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George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, attends the European Council on Foreign Relations Annual Council Meeting, May 29, 2018, in Paris. Open Society Foundations will spin off its support for Europe's Roma communities into a new foundation to which it has pledged €100 million (around $107 million), the foundations said Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

Another Soros-backed DA on hot seat as recall of Oakland’s Pamela Price advances

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers hits during a baseball spring training workout, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Playing for the Oakland A’s hasn’t been glamorous for years. In 2024, it could be downright weird

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies television announcer Jenny Cavnar, right, jokes with Vinny Castilla, center, special assistant to the Rockies general manager, and Denver Broncos fullback Andy Janovich, June 11, 2019, in Denver. Cavnar is the new primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, hired by NBC Sports California. The company made the announcement Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Jenny Cavnar makes history as Oakland A’s primary play-by-play announcer

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In this Nov. 6, 2019 file photo Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman points toward protesters during the council meeting where the city council was considering a ban on homeless camping in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye /Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File) **FILE**

Las Vegas mayor says A’s must ‘figure out a way to stay in Oakland’

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

An In-N-Out Burger sign adorns a location in Long Beach, Calif., on March 3, 2021. The iconic California fast-food chain is closing its only location in Oakland because of crime problems around the restaurant, one of the company’s top executives said. (File Photo credit: KK Stock via Shutterstock)

Oakland crime causes In-N-Out Burger to shut down city’s only location

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Oakland Ballers executive vice president of baseball operations Don Wakamatsu speaks during a news conference at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Oakland A’s blocked plans for the minor league Oakland B’s to play a game at the Coliseum

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

A woman speaks against the City Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Calls for cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war roil city councils from California to Michigan

By Olga R. Rodriguez and Robert Jablon - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics fans in right field yell behind signs protesting the team's potential move to Las Vegas and to call for managment to sell the team during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Major League Baseball team owners are set to vote Thursday, Nov. 16, on the proposed relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) **FILE**

MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas

By Stephen Hawkins and Ronald Blum - Associated Press

In this photo provided by Stephen Lucero, a box to be sent to Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno from the mayor's office in an effort to sway next week's vote at the Major League Baseball owners meetings to keep the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., is displayed Tuesday Nov. 7, 2023. (Stephen Lucero via AP)

Oakland A’s fans are sending MLB owners ‘Stay In Oakland’ boxes as Las Vegas vote nears

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers Selene Lockerbie, left, and her husband Colin Lockerbie dance to celebrate the end of a three day strike outside Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. A massive health care strike over wages and staffing shortages entered its final day on Friday without a deal between industry giant Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing the 75,000 workers who picketed this week. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Kaiser Permanente workers ratify contract after strike over wages and staffing levels

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Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaks prior to a baseball game between the Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Baltimore. Elias was voted Major League Baseball's Executive of the Year on Tuesday, Nov. 7, after the team finished with the American League's best record for the first time since 1997. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Baltimore Orioles’ Mike Elias voted MLB Executive of the Year

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Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim tosses a ball during batting practice before Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Thrice traded for past October stars, Jonah Heim is now anchoring a World Series team in Texas

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda tosses his bat after striking out during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Ryan Noda’s homer in 8th gives A’s 2-1 win over AL Central champion Twins

By Brian Hall - Associated Press

Police car against city street background. (File photo credit: Daniel Tadevosyan via Shutterstock)

More than 10,000 cars stolen in Oakland this year

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Luis Medina jumps over Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry (39), who slides into third base after hitting a double and advancing on an error during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Skubal sharp to win fourth straight as Tigers beat last-place A’s 7-3

By Michael Wagaman - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic, left, celebrates next to first base coach Kristopher Negrón after hitting an RBI single against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Crawford homers, Kelenic drives in two to back Castillo’s win as Mariners beat A’s 7-2

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, Oakland police officers patrol a street in the Montclair shopping district during a power outage in Oakland, Calif. A 77-year-old Oakland homeowner is in custody after he shot and killed one of a trio of suspected burglars at his residence. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group via AP, File)

Oakland woman killed by stray bullet while inside home

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Oakland Athletics' Kevin Smith hits a three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Carlos Perez and Kevin Smith homers power Athletics to a 5-2 win over Blue Jays

By Michael Wagaman - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt works against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Bassitt goes 8 strong for Jays, who improve playoff positioning in 7-1 win ove Athletics

By Michael Wagaman - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors basketball player Stephen Curry, right, speaks next to his wife, Ayesha, during a charity event at Stanford Golf Course in Stanford, Calif., Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. The Currys and partners are expanding the reach of their Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation, established in 2019 to support youth in Oakland, the Bay Area and beyond, while striving to improve lives of families nationwide. They are generating $50 million in additional funding to assist the Oakland Unified School District. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Stephen and Ayesha Curry make new commitment to boosting Oakland schools, children and families

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press