Good morning, Oakland.

East Oakland’s Tyrone Carney Park reopens today at 10501 Acalanes Drive with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. City and community leaders, including Mayor Barbara Lee and Councilmember Ken Houston, will celebrate with live music and a statue unveiling amid the park’s 24-year renovation.

Three East Bay eateries made changes this week (Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland closed temporarily to prepare for a federal trial, Walnut Creek’s Lettuce Restaurant shut after a fire, and Berkeley’s Rice Dynasty is closed until September with plans to reopen soon).

Oakland’s hyphy movement—celebrated on its 20th anniversary—recalled landmark events and iconic music releases from 2006 that shaped local style and culture.

Saida Nor, an investigative reporting intern with Oakland Voices, began a summer internship covering illegal dumping and local community issues in Oakland.

She is building skills through hands-on training and looks forward to a full-time career in investigative reporting.

Following a 2022 compact with Gov. Newsom, UC Berkeley, UCLA and San Diego increased in-state enrollment by more than 2,600 students in fall 2025, exceeding state targets.

UC Merced saw a minor decline—officials expect a rebound this fall.

Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new statewide 'Made in California' labeling program for manufacturers to mark products made in the state—eligible companies with at least 51% in-state value can apply with waived fees for a limited time and receive a two-year license to add the label.