Good morning, Oakland.

On Friday, March 14th, the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation and Rakuten hosted a mentorship program for young women in Walnut Creek to offer career guidance and networking opportunities (including professional shopping and job shadowing at Chase Center on Saturday).

Peet’s Coffee said it will no longer charge extra for plant-based milks—after Beatles star Paul McCartney and PETA urged the company to drop the upcharge.

The change brings the chain in line with others and supports cleaner environmental practices.

Perle, a local wine bar with a French—Mediterranean menu, said it will close on March 31 after eight years serving Montclair Village.

The owner said the restaurant struggled with the pandemic, high rent and fewer customers after local sports teams moved, and nearly all staff have found new jobs.

Burglars rammed a car into a Chevron gas station on San Pablo Avenue and 35th Street at 4:30 a.m. Friday — marking the fifth smash-and-grab this week in Oakland as a safe was stolen and a clerk quit due to fear.

Oakland police said a suspect was arrested in San Francisco after being linked to the fatal shooting of a woman in a Motel 6 parking lot along the Embarcadero on Thursday—an incident police said resulted from domestic violence.

Danish Research Group Meeting

This session, facilitated by an experienced genealogist, focuses on researching Danish and English ancestry, hosted by the California Genealogical Society at the FamilySearch center.

Enhance Your Family Research with Full Text Feature

The event will explore FamilySearch's new 'Expand your search with Full Text' feature, presented by missionary Kelvin Brewer at the FamilySearch center in Oakland.

Redwood Spring Trail Run

The Redwood Spring Trail Run offers participants beautiful views of Redwood Regional Park while navigating through its scenic trails.

Annual Oakland Marathon 2025

The Oakland Marathon features a marathon, half marathon, and 10K race, taking place at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland, CA.

Norwegian Research Group Session with Esta Weaver

This in-person session, led by experienced genealogist Esta Weaver, focuses on researching Norwegian ancestry and is jointly sponsored by the California Genealogical Society and the Oakland FamilySearch Center.

Introduction to Genetic Genealogy - Part 1

6:30-7:30 p.m. | FamilySearch center | Free entry | Explore the basics of genetic genealogy with expert guidance.

Cambodian New Year Celebration

4-9 p.m. | Temple Hill | Free entry | Celebrate the rich heritage and traditions of Cambodia with family-friendly activities and cultural performances.

Best of Senior Living Virtual Tour

9 AM - 7 PM | The Paloma at Oakland Hills | Free entry | Experience award-winning senior living communities and their exceptional care and activities through this informative virtual tour.

j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' in Oakland

8 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of j-hope's electrifying performance live.

Jon Anderson Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary voice of Yes in an enchanting evening of progressive rock.