Two from Oakland, CA. Woody Shrub and Double Bloom

My sister took these around her neighborhood in Oakland California.
The first is a woody shrub with that yellow bloom. My first thought was Forsynthia, but I don't think that's right.



unknown woody shrub ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )

I think she had a photo of the whole plant... I'll see if I can find it and add.

Second one his this awesome bloom. I just love how the bloom seems to having another bloom drop out of it.





unknown double-bloomer ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )


Any ideas on what they are?

Edited to add that second photo of the yellow flowered shrub.



unknown shrub with yellow flowers ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )

 

Good morning C.
second flower is abutilon megapotamicum, or easy ...chinese bell flower.

 

Thanks Chocolate! I'll let my sister know. She really liked it