Oakland (Calif)

D’Wayne Wiggins, One Third of the R&B Group Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dies at 64

As a paragon of the New Jack Swing sound, the band recorded three platinum albums and a slew of hits, including “Feels Good.”

By Clay Risen

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Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules

The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order.

By Sara Ruberg

Baseball Fans (Persons) Fisher, John (1961- ) Major League Baseball Oakland (Calif) Oakland Athletics

What Does Baseball Lose When the A’s Leave Oakland?

A team’s plan to build a palace in Las Vegas highlights a cultural shift in the American sports experience, driven by a single factor: money.

By Jack Nicas and Jim Wilson

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In Oakland, Roots and Ballers Try to Fill Void Left by Raiders and A’s

The Raiders and the Warriors are gone and the A’s are leaving, but teams in lesser-known leagues are trying to fill the void and connect with the city.

By Kevin Draper