Oakland native Alysa Liu won Olympic team gold in Milan, and Oakland Zoo’s lemurs marked the victory with a playful Valentine’s Day shout‑out.

Hundreds rallied in Oakland and Concord on Valentine’s Day to protest ICE and local surveillance; organizers vowed legal and community support as courts and funding fights loom.

Heavy rain and high tides will complicate commutes Sunday. Expect gusty south winds and minor bayshore flooding through Tuesday.

A 53-year-old flower seller in East Oakland was robbed Saturday, losing roughly $300 and five bouquets; police arrested a 21-year-old and are seeking a second suspect.

A private nonprofit tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom has underwritten tens of thousands in travel and event costs, raising questions about transparency and donor access.

A trio posing as wildlife removers allegedly took cash and paperwork from an 89‑year‑old on Prince Street, then demanded money to ‘repair’ a roof hole they left behind. Police are investigating.

Milpitas police say a 33-year-old was arrested after community-shared surveillance helped link him to September burglaries at local houses of worship.

BAAQMD’s Clean HEET grants will pay homeowners up to $10,500 to replace wood or pellet stoves with electric heat pumps; applications are open through July 14, 2026.

BART officers pulled over a car at Coliseum Station Thursday night and seized about 157 grams of suspected cocaine, meth and fentanyl; a 22-year-old was arrested. Authorities say the vehicle appeared to be operating as a mobile drug store.

Patchy fog Saturday gives way to a string of storms. Heavy rain, gusts and low‑elevation snow are expected into midweek.

Permits were filed for an 88‑unit modular affordable building at 8301 MacArthur Blvd in East Oakland, mostly designated for very‑low‑income renters.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to a sunny afternoon. Rain returns late Saturday with heavier periods Sunday–Wednesday and gusty winds.

Mendocino Farms opened in Persimmon Place, Dublin, and says it will add Mill Valley and Concord locations in 2026.