Trending Now - Alysa Liu Honored With Key to the City in Oakland Celebration

WHO:

Alysa Liu, Olympic gold medalist

Mayor Barbara Lee, City of Oakland

Sway Calloway, MC and journalist

U.S. Rep Lateefah Simon

Ken Houston, city councilmember

G-Eazy, Bay Area rapper

Kehlani, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter

Andre Ward, 2004 light heavyweight Olympic gold medalist

Kristi Yamaguchi, 1992 Olympic gold medalist

W. Kamau Bell, Emmy-winning host and producer

Justin Phillips, Mayor Lee’s communications director

D-Sharp, official DJ of the Golden State Warriors

Abayomi Lewis, vocalist and “American Idol” semi-finalist

Lina Nguyen, senior at Skyline High School

WHAT:

Alysa Liu received a key to the city of Oakland.

Liu won two gold medals in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

The celebration attracted approximately 4,000 attendees.

Liu was honored with custom jerseys from various Bay Area sports teams.

Liu performed a rapid-fire Q&A with Sway Calloway during the event.

The event featured performances from G-Eazy, Kehlani, and other local artists.

WHERE:

Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California

City Hall, Oakland, California

Oakland School for the Arts, Oakland, California

Oakland Chinatown, Oakland, California

WHEN:

The event took place on Thursday, March 12th, 2026.

Liu is 20 years old as of 2026.

WHY:

The event celebrated Liu's achievements and her representation of Oakland at the Olympics.

The rally aimed to inspire Oakland youth and highlight local talent.

HOW:

The celebration was organized by Mayor Lee’s office, the City of Oakland, and Visit Oakland.

The event included performances, speeches, and a Q&A session to engage the community.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 17:12 UTC)

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, a vibrant celebration took place in Frank Ogawa Plaza, honoring Alysa Liu, who recently won two gold medals in figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Milan. The event, organized by Mayor Barbara Lee’s office and attended by around 4,000 people, featured performances from local artists like G-Eazy and Kehlani, along with a rapid-fire Q&A session with MC Sway Calloway. Liu was presented with a key to the city of Oakland and custom jerseys from various Bay Area sports teams, highlighting her achievements and inspiring local youth.