tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46159466783524949462012-02-16T02:34:37.378-08:00(1) Oppose Oakland A's plan to build a baseball stadium in Warm Springs. (2) Should Fremont take the risk to approve the Oakland A's ballpark proposal? Please explore the resource on this blog and spread the news. <br><br>NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.comBlogger751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-91057961229040743612009-02-28T23:59:00.000-08:002010-01-25T02:29:40.488-08:00

This is a new beginning for Fremont. Many Fremont residents are now paying more attention about the issues in our communities. Please continue to follow up from these sites:Join Fremont Citizens Network (FremontCitizensNetwork.org)Tri-City Beat (http://www.ibabuzz.com/tricitybeat/)This is also a new beginning for the A's. Once Fremont is out of the picture, the A's seem to have many options. You

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-47576566576937485882009-02-24T23:30:00.000-08:002009-03-03T19:27:23.131-08:00

The A's send an letter to the city and officially withdraw from Fremont. The planned "protest" was changed to "rally" a few days ago. Now it becomes a night for "celebration." About 600 people show up at city hall, and many residents speak in the council meeting to express concerns about how city handle the process. Although the real reason for A's withdraw is the economy and they have better

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-22813086621728422872009-02-21T12:30:00.000-08:002009-02-22T23:25:40.958-08:00

There have been many news recently. It's very critical now to have a PEACEFUL STRONG RALLY on TUESDAY 2/24 6:30pm at CITY HALL. This is the best chance to stop this ill-planned stadium proposal.Although the Oakland A's ask the city to cancel the NOP for Warm Springs and "stop" the EIR process for Pacific Commons, the pro-stadium camps have not given up yet. The Chamber of Commerce and "A's to

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-79243006281295284522009-02-18T23:23:00.000-08:002009-02-20T01:35:48.099-08:00

The A's cancel the lunch with Chamber of Commerce, and decide not to present at the city council meeting on February 24. The NOP is still on. The city is still going ahead with the 30-day public comments until March 12. "Clearly the A's are unwilling to engage the community, and are only interested in conducting deals behind closed doors where they can exert questionable practices and sales

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-13466380696592701362009-02-12T23:00:00.000-08:002009-02-18T13:35:46.276-08:00

On February 10, the A's submitted an amendment to change their stadium site to Warm Springs location, and the City promptly issued a new Notice of Preparation (NOP). You can read the full details of this on the Fremont City website. Please see detail at FCN.The City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. PLEASE JOIN THE PROTEST. The public has until 4 p.m. on March 12,

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-35643069985519095172009-02-10T23:59:00.000-08:002009-02-18T16:47:17.753-08:00

The protest at Warm Springs Elementary continued despite the cancellation of several scheduled meetings at different elementary schools, hosted by the A’s for 25 pre-chosen residents. The cancellation comes on the heels of the last such meeting (2/5) being protested by nearly 1,000 residents.There were ~500 people show up for tonight's protest along Warm Springs Blvd. While most people are from

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-79192617843973561472009-02-08T16:35:00.000-08:002009-02-08T22:34:15.671-08:00

[Distribute the flyer | Another flyer | Event on FCN | Tri-City Beat]FREMONT FIRST, NO STADIUMThe Oakland’s A’s and the city want to build a 32,000+ people baseball stadium in Warm Springs. The Oakland A’s will meet with 25 people at Warm Springs Elementary at 7pm on Tuesday February 10, to sell their stadium proposal. Even though it is invitation only, use this opportunity to have your voice

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-57332014732193973912009-02-05T21:37:00.000-08:002009-02-12T02:07:56.057-08:00

Hundreds turn out to protest A's stadium plans (Argus)Cold reception for A's in Warm Springs (Argus)Hundreds turn out to protest A's stadium plans (Mercury News) Hundreds turn out to protest A's stadium plan (examiner.com) A few good blog posts from Tri-City Beat:Weibel Protest (with pictures)The A's (has a good summary of what happened)One account of how Weibel Q&A session came to passAn

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-76726308313988950052009-02-04T22:00:00.000-08:002009-02-05T10:28:15.527-08:00

[Original flyer | Event on FCN | Tri-City Beat blog | Marine Layer blog]We need a lot of people to show up even if it's raining.Channels 4 and 7 are coming and many reporters are covering the news. So be there RAIN OR SHINE!What: Peaceful public protest against the A's stadium at Warm SpringsWhere: Weibel Elementary School sidewalkWhen: Thursday Feb 5th from 6:30What to bring:You, your kids and

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-32052961156399578012009-02-04T08:00:00.000-08:002009-02-05T02:37:57.163-08:00

Fremont Residents oppose to A’s Ballpark[translated and edited from Chinese Word Journal]Fremont (2/3) reportedWith the proposal of Oakland A’s building a ballpark at the Fremont Warm Springs area gradually to surface on the table, opposition from local residents also increasingly more prominent.  A’s has planned hold a meeting with residents on the fifth at the local Weibel Elementary school.  

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-36164930093937433792009-02-04T07:00:00.000-08:002010-01-20T22:53:19.978-08:00

運動家建球場 佛利蒙人抗議記者周吉吉佛利蒙3日報導隨著屋崙運動家棒球隊（Oakland A's）在佛利蒙Warm Springs地區建造球場的計畫逐漸浮上檯面，當地居民的反彈聲浪也日益突出。運動家隊訂於5日在當地Weibel小學舉行街坊會，但是只有25人可以進入會場。當地各族裔民眾計畫在會場外舉行抗議集會，宣示反對運動家隊建球場。「佛利蒙公民網路」（Fremont Citizens Network）發起人之一華裔白女士表示，佛利蒙市府和運動家隊從來不正面回應居民的要求，也不願召開公開會議與民眾對話；這次舉行的會議又只邀請很少人參加。她指出，當地各族裔民眾對此已群情激憤；如果市府不給民眾渠道發表意見，民眾只有走上街頭。她預期5日晚會有許多居民出席集會，抗議佛利蒙市府和運動家隊只顧關起門商議而不顧民眾意見。「佛利蒙公民網路」指出，已有1300多位民眾在網路上簽名，反對運動家隊在Warm

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-66455756839583644192009-02-03T01:00:00.000-08:002009-02-03T10:16:40.733-08:00

My Word: Lots of potential problems if A's move ballpark to Fremont[origonal link from Argus]By Vinnie BaconMy WordPosted: 02/03/2009 12:01:00 AM PSTIN HIS Jan. 29 My Word, Dominic Dutra wrote that the Oakland Athletics coming to Fremont could "lead to significant economic growth for years to come," and that the impacts could be addressed to "an extent acceptable to most reasonable people." There

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-74816384284665980332009-02-01T22:16:00.000-08:002009-02-10T00:40:27.177-08:00

Field of Schemes - A's in FremontPlease send your comment to: fcn2009@yahoo.comMap Overlay of all MLB Stadiums

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-19101722674909648672009-01-24T14:35:00.000-08:002009-05-13T10:11:55.606-07:00

Q: Why don't the Oakland A's stay in Oakland?A: The A's want to build a new stadium, but cannot reach a deal with the city of Oakland.Q: Why do the Oakland A's consider Warm Springs site now? I though they plan to have the stadium in Pacific Commons.A: The A's cannot reach a deal with the retailers and landlord in Pacific Commons. So they now turn thier focus to the Warm Springs BART site, close

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-72621448330111044492009-01-23T00:08:00.000-08:002009-01-24T00:38:54.824-08:00

Please see http://www.nonflstadium.com/ for more information. Related news: Opposition to Industry NFL stadium plan grows and Industry approves NFL stadium plan over neighbors' objections. Althought there are some differences between this case and A's moving to Fremont, we can learn a few things from them:CAN WE DEFEAT THE STADIUM? YES WE CAN!Citizens' groups have defeated many bad projects that

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-40399822435191853812009-01-22T17:08:00.000-08:002009-03-03T22:32:37.264-08:00

[February 2009] Fremont residents have two strong protests on 2/5 and 2/10. The A's submit new NOP for Warm Springs on 2/10. While the residents planning for a protest on 2/24 council meeting, the A's cancel their presentation to Chamber of Commerce and public hearing. Then the A's go on to cancel the Warm Springs NOP and "stop" the Pacific Commons EIR. The stadium proponents are mobilizing their

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-31452604028060872332009-01-22T08:31:00.000-08:002009-02-22T12:09:21.400-08:00

Join http://www.FremontCitizensNetwork.org/ (FCN) to make our voice stronger and involve more activities.Distribute this one page flyer and join the protests.Many people still don't know about the news. Spread the news. Ask more friends and neighbors to join FCN.Write to local media, approach community leaders and let them know your concerns.CAN WE DEFEAT THE STADIUM? YES WE CAN!Citizens' groups

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-15799515554968909822009-01-20T22:13:00.000-08:002009-01-22T00:58:07.147-08:00

San Jose ready if A's plans change from San Jose Business Journals.Yet another good anaylsis from Marine Layer.Tri-City Beat is following up too.Someone comments: "Is there a better location in the Bay Area? State of the Art transportation, high income fan base, downtown ballpark with built-in infrastructure ..."

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-18093870456965479352009-01-17T19:11:00.000-08:002009-01-24T13:12:18.816-08:00

[translated and edited from Chinese Word Journal]Since the end of last year, Oakland Athletics announced Warm Springs would be an alternative site for the new baseball stadium. Many local residents have expressed strong opposition to this proposal. They recently set up an organization called "Fremont Citizens Network" (FCN) (http://www.FremontCitizensNetwork.org/) to formally oppose the stadium

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-79353663890172113042009-01-17T13:00:00.000-08:002010-01-20T22:53:38.058-08:00

佛利蒙華裔 反對運動家建球場成立「公民網路」 發起人謝先生：球場若建在Warm Springs 會造成交通、停車及治安等問題 記者周吉吉 佛利蒙16日報導 自從去年年底屋崙運動家隊（Oakland A's）公布將Warm Springs作為在佛利蒙建造球場的替代選址方案以來，已遭到許多當地居民的反對聲浪。包括華裔在內的當地各族裔人士日前自發成立「佛利蒙公民網路」（Fremont Citizens Network）組織，宣示反對運動家隊在Warm Springs建造球場。 佛利蒙公民網路組織發起人之一謝先生16日表示，由於屋崙市已無意挽留運動家隊，運動家隊遷往佛利蒙已不再只是設想，而是即將發生的事。據他了解，當初運動家隊的首選場地就是Warm Springs；後來由於思科公司希望將Pacific Commons附近土地出售，球隊與思科公司達成協議，計畫在Pacific

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-73235624354856437982009-01-17T08:05:00.000-08:002009-02-04T00:19:29.857-08:00

California budget delay stalls transportation work in valley, Bay Area (Mercury News). Excerpts:......Without a balanced budget, California's bond rating has sunk, resulting in the freeze on using bonds to pay for work that is ongoing or ready to get started.  That includes the BART extension to the South Bay — $91 million was to be set aside in a couple of weeks for the Fremont-to-Warm Springs

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-13966227667497692632009-01-16T18:44:00.000-08:002009-01-20T22:32:52.694-08:00

A's explore new Fremont ballpark site near future Warm Springs BART station (Mercury News)A's warming to Warm Springs (from Argus)From Tri-City Beat: A’s to shift focus to Warm Spings site (more and more heated discusion there);From Marine Layer: Warm Springs now 1A, Pacific Commons 1B. From Field of Schemes: A's: Warm Springs, here we come, maybeLooks like the A's PR team is up and kicking.

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-84313237605638682442009-01-15T20:00:00.000-08:002009-01-16T18:44:33.356-08:00

See these stories from Tri-City Beat blog:Wolff: A’s to Fremont should be decided by middle 2009Wolff hints that Selig letter opens up Santa Clara to A’sAlso good analysis from Marine Layer: Look SouthThey are based on the following two news articles:Selig wants Fremont to approve A's ballpark (AP)Door opens for A's in Santa Clara (MLB)

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-14379918132394430662009-01-13T11:28:00.000-08:002009-01-14T00:35:23.938-08:00

The residents in Warm Springs, Mission San Jose and Irvington areas have every right to demand the city to remove Warm Springs as off-site alternative in the draft EIR. The decision process is not transparent to the public. And it has caused financial damage to the local residents. The A's is even not willing to hold any public meetings to address the residents' concerns."If A's is allowed to

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-83630121108595270822009-01-11T11:12:00.000-08:002009-01-11T16:08:30.761-08:00

01/10/09 headline from Mercury News: Economy stalls 49er's move Tri-City Beat: Bad time for stadium financing, Mercury News finds A good summary by Marine Layer: Uncomfortable Position Field of Schemes: Niners to consider Raiders stadium share? It isn’t too optimistic about stadium building in general.

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-86614428268698049442009-01-08T17:32:00.000-08:002009-01-27T02:23:04.145-08:00

From Fremont Bulletin and video from Youtube. There is also a post on Tri-City Beat blog: Lots of Warm Springs folks still oppose A’s plan.Warm Springs residents demand stadium detailsby Wes BowersPosted: 01/09/2009 09:50:52 AM PSTA large group of Warm Springs residents requested Fremont City Council set up public meetings to provide them with more information on the Oakland Athletics' proposed

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-38848085589513747902009-01-04T16:50:00.000-08:002009-01-17T19:37:39.298-08:00

Father: I want you to marry a girl of my choice.Son: I will choose my own bride!Father: But the girl is Bill Gates's daughter.Son: Well, in that case...OK.Next Day. Father approaches Bill Gates.Father: I have a husband for your daughter.Bill Gates: But my daughter is too young to marry!Father: But this young man is a vice-president of the World Bank.Bill Gates: Ah, in that case... OK.Finally

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-44205159702781288232009-01-03T14:05:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:29:56.401-08:00

12/03/08 News video from cbs5.com: A's Owner Considers New Fremont Stadium Near BARTFYI: The lady being interviewed is Fremont vice mayor Anu Natarajan.

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-4769234230566341992009-01-02T12:21:00.001-08:002009-01-05T01:07:17.681-08:00

Tempting to share this blog Fremont is most popular for new homebuyers in Bay Area from Tri-City Beat (which has the link back to the original blog from The San Francisco Real Estate Blog).I believe most people move to Fremont because of good schools, close to work, and nice neighborhood to live, etc. (location, location, location). That's why we decide to move here several years ago. We don't

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-72288772565564144552009-01-01T23:39:00.000-08:002009-01-17T19:39:23.916-08:00

[see the original document in MS Word format]How Much Is That Stadium in the Window? Excerpts:  “… We do it all the time. When discussing stadium finance, sports journalists are used to casually tossing off figures as if they came straight from the pages of the Baseball Encyclopedia: Safeco Field, $517 million. Miller Park, $414 million. Pac Bell Park, $306 million (but just $15 million from the

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-7140462447411920752008-12-23T17:23:00.001-08:002008-12-27T00:18:15.494-08:00

See Wasserman still not giving up on the A’s and Pacific Commons and Mayor Wasserman steps in.

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-57887789277904282902008-12-23T15:16:00.000-08:002010-01-20T23:20:19.942-08:00

Fremont Citizens Network http://FremontCitizensNetwork.org/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fremontcitizensnetwork/Facebook Group: Fremont Citizens NetworkHighly recommend the following sites for more information:Tri-City Beat: http://www.ibabuzz.com/tricitybeat/new A's Ballpark: http://newballpark.org/Field of Schemes: http://www.fieldofschemes.com/Tri-City Voice: http://www.tricityvoice.com/Vinnie

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-39153689473221509652008-12-23T14:47:00.000-08:002009-02-11T09:57:42.948-08:00

This blog is a collection of opinions on the Oakland A's stadium proposal expressed by local Fremont residents. Please explore the blog and feel free to use the information to promote public awareness. Please email your comment about his blog to noasws@gmail.com.Mission:Oppose Oakland A's plan to build a stadium in Warm Springs.Promote public awareness of the A's stadium project. Many residents

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-46142567569342992402008-12-22T17:45:00.000-08:002009-01-07T00:33:23.692-08:00

[These are the quotes from various sources]The A's claim they don't need public money for the stadium. They need to claim this so the project "does not requre" a city wide referendum. They can just get the approval easily from the 5-member city council. Is it really "at no cost to the City of Fremont"? Can they really avoid a city wide referendum?The A’s claim the entire development will come at

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-26941272796216710922008-12-19T12:22:00.001-08:002009-02-03T23:34:53.324-08:00

From http://www.youtube.com/user/fcnwebtv (faster).From Fremont City web site (usually slow; first 5-6 minutes are intro).Minutes and agendas. Some hilights:02/02/09 Joint City Council and FUSD Meeting (public comment)01/06/09 Lots of folks still oppose A's plan (from 0:22-0:46)12/16/08 2008-09 budget update12/09/08 Ballpark EIR work session and meetings12/02/08 Cho's last day; Chan's first day;

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-58817810872448257312008-12-19T10:30:00.002-08:002009-01-21T08:57:18.309-08:00

(quotes of Ivy Wu, translated from World Journal 12/19/08, B3)Fremont Parents Against A’s Building Ballpark at Warm SpringsJournalist:  Zhe Zhou18th is the deadline for residents to provide comments to City of Fremont regarding Oakland A’s building a ballpark in Fremont.  Fremont Unified School Board member Ivy Wu recently received many e-mails from parents, all of which were expressing their

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-22232051431921053042008-12-19T10:30:00.001-08:002009-02-03T23:47:13.927-08:00

Should the City of Fremont Take the Risk? Written by Vinnie Bacon, post on his website. Excerpts:......The project proponents have tried to defuse the traffic issue by saying that the currently approved use on the site would generate as much traffic as their proposal. However, more residential development will undoubtedly mean more trips from Fremont to high-tech jobs in the South Bay and on the

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-33019260836737223462008-12-17T01:43:00.000-08:002008-12-18T11:45:30.744-08:00

SEND LETTER TO CITY | Online Petition To Stop A's Stadium |Should the City of the Fremont take the risk?We only have ONE day left for the public comment on A's stadium plan. Please encourage your friends from all parts of Fremont to speak out their voice. Do you want Fremont become the next Oakland? Do you think the A's stadium will make your house value go up or down? For the supporters, do you

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-37617580309466755512008-12-17T01:39:00.003-08:002008-12-20T09:17:57.334-08:00

Fremont's budget situation turns dire, $11.2 million deficit expected next year. (from Mercury News). The city might want to use this to emphasis Fremont needs extra revenue. We can argue since Fremont is already in big deficit, don't waste extra cost! We can not afford such a big project. Comment?

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-49872501865146596162008-12-17T01:39:00.001-08:002009-03-11T11:18:24.317-07:00

02/24/09 Oakland A's officially withdraw from Fremont02/21/09 A's plans for Fremont appear headed for doom02/18/09 A's move to Fremont hits a snag02/12/09 A’s make Warm Springs preference official02/10/09 A’s cancel meeting but protestors turn out in force02/05/09 Warm Springs turns out to protest A's stadium plans02/03/09 Lots of potential problems if A's move to Fremont01/20/09 San Jose

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-46258513194173777332008-12-16T23:42:00.000-08:002008-12-17T08:24:23.422-08:00

See 12/16 Concil Meeting Note. We should continue keeping on the pressure. We have good writers and reporters everywhere;-)

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-90370881105131222792008-12-16T23:33:00.000-08:002008-12-19T16:21:05.971-08:00

The A's is asking it's supporters to send letters now.

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-77543786316723884052008-12-16T08:26:00.000-08:002008-12-16T17:22:08.986-08:00

[ONLINE PETITION TO STOP A's STADIUM]A's is meeting with local business try to convince them now (see the meeting note below). Please spread the news to local stores when you visit. I heard there is even a local elementary school principle supports the Warm Springs site (need his clarification?)!Hurry up, Mission San Jose, Irvington, Weibel, Warm Springs residents, your house value is already

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-16434374341289654492008-12-16T08:25:00.000-08:002008-12-17T14:18:51.836-08:00

Thanks the person for providing the following info:----------------------------------I attended the 12/15 meeting this evening and took notes of what was discussed. Please note that these are minutes of the meeting as I heard it to the best of my ability. However the overall summary is that Warm Springs is in the As mind definitely the preferred site.It seemed that the main reason for coming was

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-73292322681415501482008-12-16T01:50:00.000-08:002008-12-17T01:34:37.454-08:00

Dear Mr. Diekmann,As we near the deadline for EIR submissions, I would like to lodge a formal protest regarding the handling of this Alternate Proposal Plan for the ballpark in Warm Springs. Please add this to the ball park EIR.1. The residents of Fremont were not made aware of the Alternate Site, much less it being considered as a serious probability. Evidence for this is clear as I for one

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-67097325979983748342008-12-15T08:56:00.000-08:002009-01-21T21:24:19.620-08:00

We are home owners and residents in the City of Fremont. Here are our comments and questions to be included in the scope of the Draft EIR on the A's proposed Ballpark proposal. My questions and comments are specifically focused on the alternate proposed site at Osgood and South Grimmer Boulevard (“alternate site”). Aesthetics The project will change the visual characteristics of the

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-34386561170713408062008-12-15T07:39:00.000-08:002009-01-10T21:22:20.708-08:00

[ONLINE PETITION TO STOP A's STADIUM]Hurry up, Mission San Jose, Irvington, Weibel, Warm Springs residents, your house value is already dropping like a rock now, in just a week. No one is willing to put a buying offer in our neighborhood because Warm Springs is being considered as one possible site for A's new stadium, based on a local real estate agent.We need to make stronger voice: Don't even

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-36951940633368744532008-12-14T19:36:00.000-08:002009-02-07T19:53:01.870-08:00

Dear A’s and Fremont city officials, As much as we all love living in the Weibel/Warm Springs neighborhood, I believe that the following issues would drive anyone, including myself, to relocate.  The mere threat of bringing these issues to bear will cause uncertainty, sell-offs, and property devaluation.  Please define exactly how you plan to remediate the following items:

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-26084186906811733972008-12-14T15:17:00.000-08:002008-12-20T08:22:54.601-08:00

Dear Mayor / City Council members, City Planning (Kelly Diekmann @ k.diekmann@ci.fremont.us) I am writing to urge you NOT build a stadium in Fremont.  Either proposal is a bad idea.   At a minimum, REMOVE the paragraph for "off-site alternate" from the EIR. I am requesting the following;this letter be included in the EIR report(s) for the stadium proposals.to see ALL communication (email, voice

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-67347324022187239642008-12-14T10:18:00.000-08:002009-01-10T21:25:17.091-08:00

an article from Mercury News Sunday 12/14/08We need to make stronger voice: Don't even dare to mention Warm Springs as an alternate site! Remove Warm Springs from their plan. Don't even start to consider it. Any councilmember even thinking about such crazy idea won't get any single vote from this area.We still don't have enough letters/write-ups. We need to send more letters to the city. We only

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-64241862425451955982008-12-13T11:23:00.000-08:002009-01-08T22:13:32.621-08:00

Please let us know if you can help the cause (and your house value;-).Design a logo, a one page flyer and protest posters for fututer events.Need more writer to write article to address differet issues and let Fremont residents understand the issues.Need input from pro-stadium supporters. Some of us also think "Ballpark Village" is a good idea, but can we solve all the issues and concerns? If yes

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-20539291152350570372008-12-13T11:15:00.000-08:002008-12-17T07:25:32.426-08:00

(work in progress)We strongly urge the city council to reject the current A's Ballpark Village plan. Please vote for "No Project Alternative- Existing Entitlement": The No Project Existing Entitlement alternative would develop the site based on the 2003 Pacific Commons entitlements. It would include the development of approximately 4.7 million square feet of research and development use.The

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-20468131362587186552008-12-13T11:12:00.000-08:002008-12-20T08:23:45.909-08:00

(a great letter from comment by kc)Just wanted to post my draft letter that I will be sending, if people need some more ideas for content when they write to the Council....I had warmed up to the idea of a stadium, but now that they've decided to try and move the A's stadium to a couple blocks from Weibel, I am back in solid opposition to the plan.Of course, this is only one part of the city, but

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-82006450918752323952008-12-13T11:06:00.000-08:002010-01-11T23:48:54.540-08:00

(bonus story, parent discretion advised, last update 7pm 12/21/08)There have been a lot of twists in the past few days. First, "THEY" cannot come up with a deal with the Pacific Commons developers and retailers. Then, someone thew a curve ball to Warm Springs for considering as an alternate site of A's stadium.We, the Warm Springs residents, thought we will be battling against the big retailers

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-58316232145941571302008-12-13T07:59:00.000-08:002008-12-31T11:24:09.559-08:00

Please share the ideas on how to make our cause more effective. Thanks;-)Wow!, You guys are very thoughtful. So many great ideas for the good cause;-) Keep coming!

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-60986376026693003902008-12-12T14:53:00.000-08:002009-01-10T21:20:54.462-08:00

Thanks for all the comments in the past few days. Also apologize for jumping too far to suggest the "San Jose A's" idea last night (probably got too carried away by seeing what is happening in San Jose; that's probably at least 5 more steps away). After several feedbacks from the group, this blog will tune down the wording and stay on the two stated objectives (on the header).We have a strong

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-46821804238739451912008-12-12T00:04:00.000-08:002008-12-19T17:03:46.488-08:00

Several recent events would also allow the A's to discuss with San Jose. There is a perfect site available for the new stadium. The A's and Cisco will certainly much prefer their new stadium to be called "The Cisco Field of the San Jose A's" (see Lucky? San Jose). This would be a win-win-win-win-win-win-win-win-win solution for the A's, Cisco, Fremont residents, Pacific Common retailers, City of

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-30976483452170340032008-12-11T22:07:00.000-08:002008-12-13T23:27:39.851-08:00

Please help to spread the information to all the Fremont residents. There are still many people unaware of the pros and cons of having a stadium in Fremont. Is the A's current plan feasible? We would also like to make sure the voice from the local Fremont residents will be heard. We have only a week before the public comment period ends on 12/18/2008. We need more people to send your letter to

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-91032628591301709692008-12-11T18:46:00.001-08:002008-12-29T00:49:26.769-08:00

Every campaign needs a slogan. How about:Go A's, in San JoseIt has the pun of letting the A's "Go" and everyone will "Go for the A's" in San Jose. I have been chanting "Let's Go A's" too many times during the their baseball games;-)For more information:Letter From an A's FanThe San Jose A'sAn Inconvenient Truth

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-80421239489968854052008-12-11T17:18:00.000-08:002008-12-20T08:24:09.784-08:00

Dear Kelly,My understanding is that there is a proposal to build a new A's Stadium in Fremont. And, there are two sites in consideration: 1) Automall area around Pacific Commons, 2) Somewhere between Fremont & Warm Springs.I have been a resident of Fremont since 1985. There has been a great housing boom. However, I had mentioned my discontent about too many houses and not enough schools. The

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-14548559966526217052008-12-11T13:55:00.000-08:002008-12-20T08:24:34.502-08:00

Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council Members,I am writing to you because I have some questions that I am hoping you will help in answering. After attending both Monday's and Tuesday's meetings at the City Council Chamber, questions arose in me.1. My understanding of the reason to bring A's to Fremont is not only to generate revenue from the A's games, but also to boost economy within Fremont

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-16878099413621258212008-12-11T13:26:00.000-08:002009-02-01T12:28:58.273-08:00

I'm an A's fan, how can I not support the A's stadium in Fremont?I WAS one of the Oakland A's fan waiting to see the new A's stadium to happen in Pacific Common. I WAS imaging sitting joyfully on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to cheer for my beloved Oakland A's playing the New York Yankees in the newly constructed high-tech Cisco Field.But many recent events and studies lead us to believe the

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-35062061915306012292008-12-11T13:07:00.000-08:002008-12-19T17:10:51.681-08:00

Add this Tri-City Beat blog (http://www.ibabuzz.com/tricitybeat/). It has many useful background information.

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-63073809543212685662008-12-11T12:59:00.000-08:002009-01-09T09:10:53.125-08:00

Please let us know if you have comment or suggestion to make the blog more useful and effective. You can add your comment to this blog, or email noasws@gmail.com. Thank you.

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-40612248853708718832008-12-11T03:36:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:14:49.275-08:00

[These are the quotes from various sources]Many people think there are strong support for the A's stadium in Fremont. Wrong! The big supporters are the A's, Cisco, some city officials and business interest groups. Most residents don't want the stadium in Fremont. Now even the retailers don't want them either. We need to let the media know the true voice from the citizens of Fremont.Many family,

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-82987216986238142402008-12-11T00:33:00.001-08:002009-01-13T16:52:30.087-08:00

[Many quotes from different sources]We start the group from the Warm Springs community because we have immediate impact. Now after extensive studies, it becomes clear this will also impact the whole city of Fremont, whether the stadium is in Pacific Common or Warm Springs. We will need to find ways to reach out to all the Fremont communities.Decrease in property values will surely and swiftly

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-45515526325800724952008-12-10T23:49:00.002-08:002008-12-30T16:03:42.819-08:00

[These are the quotes from various sources. Please help if you have time to make this into a proper document.]The south Fremont sections of the current I-680 and I-880 are already two of the biggest bottlenecks in the Bay Area, even with the recently completed car-pool lanes. The two freeways are always bumper to bumper during rush hours. Their plan fails to address how to accommodate the extra

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-56790850575933444872008-12-10T23:49:00.001-08:002009-01-21T21:07:27.299-08:00

A’s Stadium – Impact of Crime on Fremont Families and Children[see the original document in MS Word format]We all moved to Fremont because we felt that it is safe to raise our children in this neighborhood.There is a plan to bring A’s stadium to Fremont and especially to our residential neighborhood. Our safety net is going to be destroyed.The Facts about Crime (2007 Crime Statistics)According to

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-11284548197155891332008-12-10T23:48:00.003-08:002009-01-07T23:53:38.779-08:00

[These are the quotes from various sources.]Arguments will be made that there is ancillary revenue from sports facilities, restaurant, bars, hotels, etc. Probably true, except look at the neighborhood around the Oakland Colesium. If sports facilities brought positive economic development, that area would be booming and prosperous. It is neither.The A’s claim the entire development will come at

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-29118607300760197752008-12-10T23:48:00.001-08:002009-01-10T01:52:19.815-08:00

[Many quotes from various sources]It is just very easy for the city officials to ignore our opinions. Honestly, I think they know we are not happy but they are not going to speak up for us.The whole thing is puzzling me: "the mayor & city council" push for a stadium plan to ask "the mayor & city council" to approve? while the "councilmembers", who are supposed to speak for the residents, are also

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-33373641405447168102008-12-10T23:47:00.001-08:002009-01-17T14:09:15.316-08:00

[Many quotes from various sources]San Jose, San Diego, AT&T, they are all build astadium to revitalize a DEPRESSED area close to the DOWNTWON of a LARGE CITY. Does south Fremont fit any of the above criteria?Some claim Fremont is the 4th largest city of the bay area. But do we have the infrastructure of a large city? Even our city government is still a small town general city structure (the

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-2023638102460575322008-12-10T23:45:00.000-08:002009-01-07T00:36:13.205-08:00

[Many quotes from various sources]A's does not care about our communities. Look at the current Oakland area. Moving to Fremont will not suddenly make them change? The A's chose Fremont only because they can not get across the Santa Clara County border which is Giants territory (now they can).The A's think moving to Fremont will make them a better team. Wrong.A's does not treat their player well.

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-83985552911548544692008-12-10T23:42:00.000-08:002009-01-01T22:27:43.506-08:00

[These are the quotes from various sources. Please help if you have time to make this into a proper document.]Neither Warm Springs nor Pacific Commons is a good site for A's new stadium. The traffic congestion issue is the same, and can't be resolved UNLESS A's build A NEW HIGHWAY. The crime rate issue is the same! Oakland's crime rate will become Fremont's worse nightmare! The financial burden

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-35982842381797999482008-12-10T18:37:00.000-08:002008-12-17T07:39:10.191-08:00

The volume of your letters are the most clear and potent message we can send to the council members. We need to send thousands of letters from different people and email addresses. Feel free to use the information on this blog. You can even simply copy an existing letter and just sign your name.Written comments will be accepted until December 18, 2008 at 4:00pm (however, they would appreciate an

NoAsWSnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615946678352494946.post-12602599862882855042008-12-10T09:28:00.000-08:002008-12-19T14:55:56.539-08:00

Dear Mr. Diekmann, Mayor and City Council Members,Please remove Warm Springs as off-site consideration for the A’s stadium in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).After hearing all the strong opposition from our local communities, we feel the Fremont residents have not been fairly treated. Most of us are only aware of this last week! The city has not made sufficient notice. We were not

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