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A new lending library in East Oakland lets families check out soccer balls, tennis rackets, and yoga mats for free. The pilot program tackles a real problem: youth sports now cost American families over $1,000 per child each year.
Twenty-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu just became the first American woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in singles skating, and her hometown of Oakland is throwing her a victory celebration. The East Bay athlete trained at the Oakland Ice Center before stunning the world at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Hundreds packed Oakland's Frank Ogawa Plaza to celebrate hometown hero Alysa Liu, the first U.S. woman to win Olympic figure skating gold in 20 years. The 20-year-old skater, raised by Chinese immigrants in Richmond and trained at Oakland Ice Center, brought pride back to a city hungry for championship moments.
Figure skater Alysa Liu brought her Olympic gold medal home to a hero's welcome in Oakland, where thousands gathered to celebrate their hometown champion. The 20-year-old chose an intimate plaza gathering over a parade so she could connect directly with her fans.
When Oakland firefighters rescued a smoke-affected pigeon with an oxygen mask, their simple act of kindness exploded online with over 5 million views. The 15-second video reminded millions that compassion has no size limits.
Oakland is throwing a city-wide celebration for hometown hero Alysa Liu, who just won two Olympic gold medals in ice skating. The 20-year-old will be honored at a free rally where she inspired a community that's been buzzing with pride since her historic wins.
A pigeon suffering from smoke inhalation walked straight up to Oakland firefighters after a car fire, and they gave it oxygen until it could fly again. The heartwarming rescue video has now been viewed over 7 million times.
Figure skater Alysa Liu is returning to her hometown of Oakland, where 7,000 people will pack City Hall to celebrate her historic Olympic gold medal. The sold-out rally shows how one athlete's triumph can lift an entire city.
Oakland pitcher Ben Green delivered a career-best performance with nine strikeouts to lead the Golden Grizzlies to a dominant 10-2 victory in the opening game of the Horizon League Baseball Championship. The win sends Oakland to face top-seeded Wright State in Thursday's next round.
East Oakland just flipped the switch on a rooftop solar farm that will deliver clean energy to over 3,000 low-income families at a 20% discount. It's the first of five projects proving green energy can be both affordable and accessible.
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu returns to her hometown of Oakland for a massive celebration honoring her historic gold medal wins. The 10,000-capacity rally on March 12 will feature local artists and the skater herself, exactly as she requested.
The Middle East welcomed nearly 100 million tourists in 2025, marking a 39% jump from pre-pandemic levels and proving the region's growing appeal as a global destination. Saudi Arabia now accounts for 30% of all Middle East tourism, leading a regional comeback built on innovation and sustainable growth.
A three-mile urban creek in Oakland now hosts wild rainbow trout and endangered plants thanks to three decades of volunteer restoration work. What started with neighbors clearing trash has become a model for urban watershed recovery.
Figure skater Alysa Liu brought her Olympic gold medal tour home to Oakland, where thousands gathered to celebrate the city's first women's singles champion in 24 years. The hometown hero used the moment to shine a spotlight on the diverse community that shaped her.
Figure skater Alysa Liu brought home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the sport since 2002. Thousands gathered at Oakland City Hall to celebrate their hometown hero who put The Town on the world stage.
An Oakland journalist discovered her grandmother risked her life saving Jewish cultural treasures from the Nazis during World War II. A haunting Yiddish lullaby written about her mother's wartime separation led to an award-winning documentary.
Universities across East Africa are learning how to transform academic research into real businesses that create jobs and solve community problems. A three-day program in Zanzibar is bringing together educators, policymakers, and innovation experts to build stronger connections between classrooms and commerce.
After a decade of keeping coal out of their neighborhood, West Oakland residents are rallying again with new allies and stronger protections. A state bill and renewed community organizing show how environmental justice movements keep fighting and winning.
Michael Rowse spent nearly two decades building a community radio station from the ground up—all as a volunteer. His daily dedication transformed Howick Village Radio into East FM, connecting neighbors and launching careers along the way.
A Massachusetts neighborhood is shining a spotlight on the quiet helpers who make their community stronger. East Somerville Main Streets launched a nomination campaign to honor volunteers, organizers, and neighbors who show up when it matters most.
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