Oakland City Council gives initial approval for sale of Coliseum
The Oakland City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to authorize the sale of its share of the Oakland Coliseum to the locally owned African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
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The Oakland City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to authorize the sale of its share of the Oakland Coliseum to the locally owned African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
Anne Makovec talks to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao about Wednesday night's unanimous vote to approve the city's plan to sell its portion of the Coliseum.
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Oakland city leaders have announced that a deal to sell the city's stake in the Oakland Coliseum has opened up a budget cushion that avoids serious cuts to city programs - for now.
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The city of Oakland has reached an agreement to sell its 50 percent ownership share of the Coliseum to a local buyer, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
Wilson Walker reports on Oakland officials announcing another step in the city's plan to sell its share of the Coliseum.
