A vote by the Seaport Planning Advisory Committee to preserve land at Charles P. Howard Terminal for future use by the Port of Oakland could represent a significant setback for proponents of a waterfront ballpark that would keep the A's in Oakland. (Image courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group)

Two bills intended to ease development of a new Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal near Jack London Square moved forward in the state Legislature last Friday.

The A’s have stated an intent to build on the land, which is part of the Port of Oakland adjacent to Jack London Square, but is no longer operating as a marine terminal. Trucks still use the property and Schnitzer Steel operates there.

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