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August 23, 2014

Oakland, CA – It’s been awhile since these two teams have faced each other. Now it’s a battle for first place and while the A’s have held the position for half the season, the Angels now own it but in this much anticipated series will determine the better of the two teams.

“It hasn’t been our best stretch here recently,” said Oakland’s manager Bob Melvin pre-game. “We haven’t seen them in awhile, hopefully this picks up our intensity and moves us past this difficult period. Hoping the excitement of this series gets us back to doing what we’ve been doing early in the season.”

The A’s did just that taking game one of the three-game series with a 5-3 victory over the Angels. Oakland is now one game behind the Angels in the American League West. The offense was most impressive, four different guys drove in runs making it a team effort from all.

“We haven’t played like this in awhile,” Melvin said.

Mike Trout didn’t waste anytime taking Sonny Gray deep in the first after hitting a solo home run making it a 1-0 game. Gray settled in forcing a pop-up, a walk and a fly out to end the inning. Coco Crisp answered with a solo home run to leadoff the bottom of the frame. His ball was hit exactly where Trout did tying the game 1-1.

“Trout hits a home run, then Coco answers, that was big,” said Melvin. “That’s like, all right, we’re fine.”

Josh Hamilton extended the Angels lead with a solo shot to right field. Gray has never allowed a home run in MLB on a curveball before tonight. Both Trout and Hamilton hit home runs off his curveballs. Gray got some defensive help, with runners on second and third in the fifth. Kole Calhoun lined into a unassisted double play at second to end the frame.

The A’s tied the game again in the fifth on a fielder’s choice. Hector Santiago gave up a double to Crisp and forced Craig Gentry to ground out. Josh Donaldson hit to shortstop Eric Aybar who over threw first base allowing Crisp to score while Donaldson was safe at second.

Gray almost went the distance pitching in the ninth inning until he gave up a walk to Hamilton. Sean Doolittle took over but before he did Gray walked off the mound to a standing ovation. Gray tossed 8.1 innings, walked two, struck out five and kept his pitch count low. He snapped his four-game losing streak, his longest since pitching a compete game on April 28.

“I really didn’t change anything, I gave up two solo homers early in the game but other than that I felt like I made all of my pitches,”Gray said. “Everything felt good, fastball, curveball and my changeup. It was important not just for me but the team, we needed to go in here tonight, and get this win.”

Sam Fuld’s RBI triple in the sixth made it a 3-2 game. Fuld scored on Andy Parrino’s sacrifice fly extending their lead 4-2. When Stephen Vogt lined a solo home run to right field in eighth for the insurance run that put Oakland ahead 5-2. The A’s now lead the season series against Los Angeles and are 4-0 at home against the Angels.

“We don’t want to get too caught up, it’s one game,” said Fuld. “Given our struggles of late, it was great to get that first one under our belt.”

Once Doolittle took over, the Angels tried to rally back. David Freese hit a RBI single trimming the lead 5-3. Doolittle walked the next batter loading the bases with the tying run on base. Having to work for his 19th save, he struck out Chris Iannetta to end the game after giving up a pair of singles and a walk.

” They battled,” said Doolittle. ” I think that right there is an example of why they’ve been so successful lately, winning a lot of close games, coming from behind in a lot of games to get the win.”

“We haven’t gotten it done up here yet this year, but I think we’re a better team now than we’ve been at any time during the season,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. “They’re a good club over there and they certainly can shut you down when they get a lead. They do a lot of different things, and we have to be ready for it.”

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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STATE OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY/REHABILITATION 2019-21 – PHASE III

WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consists of roadway paving, base cement stabilization, concrete curb ramps, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic detection loops and pavement striping, and doing all appurtenant work in place and ready for use, all as shown on the plans and described in the specifications with the title indicated in Paragraph 1 above, and on file in the office of the City Engineer. Reference to said plans and specifications is hereby made for further particulars.

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PROJECT NO. 2020.0050

BID NO. 25-26.011

BID OPENING: The bidder shall complete the “Proposal to the City of San Leandro” form contained in the Contract Book. The proposal shall be submitted in its entirety. Incomplete proposals will be considered non-responsive. Sealed bids containing the completed Proposal Section subject to the conditions named herein and in the specifications for ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY/REHABILITATION 2019-21 – PHASE III/PROJECT NO. 2020.0050 addressed to the City of San Leandro will be received at City Hall, 835 East 14^th Street, 2^nd Floor San Leandro at the office of the City Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consists of roadway paving, base cement stabilization, concrete curb ramps, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic detection loops and pavement striping, and doing all appurtenant work in place and ready for use, all as shown on the plans and described in the specifications with the title indicated in Paragraph 1 above, and on file in the office of the City Engineer. Reference to said plans and specifications is hereby made for further particulars.
OBTAINING THE PROJECT PLANS AND CONTRACT BOOK: The project plans and Contract Book may be obtained free of charge from the City’s website at:https://www.sanleandro.org/Bids.aspx Bidders who download the plans are encouraged to contact the City of San Leandro Public Works Department Engineering division at 510-577-3428 to be placed on the project planholder’s list to receive courtesy notifications of addenda and other project information. Project addenda, if any, will be posted on the website. A bidder who fails to address all project addenda in its proposal may be deemed non-responsive.Bidders may also purchase the Project Plans and Contract Book from East Bay Blueprint & Supply Co., at 1745 14^th Street, Oakland, CA 94606; Phone Number: (510) 261-2990 or email: ebbp@eastbayblueprint.com.
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Rising Optimism Among Small And Middle Market Business Leaders Suggests Growth for California

“Business leaders across the Pacific region continue to demonstrate a unique blend of resilience and forward-thinking, even in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty,” said Brennon Crist, Managing Director and Head of the Pacific Segment, Commercial Banking, J.P. Morgan. “Their commitment to innovation and growth is evident in the way they adapt to challenges and seize new opportunities. It’s this spirit that keeps our region at the forefront of business leadership and progress. We look forward to helping our clients navigate all that’s ahead in 2026.”

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Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026, fueling confidence and growth plans.

The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, released in January by JPMorganChase reveals a turnaround from last June, when economic headwinds and uncertainty about shifting policies and tariffs caused some leaders to put their business plans on hold.

Midsize companies, who often find themselves more exposed to geopolitical shifts and policy changes, experienced a significant dip in business and economic confidence in June of 2025. As they have become more comfortable with the complexities of today’s environment, we are seeing optimism rebounding in the middle market nationwide – an encouraging sign for growth, hiring, and innovation. Small businesses, meanwhile, maintained steady optimism throughout 2025, but they aren’t shielded from domestic concerns. Many cited inflation and wage pressures as the top challenges for 2026 and are taking steps to ensure their businesses are prepared for what’s ahead.

Overall, both small and midsize business leaders are feeling more confident to pursue growth opportunities, embrace emerging technologies and, in some cases, forge new strategic partnerships. That bodes well for entrepreneurs in California. Here are a few other key findings from the Business Leaders Outlook about trends expected to drive activity this year:

Inflation remains the top concern for small business owners. Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, many anticipated a favorable business environment. By June 2025, however, that feeling shifted amid concerns about political dynamics, tariffs, evolving regulations and global economic headwinds.
Going into 2026, 37% of respondents cited inflation as their top concern. Rising taxes came in second at 27% and the impact of tariffs was third at 22%. Other concerns included managing cash flow, hiring and labor costs.

For middle market leaders, uncertainty remains an issue. Almost half (49%) of all midsize business leaders surveyed cited “economic uncertainty” as their top concern – even with an improved outlook from a few months ago. Revenue and sales growth was second at 33%, while tariffs and labor both were third at 31%.
And tariffs are impacting businesses costs. Sixty-one percent of midsize business leaders said tariffs have had a negative impact on the cost of doing business.
Despite challenges, leaders are bullish on their own enterprises. Though the overall outlook is mixed, 74% of small business owners and 71% of middle market companies are optimistic about their company’s prospects for 2026.
Adaption is the theme. For small business owners surveyed across the U.S., responding to continuing pressures is important in 2026. Building cash reserves (47%), renegotiating supplier terms (36%) and ramping up investments in marketing and technology are among the top priorities.
Big plans are on the horizon. A majority midsized company leaders expect revenue growth this year, and nearly three out of five of (58%) plan to introduce new products or services in the coming year, while 53% look to expand into new domestic and/or international markets. Forty-nine percentsay they’re pursuing strategic partnerships or investments.

The bottom line

Rebounding optimism among U.S. business leaders at the start of the year is setting the stage for an active 2026. With business leaders looking to implement ambitious growth plans that position themselves for the future, momentum in California could be beneficial for leaders looking to launch, grow or scale their business this year.