‘Morale is very low’: Labor talks stall between Pleasanton police, city
PLEASANTON, Fla. — The Pleasanton Police Officers Association and the city have reached an impasse in their labor negotiations, as officers seek higher pay and additional incentives to attract and retain employees amid a staffing shortage that they claim has resulted in fewer officers available to enforce traffic and drug laws. The impasse is now…
Has Alameda’s new deal hacked the opposition to Bay Area housing construction?
An abandoned former shipping terminal sits behind a long chain link fence on Alameda’s north shore. The 32-acre lot has sat empty for a decade, home to a dilapidated dock, a few deteriorating buildings, and a large pile of dirt–a small piece of forgotten local history. The empty industrial site, known as Encinal Terminals, is…
Legends watch Oakland A’s beat SF Giants behind Allen’s two home runs
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s inducted five franchise icons into the [team’s hall of fame] before Sunday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Among those honored was Jason Giambi, the 2000 AL MVP who hit 241 home runs in eight seasons in Oakland. Among current A’s players, the 5-foot-8 Nick Allen would not have…
SF Giants swept by A’s, choke away three-run lead to MLB’s worst team
Alex Cobb sat and stewed in Oakland. All he could do was watch as the Giants’ lead dwindled in the sixth inning of an eventual 8-6 loss to the Oakland A’s on Sunday afternoon. With one out in the sixth and only 77 pitches, the Giants’ All-Star starter watched from the first-base dugout as Brandon…
Erik Karlsson trade fallout: On the Sharks’ suspect return, filling the void, and how the prospects are affected
Mike Grier, general manager of the San Jose Sharks, was put in a difficult situation, but he remained patient when it came to trading superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson. Karlsson, who preferred to play for a contender rather than the Sharks, was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in a multi-player, three-team deal that took…
Giambi, Henderson opine on Oakland A’s likely relocation to Las Vegas
OAKLAND, Calif. — Jason Giambi was greeted with applause as Tony La Russa introduced him as the Oakland A’s newest Hall of Fame inductee. It was unexpected given Giambi’s departure from a 102-win Oakland team for the New York Yankees and a lucrative contract 22 years ago. Giambi’s departure was a slap in the face…
California home prices could jump 7%. Where might biggest gains occur?
“Crystal Ball” assists in deciphering numerous forecasts that speculate on the economy’s future ups and downs. Buzz: It could be another wild ride for California home values, with one forecast predicting a 7.3% gain over the next year after price drops. Source: My trusted spreadsheet examined the June report for CoreLogic’s home-price indexes, examining what happened to…
High school football 2023 preview: Oakland Athletic League
OAKLAND ATHLETIC LEAGUE (Predicted order of finish) No. 1 MCCLYMONDS Coach: Michael Peters 2022 record: 12-2 **What to expect:**McClymonds remains the undisputed king of the Oakland Athletic League, an elite program that expects to compete for state titles until proven otherwise. With 270-pound junior Sione Vailea and 6-7 senior Ahmad Robinson paving the way for the electrifying…
Meet the former investment banker who’s showing young athletes like Joe Burrow and Trae Young how to grow their wealth
Former investment banker Mark Patricof advises more than 230 high-profile athletes. Athletes have backed about half of the firm’s roughly $140 million in investments since 2018. He works with some of the youngest and highest-paid stars in sports, including Joe Burrow and Trae Young. Mark Patricof isn’t looking for hall-of-famers with deep pockets when he…
