Good morning, Oakland.

Chef Matt Horn said his Old Oakland Horn Barbecue at 464 Eighth St. now offers an expanded menu, drink specials and live music to attract more customers as he plans to expand hours soon.

He confirmed the West Oakland retail shop will not open—so locals should visit the Old Oakland location—while he readies new projects and events.

A Bay Area woman filed an amended lawsuit alleging that rapper Sean Diddy Combs—currently held in federal detention on sex-trafficking charges—and others, including NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. and comedian Druski, gang-raped her in Orinda in 2018, with the accused denying the claims.

Residents and environmental officials met Thursday in the yellow room at Youth UpRising to talk about reducing harmful fugitive dust and airport emissions in East Oakland.

The community emissions reduction plan—developed under state law AB 617—is set to guide air monitoring soon with a draft expected in a couple of months and implementation beginning in 2026.

AC Transit will raise cash fares for adult riders this summer as the board approved an increase from $2.50 to $2.75 on local rides and from $6 to $6.50 on transbay trips beginning July 1.

A second phase on July 1, 2026 will raise the local fare from $2.75 to $3—steps taken to address rising operation costs and a budget shortfall.

About 40 residents at an Oakland Rockridge senior living community staged a walk-in protest on Saturday morning along Broadway—voiceing concern over potential Social Security cuts and standing up to protect their benefits.

Bay Area homeowners held onto their homes for nearly 20 years (San Francisco at 17 years and San Jose at 18 years) compared to a decade ago according to Redfin data.

The state’s Prop 13 law has kept many owners from moving (limiting options for young buyers).

The Oakland Roots will host their home opener against San Antonio FC on March 22 at the Coliseum with over 20,000 tickets sold and tailgating set to begin two hours before kickoff.

Fans will enjoy Bay Area food vendors (including offerings from Tacos El Último Baile and Javi’s Empanadas), a halftime performance by Too $hort and post-game Oakland-themed music fireworks as the team retires jersey number 24 in honor of Rickey Henderson.

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.