Oakland Airport Name Change Sparks Legal Battle and Athletics' Temporary Home Shift
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The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to change the name of Oakland Airport to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport," sparking a legal battle with San Francisco, which has threatened a trademark lawsuit. The proposed name change aims to raise awareness of the airport's proximity to the Bay Area, but San Francisco argues it will cause confusion and infringe on its trademark. The Port of Oakland is standing firm, but faces opposition from environmental groups and skepticism about the potential impact on airport traffic.
- Oakland Port Commissioners Vote to Change Airport Name, Setting Up Legal Battle With San Francisco SFist
- Oakland officials vote to add "San Francisco Bay" to Oakland International Airport's name CBS San Francisco
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