Good morning, Oakland.

Residents near Bridges Academy on East 12th Street say a growing homeless encampment has blocked sidewalks and forced children onto busy streets, prompting repeated calls to 311 + concerns that the issue will not be resolved before the new school year begins.

Oakland's cultural festivals boost small businesses by drawing thousands of visitors to local vendors and restaurants.

Festival organizers say events like First Fridays help keep streets safe — even as outreach challenges reduce vendor numbers.

At Good to Eat, executive chef Tony Tung brings a taste of Taiwanese night markets to Emeryville with a BBQ fried chicken cutlet inspired by her childhood memories.

The dish is marinated, deep-fried, dipped in sweet soy sauce, and finished with a sha+cha+style glaze.

Club 2101 in Dimond opened at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 4, serving early regulars near the busy intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Dimond Avenue; the dive bar, with eight decades of history, remains a familiar home for locals.

Oakland Unified School District shows about 1,000 more students leaving than joining each year, even though overall enrollment ticked up.

District leaders are adding new marketing and policies to keep more students in class (state funds depend on attendance).

Oakland sports icons Stephen Curry and Alysa Liu represented the community at the ESPYS Awards on Wednesday, Jul.

15 at Gotham Hall in New York, where Curry accepted the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award and Liu was honored as Best Breakthrough Athlete.

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.

Monster Jam

1-3 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Cost Info Not Available — Experience the excitement of custom-built monster trucks in thrilling racing and freestyle competitions.

Little Feat Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with the legendary rock band Little Feat at a top-rated venue.