Good morning, Oakland.

A frustrated Oakland gas station owner urged police to act after his Shell Station on Upper Broadway in Rockridge was hit for the sixth time in two weeks by smash-and-grab robbers—video showed a car repeatedly ramming the building and stealing cash and a safe—while police said they were investigating.

Supporters of mayoral candidate Loren Taylor ran a video ad with a fake Oaklandside headline that falsely linked Barbara Lee to tax issues, while union-backed mailers accused Taylor of being a City Hall insider.

Tech donors & union funds are increasing campaign spending as the race heats up.

On March 20th, the National Transportation Safety Board released a report urging bridge owners to assess the risk of collapse from vessel strikes on 68 bridges in 19 states, including six in the Bay Area.

The report followed the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and recommended that federal agencies help guide safety improvements — a step to prevent similar incidents.

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.

Genealogical Research Assistance

1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Get expert suggestions to tackle your genealogical research questions from experienced volunteers.

Sam Fender Live in Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the euphoric sounds of Sam Fender's latest album and his coming-of-age stories.

Spring Fling Bolly Bling Party

10 PM - 2 AM — Lux Oakland — Tickets available online — Celebrate the spring season with vibrant Bollywood and South Indian beats at a festive two-level DJ party.