Good morning, Oakland.

Police arrested Nadia Michelidaki on July 18th for allegedly arranging the murder in Athens of UC Berkeley professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski amid court documents that detailed her use of threats and financial coercion and noted that her partner, Christos Dounias (who confessed to shooting Jeziorski), assaulted him during custody exchanges.

San Leandro police reported that on July 17 a woman walking her two dogs with her boyfriend on East 14th and Williams streets was fatally shot during an altercation at around 11:00 p.m.—a 21-year-old suspect was later arrested in Dublin and police said the incident is not linked to a similar dog walking shooting last month.

Oakland police said parole agent Joshua Lemont Byrd, 40, was shot and killed at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation building on Edgewater Drive on Thursday just before 1 p.m.—officers later detained suspect Bryan Keith Hall, 48, who had been recently paroled.

An exhibit at the Oakland Museum opened today that documents Black displacement and resistance through local art — including works by architect June Grant and artist Adrian Burrell — and archival pieces that show the East Bay’s history.

The exhibit runs until March 1 and invites Oakland residents to rethink the city’s future through its activist past.

Republic Services and the sanitation union reached an agreement to end the garbage strike that disrupted waste pickup in 25 northern California cities, with service halted on July 8.

Pickup will resume today as workers return to work—officials say the deal is crucial for public health.

Oakland city council and staff remain divided over awarding a $45 million contract to secure the city's public facilities—staff plan to bring updated recommendations in late September.

The debate pits national firm Allied Universal against local Marina Security as council members question each company's record.

Mayor Barbara Lee announced on Thursday that Oakland will invest in new sidewalk and curb ramp improvements to make streets accessible for people with disabilities—pending judge approval in early December.

The plan will add about 11,000 curb ramps in 15 years and repair sidewalks in 78,000 locations over 25 years as part of a legal settlement.

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.

Leanne Morgan Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Original tickets honored — Celebrate life’s wisdom with comedy from the rising star Leanne Morgan.

Getting Started Part 5: Searching Smarter

1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore effective searching techniques to enhance your family history research.