Bike to Wherever Day on May 14, 2026 is a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to get around and to try the No Pollute Commute. It's also an opportunity for those who don't usually bike to try it. No matter where you need to go, we encourage you to pedal for errands, to visit friends and family, commute, and anywhere you need to go!
“There's a lot of great fighters from this gym, and all around Oakland,” McElroy Jr. tells me. At 19 years old, he's fully aware of the legacy of this soil. Retired Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward and current World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Devin Haney both started in the Town. Notable fighters like Bilal Mahasin, Amari Jones and Anthony Garnica learned the ropes here, as did Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire and Juaquin “Killer” Gallardo, a 1996 U.S. Olympic team alternate.
"I first encountered the Giraffix mural beneath the 580 freeway in 1983 when I was eight years old. Seeing this majestic giraffe from the back seat of our Volkswagen station wagon, I remember the magic of seeing that beautiful creature & the way it stopped time for a moment. What I couldn't have known then was how that experience planted a seed that would quietly shape my path as an artist."
"Our business community will also benefit from Sunday metering because it encourages parking turnover, allowing more customers to visit these establishments," said Josh Rowan, the transportation director, in a city press release.
A fire damaged one of Oakland's most beloved historic landmarks, raising concerns about the preservation of the city's cultural heritage and the impact on the community.
