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A’s, metropolis can soften
the blow of a transfer

Sadly, it seems that the Oakland Athletics are poised to maneuver to Las Vegas. No matter occurs with the present ill-conceived relocation plan, the crew and the town ought to do the next.

The crew ought to on the very least undertake a brand new emblem or cap insignia that displays its present dwelling, with presumably an acorn or oak leaf motif just like cap designs of the historic Oakland Oaks. Just like the Warriors’ Oakland jersey, this is able to replicate at the least some sensitivity to the emotions of the town’s followers and will generate merchandise reflecting their hometown spirit.

The town for its half ought to make each affordable effort to keep up its choices for housing potential sports activities franchises of at the least a minor league classification. From Oakland’s earliest days, its sports activities groups have made important contributions to civic satisfaction and regional id and this can be a helpful custom value sustaining.

Jim Schaufele
Oakland

‘Reverse Boycott’ may
maintain crew in Oakland

Are the A’s shifting to Vegas? At this level it’s not a accomplished deal.

To assist maintain the A’s in Oakland, I urge all followers to purchase a ticket on June 13 to help the reverse boycott. If we pack the stadium with followers, it’ll present MLB and everybody else that followers help the crew regardless of the proprietor.

Purchase a ticket even for those who can’t attend; there are low-cost tickets obtainable. MLB seems to be at tickets offered not the attendees.

Jim Sartor
Bay Level

Ban wooden frames to
cease conflagrations

The destruction of Paradise was a once-in-a-lifetime horror present. Fingers have been pointed in a number of instructions: Insufficient fireplace departments, unstoppable winds from the Feather River Canyon, an excessive amount of brush, and sluggish public response occasions. The official loss of life toll is an undercount.

Ignored by the Paradise Metropolis Council was the truth that many of the gasoline got here from the ever present lumber within the homes. Flying embers made quick work of the wood-framed properties. Many native builders are repeating that mistake, and imagine that minor changes will save them.

Many residents have taken notice and, justifiably, concern the following fireplace that comes down the canyon. Many have chosen to maneuver to Chico.

There’s a simple resolution: Develop constructing codes that prohibit lumber framing within the wilderness-urban interface.

We will do that.

Michael Roddy
Alameda

Weak laws
wants ample debate

Susan Shelley’s rant in opposition to “clean” payments within the California legislature was music to my ears (“California’s absurd power insurance policies” April 22).