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Raiders Lose Big In Fourth To Chiefs

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10 years ago

December 6, 2015

Oakland, CA – Charles Woodson single handedly changed the game for the Raiders in the second quarter. After struggling on offense, the unstoppable safety made a phenomenal play to give Oakland a chance to take the lead before the half. But a disastrous fourth quarter for Derek Carr put the Raiders in a bad situation in a game that was sure to go their way.

“I’ve played a lot of football in my life but today was probably one of the hardest losses that I’ve been a part of in my career,” said Woodson. “That was a tough loss.”

It was a must win for the Raiders who would’ve tied the Kansas City Chiefs in the hunt for the playoff race. The winner of that tiebreaker would move on. But Oakland lost it all in the fourth and fell 34-20 to the Chiefs leaving their playoff hopes in question.

Latavius Murray dominated early on opening drive. His 35-yard run put the Raiders in great field position. The next play Kansas City was charged with unnecessary roughness and Oakland got an additional 10 yards. That setup Murray’s 2-yard touchdown that was ruled down at the goal line. Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio challenged the ruling on the field and the call was overturned.

Oakland was charged with three penalties on the next series and gave up 20 yards to Kansas City. After Mario Edwards Jr. sacked Smith, he found a receiver for the first down and then rushed for the 3-yard touchdown to tied the game 7-7 in the first. It became a defensive game after that. Both teams offense collapsed until Woodson’s play that gave life back to O.co.

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Well into the second quarter, Smith’s pass to Jeremy Maclin was complete but after taking two steps Maclin fumbled the ball before his knee hit the ground. Woodson was there to recover, and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Today marks Woodson’s 250th career game. The most of any active defensive player and tied with Shane Lechler for the most among active players.

Despite the Raiders struggles moving the ball on offense, the defense did a good job of making stops when needed to prevent Kansas City from scoring before the half. Smith then found Travis Kelce late in the second who had the ball stripped from him by Woodson who recorded his second fumble. The veteran safety ran the ball back 38-yards putting the Raiders in the best field position they’ve been in this quarter.

Carr regained his momentum from opening drive and looked more relaxed. He spotted Michael Crabtree in between two defenders in the end zone and threw a 25-yard pass with seconds remaining on the clock for the touchdown. Oakland ended the half 14-7 over the Chiefs. Carr is the seventh quarterback with over 1,000 pass attempts through his first two seasons.

Kansas City came out of the half and eased down field setting up Spencer Ware’s 10-yard touchdown run to tie the game again 14-14. But Carr maintained his patience using his time wisely in the third. Another roughing the passer penalty on the Chiefs moved the Raiders into the red zone. Carr found Lee Smith for the 5-yard touchdown pass and put Oakland back up 20-14.

“The only thing in my mind was try to get as close to the goal line or even score,” Josh Mauga said. “I was hoping I could score, but I ran out of gas.”

Something you don’t see very often, Sebastian Janikowski missed the extra point attempt. This was his first miss since 2008 against New England. The Raiders defense had to step up and force Kansas City to punt before the period ended. Carr’s pass to Amari Cooper for a 23-yard gain again put Oakland in good field position.

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But a smothering Chiefs defense forced Carr to turn the ball over landing in the hands of Mauga who returned it back for 31-yards. Maclin then rushed in for the 1-yard touchdown and tied the game 20-20 after a botched field goal attempt. That interception changed the game.

“Tough way to finish,” said Del Rio. “Promising afternoon, a lot of back and forth, good ball both quarters. It just got away from us. Turned the ball over and you can’t do that. The last four drives were three turnovers and a missed field goal. That’s not the way you want to close out a game you want to win.”

Carr threw his second interception in the fourth. His pass was intended for Cooper but Carr found an open Marcus Peters who returned it for 58-yards. That set up Maclin’s 13-yard touchdown pass to give Kansas City the 26-20 lead for the first time today. After two horrible series, Carr threw two daggers for back-to-back first downs. But was unable to get the offense into the red zone. Janikwoski attempted a 49-yard field goal and missed again.

Late in the fourth Carr’s third interception landed in the hands of former Raiders player, Tyvone Branch who ran it back for a 38-yard touchdown. That was the nail in the coffin on a disastrous fourth quarter. The Chiefs swept the AFC West on the road for the first time since 1995. It had been 20 years since Kansas City had gone undefeated on the road against teams in their division.

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Oakland Housing and Community Development Department Awards $80.5 Million to Affordable Housing Developments

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6 months ago

June 17, 2025

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The City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department (Oakland HCD) announced its awardees for the 2024-2025 New Construction of Multifamily Affordable Housing Notice of Funding Availability (New Construction NOFA) today Five permanently affordable housing developments received awards out of 24 applications received by the Department, with award amounts ranging from $7 million to $28 million.

In a statement released on Jan. 16, Oakland’s HCD stated, “Five New Construction Multifamily Affordable Housing Development projects awarded a total of $80.5 million to develop 583 affordable rental homes throughout Oakland. Awardees will leverage the City’s investments to apply for funding from the state and private entities.”

In December, the office of Rebecca Kaplan, interim District 2 City Councilmember, worked with HCD to allocate an additional $10 Million from Measure U to the funding pool. The legislation also readopted various capital improvement projects including street paving and upgrades to public facilities.

The following Oakland affordable housing developments have been awarded in the current round:

Mandela Station Affordable

238 Affordable Units including 60 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $15 million + previously awarded $18 million
Developer: Mandela Station LP (Pacific West Communities, Inc. and Strategic Urban Development Alliance, LLC)
City Council District: 3
Address: 1451 7th St.

Liberation Park Residences

118 Affordable Units including 30 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $28 million
Developer: Eden Housing and Black Cultural Zone
City Council District: 6
Address: 7101 Foothill Blvd.

34th & San Pablo

59 Affordable Units including 30 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $7 million
Developer: 34SP Development LP (EBALDC)
City Council District: 3
Address: 3419-3431 San Pablo Ave.

The Eliza

96 Affordable Units including 20 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $20 million
Developer: Mercy Housing California
City Council District: 3
Address: 2125 Telegraph Ave.

3135 San Pablo

72 Affordable Units including 36 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $10.5 million
Developer: SAHA and St. Mary’s Center
City Council District: 3
Address: 3515 San Pablo Ave.

The source of this story is the media reltations office of District 2 City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan.

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Oakland Housing and Community Development Department Awards $80.5 Million to Affordable Housing Developments

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10 months ago

January 30, 2025

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Rebecca Kaplan, interim District 2 city councilmember. File photo.

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The following Oakland affordable housing developments have been awarded in the current round:

Mandela Station Affordable

238 Affordable Units including 60 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $15 million + previously awarded $18 million
Developer: Mandela Station LP (Pacific West Communities, Inc. and Strategic Urban Development Alliance, LLC)
City Council District: 3
Address: 1451 7th St.

Liberation Park Residences

118 Affordable Units including 30 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $28 million
Developer: Eden Housing and Black Cultural Zone
City Council District: 6
Address: 7101 Foothill Blvd.

34th & San Pablo

59 Affordable Units including 30 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $7 million
Developer: 34SP Development LP (EBALDC)
City Council District: 3
Address: 3419-3431 San Pablo Ave.

The Eliza

96 Affordable Units, including 20 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $20 million
Developer: Mercy Housing California
City Council District: 3
Address: 2125 Telegraph Ave.

3135 San Pablo

72 Affordable Units including 36 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $10.5 million
Developer: SAHA and St. Mary’s Center
City Council District: 3
Address: 3515 San Pablo Ave.

The source of this story is media reltations office of District 2 City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan.

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Oakland Acquisition Company’s Acquisition of County’s Interest in Coliseum Property on the Verge of Completion

The Board of Supervisors is committed to closing the deal expeditiously, and County staff have worked tirelessly to move the deal forward on mutually agreeable terms. The parties are down to the final details and, with the cooperation of OAC and Coliseum Way Partners, LLC, the Board will take a public vote at an upcoming meeting to seal this transaction.

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11 months ago

January 11, 2025

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Alameda County Board of Supervisors Chairman David Haubert. Official photo.

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The County of Alameda announced this week that a deal allowing the Oakland Acquisition Company, LLC, (“OAC”) to acquire the County’s 50% undivided interest in the Oakland- Alameda County Coliseum complex is in the final stages of completion.

Oakland has already finalized a purchase and sale agreement with OAC for its interest in the property. OAC’s acquisition of the County’s property interest will achieve two longstanding goals of the County:

The Oakland-Alameda Coliseum complex will finally be under the control of a sole owner with capacity to make unilateral decisions regarding the property; and
The County will be out of the sports and entertainment business, free to focus and rededicate resources to its core safety net

In an October 2024 press release from the City of Oakland, the former Oakland mayor described the sale of its 50% interest in the property as an “historic achievement” stating that the transaction will “continue to pay dividends for generations to come.”

The Board of Supervisors is pleased to facilitate single-entity ownership of this property uniquely centered in a corridor of East Oakland that has amazing potential.

“The County is committed to bringing its negotiations with OAC to a close,” said Board President David Haubert.