Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland Animal Control officers responded early this morning to multiple calls in East Oakland, rescuing an injured seagull near Eastmont Center and checking on reports of malnourished dogs.

The team works daily to rescue, assess, and educate residents on proper pet care.

Oakland public schools cut their 2026-2027 budget deficit by two-thirds, but a $38M gap remains as the board prepares to finalize the budget on June 24 at La Escuelita Elementary.

The district will review its financial stabilization plan to manage rising special education costs.

The Crankstart Foundation is giving Oakland $9.2M for a three-year plan to fight illegal dumping.

The funds will boost surveillance cameras and free bulky waste pickups in neighborhoods with heavy trash — helping city officials target repeat offenders.

Residents in the East Bay hills took extra fire safety measures after a Red Flag warning raised wildfire concerns from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m. Thursday.

The city began vegetation management inspections today while deploying goats and heavy equipment to clear flammable brush near homes.

A new soccer field opened Tuesday morning in Fruitvale behind LIFE Academy and United for Success Academy, giving Oakland students a space to play soccer.

The project — funded by Oakland Unified, the Bay Area Host Committee and EA Sports — will also be available to local residents by reservation.

Local bars, restaurants and community venues across the East Bay will host over 28 World Cup watch parties from June 11 to July 19 — including special food and drink offers and kid-friendly activities at venues in Oakland, San Leandro and nearby neighborhoods.

Luis Peralta Trio with Spencer Hoefert

3-5 p.m. — Maybeck Studio — Ticket info TBA — Experience an afternoon of captivating jazz featuring pianist Luis Peralta and guitarist Spencer Hoefert.

The Hogan Brothers Jazz Fusion Concert

8-11 p.m. — Dawn Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of diverse jazz fusion sounds from the talented Hogan Brothers.

Moraga Park Concert

5:30-10:30 p.m. — Moraga Commons Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music from The Purple while relaxing in the beautiful park setting.

DaBoyDame & Friends Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — All ages — Experience an electrifying night of hip-hop and R&B with DaBoyDame and special guests in the heart of Oakland.

Live in The Laurel Concert Series

7-9 p.m. — Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen — Free entry — Enjoy an unplugged performance by Orchestra Gold featuring Mariam Diakité in an evening of African psych rock.

Singers Night Celebration

7 p.m. — The Dome — $25 — Celebrate National Singers Night with live performances from local talents and a film screening.

Washington Freedom vs. Seattle Orcas

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience electrifying Major League Cricket action under the lights.

Don Toliver's Octane Tour in Oakland

June 26-27 — Oakland Arena — Tickets starting at $199 — Experience an electrifying hip-hop concert featuring Don Toliver and special guests.

Don Toliver - Octane Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket information available — Experience the high-energy performance of Don Toliver with cinematic visuals and signature sound.

Major League Cricket: Seattle Orcas vs LA Knight Riders & San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom

2:30 & 6:30 p.m. — Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience thrilling cricket matches featuring top international players in the Bay Area.