Heads up: Helicopter egg drop returns to Oakland this weekend
The Celebration Among the Oaks helicopter egg drop returns Saturday at VanderLey Park. Thousands of eggs will drop from the sky via helicopter. Here are 9 things to knowThe annual event also returns with an expanded footprint to offer more experiences, thousands of eggs and boutique vendors, according to a news release. Among the expanded event is an interactive bubble booth, a chance to visit the Easter Bunny, more than 50 local vendors, food and more. READ: Universal trademarks may shed light on future theme park rides9 in Your Neighborhood: Kirstin Delgado in Kissimmee 9 in Your Neighborhood: Channel 9 anchor Kirstin Delgado travels to Kissimmee.
wftv.comOakland A's calling Vegas home, only this weekend for now
The Oakland Athletics are calling Las Vegas home ... for this weekend. The A’s sent a split-squad of players to Las Vegas for two games against Cincinnati as part of “Big League Weekend.” The games are being played at Las Vegas Ballpark, the home of Oakland’s Triple-A affiliate, the Aviators. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said last month that while the door isn't being closed on Oakland, most of the focus of late by A's owner John Fischer has been on possible solutions in Las Vegas. It's the first time the A's have played in Las Vegas since 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down baseball. So maybe there’s more buzz around it because we’re going right now and the process has seemed to be shifted a little bit,” Kotsay said.
wftv.comOakland airport, 50K in Bay Area lose power due to fire
OAKLAND, Calif. — (AP) — A power substation fire temporarily caused outages at the Oakland International Airport and left 50,000 customers around the east San Francisco Bay Area without electricity Sunday, Oakland fire officials said. The fire caused power outages in Oakland and Alameda. The Oakland International Airport, which serves about 170 flights a day, lost power for nearly two hours, spokesman Robert Bernardo told the San Francisco Chronicle. The power outage also halted some public transportation to the airport and snarled traffic on other roadways. Airport officials could not immediately be reached for comment.
wftv.comOakland fires police chief for alleged misconduct cover-up
SAN FRANCISCO — (AP) — The Oakland Police Department lost its seventh head of police in as many years Wednesday over the alleged cover-up of an officer’s misconduct in a scandal that threatens to extend two decades of federal oversight — the longest of any police department in the country. Thao placed Armstrong on paid administrative leave last month to review investigations by the department’s federal monitor that found the police chief responsible for gross dereliction of duty. Three of the officers were acquitted after two separate juries deadlocked on most of the charges. Armstrong, a native of Oakland, was appointed in 2021 with promises of enacting all the reforms within a year. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
wftv.comOrange County 5K connects healthy lifestyle to Oakland Heritage celebration
OAKLAND, Fla. — Healthy West Orange hosted its 6th annual 5K event this weekend. The Orange County event went along with the Oakland Heritage Day that honored the town’s 135th anniversary at the Oakland Nature Preserve. Photos: Healthy West Orange 5K connects healthy lifestyle to Oakland Heritage celebrationExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 38 Healthy West Orange 5K inspires wellness The event went along with the Oakland Heritage Day that honored the town’s 135th anniversary at the Oakland Nature Preserve. (Healthy West Orange/Healthy West Orange)According to a news release, more than 300 people participated in the race, which is the largest attendance. Health West Orange said they hope to inspire the Orange County community to be happy, healthy and active.
wftv.comSaturday: Celebrate Oakland’s 135th anniversary at Heritage Day
OAKLAND, Fla. — Heritage Day returns this weekend to the town of Oakland in west Orange County. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 in Oakland’s historic downtown. A beer and wine garden will be located near the West Orange Creamery. Historic Florida section : Sponsored by Oakland Nature Preserve, featuring animal ambassadors and a silent auction benefitting the Preserve. Oakland Heritage Day runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 28For complete event details, click here.
wftv.comA's running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas
The Oakland Athletics have spent years trying to get a new stadium while watching Bay Area neighbors the Giants, Warriors, 49ers and Raiders successfully move into state-of-the-art venues, and now time is running short on their efforts. The A's lease at RingCentral Coliseum expires after the 2024 season, and though they might be forced to extend the terms, the club and Major League Baseball have deemed the stadium unsuitable for a professional franchise. The A's missed a major deadline in October to get a deal done in Oakland, and there has been little indication they will receive the kind of funding they want from Las Vegas.
news.yahoo.comOakland shooting: Eight shot, one killed in California’s third mass shooting in as many days
Eight people were shot – one fatally – in Oakland Monday, the third mass shooting in as many days in California. >> Read more trending newsThe shooting was the second in the San Francisco area on Monday. Oakland police confirmed eight people were shot, and one of the eight had died. The Oakland shooting came hours after seven people were killed and one critically wounded in shootings at Half Moon Bay, Calif., around 25 miles from Oakland. On Saturday night, a shooting at a dance hall killed 11 in Monterey Park, California.
wftv.comOn this day in history, Jan. 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart is first aviator to fly solo from Hawaii to California
Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly from Hawaii to North America on this day in history, Jan. 11, 1935, succeeding after 10 previous pilots died while attempting the same trip.
foxnews.comCritically ill mountain lion cub rescued in California
OAKLAND, Calif. — (AP) — Wildlife officials rescued a critically ill mountain lion cub in Northern California and veterinarians named her “Holly” for the holiday season as they treat her in intensive care, the Oakland Zoo said Tuesday. A Santa Cruz resident noticed the cub on her property on Monday and alerted the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the zoo said in a Twitter thread. Wildlife officials waited to see whether the cub's mother would return and took the animal to the zoo when she did not. The zoo's veterinarians estimate that the cub is three to four months old and critically ill. She was treated with fluids, vitamins and medication. “We are hopeful she continues to improve but are taking it very much day by day," the zoo said.
wftv.comCritically ill mountain lion cub rescued in California
Wildlife officials rescued a critically ill mountain lion cub in Northern California and veterinarians named her “Holly” for the holiday season as they treat her in intensive care, the Oakland Zoo said Tuesday. A Santa Cruz resident noticed the cub on her property on Monday and alerted the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the zoo said in a Twitter thread. Wildlife officials waited to see whether the cub's mother would return and took the animal to the zoo when she did not. The zoo's veterinarians estimate that the cub is three to four months old and critically ill.
news.yahoo.comCalifornia reparations task force dives into what is owed
Conversations for how to determine payments are in the early stages, with task force members acknowledging they have more questions than answers. The task force must determine when each harm began and ended and who should be eligible for monetary compensation in those areas. Task force member Monica Montgomery Steppe said Wednesday they need to take more time addressing time frames, payment calculations and residency. Gavin Newsom signed legislation in 2020 creating the task force, giving hope to reparations advocates who had despaired that anything might happen at the federal level. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a former assemblywoman, authored the bill that created the state's task force, and the group began its work last year.
wftv.comCalifornia reparations task force dives into what is owed
After more than a year delving into history and studies to make its case for reparations to California descendants of enslaved Black people, a first-in-the-nation task force began deliberations Wednesday to quantify how financial compensation might be calculated and what might be required to prove eligibility. Conversations for how to determine payments are in the early stages, with task force members acknowledging they have more questions than answers. Economists hired by the task force are seeking guidance in five harms experienced by Black people: government taking of property, devaluation of Black-owned businesses, housing discrimination and homelessness, mass incarceration and over-policing, and health.
news.yahoo.comA's still pursuing Oakland ballpark with eye on Las Vegas
The A's, Forst said at baseball's general managers meeting, are still looking for a new ballpark in Oakland or Las Vegas. Tuesday's elections in California and Nevada could affect where further talks go in Oakland and Las Vegas. Kaval has made numerous trips to Las Vegas to view potential stadium locations and meet with Southern Nevada officials. Forst is in Las Vegas this week for the GM meetings in a Strip resort not far from where a potential ballpark could be built. He didn't take the bait when asked what it could mean to move to Las Vegas.
wftv.comRob Manfred says it 'just doesn't look like' A's will remain in Oakland, thinks ghost runner is here to stay
If you are a fan of the Oakland Athletics staying in Oakland and dislike the recently instituted ghost runner, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has some bad news for you. "I think the A's have proceeded prudently in terms of exploring the Las Vegas alternative, given the lack of pace in Oakland. I think they will find a place to get a ballpark built and I think baseball can thrive in Tampa. Rob Manfred sees ghost runner rule staying in MLBOne of the most significant, and controversial, on-field changes of Manfred's tenure has been the addition of an automatic runner on second base in extra innings. Rob Manfred tells @MadDogUnleashed the ghost runner/extra inning rule will likely stay.
wftv.comClorox recalls cleaning products that may contain bacteria
It may contain bacteria that could cause serious illness in people with compromised immune systems. The Clorox Company said Tuesday it has recalled its scented multi-surface cleaners and all-purpose cleaners. The products recalled by the Oakland, California-based company also include scented CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement. The products “may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water,” the commission said. Testing identified bacteria in the recalled products produced between January 2021 and September 2022, the commission said.
wftv.comDetails emerge about alleged serial killer's criminal past
Brownlee was again convicted in Alameda County in December 2001 and sentenced to three years for the same crime. It was not immediately known if Brownlee has an attorney who can comment on his behalf. In 1997, at age 18, Brownlee was arrested again and charged with possessing crack cocaine and was sentenced to a three-year probation term. Brownlee grew up in Oakland just six blocks from where the Oakland victim was killed, the East Bay Times reported, citing court records. They observed his patterns, determined he was out searching for another victim and arrested him, authorities said.
wftv.comDetails emerge on California serial killer's criminal past
Brownlee was again convicted in Alameda County in December 2001 and sentenced to three years for the same crime. It was not immediately known if Brownlee has an attorney who can comment on his behalf. In 1997, at age 18, Brownlee was arrested again and charged with possessing crack cocaine and was sentenced to a three-year probation term. Brownlee grew up in Oakland just six blocks from where the Oakland victim was killed, the East Bay Times reported, citing court records. They observed his patterns, determined he was out searching for another victim and arrested him, authorities said.
wftv.comWatchdog group: Sports bras made by Nike, Victoria Secret and others contain high levels of BPA
It also said that the chemical was found in some activewear shirts made by The North Face, Brooks, Mizuno, Athleta, New Balance and Reebok. According to CNN, the companies have been given 60 days to address the violations before the group files a complaint in a California state court. In 2015, officials in California decided to add BPA to the list of hundreds of other chemicals requiring Proposition 65 notices, AP reported. Proposition 65 was a measure first approved by voters in 1986 that required businesses in the state to notify the public about high levels of chemicals in products or places. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comAngels keep Phil Nevin as manager for 2023 on 1-year deal
OAKLAND, Calif. — (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have hired Phil Nevin as manager for the 2023 season, removing his interim title and giving him a one-year contract Wednesday before the final game of the regular season. Los Angeles has gone 46-59 under the 51-year-old Nevin entering Wednesday's series finale at Oakand. Nevin became emotional and teary before the final game against the Athletics, pausing in the dugout before expressing his appreciation for the opportunity. Keeping Nevin provides some needed stability for Los Angeles heading into an offseason of uncertainty with owner Arte Moreno planning to sell the team. Superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani can become a free agent after the 2023 season, potentially leaving the franchise litte time left to capitalize on having him and three-time AL MVP Mike Trout on the roster.
wftv.comCalifornia police link 2 additional shootings to alleged Stockton serial killer
STOCKTON, Calif. — Police in California have linked two additional shootings to a suspected serial killer in Northern California who has killed five men since July. “It definitely meets the definition of a serial killer,” Stockton police spokesperson Joe Silva told KRON in San Francisco. The unidentified woman told police she was inside her tent when she heard footsteps outside. The man never spoke to the victim, Stockton police Chief Stanley McFadden told the station. It’s just element of surprise.”Aside from Yaw, all the male Stockton victims have been Hispanic.
wftv.comJustices won't revive Oakland's lawsuit over loss of Raiders
WASHINGTON — (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Oakland's last-ditch effort to revive an antitrust lawsuit against the National Football League over the Raiders' move to Las Vegas in 2020. The federal appeals court in San Francisco rejected the lawsuit, and the justices said Monday they would not intervene. The Raiders were involved in an earlier antitrust suit against the NFL, when owner Al Davis wanted to move the team from Oakland to Los Angeles. Davis eventually won his lawsuit and the Raiders moved south in 1982, only to return to Oakland in 1995. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
wftv.comOrioles eliminated, assured of ending streak of losing years
The Baltimore Orioles knew the end was coming and had left the ballpark by the time they were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention when Cal Raleigh's ninth-inning homer gave Seattle a 2-1 win over Oakland and the American League's final wild-card spot. Baltimore arrived in New York needing to win its final six games while having Tampa Bay and Seattle lose all of theirs.
news.yahoo.comEx-NFL player to stand trial in Orange County for attacking Florida woman
A trial is scheduled for Thursday morning following the arrest of ex-NFL player Zac Stacy at the Orlando International Airport last year, in which he was accused of attacking the mother of his child in her Central Florida home.
Tigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skid
The Detroit Tigers were the visiting team in their own ballpark in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout, ending a 27-inning scoreless streak and a six-game skid with a 6-0 victory over the reeling Oakland Athletics.