Two recalls in Oakland show frustration about crime ‘boiling over’
OAKLAND — When Sheng Thao was sworn in as mayor of Oakland in January of 2023, a raft of feel-good stories followed, often featuring beaming portraits…
Athletics to play on grass, not artificial turf, in Sacramento in 2025
The Athletics will play on grass in Sacramento next season, with Major League Baseball yielding to concerns from players about the risks of an artificial…
Oakland, Calif., wildfire destroys 2 homes; hundreds under evacuation orders
At least two homes were destroyed by a wildfire in the hills around Oakland, Calif., with the blaze only 50% contained Saturday, local officials said.…
In a Dodgers-Padres matchup, Steve Garvey can’t lose
You can buy an autographed baseball in a million places, but you can buy a $75 autographed baseball from a U.S. Senate candidate in one…
Athletics plan ‘playoff-level’ security for final game in Oakland
Two games remain in the Oakland Athletics’ final series at the stadium they’ve called home for more than half a century, and already the mayhem…
How Rep. Barbara Lee tried to save the Oakland Athletics
After 57 years, the Athletics’ time in Oakland is down to three days. The final home series starts Tuesday.The A’s are moving: to Sacramento for…
With A’s leaving, is there a pro baseball crisis in California?
The historical marker stands proudly on 10th Street, a few steps from Modesto City Hall. The marker celebrates the beloved movie “American Graffiti,” a tribute…
Oakland embraces native Kamala Harris with hope, weariness
OAKLAND — The first time she ran for president, Kamala Harris launched her candidacy with a splashy rally that filled downtown Oakland with more than 20,000…
Oakland, Berkeley allow 16, 17-year-olds to vote for school board
Some older Bay Area teenagers will have a chance to make their voices heard this election — albeit in limited fashion. While still barred from…
Bullpen shines as the Dodgers get series win in final visit to Oakland
OAKLAND — In a division race that has grown tighter than ever looked possible earlier in this year, the Dodgers managed to hold serve this weekend.Just…
Freddie Freeman’s son returns home from the hospital
During the Dodgers’ victory over Oakland on Sunday, first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife announced on Instagram that their 3-year-old son, Maximus, had been…
Jack Flaherty delivers strong start, Dodgers rout Athletics
OAKLAND — There was no primal scream, no exaggerated fist pump, and very little outward emotion from the Dodgers’ newest pitcher. Instead, in the defining…
Dodgers’ troubling skid continues with loss to lowly Oakland A’s
OAKLAND — What started as a breakout season is starting to break down in ominous fashion. Both for rookie pitcher Gavin Stone, and the rest…
Angels fall to Oakland Athletics, trade closer Carlos Estévez
Shea Langeliers hit a three-run homer in the first inning, helping the Oakland Athletics earn a 3-1 win over the Angels on Saturday night at…
Newsom calls on Oakland to allow more police chases, stop suspects from ‘fleeing with impunity’
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday sent a letter to Oakland officials urging them to allow police to engage in more vehicle pursuits, contending that the…
Angels score five in second inning, but can’t hold off Oakland
Luis Rengifo had a two-run double during a five-run second inning for the Angels, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a loss to the visiting…
Ron Washington is given ball from last out of Angels’ final Oakland visit
OAKLAND — The ball from the final out safely in Kevin Pillar’s glove, teammate Jo Adell reminded the veteran center fielder he might just want to…
Angels surge late to end their losing streak against A’s
OAKLAND — Kevin Pillar hit a two-run double in the eighth as the Angels rallied against Oakland’s bullpen Sunday, beating the Athletics 8-5 in what likely…
Kamala Harris: What to know about Biden’s endorsed successor
Kamala Harris’ life has been filled with milestones.Her elementary school class in the 1970s was the second one to integrate Berkeley schools. Harris was the…
Bryce Harper and players with Vegas roots skeptical of A’s move
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Oakland Athletics are 11 weeks from extinction.They’ll set up shop in Sacramento for three or four years, and after that they plan…