California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : NBA’s Warriors Want Bigger Arena

The same city that unsuccessfully tried to lure the Raiders football team back to its former hometown reportedly is being asked to consider a $95-million arena for the Golden State Warriors basketball team. Warriors President Dan Finnane said the team has not finalized its proposal but is seeking a 22,000-seat arena on the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Complex parking lot next to the 15,000-seat Warriors arena. The arena would have more than 100 luxury boxes. The current facility would be used for smaller events. There has been speculation that Finnane would move the team to San Jose when its lease expires in two years if the team and local officials cannot reach an agreement. George Vukasin, president of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Commission, says he expects to present a proposal for the arena to the city and county within 60 days. Construction could begin by year’s end.