LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Throughout the city, there are mixed feelings about the Oakland A's joining Las Vegas.
Cisco Ortega grew up in Oakland and the bay area, he says the news of the Oakland A’s leaving Oakland is bittersweet after years spent making memories with his son there.
Others like Miguel Vargas say he's not even an A's fan, but this step is major for the city, and he will happily support the team when they come to the valley.
About this time last year, a national feud played out between Oakland and Vegas after former Oakland Mayor, Libby Shaaf, made these eye raising comments calling the Vegas valley "gross."
We are all excited, and want the @MLB in Las Vegas. Right now the pitcher is on the mound with the ball in his glove and the first pitch has yet to be thrown. Certainly we are hopeful for ⚾️. Then we just need @NBA & @MLS for a full house.
— Carolyn G. Goodman (@mayoroflasvegas) April 20, 2023
Thursday morning, Mayor Carolyn Goodman, tweeted that the not-so-gross valley only needs the NBA and MLS for a full house."
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