Good morning, Oakland.

Michelin Guide elevated two Bay Area restaurants to three stars today and gave three others Michelin star ratings, while four restaurants lost their stars.

Oakland is buzzing as the World Cup energizes local businesses.

BART has extended its hours for match-day travel and community watch parties in Fruitvale have filled bars and eateries (with officials expecting up to $630 million in regional spending over the 39-day tournament).

The Oakland school board approved its 2026 to 2027 budget and teacher contract amid a plan that shows an $8M increase only after $30M cuts to counter a projected $22M deficit & will vote on the cuts in the fall.

BART suspended Green Line service early Thursday morning between South Hayward, Bay Fair & Castro Valley after an equipment problem near Bay Fair.

AC Transit provided bus routes to help affected riders, and commuters from San Francisco were advised to use Blue Line trains toward Dublin/Pleasanton.

The Oakland-based Order of Malta Clinic has provided free, modern healthcare for uninsured residents for 18 years (over 62,000 visits since 2008).

Volunteers support in-clinic, mobile, and telemedicine services to meet growing community needs.

A breakthrough robotic surgery was performed on Vicky Pan, a Moraga mother, at Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Oakland) to remove an aggressive tumor and spare her breast; Dr. Rita Kwan-Feinburg said she has since completed 16 similar procedures with no complications.

The Golden State Warriors selected Florida State guard Lajae Jones in Wednesday’s second round of the NBA draft.

He joins the team after drafting 6-foot-9 forward Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round.

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.

Live Music Night featuring Moth Morgue and Friends

8-11 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — $10 adv., $12 door — Enjoy a night of diverse music with Moth Morgue, 555, and more in a lively Oakland venue.

Life of the Party - First Friday

10 p.m. — Crybaby — Free entry for first 25 with RSVP — Celebrate Oakland First Fridays with hip-hop beats, good drinks, and a hype dance floor.

Miko Marks at Corte Madera Summer Concerts

5:00-6:30 p.m. — Corte Madera Town Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert featuring the talented Americana singer Miko Marks as she performs diverse genres in a beautiful park setting.

America Celebrates Concert

7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy a patriotic musical performance by the Temple Hill Choir in a family-friendly atmosphere.

ROSALÍA Concert

8-10 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Enter to win tickets — Experience a night of captivating music by the talented ROSALÍA.

Marcus King Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Marcus King with his band in a live performance.

Cave Clove Concert

8-11 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — No ticket price listed — Enjoy a night of music at one of Oakland's lively venues.

Major League Cricket Semifinals

3:30 PM & 7:30 PM — Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience electrifying matchups with world-class cricket action.