the name raimondi park came from a mcclymonds graduate ernie raimondi who played for the oakland baseball club before he was killed in world war ii. >> back in oakland it's going to get folks excited and hopefully bring some revenue to the local economy. >> reporter: the oakland ballers plan on providing free baseball clinics in black communities and local student athlete jacari thomas believes the team's presence will be great for the neighborhood. >> i think it's good that we'll have more things in our community in oakland because we have like other teams, but they all left, you know, warriors in the city now. you got the raiders who are in vegas now. >> reporter: brian hopes the team will reactivate love for baseball in the bay. >> i want kids to get excited about baseball as they do about football and basketball. >> reporter: the ballers first game is set for june 4th, 2024. >> raimondi park is right next to the former wood street homeless camp that was recently cleared out. you can see that path near the freeway what was once the city's largest camp. it will eventually be the site of

if you know that legacy of baseball, you know raimondi park. it is the most historical park in the world . the oakland tribune once said more baseball players have gotten their start at raimondi park than any other park in the country. it is a truly historic park, probably the most historic park in oakland, maybe only second to the coliseum. >> it is fantastic because it gives oakland a touchstone to the legacy and i just love that. i understand the site has no place for fans to sit, no parking spaces. you have raised money from private investigators to make upgrades. i believe that if we build it, they will come. when will the improvements be done in time? >> we have put together a package of $1.6 million that includes improvements to the playing space with making pro quality, doing the kinds of things you need to do to have the experience that we want to have. that will be available for us for the games we want to play and available to the community for the other 317 days that we have little league events and places. this could be one of the

why raimondi park? what led you there? >> you said it. you know, it's one of the most historical baseball parks in the country. at one point in time, the oakland tribune said more professional baseball players got their start there than any other park in the country. if you're a fan of oakland, this is a dream home. it's a home we really kind of wanted to have, and the city of oakland came forward. the parks department came forward. the local council member came forward and said we think we can make this work for you to play here. the idea was so exciting that we went for it. >> i don't think i've been there for about 20 or 25 years. what's in the surrounding areas? has it changed? and what can you do to upgrade it with that $1.6 million? >> the surrounding area itself is deeply historical, and it's a beautiful neighborhood. there's a lot of industry. there's a lot of new condos. it's a really beautiful and, you know, energized area. we hope to activate it through the love of baseball. we're making an investment into the play space. so th

the b's founders are planning to invest $1.6 million into raimondi stadium, adding a new scoreboard and updating the field, adding 2500 seats for fans. they want to make it a place where the city can use it for the rest of the year when they are not playing there. the oakland a's' time in the bay area may be ending soon but until they moved to las vegas, the team needs a place to play. yesterday, the a's had a meeting to discuss extending their lease at the coliseum. vans andrea nakano spoke with have mixed feelings about the news. >> it is almost time to play ball again at the coliseum . excitement usually comes with the start of a new baseball season, that is not the case for many a's fans. >> i consider myself more of an activist rather than a fan. it feels like we are keeping the team here and keep them in oakland. >> jeremy goodrich has bled green and gold since he was a child. typically at this time of year, the chatter would be about players reporting to spring training and how well the team may do. instead, the team is skipping town becomes top of mind. >> i think if the a's are

. >>> oaklands new team, the ballers, announced they will play their home games at raimondi park and west oakland. the park is a largely industrial area and the team has agreed to put $1.6 million of private funding into improving that site like adding a new scoreboard, updating the field a better seating. the teams cofounders told us this morning, it is all about making sure baseball lives in the town. >> part of the reason why we did this in the beginning is to say that the rich legacy of baseball, that is oakland, needs to continue and we need this to be one of the premier places for baseball in oakland. >> right now, the team has only signed a one-year agreement to use the field but are working to extend it. >>> the a's will meet with city council and county officials to extend lease extensions at the coliseum. the team is negotiating an extension to stick around until their billion-dollar vegas ballpark is built. it is supposed to be done in 2028. if the a's don't stay at the coliseum, there is a possibility they will temporarily move to sacramento or even across the bay. speaki

when you look at the history of raimondi park, the ballers have permission to host 48 home games at that park. they got the permission from oakland. that plan still needs. city council approval. the first home game is set for june 4th and tickets are on sale right now. >> well, still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news. it's been exactly one year since the city of oakland had a permanent police chief will tell you where things stand this morning. and after the break, water park raging waters is set to reopen this summer. we'll talk about the deal. the city of san jose struck to keep that summer tradition alive. >> and our next 2 rounds of systems are inside the first sitting right here immediately to our west were already tapping into some clouds ahead of it. the second system sitting well out there in the pacific. both of these will have impacts on us various points this upcoming weekend. break it down for yo >> 6.13, and here are 4 things that you need to know. san leandro police raided a home that was used as a brothel. and when they got in, they found evidence of human trafficking. the

the team will play its home games at the historic raimondi park in west oakland. it doesn't look ready for a pro team yet, but the b's founders plan to invest $1.6 million into the site like adding a new scoreboard, updating the field and seating for 2,500 fans. >> for years it was the best kept secret in baseball

the team unveiled plans to invest 1.6 million dollars into revitalizing raimondi park in west oakland to head of their inaugural 2024 season. the money will go toward improving the playing surface, putting padding along the outfield wall and bringing in a nice video scoreboard. the ballpark as history in the city. it was the training ground for local legends like frank robinson and curt flood. >> in the 18, 100's when the park was created called bayview park and then it got renamed ryman a park after early monday who was and like an iconic catcher for the oaks in the pacific coast league and and, you know, world war 2 hero passed away during the war and then it became a park where essentially some of the greatest ball players in the country came out of her money park. we're talking about curt flood. you know, the father of free agency, beta penson, frank robinson. we started this team because we think oakland has the best. >> a history of baseball for any sitting in the country. we want to make sure that that history continues. in part of that history is it will continuing. history is

they're going to invest 1.6 million dollars in raimondi park in west oakland. >> in the 18, 100's when the park was created called bay view park and then it got renamed for him and a park after early monday, who was like an iconic catcher for the oaks. they're essentially some of the greatest ball players in the country came out of her money park. we're talking about curt flood. you know, the father of free agency veda penson frank robinson. we started this team because we think oakland has the best. >> history of baseball for any city the country. this is literally the most historic park for baseball opened probably the most historic park for baseball in the country. >> i love early history about that part. the ballers got permission. doe's 48 home games at the park. and the plan still needs. city council approval. but when it happens, then it's ago and the first pitch set for june 4th, tickets are on sale now. >> okay. we're going to take a break here at 9.11, but still ahead on the kron 4 morning news. it's been exactly one year since the city of oakland talk to an expert about all

it's the historic raimondi park in west oakland and they say prepare for a makeover. the b's foundries planning to invest $1.6 million into the site and add a new scoreboard, update the field, and they're adding seating for 2500 fans and the team says the new stadium isn't just for them. they want to make it a place that the city can use for the rest of the year. i love this. when they are not playing. >>> well, coming up in our "it's game time: unfiltered" at 8:00 a.m. on pix+ 44 cable 12, former executive andy dolich will join us to break down what this means for oakland sports. >>> taking a live look at santa clara today. we're kicking offer the first day of the silicon valley auto show. all going down at the santa clara convention center. >> and lauren toms is out there live this morning with the look at the latest cars, trucks and evs and more. you see anything you like out there, lauren? >> reporter: yeah, hey good morning guys. so many things that i like and also so many colors, we were just talking about how some of the colors of these -- this year's cars are

the team will play at the historic raimondi park in west oakland, and as abc seven news reporter ryan curry explains, the ballers are investing more than $1.5 million to renovate this park. >> when you look at this field, it's safe to say it's seen better days. an old scoreboard, unkempt grass. but those better days might be coming fairly soon. i think it's just going to be about showing your love of oakland and showing your love of community. enter the new minor league team starting their first season. founders brian carmel and paul freeman pride themselves on keeping pro baseball in a city, feeling abandoned by the a's. >> the whole vibe of this is we want to show the world what oaklanders can do when we come together, right? we think this is one of the we definitely think this is the best baseball community in the world, but one of the best communities in the world. >> and what better way to cement yourself as an oakland team than to play here at historic raymond park? >> and its best days are still ahead. the team posted this video to social media. >> it was established as a park

ballpark for their home field on thursday, the team unveiled plans to invest 1.6 million dollars into raimondi park in west oakland. >> in the 18, 100's when the park was created called bay view park. and then it got renamed for him and a park after early monday, who was like an iconic catcher for the oaks. they're essentially some of the greatest ball players in the country came out of her money park. we're talking about curt flood. you know, the father of free agency veda penson frank robinson. we started this team because we think oakland has the best. >> a history of baseball for any city the country. this is literally the most historic park for baseball opened probably the most historic park for baseball in the country. >> the colors got permission to host 48 games at the park and from oakland park officials as well. the plan still needs to be approved by the city council. the first home game is scheduled for june 4th. tickets are now on sale. all spring training has started, but we're about to get some winter storms. here is the calm before the storm in san francisco right now. cole is i

it's the historic raimondi park in west oakland and prepare for a makeover they say.egistration planning to invest $1.6 million into the site and add a new scoreboard, update the field, and they're going to add seating for 2500 fans. the team says the new stadium isn't just for them. they want to make it a place that the city can use for the rest of the year when they are not playing. coming up in game time at 8:00 a.m. on pix+ 44 cable 12, former a's executive andy dolic is joining us. >>> all right, time right now 5:37. it's already creating a frenzy of reactions online. the new ai videos that will make you do a double take. ooh. look at that. >>> plus r you heading to chinatown this weekend for the lunar new year? before that we take a closer look at the neighborhood's resilience through its rich history. >>> and here's a live look outside before we head to break. look at that fog and look at those the day you get your clearchoice dental implants makes every day... a "let's dig in" day... mm. ...a "chow down" day... a "take a big bite" day... a "perfectly delicious

the team unveiled plans to invest 1.6 million dollars into revitalizing raimondi park in west oaklandad of their 2020 for spring season. the money will go towards improving the play space, adding padding along the outfield wall and also bringing in a video scoreboard. this ballpark has a lot of history in the city. it was the training ground for local legends like frank robinson and curt flood. >> in the 18, 100's when the park was created called bayview park and then it got renamed him and a park after early monday, who was and like an iconic catcher for the oaks in the pacific coast league and and, you know, world war, 2 hero who passed away during the war and then it became a park where essentially some of the greatest ball players in the country came out of her money park. we're talking about curt flood. you know, the father of free agency veda penson frank robinson. we started this team because we think oakland has the best. >> history of baseball for any sitting in the country. we want to make sure that that history continues. in part of that history is it will be continuing. hi

they unveiled plans for a 1.6 million dollar revitalization project for raimondi park in west oakland. and this is before they start their inaugural season, which brings a starts this spring. the ballpark has history in the city. it was training ground for the local legends like frank robinson incurred flood the ball or secured permission to host 48 home games there at the park for the they got that permission last month and now the stand. this plan still needs to be approved by city council, they're hoping happen in the in time for their first home game, which is on june 4th. 10, right now. and still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news. >> the chp says that their teamwork with the oakland police is working to reduce crime and to bring a lot of stolen cars back. we'll tell you what they're doing. and we've got the latest developments in the shooting that happened at the chiefs super bowl parade. now we have a better idea at sparked that mass shooting. >> surely in washington where lawmakers today are reacting to new intelligence reports that russia may be planning to put nuclear weapons

the team unveiled plans to invest 1.6 million dollars in 2 fixing up raimondi park in west oakland ahead of the 2024 spring season. the money will go towards improving the play space, adding padding along the outfield wall and bringing in a video scoreboard. the ballpark does have a lot of history in the city. it was the training ground for local legends like frank robinson and curt flood. >> in the 18, 100's when the park was created called bayview park and then it got renamed for him and a park after early monday, who was and like an iconic catcher for the oaks in the pacific coast league and and, you know, world war, 2 hero who passed away during the war and then it became a park where essentially some of the greatest ball players in the country came out of the money park. we're talking about curt flood, you know, the father of free agency, beta penson, frank robinson. we started this team because we think oakland has the best. >> a history of baseball for any city the country. we want to make sure that that history continues. in part of that history is it will continuing. history is

oakland even if the a's leave the oakland ballers, the new independent league team says it has chosen raimondi west oakland as its home. that's after the oakland a's blocked the team from playing at the coliseum. the oakland ballers say they have a $1.6 million plan funded through private investments, to make upgrades to this ballpark. they will play 48 home games at the park, starting with the inaugural home game on june fourth. >> the oakland a's are making history with the team's new broadcast announcer. jenny cavnar is the first female lead play by play announcer in major league baseball. ktvu jason appelbaum talked with her about the new role. she's got to be game time here at the chase center. >> jenny cavnar filling in for tim roy. >> and you're a jack of all trades. calling the warriors game tonight. what does what does that mean to you to get this opportunity to fill in for the great tim roy? >> i mean, i'm not filling in. he's just not here. and you guys are stuck with me tonight on the radio. so um, that's going to be a ton of fun when it comes to talking sports. >> jenny cavnar can