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Oakland Coliseum Deal Nears Finish Line | Oakland News
The Oakland Coliseum land sale is finally nearing closure, with Loop Capital’s Jim Reynolds leading the effort to acquire the 112-acre site. After years of negotiation, city approval has been secured — bringing in $50 million — and Alameda County is close to finalizing its agreement. New leadership under Mayor Barbara Lee accelerated progress, while community advocacy, especially from Ray Bobbitt’s legacy, proved pivotal. The plan includes selling the arena to Oak View Group, creating a symbiotic development that will generate thousands of jobs and revitalize the area through housing…
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