On Tuesday, the 49ers won a temporary restraining order which prohibits Santa Clara County from spending the disputed $30 million it is withholding from the team. The judge, who seems to be leaning in favor of the 49ers, has set a trial date of July 27 to rule on the money. If the Niners win, and they may just do that, this would be an important victory for them. To read an article explaining these developments in more detail, please… Read More »

I am linking to an article from the Huffington Post about the big mess concerning the financing for the 49ers’ proposed stadium, due to open in 2014. This article has a definite point of view — that Santa Clara County owes the Niners nothing. It pretty much echoes my point of view. I warn you of the bias, so you’ll know what you’re getting into if you read it. Even if you disagree with this article, it is certainly worth… Read More »

Longtime Cohn Zohn reader Katie Guzzi linked a San Jose Mercury article to one of her comments. The article indicates the $30 million the Niners may not get from Santa Clara County could be just the tip of the iceberg for real funding difficulties in completing the financing for the proposed stadium which already is in the early stages of construction. Clearly, lots of politicians in the City of Santa Clara are scurrying and worrying. I don’t pretend to understand… Read More »