Good morning, Oakland.

Bay Area volunteers sorted 1,500 boxes (each weighing 50 lb) of donated clothes, water, and medical supplies at Angelitos Insurance in Oakland after June’s deadly earthquake in Venezuela, and organizers plan to choose truckers by the end of the week to send the supplies.

Nine months after over 1,000 culturally important items were stolen from the museum's off-site storage facility, retired FBI art crime expert Robert Wittman said he remains optimistic that a reward could prompt community tips to help recover some artifacts.

In Oakland, six residents whose names match their occupations are highlighted.

From zoo director Joel Parrott who cared for parrots (with an extra 't') to hair stylist Sheila Head whose name fits her trade, the story celebrates quirky local coincidences in career and identity.

AC Transit increased fares on July 1, raising local cash fares to $3 and day passes to $6.50 amid higher fuel, maintenance, and bus costs.

The agency faces a $200 million deficit and may cut services by December if new funding is not secured (a worst-case plan has been proposed).

Several new restaurants have opened along local streets, including Banh Mi Hi Le in North Oakland and Bar Skula near Lake Merritt.

Malaya Tea Room will offer walk-in cafe service today from noon to 4 p.m. and Twin Flame starts soft opening, looming grand opening on July 9 in Oakland.

San Francisco's record one-bedroom rent of $4,060 last month — a 22% annual increase — set new trends, while Oakland’s rents rose 6% to $2,070 amid tech and AI hiring that continues to drive Bay Area demand.

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.

Memo PST Live at Eli's Mile High Club

— Venue: Eli's Mile High Club — Cost: Check details — Experience a night of indie tunes with Memo PST and Warp.

Jenny Don't and the Spurs Concert

10 p.m. — Eli's Mile High Club — No cover charge — Enjoy the unique sounds of Jenny Don’t and the Spurs as they showcase their music prowess.

Moviola Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — $15.00 – $18.00 — Experience the premiere performance of Moviola in the vibrant Stork Club atmosphere.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying atmosphere of live wrestling at WWE Smackdown.

Ronstadt Revolution - A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt

Evening — Woodminster Summer Musicals — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the music legacy of Linda Ronstadt with a talented tribute band featuring bilingual vocalist Natalie Amaya.

The Purple Ones - Insatiable Tribute to Prince

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant tribute to Prince at the San Ramon Summer Concert Series.

Cate White: World Raw

12-5 p.m. — Transmission Gallery Oakland — Free entry — Explore the artistic expression of Cate White in an engaging gallery setting.