Good morning, Oakland.

After the Super Bowl yesterday, private jet flights jumped 1,136% across five Bay Area airports; Oakland San Francisco Airport recorded 52 departures between 7 p.m. & 2 a.m. while operations remained steady.

Cenaduria Elvira opened its first full restaurant at 468 3rd St near Jack London Square, serving its famed Jalisco tostada raspada and new appetizers like pork tongue in salsa.

Founded by Oakland native Elvira Varela in 2020, the venue offers a light-filled space for traditional Mexican flavors.

Oakland couples found love through community events like Festival at the Lake and housing blockades, meeting by chance at local gatherings that sparked lasting bonds.

Their stories show how everyday moments in the Town bring people together.

The tentative contract reached in December gives a 16% raise in two years and a $25-an-hour minimum wage for nearly 1,000 Oakland public school support staff in roles such as literacy tutors and library technicians.

Approval is pending from the school board and county education office.

Volunteers at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline cleared vegetation to create a safe nesting spot for endangered California least terns led by East Bay Regional Park District biologist David (Doc Quack) Riensche.

The district will propose in March two inland islands to safeguard the habitat against rising seas.

Nosh recommends skipping store-bought treats on Valentine's Day and sharing creative desserts from local spots (like Sirene, Juanita & Maude, and doña) that stay open late on Saturdays to offer quality time and new flavors for something sweet.

California Housing Finance Authority will relaunch the Dream For All program on Feb.

24 in Oakland for first-time homebuyers, offering up to $150,000 in downpayment and closing cost assistance for eligible residents (with incomes below county-specific limits). Registration closes March 16 and winners will be selected by lottery.

Pedrito Martinez Concert

8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban music with percussion master Pedrito Martinez.

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

8:45-9:45 p.m. — Rotunda Building — Tickets required — Experience the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

Lunar New Year Celebration with Maxine Hong Kingston

6:30-8 p.m. — Mechanics' Institute — Free entry — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with engaging stories and traditions from notable Asian American authors and activists.

FTM-SIG Meeting with Mark Olsen

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free admission — Discover the latest features of Family Tree Maker with hands-on demonstrations and Q&A.

Producers Associates 2026 Season Audition

10 a.m. — Woodminster Summer Musicals — By appointment only — Equity chorus dancers audition for the 2026 season of Producers Associates.

Artemas Live in Concert

8-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic sound of alt-pop phenom Artemas as he showcases his latest work.

Celadon Concert featuring 'Fuligin'

8-10 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the melodic sounds of celadon in an evening of music and lyrical exploration.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Tickets from $26 — Experience a magical evening with your favorite Disney characters on ice.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney characters coming to life on ice.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance

11 AM – 5 PM — Oakland Arena — Tickets available — Experience thrilling Disney stories and favorite tunes with beloved characters on ice.