Carl Finley was a high school principal working in Dallas in 1961. He was 37, and he had never lived outside of Texas, aside from serving in World War II. Late that year, he met with his cousin, ...

Lena Park is an Oakland-based food, culture, and sports writer who has lived in the Bay for over a decade. She covers food trends, pop-ups, restaurant openings, and the Bay Area food scene at large.

OAKLAND, Calif. — A day Oakland sports fans have long dreaded has arrived — the last major professional franchise in the East Bay is leaving town. Fans are planning a wake for the Athletics in the ...