Good morning, Oakland.

Students at California College of the Arts proposed a San Antonio BART station with plans to boost housing and open Brooklyn Creek (their design study gathered local feedback and historic research to shape a community hub along 14th Avenue).

A wave of new restaurant openings is brightening Oakland this June — from Aung Myanmar in Swan’s Market to sports bar El Barrio in Old Oakland and Reem’s homecoming at Jack London Square.

New ventures, including cafes like Paulina’s Cafecitos and Shucos Magi, add to a diverse food scene.

Passenger numbers at Oakland airport dropped 17% in May due to rising jet fuel costs and higher ticket fares, even after a rebranding effort to attract more travelers.

Airlines increased prices and the airport plans to add new local amenities to improve the flying experience + further boost demand.

Berkeley teen Maya Merhige completed a 21.4-mile swim from Ireland to Scotland on Wednesday, July 8 to honor those fighting cancer as part of her Oceans Seven challenge — she will join a San Francisco charity swim in September.

Oakland Roots said they will leave the Coliseum after this season because the venue is not built for soccer.

The team will choose a temporary site this fall and continues talks for a permanent home in Oakland.

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.

IVE: SHOW WHAT I AM World Tour

3:00 – 9:30 PM — Oakland Arena — Tickets required — Global K-pop sensation IVE takes the stage for an unforgettable night of powerful performances and fan-favorite hits.