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Oakland’s Alysa Liu wins gold, and everyone wants in on the celebration

Oakland’s Alysa Liu wins gold at the 2026 Olympics, marking the first U.S. women’s figure skater to do so since 2002. Her victory has garnered widespread attention, with notable figures like Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez congratulating her on social media. Liu’s journey to this achievement, marked by dedication and overcoming challenges, has made her a celebrated figure in the Bay Area.

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12h

Oakland’s Alysa Liu wins gold, and everyone wants in on the celebration

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17h

Expansion of Oakland’s East Bay Greenway to break ground later this year

Oakland’s East Bay Greenway expansion will break ground later this year, adding three more miles of protected bike lanes from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt, aiming to make biking safer. The expansion includes a 13-foot-wide two-way cycle track on 10th Street, a narrower track on East 8th Street, and protected bike lanes on East 12th Street, with additional infrastructure to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

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Pentagon threatens Anthropic punishment

The U.S. Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is reportedly preparing to punish or cut ties with the AI company Anthropic because of a dispute over how the military can use Anthropic’s AI systems.

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First phase of massive housing project set to break ground at West Oakland BART station

Archived SF Chronicle article no paywall

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San Leandro City Councilman Pleads Guilty, Becomes Potential Witness Against Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

Former San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo pleaded guilty in federal court in a corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Azevedo, who took bribes and lied to FBI agents, is now a potential witness against Thao and others facing charges. The case has parallels to a previous corruption case in San Francisco.

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No more mobile compact mode?

I see there is a new look now. On mobile some images take up the whole freaking screen in feed. Is there no more compact mode?

/oakland

10d

Oakland extends grace period for Sunday parking citations until April 12

Oakland has extended the grace period for Sunday parking citations until April 12, 2026, giving drivers extra time to adjust to the new policy. The city introduced Sunday parking meter payments to promote parking turnover and increase revenue, with fines starting at $64, rising to $74 in high-demand areas like near City Hall.

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13d

PG&E wants to raise your rates again. Here’s why California shouldn’t let that happen

Not sure about everyone else but this is all getting a little ridiculous

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17d

The Caldecott Tunnel Will Close Multiple Times in February. Here are the Details. – Bay Area Telegraph

The Caldecott Tunnel in California will undergo partial closures on specific nights in February for tunnel washing, maintenance, and drainage cleaning. The closures, which are weather-dependent, will affect different bores on various nights, with the other bores remaining open during each closure. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time, as the closures can extend into the morning commute. These are bore closures, not a full tunnel shutdown, but they can still lead to traffic disruptions.

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21d

Billionaire Dies After Swallowing a Bee During Polo Match

Indian auto parts billionaire Sunjay Kapur died after reportedly swallowing a bee during a polo match at the Queen’s Cup in Windsor. Kapur, who took over his father’s company Sona Comstar, was known for his toxic marriage to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. His sudden death adds to a series of insect-induced athlete demises.

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21d

Waymo begins operating at SFO, just in time for Super Bowl

If you hit paywall here is the archived article https://archive.ph/hzC2N

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23d

'Majestic' mountain lion captured after hourslong SF standoff

What would you do if you ran into a mountain lion 🦁 😬

/oakland

28d

Ryan and Zinzi Coogler have made Oscars history

Didn't even know he was from Oakland

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Jan 17th

18 speed cameras just went up in Oakland. See where

Drive safe all 🚘

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Jan 17th

The Bay Area's world of dance: A brief history

Blurb from the article “In the Bay Area, dance lovers can watch or participate in a seemingly infinite variety of styles. We have some of the most acclaimed professional companies in the country, elevating everything from ballet to modern, contemporary, jazz, experimental and w

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Jan 16th

Do live sports have a future at Oakland Coliseum? The A's may hold the keys.

Hoping some good comes from all this. Feel like the coliseum was decent location with Bart station right there and easy to access via public transit and freeway. And the Roots I hope they end up finding own space. Article says “the Port of Oakland announced this week that the

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Jan 16th

Can someone create a community for moderators? /mods or /moderators?

You know just keep seeing posts about how much people hate moderators and ills of Reddit mods. And obviously we don’t want the same thing repeated here but thought be helpful to have community where mods could help each other out and be able to share advice on how to be better or

/oakland

Jan 16th

New Dave and Buster’s coming soon to Oakland

Gosh haven’t been to a Dave and busters in idk how long haha. But good to hear some new business coming to Jack London after a bunch have closed in that area past year

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Jan 16th

Bay Area city specific communities - drop links here

Digg is still in beta, so it’s not always easy to discover local communities yet. If you know of any Bay Area city/region-specific communities, share them in the comments so people can find them easier. Cheers everyone! So far: /oakland /sanjose

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Jan 16th

/bayarea and /oakland

San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland locals come join /bayarea and/or /oakland community 😊

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Jan 15th

The OG Taco Bell is closing today

Hey all :) nothing like ringing in the first post here with news about one of the oldest Taco Bells haha. The Lafayette Taco Bell, which opened in 1968 closing today. Also… people kept stealing the bell?? 💀 Curious if anyone here ever been. https://www.sfgate.com/food/article

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Dec 15th

If a Meta AI model can read a brain-wide signal, why wouldn’t the brain?

This article explores the possibility that the brain may use its own magnetic fields to coordinate its global state, inspired by Meta's AI model that can decode brain magnetic fields into images and text. The brain's magnetic field could act as a low-latency analog representation of neural activity, read by magnetic crystals in the brain. The locus coeruleus, a brain region that releases norepinephrine, could act as a global write system that changes how the brain responds to stimuli. The article also discusses how air pollution may impact the brain's magnetic field and lead to issues like Alzheimer's disease.

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Dec 14th

News fatigue: what it is and how to avoid it | UNC-Chapel Hill

I know I for sure have struggled with this :(. What’s helped me at least is to limit my time on social media. I downloaded the app called BePresent and it’s really helped me control how often I go on social media and also make me more aware of how many times I’m actually going to

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Dec 13th

Neuroscience JUST Did the IMPOSSIBLE: Psilocybin Rewires the Brain (and What It Means for YOU)

video discusses a groundbreaking neuroscience study published in Cell that reveals how psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) physically rewires the brain

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Oct 21st

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky unexpectedly dies at 29

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, known for his achievements and contributions to the chess community, passed away at 29. He was celebrated for his passion and love for chess, inspiring many around the world.

nbcbayarea.com

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Jul 28th

A. R. Rahman and OpenAI Unite for Secret Mountain on Hedera

A.R. Rahman and OpenAI collaborate on Secret Mountain, a project blending music, AI, and blockchain, aiming to create a global, immersive digital music experience.

allincrypto.com

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Jul 11th

Psychedelic Drug May Slow Aging

A study suggests psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, may slow aging by extending cell lifespan and improving health in mice, raising hopes for better quality of life in later years.

newsweek.com

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Jul 10th

Hugging Face just launched a $299 robot that could disrupt the entire robotics industry

Hugging Face launches Reachy Mini, a $299 open-source desktop robot aiming to democratize AI development, challenging the industry's high-cost model.

tldrnewsletter.com

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Jul 9th

China jumps ahead in the race to achieve a new kind of reuse in space

China's SJ-21 and SJ-25 satellites likely docked in geosynchronous orbit, marking a potential first in high-altitude orbital refueling. This technology, with both civilian and military applications, could extend satellite life and enable space debris mitigation or satellite capture.

arstechnica.com