Angels hang on for 12-inning victory to sweep A’s OAKLAND, Calif. — Three months later, the Angels swept a series again. The Orange County Register · Aug 10, 2022
‘Nowhere is safe’: California highway shootings double in two years, data reveals State highways saw more than 400 incidents last year. Police are still trying to understand why The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2022
Pair of Mike Yastrzemski home runs lift Giants to series sweep of A’s OAKLAND, Calif. — A two-game sweep of the A’s was just what the Giants needed to regain a little grip on their postseason hopes. Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022
Giants cure woes with 3 homers to beat A's in opener of Bay Bridge series OAKLAND, Calif. — The Giants rode back-to-back blasts to a win in the first game of the Bay Bridge series and their first victory in the month of August, six days since the calendar turned. Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022
California Lawmakers Approve Drug Injection Sites for Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco Supervised facilities aim to make a dent in the dramatic increase in overdose deaths. Reason · Aug 4, 2022
3 California cities could get safe injection sites to help address drug overdose deaths LOS ANGELES — A bill allowing drug users to safely inject themselves at supervised facilities in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland passed the state Senate Monday and is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022
Gov. Whitmer asks Oakland County judge to block prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion ban LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked an Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Monday to issue an immediate restraining order against 13 county prosecutors who are in a position to enforce Michigan’s long-dormant ban on abortions being performed within their jurisdictions. Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022
Judge’s Home Run Chase Isn’t Enough to Keep Yankees From Falling Here’s where all 30 teams stand as we near the trade deadline. Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022
Mike Lupica: Bill Russell was everything we could ever want an athlete to be We will all talk today about the winning Bill Russell did in basketball, because he is the greatest winner team sports in America has ever produced. We will talk, and rightly so, righteously so, about back-to-back NCAA championships the tall, skinny kid from McClymonds High in Oakland won at the… Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022
Remembering Bill Russell: The Greatest Winner in Sports The Celtics icon and 11-time NBA champion leaves a profound impact, on and off the court. Sports Illustrated · Jul 31, 2022
Twitter scraps downtown Oakland office, will chop San Francisco space OAKLAND — Twitter has scrapped plans to open a downtown Oakland office and will slash its footprint in San Francisco and several other cities, as well as completely exit other cities, the social media giant said Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022
Pinder’s grand slam helps A’s, Montas beat Astros OAKLAND — The A’s continued their impressive play since returning from the All-Star break by beating the Houston Astros 5-3 at the Coliseum on Tuesday night, powered by a third-inning grand slam from Chad Pinder. Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022
Kemp leads A’s to series-opening win over Astros OAKLAND –– Tony Kemp found a jolt of energy to break out of a slump and help the A’s beat his former team, the Houston Astros, 7-5 Monday night. Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022
Trucker blockade ends at Oakland Port, protesters see no movement on labor law Fruit, nuts and wine are again flowing through the Port of Oakland after truckers quietly ended a multi-day blockade over the weekend amid a crackdown on protesters by port authorities. Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 24, 2022 Oakland A’s scare Rangers in a rally that falls just short OAKLAND, Calif. — Adolis Garcia saw, swung at, and promptly blasted the first ball he saw far above the Coliseum’s left field fence.
Tribune News Service · Jul 23, 2022 Irvin strikes out eight, Laureano and Brown homer in A’s victory over Rangers OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland A’s left-handed pitcher Cole Irvin struck out eight, allowed three hits and one earned run in Oakland’s 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022 Frankie Montas has brief outing in return from injury as A's beat Tigers to split doubleheader OAKLAND, Calif. — Frankie Montas’ velocity was close to normal Thursday when he began his start in the second game of the A’s doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers.
Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022 Oakland port shuttered for second day over trucker protest A group of truckers continued to halt cargo traffic at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday deepening concerns over major supply chain disruptions at one of the country’s largest ports and a key hub for global commerce.
Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022 ‘If our trucks stop, America stops’: Oakland port at standstill over labor law protest The Port of Oakland, California — one of the country’s largest and a key hub for global commerce — has been brought to a standstill by a group of truck drivers angered over a state labor law that could upend their business model.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Man arrested in bomb threat that led to airport evacuation San Francisco police say they have arrested an Oakland man for allegedly reporting a false bomb threat over the weekend prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people from the San Francisco International Airport’s international terminal
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022 Sonny Barger obituary Longtime Hells Angels president who cultivated his outlaw image and turned the motorcycle club into a global brand
Los Angeles Times · Jul 12, 2022 Massive fire burns cars and RVs at homeless encampment under Oakland freeway A large fire that swept through a homeless encampment underneath the 880 Freeway in West Oakland on Monday destroyed several vehicles and RVs before it was put out by firefighters.
Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022 Cal product Korey Lee has day to remember as Astros beat Athletics OAKLAND, Calif. — It was a day to remember for Houston catcher Korey Lee, but another one to forget for the Athletics.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2022 Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Says He Has ‘Standing Offer’ to Buy A’s The Golden State owner told the San Francisco Chronicle he thought he had a deal in place to purchase Oakland years ago.
Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2022 With an 8-3 loss to the Houston Astros, the Oakland Athletics fall 29 games under .500 OAKLAND, Calif. – After a promising start, Oakland A’s pitcher Paul Blackburn got roughed up Friday night in an 8-3 loss to the Houston Astros.