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Calmer weather helps contain Oakland, California, fire that forced evacuations
Read full article: Calmer weather helps contain Oakland, California, fire that forced evacuationsFirefighting crews took advantage of calmer weather Sunday to increase containment of a small wildfire in Oakland, California, that burned two homes.
Crews halt fast-moving brush fire that burned 2 Oakland homes, forced 500 evacuations
Read full article: Crews halt fast-moving brush fire that burned 2 Oakland homes, forced 500 evacuationsFirefighters in California remain on the scene of a fast-moving blaze fueled by strong winds that burned two homes and damaged several others in a hillside neighborhood in the city of Oakland.
Rizzo at first base for Yankees in ALCS opener against Cleveland, 16 days after fracturing fingers
Read full article: Rizzo at first base for Yankees in ALCS opener against Cleveland, 16 days after fracturing fingersAnthony Rizzo was back in the New York Yankeesโ lineup for the American League Championship Series opener, just 16 days after fracturing a pair of fingers when hit by a pitch.
Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968
Read full article: Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968Manager and former Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay fought tears as the Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum theyโve called home since 1968, complete with all its quirks like plumbing problems and rally possums.
Langford and Garcรญa homer as the Rangers beat the A's 5-1 in final scheduled night game at Coliseum
Read full article: Langford and Garcรญa homer as the Rangers beat the A's 5-1 in final scheduled night game at ColiseumWyatt Langford and Adolis Garcรญa homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken landCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for land that was taken unjustly by the government through eminent domain.
White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics
Read full article: White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the AthleticsAndrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1.
White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A's
Read full article: White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A'sThe Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning.
NYC man accused of damaging license plates on Secret Service vehicles guarding VP's stepdaughter
Read full article: NYC man accused of damaging license plates on Secret Service vehicles guarding VP's stepdaughterA Manhattan software developer was arrested and charged Tuesday with damaging the license plates on two SUVs that belonged to a Secret Service detail assigned to protect Vice President Kamala Harrisโ stepdaughter.
Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration
Read full article: Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustrationOakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame lifting following Monday nightโs game against Houston.
Athletics' Joey Estes' perfect game against Mariners broken up in seventh
Read full article: Athletics' Joey Estes' perfect game against Mariners broken up in seventhOakland Athletics pitcher Joey Estesโ bid for a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners ended in the seventh inning Wednesday night.
Athletics announce plans to play the next 3 seasons in minor league park near Sacramento
Read full article: Athletics announce plans to play the next 3 seasons in minor league park near SacramentoThe Athletics will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park near Sacramento until their planned new stadium in Las Vegas is built.
Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move
Read full article: Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas moveMany fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians.
Kentucky AD: Calipari will return as coach, despite calls for his firing after early NCAA exit
Read full article: Kentucky AD: Calipari will return as coach, despite calls for his firing after early NCAA exitKentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart confirms on social media that John Calipari will return as menโs basketball coach despite calls for his firing following the Wildcatsโ third consecutive early exit from the NCAA Tournament.
Jack Gohlke makes 10 3s as Oakland delivers first true shock of March Madness, beating Kentucky
Read full article: Jack Gohlke makes 10 3s as Oakland delivers first true shock of March Madness, beating KentuckyJack Gohlke made 10 3-pointers and 14th-seeded Oakland delivered the first true shock of this yearโs March Madness, beating third-seeded Kentucky 80-76 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
San Francisco supervisors approve resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza on 8-3 vote
Read full article: San Francisco supervisors approve resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza on 8-3 voteSupervisors in San Francisco have approved a resolution calling for an extended cease-fire in Gaza that condemns Hamas as well as the Israeli government.
MLB owners approve Aโs move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028
Read full article: MLB owners approve Aโs move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028The Oakland Athleticsโ move to Las Vegas has been approved by Major League Baseball team owners in a 30-0 vote.
MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las Vegas
Read full article: MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las VegasMajor League Baseball owners are set to vote on the proposed relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting Thursday.
Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nears
Read full article: Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nearsA devoted group of Bay Area baseball fans have sent โStay In Oaklandโ boxes to 15 Major League Baseball team owners, imploring them to vote no on the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas.
Protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire block road at Tacoma port while military cargo ship docks
Read full article: Protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire block road at Tacoma port while military cargo ship docksHundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza are blocking traffic at the Port of Tacoma, where a military supply ship had recently arrived.
A's pitcher Trevor May rips Oakland owner John Fisher in retirement video: 'Sell the team, dude'
Read full article: A's pitcher Trevor May rips Oakland owner John Fisher in retirement video: 'Sell the team, dude'Athletics reliever Trevor May ripped Oakland owner John Fisher and implored him to sell the franchise while announcing his retirement Monday in an empassioned video message.
Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before game against Guardians
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before game against GuardiansShohei Ohtani appears to be nearing a return to the Los Angeles Angelsโ lineup after injuring his right oblique muscles in batting practice early in the week.
Say cheese: Ohtani body double finds way into Angels' team photo
Read full article: Say cheese: Ohtani body double finds way into Angels' team photoIt is next to impossible to replace all that Shohei Ohtani can do when standing on a baseball field, although the Los Angeles Angels did their best for a few minutes Tuesday.
Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow healsShohei Ohtaniโs agent says the Los Angeles Angelsโ two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his latest elbow injury.
Maxine Hong Kingston, bell hooks among those honored by Ishmael Reed's Before Columbus Foundation
Read full article: Maxine Hong Kingston, bell hooks among those honored by Ishmael Reed's Before Columbus FoundationMaxine Hong Kingston, Darryl Pinckney and the late bell hooks were among the authors honored this year by the Before Columbus Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by Ishmael Reed that celebrates multicultural literature.
Scherzer sharp as Rangers beat A's for 8th straight win
Read full article: Scherzer sharp as Rangers beat A's for 8th straight winMax Scherzer had six strikeouts and pitched three-hit ball over seven innings and the Texas Rangers extended their longest winning streak in seven years to eight games, beating the last-place Oakland Athletics 6-1.
Mark Jackson laid off by ESPN with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers slated as replacements, AP source says
Read full article: Mark Jackson laid off by ESPN with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers slated as replacements, AP source saysAdd Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks.
Warriors youth campers help present former Golden State players Bjelica, Chiozza championship rings
Read full article: Warriors youth campers help present former Golden State players Bjelica, Chiozza championship ringsThe Golden State Warriors typically present former players with their championship rings in an on-court pregame ceremony when they come through town with an opposing organization, but for Nemanja Bjelica and Chris Chiozza they were playing overseas so the first opportunity came during a special moment at Warriors youth camp.
Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles
Read full article: Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehiclesSome of the nation's largest truck makers have pledged to not sell new gas-powered vehicles in California by the middle of the next decade.
Manfred says big Oakland turnout doesn't change 'decade worth of inaction'
Read full article: Manfred says big Oakland turnout doesn't change 'decade worth of inaction'Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says that one big turnout by Oakland Athletics fans doesnโt change โa decade worth of inaction,โ as he defended earlier comments about the โreverse boycottโ held in protest of the teamโs proposed move to Las Vegas.
MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas
Read full article: MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics' move to Las VegasMajor League Baseball laid out a detailed process to approve the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas, which appears set to become the second shift of a franchise in the last half-century.
Yankees' Steinbrenner irked by A's and other low-spenders, says it's 'not good for the game'
Read full article: Yankees' Steinbrenner irked by A's and other low-spenders, says it's 'not good for the game'The New York Yankeesโ Hal Steinbrenner says heโs open to other baseball ownersโ consideration of proposing a salary cap for 2027, but only if small-market teams like the Oakland Athletics are subject to a payroll floor, too.
Jury returns $63M verdict after finding Chevron covered up toxic pit on California land
Read full article: Jury returns $63M verdict after finding Chevron covered up toxic pit on California landA California jury has returned a $63 million verdict against Chevron after finding the oil giant covered up a toxic chemical pit on land purchased by a man who built a house on it and was later diagnosed with a blood cancer.
A's score winning run on a Braves fielding error for 2nd 2-game win streak of season
Read full article: A's score winning run on a Braves fielding error for 2nd 2-game win streak of seasonSeth Brown scored on a fielding error by Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley in the ninth inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Braves 2-1 on Tuesday night, recording consecutive victories for the second time this season.
Site of Oakland warehouse fire that killed 36 sold to community group
Read full article: Site of Oakland warehouse fire that killed 36 sold to community groupA converted artistsโ warehouse in Oakland that burned in 2016 and killed 36 people has been acquired by a nonprofit community development organization.
Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900
Read full article: Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings and retired 16 straight hitters during one stretch, Corey Julks drove in three runs on a pair of singles and the Houston Astros bounced back from being shut out the two previous games to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2.
Manfred: Vote on Athletics' Las Vegas move could take place at June meetings
Read full article: Manfred: Vote on Athletics' Las Vegas move could take place at June meetingsBaseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athleticsโ prospective move to Las Vegas potentially could come when the leagueโs owners meet next month.
Oakland 2nd California diocese to seek bankruptcy over abuse
Read full article: Oakland 2nd California diocese to seek bankruptcy over abuseThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland has filed for bankruptcy due to hundreds of new child sex abuse claims, becoming the second diocese in California to do so.
California reparations panel OKs state apology, payments
Read full article: California reparations panel OKs state apology, paymentsCaliforniaโs historic reparations task force has voted to approve recommendations for possible payments to Black residents and a formal apology for the stateโs role in perpetuating discriminatory policies.
A's set record for starters not getting wins to begin season
Read full article: A's set record for starters not getting wins to begin seasonJeurys Familia gave up a one-run lead in the ninth for Oakland and Cincinnati's Jake Fraley hit a broken-bat double to give the Reds a 3-2 win over the Athletics.
A's met by fans in Oakland with chants of `Sell the team!'
Read full article: A's met by fans in Oakland with chants of `Sell the team!'Just 6,423 fans showed up for the Athleticsโ first home game since announcing a deal for land to build a ballpark in Las Vegas, many chanting โSell the team!โ.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out 10 in Angels' opening loss to A's
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani strikes out 10 in Angels' opening loss to A'sShohei Ohtani struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in his season debut coming off the World Baseball Classic title before Oakland capitalized once he exited with Aledmys Dรญaz rallying the Athletics on a tiebreaking single in the eighth for a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team trade
Read full article: Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team tradeThe Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-team deal that also sent All-Star catcher William Contreras to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Justices won't revive Oakland's lawsuit over loss of Raiders
Read full article: Justices won't revive Oakland's lawsuit over loss of RaidersThe Supreme Court has rejected Oaklandโs last-ditch effort to revive an antitrust lawsuit against the National Football League over the Raidersโ move to Las Vegas in 2020.
Mets beat Athletics 9-2 to extend division lead over Braves
Read full article: Mets beat Athletics 9-2 to extend division lead over BravesChris Bassitt pitched eight sharp innings in his return to Oakland, Eduardo Escobar hit a grand slam and the New York Mets extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Athletics 9-2.
Mariners rookie OF Rodriguez on 10-day IL with back strain
Read full article: Mariners rookie OF Rodriguez on 10-day IL with back strainSeattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, a leading candidate for the AL Rookie of the Year award, has been put on the 10-day injured list because of a lower back strain.
Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets
Read full article: Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch MetsMatt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping Mets atop the NL East.
Yankees get Montas, Trivino from A's for 4 prospects
Read full article: Yankees get Montas, Trivino from A's for 4 prospectsThe Yankees have bolstered their pitching for the stretch run and playoffs, obtaining starter Frankie Montas and reliever Lou Trivino from the Oakland Athletics for four prospects.
Rescued Oklahoma tigers get care in California and new home
Read full article: Rescued Oklahoma tigers get care in California and new homeTwo neglected tigers rescued from a long-shuttered roadside Oklahoma tourist attraction are starting new lives more than 1,000 miles away at Californiaโs Oakland Zoo after receiving much-needed medical treatment.
Oakland Police: four fans hurt when hit by bullet fragments
Read full article: Oakland Police: four fans hurt when hit by bullet fragmentsFour baseball fans were injured by bullet fragments from outside the Coliseum while attending a postgame July 4 fireworks show, according to Oakland Police and the Athletics.
Tigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skid
Read full article: Tigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skidThe Detroit Tigers were the visiting team in their own ballpark in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseballโs lockout, ending a 27-inning scoreless streak and a six-game skid with a 6-0 victory over the reeling Oakland Athletics.
Mets boost staff, get Bassitt from A's for 2 minor leaguers
Read full article: Mets boost staff, get Bassitt from A's for 2 minor leaguersRight-hander Chris Bassitt, who made a remarkable recovery from a frightening line drive to the head last year, has been traded by the Oakland Athletics to the New York Mets for a pair of minor league right-handers.
Ex-Air Force sergeant pleads guilty to killing federal guard
Read full article: Ex-Air Force sergeant pleads guilty to killing federal guardA former U.S. Air Force sergeant with alleged ties to the โboogalooโ movement has pled guilty to the 2020 fatal shooting of a federal security officer in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Soaring COVID-19 cases renew US debate over mask mandates
Read full article: Soaring COVID-19 cases renew US debate over mask mandatesOfficials across the U.S. are again weighing how and whether to impose mask mandates as COVID-19 infections soar and the American public grows weary of pandemic-related restrictions.
Andrus breaks leg scoring winning run for A's, goes on IL
Read full article: Andrus breaks leg scoring winning run for A's, goes on ILOakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus has been put on the 10-day injured list, a day after breaking his left leg while scoring the winning run against the Houston Astros.
Epic CEO: Apple won't let Fortnite back until case ends
Read full article: Epic CEO: Apple won't let Fortnite back until case endsTim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite maker Epic, said Wednesday it's been told by Apple that the game will be โblacklisted from the Apple ecosystem" until the companies' legal case is resolved and all appeals are exhausted, which could take as long as five years.
Bassitt to start for A's, 5 weeks after being hit in head
Read full article: Bassitt to start for A's, 5 weeks after being hit in headOakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt is set to return to the mound, just over five weeks after being hospitalized when he was hit in the head by a 100 mph line drive.
California may impose toughest rules on recycling labels
Read full article: California may impose toughest rules on recycling labelsCalifornia lawmakers have approved what advocacy groups say are the nationโs strongest protections against falsely labeling items as recyclable when they in fact are destined for landfills.