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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.
The 4 Leoโs Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workersโ overtime cards
Read full article: The 4 Leoโs Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workersโ overtime cardsFour Leoโs Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workersโ overtime hours.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 5 a.m. for much of Metro Detroit
Read full article: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 5 a.m. for much of Metro DetroitThe National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne County
Intense overnight storms bring chance of damaging winds, flooding in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Intense overnight storms bring chance of damaging winds, flooding in Metro DetroitHot and humid weather is supplying the ingredients for the chance of severe thunderstorms late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne and Macomb countiesThe National Weather Service has urgently issued a thunderstorm warning for Thursday afternoon in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, effective until 4:15 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Macomb counties
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Macomb countiesThe National Weather Service has urgently issued a thunderstorm warning for Wednesday night in St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties, effective until 9:30 p.m. and Wayne and Oakland counties until 10:15 p.m.
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.
Cops bust massive car theft ring in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne counties
Read full article: Cops bust massive car theft ring in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne countiesOfficials busted a massive car theft operation that involved more than 400 cars across more than 40 cities in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
Storms clear, but air quality concerns arise this weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storms clear, but air quality concerns arise this weekend in Metro DetroitPollutants are forecast to be in the "unhealthy range sensitive groups," such as individuals with asthma and other respiratory diseases and disorders.
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.
Michigan State, Oakland enter next round of NCAA Tournament: Game times, TV info, more
Read full article: Michigan State, Oakland enter next round of NCAA Tournament: Game times, TV info, moreThe Spartans and the Golden Grizzlies have advanced into the second round of the 2024 NCAA menโs basketball tournament.
March Madness 2024: Time, TV info for Michigan State, Oakland second round games
Read full article: March Madness 2024: Time, TV info for Michigan State, Oakland second round gamesThe Spartans and the Golden Grizzlies have advanced into the second round of the 2024 NCAA menโs basketball 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.
Dense fog over Metro Detroit to persist into wet Christmas
Read full article: Dense fog over Metro Detroit to persist into wet ChristmasA Dense fog advisory is in effect for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties until 11 a.m. Monday. Visibility in these areas could drop to a quarter mile or less. It will be particularly important to slow down as it will be harder to see people, animals and cars.
California city calls for permanent cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war, urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza
Read full article: California city calls for permanent cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war, urgent humanitarian aid to GazaOaklandโs City Council has passed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war after hours of hearing impassioned rhetoric about the deaths of thousands of civilians in Gaza.
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.
Detroit Tigers still havenโt been eliminated from playoff race with 9 games left ๐
Read full article: Detroit Tigers still havenโt been eliminated from playoff race with 9 games left ๐Itโs late September, and the Detroit Tigers still havenโt been eliminated from the playoff race. All they have to do is win their last nine games and theyโve got a chance.
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.
Burger King to reopen 5 locations around Metro Detroit -- hereโs where theyโll be
Read full article: Burger King to reopen 5 locations around Metro Detroit -- hereโs where theyโll beBurger King is reopening five locations in Metro Detroit, starting with one in Macomb County and including others in Wayne and Oakland counties.
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.
11 people from Wayne, Macomb, Oakland counties charged in $4.5M COVID unemployment fraud scheme
Read full article: 11 people from Wayne, Macomb, Oakland counties charged in $4.5M COVID unemployment fraud schemeFederal officials have charged 11 people from Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties for their roles in a $4.5 million COVID unemployment fraud scheme.
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.
Morning 4: Flooding a concern as more storms approach Metro Detroit on Friday -- and other top stories
Read full article: Morning 4: Flooding a concern as more storms approach Metro Detroit on Friday -- and other top storiesMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
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.