Oakland

American figure skater Alysa Liu returned to her hometown of Oakland, California, where fans gathered to celebrate her Olympic gold medal win. The celebration marks a notable comeback for Liu, who came out of retirement to compete again at the highest level. Local media and supporters have embraced her as a hometown hero following the victory.

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong staged a free concert in his hometown of Oakland and surprised fans by bringing a rock legend on stage to perform with him. The San Francisco Chronicle covered the show, which drew attention for the unannounced guest appearance and Armstrong's decision to keep the hometown event free for attendees. Fans have been sharing clips and reactions to the surprise moment.

Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch has launched 'Beast Mode 510', a comic book set in his hometown of Oakland, California. The title draws on Lynch's 'Beast Mode' persona and the 510 area code, extending his brand beyond football and business ventures into publishing. The release has drawn attention from sports and pop culture outlets as the latest move by the retired star to celebrate and invest in his Oakland roots.

The Athletics bounced back with a convincing win over the Houston Astros, and Sports Illustrated has broken down the main takeaways from the game. The result gives Oakland a statement victory against one of the American League's strongest sides, with attention on how the Athletics' pitching and lineup combined to shut down Houston.

Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch is featured as a detective in a new comic book set in Oakland. The project casts the retired Seattle Seahawks star, long associated with his hometown of Oakland, in a fictional sleuth role. Details about the publisher, creative team and release date have not yet been widely reported.