Join East Bay EDA and the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association on March 11 for The State of Regional Goods Movement, a webinar exploring the current landscape of goods movement in our region, the challenges and opportunities shaping its future, and the critical role it plays in keeping our communities and economy globally competitive.

The 2026 East Bay Innovation Awards are just around the corner! We’re thrilled to announce our awardees at our new venue, the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts. Join us as we celebrate groundbreaking achievements in innovation with incredible hosts, sponsors, and organizations. Get your tickets before they sell out.

Last week, Alysa Liu made Olympic history for U.S. figure skating, winning Gold two times. She also made history for the East Bay - with her strong ties to Richmond, Albany, and most importantly, Oakland, where she attended the Oakland School for the Arts and trained at Oakland Ice Center. Read more about her incredible journey to Gold.

Lunar New Year is here, and celebrations for the Year of the Horse continue this month. The 4th annual Oakland Chinatown Parade is this weekend alongside celebrations and events across the Bay Area, including the Fremont Main Library, Berkeley Public Library, and Laurel District. Wishing our East Bay family a happy and prosperous New Year!