Bella Liu, Author at Oakland Voices

Not into Outside Lands crowds or prices? Try Antilands instead

August 18, 2026 Bella Liu

While hundreds of thousands of music fans descended upon the City for Outside Lands, 300 people gathered at Lake Merritt for a free, scrappier alternative: Antilands.

Oaklanders relive their childhood at Fairyland for Grownups

August 17, 2026 Bella Liu

For those who grew up coming to Fairyland, the 14th annual Fairyland for Grownups was a chance to dress up and be a kid again.

Charlotte Maxwell Clinic offers low-income women with cancer care, hope

August 12, 2026 Bella Liu

At an Oakland clinic on Pill Hill, cancer patients find free care, comfort, and community.

California Revels keeps folk theatre alive in Oakland

August 5, 2026 Bella Liu

“It’s not quite musical theatre, and it’s not a play, but it’s also not a variety show either,” Jeri Reed said.

Alameda County to transfer vacant property to Black Cultural Zone for affordable housing development

July 30, 2026 Bella Liu

“This is a win-win-win scenario for community, affordable housing, and East Oakland,” Casey Farmer said.

Friday Nights at OMCA draw thousands for food, music, and art

July 17, 2026 Bella Liu

Friday Nights at OMCA draw large crowds. Visitors and vendors say it’s their favorite weekly block party.

World Cup watch parties boost business at Oakland bars and breweries

July 15, 2026 Bella Liu

Bar workers say the World Cup has boosted business and brought in patrons from around the world.

Oakland homelessness encampment closures doubled within last two years

July 13, 2026 Bella Liu

Encampments have shifted towards lower-income and Black and Latino neighborhoods in East Oakland.