Alysa Liu returns to Olympics after brief retirement
The 20-year-old figure skater is a favorite to win gold in Milan after a triumphant comeback.
Man Struck by Fire Truck Outside Oakland Firehouse
Figure Skater Alysa Liu Stages Remarkable Comeback After 2-Year Retirement
Lifestyle
Oakland 'Trash Falcons' Turn Lake Merritt's Litter Into Art
The volunteer group is creating a trash museum to showcase their finds and promote recycling.

Oakland Homeless Apartment Complex Remains Closed Months After Completion
Prospective tenants still without housing as developers work to resolve construction disputes.
Backyard Tostada Queen Opens Brick-and-Mortar in Jack London Square
Cenaduria Elvira brings its acclaimed Jalisco-style tostadas and tacos to a new airy dining room in Oakland.
Politics
Oakland Disparity Study Reveals Systemic Discrimination in City Contracts
Report shows majority of public money goes to white male-owned firms outside Oakland, excluding minority- and women-owned businesses

Oakland Residents Rally Against ICE and Flock Surveillance
Community members gather to protest immigration enforcement and new surveillance technology
Allegations of Retaliation, Nepotism Roil East Bay Parks District
Former general manager Sabrina Landreth files legal claim against elected officials over harassment, contract steering
Entertainment
Artist Malik Seneferu Unveils 'Ancestral Constitution' Mural Before Juneteenth
The vibrant artwork pays homage to Black history and culture in the Bay Area.

Ayesha Curry Stuns in Polka Dot Mini Skirt at 'GOAT' Movie Premiere
Steph Curry's wife turned heads in a stylish outfit at the Oakland event.
Too $hort Advises Rappers to Keep Politics Out of Music
The Oakland rapper says hip hop should limit political involvement to voting.
Crime
Oakland Woman Found Dead at Santa Rita Jail
Authorities investigating potential drug involvement in 36-year-old's death

East Oakland Flower Vendor Robbed at Gunpoint
Thieves stole $300 in cash and five bouquets before fleeing the scene.
BART Traffic Stop Leads to 157-Gram Drug Bust
Oakland man arrested on suspicion of drug possession and sales charges
Business
PG&E Expands Oakland Presence, Seeks Hybrid Supervisor
Utility giant consolidates operations, invests in new business development and customer experience

California Lawmakers Aim to Boost Factory-Built Housing in 2026
State legislators want to make this the 'Year of the Housing Factory' to help address the state's housing crisis.
10 Hospitals Seeking Revenue Cycle Management Talent
Becker's Hospital Review reports on recent job listings for RCM expertise.