Usually at this time, we'd be joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier but Phil is away today. 

The city of Oakland says it's selling it's half-ownership of the Oakland Coliseum to a local Black development group for at least $105 million dollars. The African American Sports & Entertainment Group says it's also been in talks to buy the other half, which is currently owned by Oakland A's owner John Fisher.

The group calls it a chance to revitalize East Oakland with plans for affordable housing, retail and green space, and possibly a home to another professional sports team.

For more, we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by Former Oakland A's Executive Vice President Andy Dolich, who is the co-author of 'Goodbye Oakland'. 

Usually at this time, we'd be joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier but Phil is away today. 
The city of Oakland says it's selling it's half-ownership of the Oakland Coliseum to a local Black development group for at least $105 million dollars. The African American Sports &amp; Entertainment Group says it's also been in talks to buy the other half, which is currently owned by Oakland A's owner John Fisher.
The group calls it a chance to revitalize East Oakland with plans for affordable housing, retail and green space, and possibly a home to another professional sports team.
For more, we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by Former Oakland A's Executive Vice President Andy Dolich, who is the co-author of 'Goodbye Oakland'.

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