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First Thing: Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani killed in airstrike

It would make Larijani the most senior Iranian figure to be killed in the war since Ali Khamenei. Plus, Oakland homicides down 48% from Covid peak

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Four crew confirmed dead after US military plane crash in Iraq

Rescue efforts continue for two crew members, while US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil at sea. Plus, how China and the US see each other online

The Guardian - UK

‘She is our hero’: Oakland celebrates Alysa Liu after Olympics triumph

After earning gold in Milan, local figure-skating icon accepts a key to the city at a celebration of local artists

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Heartbreak in Oakland: Community Mourns Beloved Teacher and Devoted Father Lost in Tragic Shooting

The shootings come as a shock after Oakland recorded its lowest homicide rate for the past five decades.

International Business Times UK

Beloved teacher and a father killed in shooting at bar in Oakland, California

Victims remembered as ‘cherished’ and ‘devoted’ after shooting at EZ’s Lounge that injured five others on Saturday

The Guardian - US

Sky-high teacher salaries push Oakland schools toward $50M deficit, Board member sounds alarm

A massive teacher pay raise in Oakland has put the cash-strapped school district on edge, with one board member calling the deal “financially impossible.”

The Times of India

10 Photos of Alysa Liu's Rumoured Boyfriend, Singer Glaive as They're Spotted Together in Oakland and Exchange Flirty IG Messages

Explore the rumored relationship between Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and musician Glaive, including their public appearances and social media interactions.

International Business Times UK

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"I was on my own, out in one of the gnarliest neighbourhoods. You’re scared, thinking, 'How do I get out of here?'" How a song about living in a rat-infested squat helped turn Green Day into one of the world's biggest bands

While West Oakland in the late 80s sounded like a sketchy place to live, it inspired a pop punk classic

Louder

‘We can all relate to a birthday’: the traveling US art exhibit that honors victims of police violence

The exhibit marks what would have been the 40th birthday of Oscar Grant whose death inspired the film Fruitvale Station

The Guardian - US

California Warning: 3 New Traffic Laws That Could Cost Commuters $500

California commuters are used to heavy traffic, but they might not be ready for the new heavy fines landing in 2026. The state has rolled out a series of traffic laws that fundamentally change how the roads are policed. These aren’t just minor adjustments to the vehicle code. They are…

Budget and the Bees

Inside the AI police tech firm whose data is being fed to ICE

IN FOCUS: Cities across the nation are cutting ties with the Atlanta-based police tech firm after revelations that Donald Trump’s deportation squads have repeatedly gained access to its data. Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK

Elon Musk gets his day in court over OpenAI's for-profit restructure and "ill-gotten gains" — here’s what’s at stake

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, recentlyruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI over its for-profit evolution will proceed to a jury trial scheduled for March 2026.

Windows Central

“Stranger Things is a phenomenon, right? But it’s ending. I hope I reach the point where, when the time comes, we step away gracefully”: Robb Flynn wants Machine Head’s retirement to be like a hit Netflix finale

The Oakland thrashers aren’t bowing out yet, but when they do, their frontman wants it to put a bold exclamation point on their career

Metal Hammer

‘I used to call him on Father’s Day’: Oakland shattered by football coach’s killing

In a city where football is more than a sport, the gun death of John Beam has provoked an outpouring of emotion

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Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away

Barbara Lee has been Oakland’s mayor for half a year

International Business Times

ICE Targets Oakland Man Dropping off Elementary School Student, Leading to a Car Crash

Oakland officials reported that an alleged ICE operation resulted in a car crash after agents targeted a man dropping off an elementary school student.

International Business Times UK

Influencer's Oakland Burger Lie Goes Viral: Restaurant's Camera Receipts Tell Very Different Story

An Oakland influencer's viral lie about a dirty burger joint backfires when the restaurant releases security footage disproving her claims of filth and harassment.

The Guardian - US

Man charged with murder of Oakland football coach ordered to stay in jail without bail

Cedric Irving Jr charged over death of ‘legend’ John Beam, who was shot and killed on Laney College campus last week

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The Independent UK

Man charged with murder in shooting of football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star

The 27-year-old is being held without bail and set to be arraigned on Tuesday

The Guardian - US

Suspect arrested in shooting death of beloved Oakland football coach

Cedric Irving Jr, 27, is alumnus of high school where John Beam taught before gaining fame on Netflix’s Last Change U

International Business Times UK

Who Shot John Beam of 'Last Chance U'? Suspect Used to Play Oakland's Skyline High School

John Beam, 'Last Chance U' coach, was shot dead in Oakland; suspect once played at Skyline High School.

Sports Illustrated

John Beam, ‘Last Chance U’ Coach at Laney College, Dies After Shooting

He was a community fixture in Oakland.

The Independent UK

Netflix star and football coach John Beam dies a day after shooting on college campus

A 27-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Oakland

International Business Times UK

Who Is John Beam? 'Last Chance U' Coach Shot on Oakland Campus — 10 Photos of the Beloved Mentor

John Beam, the widely respected Laney College athletic director and former head football coach featured in Netflix's 'Last Chance U', was shot at the Oakland campus on Thursday.

International Business Times UK

From Netflix Spotlight to Hospital Bed: 'Last Chance U' Coach John Beam Shot on Oakland Campus

Laney College football icon and former Netflix 'Last Chance U' coach John Beam was critically injured in a campus shooting in Oakland, prompting lockdowns, community outrage and an ongoing police search for the gunman.

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