Good morning, Oakland.

Over the weekend, Mushin in downtown Oakland held a soft opening with the Jollof Kitchen food truck serving West African specialties—restarting operations after a near-permanent closure last year.

Kitava expanded to the former Boss Burger space on Albany’s Solano Ave and now offers allergen-aware dishes like its Power Bowl and cassava flour-breaded chicken nuggets.

Oakland will remove all homeless camps around Lake Merritt in April—as city crews clear tents and vehicles from parks and walkways for a water quality project.

Residents at Peralta Park, where the city will landscape and plant trees—hope to receive shelter from outreach workers as they are asked to leave.

A community group of criminal justice advocates will present findings to Alameda County supervisors on Thursday—March 27 to urge ending the Wellpath contract for healthcare at Santa Rita Jail and to push for county-run medical care based on research from other counties that run their own jail health systems.

Former U.S. Representative Barbara Lee is running for Oakland mayor as the city struggles with a budget gap and low trust in City Hall—some ask if her 30 years in Congress will ready her to manage local issues like crime, housing, and neighborhood concerns.

Lee says her work in Congress built the skills she needs to bring in money and help fix these problems.

The Oakland Roots lost their home opener 2 to 1 to San Antonio FC at Oakland Coliseum on March 22—one historic night with a sold-out crowd of 26,575—, and fans celebrated the event despite the defeat.

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.

LaRussell Live Concert

2-6 p.m. — Continental Club — $25.00 — Catch LaRussell, Mistah Fab, and Kamaiyah live in Oakland for an exciting afternoon of music.

Jasmine Guillory and Maggie Tokuda-Hall in Conversation

7-8:30 p.m. — Orinda Books — Purchase of book required — Celebrate the launch of 'Flirting Lessons' with bestselling authors Jasmine Guillory and Maggie Tokuda-Hall.