-Elect Harris Invites Oakland Restaurateur to Inauguration
“I feel very safe to be honest. I feel very very safe. I’ve been told we are going to have extreme amount of security to the point I don’t even know anything about the trip. So people ask me what are you doing and I have no idea. I just found out about the flight information. I just got the address and I have to be there at a certain time.” Johnson said. … [Read more...] about Vice President-Elect Harris Invites Oakland Restaurateur to Inauguration
A’s, Alameda County to convert Coliseum and Arena into voting site for election
“The A’s have stepped up in a big way and hit another home run for Oakland and Alameda County,” said Nate Miley, Alameda County supervisor and vice chair of the Coliseum Authority, said in a statement. “Partnering with the County to utilize the Coliseum as a voting hub is another example of our continuing collaboration and reflects the A’s commitment to our community.” … [Read more...] about A’s, Alameda County to convert Coliseum and Arena into voting site for election
Bloom and doom in the biennial garden: Why you should harvest before spring
If you are planning changes to make your garden more sustainable, you will find helpful information on the website of Rescape California (www.rescapeca.org). The pull-down menu across the top will guide you to useful information: Under the “resources” tab you will find directions for sheet-mulching to remove a lawn; installing drip irrigation; choosing water-wise plants; designing to catch excess rainwater, and more. There are also links to discount coupons for supplies and to state and local rebate programs. … [Read more...] about Bloom and doom in the biennial garden: Why you should harvest before spring
