Good morning, Oakland.

A nearly one-mile section of the East Bay Greenway in East Oakland was officially completed along San Leandro Street (under BART tracks).

The trail now serves as a bike and pedestrian path connecting local communities and is one part of a planned 16-mile network extending from Lake Merritt to Fremont.

An OpenAI engineer is turning his stock awards into the East Bay Makers Club, a nonprofit makerspace on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley.

The club will have its grand opening on Friday, July 3 from noon until midnight, offering tools and workshops for local makers.

Local developers are planning to launch the Oakland Downtown Development Corporation to boost downtown with beautification projects and business support.

A filing with the Secretary of State and talks with city officials suggest the group will soon work to revitalize the core.

Jack London Square is in flux as new businesses open—worker owned co-op Reem's Jack London Square launched Friday—while longtime spots like Plank and Line 51 Brewing are set to close in August and on July 19 after the World Cup final.

Several local restaurants have closed, with Oakland’s True Burger Broadway location shutting down and Line 51 — near Jack London Square — holding its final service on July 19, while Emeryville’s historic Townhouse ended nearly 100 years of operation.

After a turbulent December in which the superintendent secretly revised the plan to cut $100M from the 2026-2027 budget and two top officials left abruptly, the school board approved a revised plan today (the new budget still expects an additional $30M in cuts this fall).

Starting Aug. 10, Oakland public schools will require students to turn in smartphones at the start of each day — exceptions exist for emergencies, health needs, and special education plans.

Bay Area endurance swimmer Katherine Breed will start her planned 900-mile swim of the California coast on July 1.

She will swim for about five hours per day with a 52-foot support boat helping along challenging and ever-changing coastal waters — raising awareness for ocean conservation and coastal communities.

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.

Mosswood Meltdown 2026

4:00 PM — Mosswood Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an afternoon with Pavement and special guests Wednesday and Vivian Girls.