Oakland sports, rare bald eagle nest, golf vs. redwoods

While Oakland has said goodbye to all of its major sports franchises in recent years—the Warriors, Raiders, and A's—a whole new generation of minor league and grassroots teams has been taking root in the city. From soccer to basketball to baseball, Oakland's sports scene is experiencing a renaissance.Host Tasneem Raja talks with Tommy Craggs, former Deadspin editor and current Oaklandside contributor, about this exciting chapter in Oakland athletics. They explore the Oakland Roots soccer team's passionate fanbase, the Oakland Ballers' throwback baseball experience, the Golden State Valkyries WNBA team, and other emerging teams that are building genuine community connections.What's driving this boom? How are these teams different from the corporate franchises that left? And what does community ownership mean for the future of Oakland sports?Plus: Headlines on Sequoyah Country Club's plan to cut 175 redwoods, Oakland's transparency gaps in city spending, a rare bald eagle nest captivating East Bay residents, and the farewell to First A.M.E. Church's historic Telegraph Avenue sanctuary.The episode closes with Oakland sports writer Dan Moore sharing his top 5 "most Oakland" sports moments of all time.Links to stories mentioned:How’d the Ballers get so good, so fast?Dan Moore on the rise of the Oakland RootsSequoyah Country Club redwood controversyOakland city spending transparency issuesEast Bay bald eagle nest discoveryFirst A.M.E. Church demolition and celebrationOaklandside 510 is a weekly news show from The Oaklandside. Have feedback or story ideas? Email us at [email protected].