Good morning, Oakland.

A new series on rapid aging in the Bay Area was launched by the Chronicle yesterday—focusing on how higher median ages are shifting housing, health care and community services.

Reporters are tracking data and local trends while promising daily updates to show the trend’s impact.

Ava Community Energy launched a $10 million e-bike lottery program last week for Alameda County residents who can get instant rebates on e-bikes—from $400 for a standard bike to $900 for a cargo or adaptive model, with low-income residents eligible for up to $1,500 plus $250 for safety gear. Monthly drawings until September will award 600 rebates from 19 participating local shops—including five in Oakland.

Iconic Bay Area percussionist Pete Escovedo is exhibiting his original paintings at The Grand Gallery in Oakland this month as part of The California Art Tour.

The exhibition includes an artist reception on July 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will run until the end of the month.

Logs show Oakland and San Francisco police illegally shared license plate data with federal agencies—like the FBI and ICE—after Oakland cameras went live in August 2024, an act that violates state law.

BRAVE Bay Area, the nation’s first rape crisis center that served survivors since 1971, will close permanently on Sept.

30 due to funding cuts and staffing shortages — it will keep its hotline and hospital-based advocacy operating Monday through Friday until then.

New restaurants such as 13 Orphans and Bistro 4293 opened in Oakland in June, offering fun games and tasty meals along with the return of Loard’s Ice Cream and the fresh Peruvian flavors of Lucuma—other East Bay spots include vegan Mexican at Alma Y Sazón in Emeryville, Thai fare at Million Spoons in Alameda, and new menus in San Leandro and Walnut Creek.

AI Tips for Genealogy Research

10:30-10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free — Discover the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research in this short session.

Getting Started Part 4: Using Record Hints

1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Explore the power of AI in documenting your genealogy through record hints.

TammyTeaLove Comedy Show

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Tammy E. Clarke as she shares relatable real-life stories from her unique journey.

AI Tips for Genealogy Research

10:30-11:30 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore the latest AI tips for enhancing your genealogy research in a brief chat.

Hi-Five Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic R&B group Hi-Five performing their classic hits live.

Genius Wesley Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — The Sound Room — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the prodigious jazz talent of drummer Genius Wesley along with local rising stars.

Milonga Rubia Dance Event

7-11 p.m. — Just Dance Ballroom — $20 entry — Enjoy a lively Milonga with diverse DJs in a welcoming atmosphere.

Life Drawing at Faultline Gallery

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage your artistic skills with a live model in short poses.

AI Tips for Genealogy Research

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Discover the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research in this informative chat.

Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticketed event — Celebrate two decades of soulful hits from the 'Princess of Hip-Hop Soul' in her hometown.