From Easton’s Lions wish to Oakland’s violence drop and more good news today
Even on days when the wider news cycle feels heavy, there are still moments that cut through the…
SF coin scavenger hunt returns with $50K of hidden treasure
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Witter Coin is upping the ante for its annual scavenger hunt across San Francisco,…
Trinket boxes bring joy to Bakersfield neighborhoods
Take something and leave something. It’s a simple action that’s taken social media by storm. “I think it’s…
Oakland Ice Center mural honors Olympic skaters Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi
OAKLAND, Calif. – A new mural featuring Olympic figure skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi was recently completed…
Oakland woman, a ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ turns 105
article LaTasha Mitchum was a welder and helped build warships in Marin County during World War II. (LaTasha…
Video shows impressive behind-the-scenes footage of California dam removal project
The “trust the process” philosophy doesn’t just refer to patient Philadelphia 76ers fans. When it comes to removing…
Neighbors complete work on blooming underpass garden in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland is touting a new garden after months of fundraising and…
New report on L.A. post-fire beach contamination finds good news
Researchers investigating the long-term effects of the 2025 firestorms on L.A.’s beaches have found that rarest of things:…
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
article Bette Vargas, 71, of Oakland is a fitness champion. She’s competing in the Ms. Health and Fitness…
Oakland salon helped style Alysa Liu’s iconic hair for Olympic win
OAKLAND, Calif. – Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just…
Oakland park to get temporary ‘Children’s FairyLiu’ rebrand to honor gold-medal Olympian
article A mockup ‘Children’s FairyLiu’ sign at Oakland’s Children’s Fairyland park. OAKLAND, Calif. – You can watch the…
Delano students awarded free guitars
A handful of students went home with a brand new guitar free of charge after the March 9th…