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Category Archives: San Jose
In Dispute Over SJ Territorial Rights, A's Claim Opposition Group is 'Astroturf'
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After more than three years of study, Major League Baseball still hasn't acted on the desire of Oakland A's ownership to move the team south to San Jose. But while the larger issue of territorial rights is up in the air, … Continue reading
Influenced by Scandal, State Parks Legislation Lands on Governor's Desk
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Now that we're all back from Labor Day weekend and nursing sunburns, this seems like a good time to review two key bills related to the future of state parks: AB 1589 and AB 1478. Bear in mind everything parks-related … Continue reading
Local Olympian Alert: Berkeley Swimmers Take Gold, San Jose Underdog Lags
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3:50 p.m. Cal is keeping a running total of medals won by athletes who attended the school, and so is Stanford. As of right now, Cal is up 5 to 1. 3:15 p.m. Stanford alum in U.S. win over China … Continue reading
Sacramento Expresses Interest in A's, But It's Not Mutual
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Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson held a press conference Monday to tout his city's potential as a home for the A's or another Major League Baseball team. Johnson was the major force behind a plan to build a new arena for … Continue reading
How the William Lynch Cases Might Affect Other Attacks on Accused Sexual Predators
Wait a minute. William Lynch admits to battering another human being – a 65-year-old retired priest, no less – and a jury lets him go free? I can understand why the jury in the San Jose case felt sympathetic. Lynch … Continue reading
Commissioner's Remarks Interpreted: 'Selig to San Jose: Drop Dead'
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The way to San Jose? It ain't through Major League Baseball, that's for sure. Not according to Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone's interpretation of some remarks MLB Commissioner Bud Selig made last week. Regarding baseball's interminable process (1164 days … Continue reading
HP: A Layoff Storm's a Comin'
Apple takes a lot of flack for the business concept "Designed in California, made in China." But even the most casual hi-tech observer will acknowledge it's an industry standard, not the exception. So you may be forgiven if you heaved … Continue reading
Lawsuit Attacks Teacher Tenure Rules as Protecting Ineffective Teachers
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(AP) LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for seven California schoolchildren are suing the state in an attempt to overturn five laws that they say violate their constitutional right to a fair education because they protect bad teachers. The lawsuit, filed in … Continue reading
Clorox CEO to A's: Keep Team in Oakland or Sell
Earlier today, the Clorox Company, Oakland's only Fortune 500 corporation, hosted a press conference with Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and reps from a number of other major East Bay companies to express support for keeping the A's in Oakland and … Continue reading
Wrapping Up Our A's Ballpark Series
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The third and final part of our radio series about the Oakland A's' search for a new home focussed on the appeal of the proximity of corporate tech titans in the team's preferred city of San Jose… The owners of … Continue reading
