Oakland’s Alysa Liu Strikes Olympic Gold As Local Lemurs Leap In On The Hype
Oakland’s own Alysa Liu just helped bring home Olympic gold for Team USA, and back in her hometown, the loudest cheers might have come from a troop of ring-tailed lemurs. Liu, an Oakland native, helped Team USA win gold in the figure-skating team event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. To celebrate, Oakland...
After Kennedy Center cancellation, Martha Graham Company shines in Berkeley
In its Bay Area return, the Martha Graham Dance Company proves its century-old works still feel urgent, theatrical and fiercely modern.
East Bay protesters march against ICE operations, Flock camera surveillance
Hundreds of people marched Saturday in the East Bay against ICE and Flock cameras. In Concord, the march was called "Love your neighbor." In Oakland, it was called "No Love for ICE. No love for Flock." Here's a look at both.
Palo Alto Parents On Edge As School Board OKs $3.25 Million Payout To Embattled...
The long‑simmering fight over veteran Palo Alto physical‑education teacher Peter Colombo has ended with a multimillion‑dollar check. This week, the Palo Alto Unified School District board signed off on a $3.25 million settlement to resolve Colombo’s lawsuit against the district, filed after criminal charges tied to...
San Francisco forecast shifts to heavier rain, potential flooding
Up to 2 inches of rain could fall Sunday night, with wet and windy weather expected to continue on Presidents Day.
Bay Area city looks to regulate e-bikes amid safety concerns
On Friday, local officials gathered in Walnut Creek to support legislation that would require registration of Class 2 and 3 e-bikes, to hold dangerous riders accountable.
S.F. nanny released 12 hours after being seized by ICE agents
A 66-year-old nanny who was seized by ICE officers outside of her employer’s San Francisco home was released 12 hours after efforts by lawyers prompted a federal judge to intervene on her behalf.
Fremont police shoot burglary suspect, arrest three others after chase
The four were suspected of a series of car and residential burglaries in Fremont and other cities dating back to last year, police said.
Bay Area Olympian Alysa Liu finds happiness leaving, then returning to figure skating
This week in Milan, reigning world champion Alysa Liu could put the exclamation point on her decision to return to the ice by winning an individual Olympic gold medal.
Guide to Good Eats, Drinks & Sleeps Spring 2026
Alyssa Gilbert (right) is the owner of Ollie’s American Cheese + Provisions, a retail shop at 396 11th Street in Oakland. (Artist Cathy Raingarden visited and made the sketch at left). Gilbert is also the new executive director of the California Artisan Cheese Guild. Alameda. Dragon Rouge. Waterfront Vietnamese...
