Thousands of dead fish wash up in Oakland lake to create a putrid mess Experts, concerned about the algae bloom that is turning the water to brown muck, say the die-off is ‘like losing giant redwoods’ The Guardian - US · Sep 1, 2022
Feral cats, few fans and lewd acts: is the A’s era in Oakland over? The team that came to worldwide attention thanks to Moneyball is struggling to pull in fans. A move to the bright lights of Vegas could be approaching The Guardian - US · Aug 31, 2022
Shock as 12-year-old allegedly shoots classmate in Oakland school Victim described as in stable condition and alleged shooter held in California city that has seen six gun deaths in recent days The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2022
A’s rookie stymies New York Yankees, makes bid to stay in starting rotation OAKLAND, Calif. – Adrián Martínez started the sixth-inning at-bat against Aaron Judge with an 81 mph slider for a strike, which was followed by a mid-90s sinker that caught the inside part of the plate. Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022
Infection from new tattoo lands Yankees' Aroldis Chapman on injured list OAKLAND — Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has an infection in his leg after getting a new tattoo and is heading to the injured list. Chapman had not appeared in a game since Aug. 19 against the Blue Jays. Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022
Aaron Judge hits homer No. 49, Gerrit Cole strikes out 11 as Yankees surge continues with 3-2 win over A’s OAKLAND, Calif. — Aaron Judge is back on track. The New York Yankees slugger, who snapped a nine-game homer drought earlier this week, hit his third home run in the last four games Friday night as the Bombers beat the A’s 3-2 at the Coliseum. Tribune News Service · Aug 27, 2022
Walks, a balk, injuries and hit batters all part of Oakland A’s ugly and bizarre loss to Yankees OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland A’s starting pitcher James Kaprielian didn’t the call he was looking for with one out in the second inning, as a fastball that appeared to catch the bottom of the strike zone on a 2-2 count against Isiah Kiner-Falefa was instead called ball three. Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022
Just as Yankees were getting healthy again, pitcher Nestor Cortes heads to IL with groin injury OAKLAND, Calif. — Just as the Yankees were about to be whole, they took another hit. A big one. Nestor Cortes is heading to the injured list with a groin injury. Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022
Angels release 2023 schedule: Here are 10 key dates The Angels will start their 2023 season exactly where they will cap this regular season: in Oakland. And after that? Seattle. A newly returned Anthony Rendon (wrist surgery), along with the power duo of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, should make for quite the entrance to the season. Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022
A’s starter sets new career record as Oakland salvages win over Miami Marlins OAKLAND, Calif. — Skye Bolt’s sacrifice fly to right field brought home David MacKinnon from third base for the game-winning run as the Oakland A’s beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 in 10 innings Wednesday before an announced crowd of 3,901 at the Coliseum. Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022
Couple facing jail time after woman 'performs sex act' on man during baseball clash Police have confirmed they are investigating an incident at a baseball game in Oakland, California this past weekend, after two fans seemed to take part in an alleged sex act Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022
Oakland Police Looking For Tesla Model Y Owner's Help In Murder Case An Asian-American dentist in Oakland, CA, was shot and killed. The local police have determined that a Tesla Model Y in the area may have helpful footage. InsideEVs · Aug 24, 2022
Marlins beat Athletics again and offense ends near-historic run of futility OAKLAND, Calif. — For the second consecutive game, Miami Marlins pitchers dominated against the Oakland Athletics — although the probably game got a little too close for comfort in the ninth inning. Miami Herald · Aug 24, 2022
Oakland police investigating couple accused of lewd act in stands during A’s baseball game The couple may face jail time depending on the results of the investigation The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
Miami Herald · Aug 23, 2022 Edward Cabrera tosses a gem as Miami Marlins shut out Oakland Athletics OAKLAND, Calif. — Edward Cabrera’s strong showing in August hit a new high point on Monday.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 22, 2022 Newsom vetoes bill to set up drug overdose prevention programs in some California cities SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed supervised injection site pilot programs in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland, in efforts to prevent drug overdose deaths and connect people to treatment for addiction.
Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022 Athletics take two of three from Seattle with help from rookies OAKLAND, Calif. — Youth was served Sunday as the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 and take two of three games against their A.L. West tormentors.
Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022 Mariners can’t follow usual blueprint, see win streak in Oakland come to an end OAKLAND, Calif. — All of the things that have made the Mariners successful this season — solid starting pitching, quality defense, sound baserunning and just enough timely hitting — were mostly absent on Saturday afternoon.
Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022 Eugenio Suarez finds his good vibes and home-run swing to help Mariners beat A’s OAKLAND, Calif. — Even though he joyfully celebrated the Seattle Mariners’ memorable 1-0 win over the New York Yankees in 13 innings at T-Mobile Park, the frustration of not contributing more in the game, particularly striking out with two outs and the bases loaded in the 12th inning, burned inside…
Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022 Tech companies chop hundreds of Bay Area jobs as layoffs mount OAKLAND, California — Tech company layoffs are poised to eliminate hundreds of jobs in the Bay Area, an ominous new round of layoffs that might jolt the region’s primary economic engine.
Benzinga · Aug 19, 2022 Psychedelic Drugs As A Religious Right: New Lawsuit Relaunches The Debate The Zide Door Church of entheogenic plants in Oakland, California, is suing the city and its security department over a police raid that allegedly constituted a violation of religious and constitutional freedom.
Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022 Michigan judge to rule Friday on preliminary injunction to block abortion law PONTIAC, Mich. — An Oakland County Circuit judge said he will rule Friday morning on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a preliminary injunction against letting county prosecutors bring charges in abortion cases under Michigan's 1931 law.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 18, 2022 Oakland church that gives cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms as communion sues over police raid An East Oakland church that gives out cannabis and psychedelic plants as sacrament filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department over a 2020 police raid.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022 How we met: ‘Ben told me he now identified as a trans man. I had been waiting for it to happen’ Anna, 51, and Ben, 55, met at a friend’s birthday brunch in 1993. After she split from her girlfriend, Anna begged one of Ben’s friends to set them up. They now have three children and live in Oakland, California
Los Angeles Times · Aug 12, 2022 Harris, Oakland leaders announce $50-million initiative to invest in children, end poverty Vice President Kamala Harris joined with Oakland leaders Friday to announce the establishment of the Oakland Generation Fund, which aims to provide financial support to low-income children and help end generational poverty.